to fill this role haha.
Lake Placid |
Lake Placid |
So a little background on this area. It is an orange farming town full of retired people. The average age here is probably right around 80! Everyone is so nice though and southern country kind of people. It reminds me of home because when we go to the stores, everyone knows everyone and talks to everyone. It's so cool. The majority of the oranges here go to make orange juice at the "Florida's Natural" orange juice plant not too far from us. We got to have some fresh oranges the day I got into the area. I haven't ever had an orange that even
I also had a unique experience yesterday. I have an Uncle that lives in Melborne that I have never met. We were in the area yesterday for a church meeting so I had the opportunity to stop by! It was so great to be able to talk about family and all of the great memories. That was definitely a tender mercy of the Lord.
Also yesterday at the church meeting we had the opportunity to listen to a few members of the 70. Elder Kapishka said an amazing quote. He said, "Enduring doesn't mean just sitting through it. It means making the most of it." Sometimes we are faced with trials that don't make sense. Rather than just sitting it out and baring it, make the most of it.
Well I love y'all!
Elder Goff