Well... A lot has happened in these 2 weeks.

March 21, 2024

Where do I start? Like a lot has happened. I'm going to have to prioritize here.😂 I'll get the biggest one out of the way. If you all remember about 4 months ago, I sprained my wrist pretty badly playing football, and I was told it wasn't broken, so I kind of just kept living mission life. It never quite healed so I went back to the doctor and it turns out my scaphoid bone is fractured, and I will likely need surgery. I will know more in 1-2 weeks, but I may or may not need to go home temporarily for that.😅 So that's a thing. 

We also got transfer news yesterday, and I get to stay here in Osborn another one! And to take precautionary measures we will be in a trio and after a whole year of being DL, I've finally been unassigned so I can go home freely and take care my wrist if I need to.😂 We also have a car now because the doctor said I'm not allowed to bike anymore so that's been a blessing.

I also got to see my family!! My Dad had a work trip in Scottsdale and my mom came with him, and then my brother also came and surprised me! We went to dinner and they also pulled up to church on Sunday so that was pretty cool. It felt like it hasn't been 13 months since I've seen them. We kind of just picked up where we left off. I love them tons!! My MTC comp, Elder David Jensen was also in the valley this last Sunday, and he came to my ward and we got to catch up a little bit. It was really good to be able to see him again.

We also had an apostle visit our mission this weekend. Elder Soares came! Sister Tamara Runia also came, and they gave us some really amazing messages. Elder Soares primarily talked about our focus as missionaries. Where it should be, how we can change it, and the power that comes from a properly focused missionary. I would invite you all to take some time and have a self analysis and ask yourself where your focus is, and if you need to change it. Then set a goal, make a plan, and do it. Focus brings power into our lives. Especially when our focus is on Christ.

I love you all, have a great week!

Elder Cozzens 



       

          
   

     

Mission visit with Elder Soares, Bishop Budge, Sister Runia, and Elder and Sister Schmutz.




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