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February 12, 2018 - Going to Toronto!

Hello,

Got Transfer news last night, I am leaving Sarnia.

I am going to a place called Don Valley West, its about 10 miles North of downtown Toronto. I am staying a district leader and whitewashing the area (with Elder Tetauru) and replacing sister missionaries. I will still be driving a car so no bus experience yet. I am sad to be leaving Sarnia but I'm looking forward to the next stage of my mission. I'm a little nervous because this is my first time whitewashing an area but I'm very excited to go to the big city!

Our area is being whitewashed as well, Elder Martin and I are being replaced by sisters! I was so surprised, but I think the sisters will do a lot of good things for this area. Elder Martin is going to be serving with the other Elder Johnson in this mission (from Ohio) in the Niagara falls area called St. David's. Today we are busy cleaning everything up and making notes for the new sisters coming in. For that reason I have very little time for this email.

I loved serving with Elder Martin, I would call him one of my best friends. I am having a blast on my mission so far, and it's probably only going to get better. I know this work is true. Although it often seems like discouragement is more common than joy in this work, in the end, the positive and uplifting moments outweigh the negative experiences 10-1.

I love you all and I hope you have an awesome week,

Elder Johnson




Hey everybody,

Turns out I was misinformed about my area. I am going to be on the buses! I am pumped. There is 2 other sets of Elders in my ward as well so that is going to be fun!

Anyways...till next time,

Elder Johnson

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