Week 44 - November 20 ,20.

Post written by Leah

Carson had an eight-hour train ride a week ago from Zerik Switzerland to Vienna Austria. He took a lot of pictures that I have posted on his blog page. He said it was beautiful scenery as they passed through Liechtenstein and the Alps of Austria by Salzburg and the Arlberg pass. He felt bad he did not get better pictures. He traveled several hours by himself but all went well, other than he was not 100 % sure which train stop to get off so he waited until the last stop. Then had to wait for a while before the other Elders picked him up. He is with new companion Elder Blauer who is from Virgina. Elder Blauer had 4+ years of German training in school so he is happy he speaks the language well. Carson said they are getting along well and he seems to like him so far. They also have Elder Lee with them while he waits for his companion who is quarantined in Switzerland awaiting a Covid 19 test results. Elder Lee is from upstate New York. Austria is on lock down starting this week so Elder Cockerel, Elder Lee companion may not be able to cross the border. Carson was a bit disappointed because Elder Cockerel was in the MTC with him and he really likes him. Carson said they are allowed out of their homes to shop for essential's and have one hour to exercise or go for a walk. They went to a park and played basketball - Happy he is exercising. Carson said they have had some good member appointments and the people have been very good to them. One member bought them several bags of groceries. The Elders were very appreciative. Carson said he has done a lot of cleaning in his apartment and they had to re-arrange things to make room for a third Elder in the apartment. He showed us the view off of his balcony and the city of Vienna looks beautiful. Carson said the mission president is moving missionaries around to accommodate the new missionaries that are now allowed to come to Preston England MTC, and mission president thinks in shut down having three and four elders together is better than companionships. Carson sounded more upbeat but still stuggling because they cannot do much. It is always hard to be away during the holidays. Thanksfor your continued prayers and support. 

Love Leah and Elder Carson Brown