Elder Salisbury's Mission

Hi everyone! Not so much happened this week not gonna lie. I'm still in isolation, relatively sane, and I have board games to play. How to Be Miserable Heres a little guide on how to be miserable, it's really not that hard. (inspired by a John Bytheway talk, John Bytheway's son, Elder Bytheway is in our mission) (By the way, John Bytheway gave another famous Bytheway talk that was by the way fantastic) - Don't go outside - Don't explore - Think about why you're miserable all the time - Stay away from religion - Stop laughing - Sleep, sleep to hide from the world - Worry a lot - Stop praying - Stop hoping - Don't talk to anyone - Don't read the scriptures - Don't believe in yourself - Don't try new things - Don't have a passion or a hobby How does religion have to do with this? Religion, for me, is hope. It's hope that this isn't the end. It's hope that there is so much more to life than just this life. It's a motivation. A des

Week 5 of isolation: we've ran out of food. The groceries stores are desolate, any shipments coming in are either stolen or plundered. If any food makes it into the grocery stores, which it rarely does, around 5 fights break out as if we are all running to a cornucopia. Because of the lack of actually useful weapons in Denmark, we've had to improvise our artillery. It's quite impressive what one can do with a toothbrush. Anyways, the other elders have been quite hungry and we've been conspiring against each other as to who will be devoured first. They've all teamed up with me, because everyone knows they would get maybe a few measly morsels if I were chosen. As I'm everyone's ally, I've pitted the others in a battle of wits, intelligence and strength. I don't want just the strongest to be my ally in the last days, I need someone with brains. I've decided we are going to play one game of slap jack and the loser is eaten. Fighting for food isn'

Transfers I am staying in Ballerup with the ZLs as we have been for the passed 3 weeks. It's been a great experience, not because the ZLs are that cool or anything, but just because it's better than living in an apartment in quarantine with just one other person. We all get along great and occasionally die laughing because Elder Harding has this amazing ability to say the funniest things at the best timing. We are doing great. EASTER Easter was great. Some sisters challenged the mission to create eggs and go egg peoples houses. The sisters brought down paper, which I was too colorblind to do myself, and Søster Hepworth made Todd, as her obvious inability to make a paper airplane. Attached is a picture of Todd. Todd has had a rough life as a duck, tormented and abused by me calling him a swan. I really did think he was a swan, but that's why you can't judge a book by its cover... (yes this is what my emails have come to) Be like Todd,  duck  out of vicious swan stereotyp

This week has been SUPER great! Let's get into it. Friends I've had the chance to share the gospel with friends which has been so important to me. I have loved talking to everyone from back home and telling them about what I do everyday. I would love to have a chance with everyone that's interested to learn more about what I believe in and who would be willing to read in the Book of Mormon. It is a fantastic time learning about each other's views on the world. Please let me know if you would like this opportunity! The Facebook Finding Hater Not gonna lie, this was me. I hated Facebook finding. I thought it was dumb and inefficient. I didn't think the church should be telling me what to do with my Facebook (and quite frankly they haven't, it's all suggestions). Well, I tried it. I gave it the best try I could and guess what?!? It actually works!!! It's been the most successful week of my mission, potentially. I have talked with a bunch of people about fai

This week has been another of isolation, but nonetheless good. Teaching I'm pretty sure while being in isolation I've had more lessons in a week than I ever have had before. I had one lesson with our friend in Amager. He is doing great, and he explained to us his relationship to Christ. He's a great guy and he loves to go off on tangents about stories of his past. He's definitely progressing, but he doesn't want to necessarily commit to changing anything yet, because he knows that knowing it is true will require a lot. As for others, I got to teach to of my amazing friends from back home! It was a great experience and I loved telling them about what I do everyday and what it means to me. If anyone has interest in this, please let me know. It's a great and probably a once in a lifetime opportunity. Switch Up I have been moved to Ballerup! I'm in a massive apartment with four other missionaries, it's great! As most of you have heard, missionaries are getti

Welcome to the weekly Covid-19 update brought to you by Den Danske Mission (and a lot of sarcasm). Let's start off with the numbers (as of 14:00 Danish United Military Time): People Found Positive: 898 People Tested: 5749 People Dead: 4 People in Intensive Care: 2 People in Hospitals: 28 Let's dig right into these numbers. From the reliable source of our mission leader, these numbers are FAKE. They are, from my interpretation, an attempt to diminish the fear of the people and coerce them in to an unknowing state, so they don't venture out and purchase all the necessary goods (or just... Everything... In every... Grocery Store). How are these numbers fake you may ask? Well, around March 13th, Denmark decided that they should only test those who are at a high risk of death or those with problematic medical issues that could complicate the virus. For all we know, Denmark could be just as infected as places like Italy or China. According to population to people infected, Denmar