The One where I became an Admiral

 I'm finally in Kansas!! I am serving in Andover, Kansas. I am in the best zone in the whole mission. DERBY FOR THE WIN!! I got to Kansas on Tuesday night. We were welcomed by President Ernst and Sister Ernst. We went to their home and they fed us dinner. As we walked into the house, soooooo many missionaries were there to welcome us. It was a really fun first night. 

I experienced my first Kansas lighting storm the first night I was here!! Since there are no mountains, I can see all of the different lighting strikes. It's the coolest sight ever. 

We stayed our first night at the Sister Training Leaders apartment. They are literally the nicest people ever. They have made this transition really helpful for me. They call multiple times a week to check up on me and see how I am doing. 

My trainer is Sister Brady. She is from Ceder Hills. She and I graduated the same year! How fun! 

This week has been a week of change. It's been a lotnof adjusting this past week. But I am grateful for the missionaries that I am surrounded by. They truly care about me and my well being. Some of the sisters brought me crumbl cookies!! They are super nice!! I love them!! 

I have a testimony that Heavenly Father listens to our prayers. The answer might not come immediately. But the answer will come. I have discovered something this week. If everything seems to be going wrong around you, find things you are grateful for. That is my invitation you everyone this week. Make a gratitude list! It will help you in so many ways and it will help you see the miracles and the good that is in this world. I started the 100 golden days on my Facebook stories. If you need some inspiration, visit my page and I will have a video everyday on my story. 

PS: Reason for title: I am a housing missionary. Meaning that I am in charge of making sure that everyone had the things that need for their apartments. I also call missionaries two times a week for cleaning inspections.

One elder texted us and said that cockroaches invaded his apartment. He said that they declared war on the cockroaches. Later that night, we wanted to check in and see if the situation had changed after we told them what to do and who to call. He called me "Admirmal Ellis" because I asked him "how's the war going? Are you winning?" And I called him soldier. It was really funny.