So this week has been crazy. On Wednesday we drove up to Perth for transfers. It was hard leaving the Narrogin area and I will miss the branch and people there. At transfers I got my new companion Elder Liao who is from China. He has been out for a while and his English is great. Last transfer he broke his wrist and elbow pretty bad after a bike accident so we are not able to bike and I am still driving. Our area is in Butler ward and in our district is one of my old companions Elder Richins from Narrogin. After transfers we had to head to the doctors so Elder Liao could get some xrays. Also on Wednesday was Anzac day which is when they remember those that served in the military here. 

The next day we had to head to the doctors again for more appointments. then on Friday we had district meeting and it was nice not having to Skype in. On Sunday we had ward council in the morning and then during sacrament meeting they had me introduce myself and bear my testimony. There were so many people in the ward and lots of young families. I heard that there are like 14 women who are pregnant in the ward. Also at church because of Anzac day we had a moment of silence and then sang the Australian national anthem which was fun. After church we went and had a baptismal interview with a ten year old girl. Her baptism will be this Saturday and we are excited for it. Well I hope everyone has a great week and I cant wait to let you know all the crazy stuff we will do this week?

Elder Nelson

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