Companions And COVID

 Golly Gee this week has been eventful in good and not so good ways. On Wednesday we had a crazy day. Everyone was getting sick or not feeling well. Eventually I got sick as well and next thing you know ya boy has COVID. 

So, after I got COVID the majority of the time I was in a hotel-looking room for 5 days. I mainly slept a ton. On Thanksgiving Day, we had a devotional where Elder Quentin L. Cook came and spoke. A big plus was that he and his wife after the devotional came by the windows of those who were sick and waved at us so that was super cool. 

It was definitely a hardship to have COVID while in the MTC but while I was sick, I just tried to pray for others as much as I could and try to think of others as much as possible. It's easy for us as humans to turn inwards during times like that but as I've been a missionary at the MTC I've been trying to be more selfless even when I myself get sick. I'm grateful for this trial because it has helped humble me. 

It worked out in the end, so I know the Lord blesses us when we have faith and put our trust in him. I know he wants us to love others as that is his new commandment. I promise to each of you that if you do even just small and simple acts of kindness you can always feel the love of Christ. I love each and every one of you and I'm so grateful for all of you! I hope you all stay safe and have a fantastic week!

Here's some snazzy pics of the crib 

MTC is the place to be!

 Holy Moly this first week of the MTC has been so busy. We have had devotionals left and right. I have had a ton of fun with my district. We were able to go to the temple as a district on P-day. 

Overall, I've had a super awesome and spiritual time here and I can't wait for the rest of my time here at the MTC. We are going to have 2 general authorities talk to us this week and I am definitely beyond excited. 

I can't wait to get out there in Micronesia and bring the light of Christ to the people there. As Thanksgiving is coming up I just want to say I'm so grateful for this church and for Christ's atonement. I invite you all to tell someone this week you are grateful for them. love all of you and I hope you have a great week!

- Some top-notch pics 

IT HAS BEGUN

 Hello everyone!

I finished my first week of my mission today! I have been doing online Missionary training at home and it has been a blast. I have had so many fun experiences with my district and my companion is awesome! I got to teach some of my first (practice) lessons to a few people over zoom. I was pretty garbage but it was my first one. 

We had lots of amazing devotionals and classes. I was able to meet my branch president and the MTC president. Even though it was a lot of sitting and staring at a screen all day I still had a great experience and I can't wait to get to the Provo MTC on Wednesday!

I love all of you and I am so excited for you to hear about the rest of my mission!

Love, Elder Eubanks

* A Funny Story *

- We had a sister in a group meeting with a last name longer than the Great wall of China! It was hilarious to see the teacher try to pronounce it.