Letter dated 13 February 2023

Dear y'all, This week was insane! I almost died, I met some amazing people, and now I got some crazy transfer news! Tuesday We met with our friends Jill and Milton and they are amazing! We met them back when we were doing service outside for 6 hours and they were super receptive to the message of the restoration and we will be meeting with them again tomorrow! I also woke up with some back pain but after stretching it out and icing it has gotten better. Wednesday We had some good visits. Thursday We had a fun district council and had a good conversation with one of our recent converts about his experience inthe temple and what he could talk about since he was preparing for his talk on Sunday. It was fun to talk to him about it and he has such a beautiful testimony! Friday When we went out proselyting this day we at one point we stopped a man named Bill while he was walking his dog. He told us he was busy walking the street but to stop him later. After talking to a member at her door step we realized Bill already left and the only way to stop him was to talk to him in our car by passing him. Elder Clancy said that it was too weird but as we approached him I was prompted to lower my window. He wasn't interested but he was a good man of faith. About 30 seconds later we saw a car get hit in front of us on a 50 mile an hour road which then hit 2 other cars right when we were about to turn into the road. We immediately surveyed what happened to see if anyone was hurt and of the four cars not a single person was visibly injured. We realized that if I hadn't been prompted to talk to Bill we would have been more than likely hit but we also would have been t-boned due to how we would have been turning. It was a moment of mercy and grace to realize that no one was killed and that we were protected because we decided to preach the gospel. It was a little terrifying but it made me realize I need to live righteously every day. Because that I have had a renewed perspective on how to live and continue because I want to live with absolutely zero regrets. I love all of you. Saturday It was a llooooooooonnggg day Sunday We had a great lesson with our friend Marne. Pray for him. He needs strength and peace for both himself and his family. Then we had transfers calls. Surprisingly I will be leaving after serving for only six weeks in Butler Creek and going to Braselton in the Winder Stake! I am a little sad since I was only here for a little bit of time and I loved the area and my companions. I will be a district leader for the first time and it should be a lot of fun. I love this area though. It was one of my favorites. Keep strong, I only have 3 months left and I will see you soon. God bless! Elder Nicholas Nephi William Schindler