"Game Recognize Game"

To the people who read my emails,


Yes, they doubted.
Yes, they hated.
Yes, they said he wouldn't take a picture next to a Giant Pineapple Tree.
But. He. Did.


(See picture for reference at the bottom of the email).


This week has been fantastic. We have done a lot of work. We actually had 4 of our friends come to church this week! It is awesome to see all these people from different walks of life growing closer to their Savior Jesus Christ.


If you are curious about whether my Fast and Furious Theory was confirmed this week . . .
IT WAS!!
We saw a crazy high-speed chase with some sport cars weaving around us. We were on a 35 MPH road, and these 2 cars were flooring it. We were going at a leisurely 41 MPH in the Chevy Equanox on a 2 lane road. The car in our lane whipped around us and kept going. "I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious."


We talked to a guy who is a mechanic with a giant truck that he had suped up with 700 Horsepower, 4 wheel drive, and a 0-60 in under 3 seconds. He has it straight piped, so when he was starting it up, we heard it across the whole neighborhood. He said when he goes on "the 347," (the road that everyone races on) all the sport cars want to race, and he toasts almost all of them. 


Again, this is completely unrelated, but I average seeing about 3 accidents a week. Racing is dangerous. Driving is dangerous. Stay safe out there.


Quote of the week, said to me by a kind lady:
"Game recognize game, and you lookin' unfamiliar right now."
Savage.


I love the Book of Mormon. It is so important that we read it, so that we can gain a testimony that it is true, and also so that we can have the spirit to be with us. Read a little extra this week.


Love,
Elder Sheppert


PS: Sue Bird is back for her 19th season. I don't think Larry played that many seasons. @BroScukanec


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