Josh called home yesterday. He said he didn't write an email because he didn't have a lot to write about. He has been home isolating for the past week. They can go to the grocery store to buy essentials, and they can go to the church. Other than that he is at home like the rest of us. His mission President has stopped all basketball games at the church. President Holland knows the elders love basketball and he does too, so he said they can shoot hoops, play Pig or Around the world. So he and his companion are taking advantage of this.
They now have wifi in their apartment so they can study from home. They are trying to set up online appointments with ward members to talk to and teach them. They are also trying to find other ways to use technology to still share the gospel.
Since his companion is still training him, he will be with him for the next couple of transfers. He is fortunate that he likes his companion. They are getting along great. He also stated there will not be many transfers. Missionaries will be going home if they have served 21 months to make room for the missionaries coming from other countries.
The ward members asked if the missionaries needed anything and they did say they could use food. They normally do not have too many dinner appointments and now they are having a hard time getting food. A member posted on their ward Facebook account and many people responded. Even inactives and nonmembers have brought them food.
A friend asked me how Josh was doing. I was able to say fabulous and I was able to report that I wasn't worried about him. I know that he will be taken care of in this situation. He is doing Heavenly Father's work and he will be watched over. I am grateful for the members in North Carolina who are taking care of him. I know that this epidemic will soften hearts and doors will be open for us and our missionaries to lead people to Christ.
Becki (Josh's Mom)
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