05/14/2017 - Happy Mother's Day!!

Post from the Ollis Family:

We got to visit with Elder Ollis on Mother's Day!  What a treat!  Once we got the technology worked out it was great to see and hear him.  He looks so happy and smiled freely throughout the call.  He still has his witty humor and wanted to make sure he answered all of our questions.

Some of the things we learned:

• He is assigned to work in the Confederation Park 13th Ward.  He and his companion share a car with another set of missionaries who work in another ward in the same stake.  This proposes an interesting challenge on P-day.  They spend part of the day at a member's home doing laundry and are very appreciative of the generous members.  However, they spend quite a bit of time driving back and forth between the two areas.

• Tracting is not terribly successful in his area, however, he explained that he does tracting as a principle of obedience.  And every time they do it, they find an investigator, but usually by some other means or referral.

• His zone has two districts with 8 missionaries in each district.

• Food is expensive in Calgary.  A box of cereal (a large box) costs $8 in american dollars.  So he doesn't really like to do a lot of shopping, and keeping within their budget is a challenge.

• He loves Canadian syrup!

• Driving has taken some adjustment.  They really don't have turn lanes and people park on the road.  So the car in front of you could turn right or left without much warning!  Paying close attention is highly recommended.

• Elder Ollis loves his Mission President, and enjoys every opportunity to visit with him and his wife.   He says he is "one cool dude who heli-skis, and loves adventure almost as much as he does the gospel."

Oh, how we love this great servant of the Lord!  He is doing an amazing work and does it with all his heart!  He is growing by leaps and bounds and is finding great joy in serving the people of Canada!