Oh Babylon, I bid thee farewell

What's up everyone?!

I hope everyone has had a good week and are starting to enjoy the warm weather. I know I am!

This has been a crazy busy week again. It has been packed with exchanges, important calls and me moving areas.

Last Monday after emailing, we went and played sports of all kinds. We played football, a form of baseball, and even soccer. We were out in the sun for probably 3 hours and I loved it so much.

Then on Tuesday I went on an exchange with Elder Baird and Elder Gordon. It was a lot of fun, we worked hard. Also on that exchange Elder Baird needed a bike box so we stopped at a bike store, and got him one. While we were there, there was a tandem bicycle that we got to ride. It was a lot of fun and we even made their Facebook page. If you want to check it out, the page is called Indian cycle fitness and outdoors.

Then on Wednesday we had an exchange with the AP's. I had so much fun I went with Elder Sillitoe. We did a lot of work and even found a family that we set to be baptized. After that we got back and had a lot of appointments in our area, plus one of the district leaders was having a baptism that week. We could not do both unless we went on exchanges. I was guessing I was leaving the area, so I got to drive to Brookhaven and go do the interview while Elder Lakis stayed and worked in Jackson. The interview went really well and the girl got baptized on Sunday!!

Then on Friday our mission president came and planned with us in the morning. That was very spiritual and we planned really well that day. Right as our mission president left, Elder Lakis looked at me and told me that I was going to be the next AP... I was like no way. I had just emailed President the Monday before asking to have no responsibility the rest of the mission. I just wanted to be a regular missionary. Little did I know, that night President Olson was going to call to invite me to come be the next AP. I was honestly shocked, but I said yes. I am super excited for it because it is going to keep me very busy and I will also finish my mission strong as well.

After the call I packed, and then the next day I had like 2 hours to say goodbye to everyone. That is the worst part for me. I don't cry but it hurts to leave people that have been a part of my life almost every day, for the past 4 months. With my new assignment now, we have a lot on our plates. We have a President of the Seventy coming to our mission May 18th, and then the mission merger. It is going to be hectic but that's what makes everything fun right? haha

Saturday and Sunday I have been in Brandon Mississippi. This city is about 20 minutes from Jackson, 30 from Clinton and 20 from Madison. I was literally called to the Jackson Mississippi mission as I have stayed here for most of my mission. I am excited for all the wonderful experiences I am going to have for the last 2 transfers of my mission. I hope all is well for everyone!!

Love Elder Corbett

From the Indian Cycle Fitness & Outdoor Facebook Page

May 2 at 5:37pm

Elder Corbett from Utah and Elder Baird from Idaho are in the metro area as part of their missionary work with The Church of Latter Day Saints. Here they enjoy a test ride on one of Indian Cycle's tandems. For years Indian Cycle has served hundreds of missionaries like Elder Corbett and Elder Baird as they fulfill their rotations through our area. Bikes are the primary transportation mode for the missionaries and Indian Cycle is pleased to be of service to them.