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So this week we had transfers. It is crazy to see the time fly. My trainer and I both got transferred. Elder Watson is now an office Elder! I am so excited for him! I was transferred from the city of Chantily to Manassas. Needless to say I have been here three days and I am already in love with it. I have been so blessed in the areas that I have been chosen to serve in. My new companion is Elder Jeffs, he is so great. His reminds me of a male version of Joy Deaton.... It makes me smile! We also Share and area and an apartment with two other Elders, Portor and Alofipo. Elder Alofipo was changed by Elder Watson which I am so excited for. He is Samoan and so great! Elder Porter is from Idaho and is hilarious.

After a dinner appointment I backed out Elder Porter, then went to get in the car but dropped my water bottle and it rolled under the car. Needless to say Elder Porter tried to move out of the way and ended up running over my water bottle. It exploded everywhere. It was hilarious. 

I have really evaluated the importance of change, because I was so sad when I had to leave my trainer Elder Watson. I have realized though that the reason why missionaries grow so much is because there is so much change. On the mission there is a point of guaranteed growth, because from every change in our life we will always come to know more. The difference between a good mission and a great mission (or a good life and a great life) is how much change you decide to put into your life. When you decide to change habits, hobbies and family activities you allow an opportunity for growth. Nobody has ever accomplished anything by standing still, we must change our position to obtain our highest potential. 

I know how important it is to continually live closer to Christ, and not just closer but like. Brad Wilcox said that in this life we are not "earning heaven, but learning heaven." Truly that is what we must do is put ourselves where we see God. We should often ask ourselves the question, would God stand where I stand?

Be more, stand a little taller each day. Remember God and the covenants you have made.

Eu te amo,

Elder Cooper