Hola family,
How is everything going. So first I’ll tell you about this week. On Tuesday Elder Pierson came. He talked becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. It was really good. I doubt we get an apostle tonight but we get one for Thanksgiving. We got our TRAVAL PLANS. We leave Monday. We were all so stoked but also so scared.
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It was crazy when we got them. Everyone was freaking out and every one was super scared because we realized we somehow have to learn Spanish in a week. So we’re still working on that one. Pretty much other than that, nothing too special happened this week at the MTC. We pretty much do the same thing everyday. It snowed here the other day just a little bit. We love it when it snows. Oh yes, in our travel group there are just 4 of us -- me, Hafen, Haws, and Berret; but Andrew and Ewell are with us until Florida. They have a travel group of 11 people so that will be really nice to be with them on the flight and in the airport.
The MTC really has gone by pretty quick, it's crazy. It wasn't the most fun at times, but it's all good. Mom, thanks for all your motherly advice but don't worry, it's all taken care of. My suits are at the dry cleaners and I get to do wash on Saturday again. Saturday will be my last day to get mail and it closes at like noon on Saturday so I don’t think I get Dear Elder letters except maybe from the day before.
I wrote a few things down from your letters so hopefully I answered all your questions. I think you asked about Sister Rodriguez. She has a doctor’s appointment on Monday, the day we leave. So hopefully she will get to leave on Tuesday but it just depends. Thanks for the packages Mom. They are awesome to get and the pictures of Lenna were really good. I’ll try to send the stuff that I don’t need tomorrow but I don’t know if I’ll have time to pack it all up. If not, I’ll send it on Saturday. Oh, thanks for those rings Mom. I’m wearing one right now. It barely fits me, but the kids will love it.
Erika, thanks for the cookies, they were awesome.
KK and Todd- I just sent a letter today so hopfully you get it soon and good luck with the turkey.
Lizzy- thanks for the packages. That cake was really good. It was pretty much destroyed but it just tasted amazing. I’ll send your stuff tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
MTC Week 7
Hola familia,
How is everything going? Things are good here in the MTC. So here are some things that happened this week. Last Tuesday we had another Apostle speak and it was Elder Bednar. He's a stud. He spoke about doctrine, principle, and application and how as missionaries we need to teach the doctrines and the principles and not just tell people the application part of it. Because if you just tell them the application, it will be harder and our investigaters won’t know why they have to live by that commandment. We got a new district so Elder Hafen and I have to do a lot with them because we’re their zone leaders. They’re all really cool elders. We also take them on a tour and teach them a few lessons the first few weeks. The Hermana (sister) in our district just found out she has to be here for 2 more weeks so she has the option to go home or just stay here. I bet she'll stay. We had to go to the pharmacy with her this last week and it was weird leaving the MTC. It's just like a block away from the MTC but still it was weird to leave here. But it got me really excited too. I was hoping that I would see Kyle, Preston or Kel but I didn't. Other than that, nothing else too exciting happened.
It's crazy. I have less than 2 weeks left here. I want to go so bad but at the same time I don't because I still want to learn more Spanish but it will come quicker when I get to the field in Honduras. I think we get our travel plans this week. It will be awesome. We have another district coming this Wednesday and 2 of them will room with us. Elder Hafen and I weren’t too excited about that but it will be fine. We'll only have a week and half left when they get here. We'll be the best roomates ever. That’s so cool about Hunter and Jared getting their calls. They’ll do awesome. If you see them tell them I’m proud of them. Thanks for all your packages and letters and the tape. They were all awesome. Mom, that package yesterday was way good. Elder Hafen and I got a nice workout in with the workout bands and he just got a 100 pound one. But, no, I don’t need any more of them. Tell Julie thanks for the cookies. They’re always a big hit.
So here are some answers to some of your questions:
The wash is doing great. I’m a natural at it. Just kidding, but it really is fine. I can’t think of anything that I really need. I’m probably going to be sending a lot of stuff home to be honest and I can buy most stuff here but I’ll let you know if I need anything else. We haven't gotten our flight plans yet but I think this week we will. Crazy, I know. I don’t think any other elders in the district need anything. We all figure if we need it we can get it down there so no worries with that.
Thanks for the letter grandma and grandpa. I love it!!
Erika and Andrew- I wrote you a letter today and just sent it so it should get there soon. Thanks for the muddy buddies. They’re really good. Elder Hafen loves them.
Todd and Kayli- I hope everything is good. I’m going to write you guys throughout this week so no worries. Thanks for your letters.
PD- I sent you a letter today. Thanks for the one you sent me. It’s good to hear from you.
Lizzy- ok, really - French toast? How did you even think of that? But thanks so much and also for your tape and letter. They were so good. Elder Hafen and I ate the French toast so fast last night. I’m writing your letter today and hopefully it won’t take a week to get there like the last one did.
Well, I still have 5 minutes so I’ll think of other stuff to write. Oh ya, thanks for the tape, Mom and Dad and everyone else who talked on it. It was really cool to hear Karson and Chase Reynolds on it. I was pretty surprised. Elder Dahlberg and Elder Bowman both left this week. They were pretty stoked to go. They were the ones that I'd always go boating with. I'd see them a lot. I sent pictures of them. My Spanish is alright. I still wish I knew more but I really have been blessed. I just wish the gift of tongues meant that you just learned it overnight but I know it takes a lot of work on my part. We have 4 baptismal dates set. We have fake progressing investigators we teach so that’s somthing cool. Well, almost out of time. Thanks for all that you guys do. I love you all!!!
How is everything going? Things are good here in the MTC. So here are some things that happened this week. Last Tuesday we had another Apostle speak and it was Elder Bednar. He's a stud. He spoke about doctrine, principle, and application and how as missionaries we need to teach the doctrines and the principles and not just tell people the application part of it. Because if you just tell them the application, it will be harder and our investigaters won’t know why they have to live by that commandment. We got a new district so Elder Hafen and I have to do a lot with them because we’re their zone leaders. They’re all really cool elders. We also take them on a tour and teach them a few lessons the first few weeks. The Hermana (sister) in our district just found out she has to be here for 2 more weeks so she has the option to go home or just stay here. I bet she'll stay. We had to go to the pharmacy with her this last week and it was weird leaving the MTC. It's just like a block away from the MTC but still it was weird to leave here. But it got me really excited too. I was hoping that I would see Kyle, Preston or Kel but I didn't. Other than that, nothing else too exciting happened.
It's crazy. I have less than 2 weeks left here. I want to go so bad but at the same time I don't because I still want to learn more Spanish but it will come quicker when I get to the field in Honduras. I think we get our travel plans this week. It will be awesome. We have another district coming this Wednesday and 2 of them will room with us. Elder Hafen and I weren’t too excited about that but it will be fine. We'll only have a week and half left when they get here. We'll be the best roomates ever. That’s so cool about Hunter and Jared getting their calls. They’ll do awesome. If you see them tell them I’m proud of them. Thanks for all your packages and letters and the tape. They were all awesome. Mom, that package yesterday was way good. Elder Hafen and I got a nice workout in with the workout bands and he just got a 100 pound one. But, no, I don’t need any more of them. Tell Julie thanks for the cookies. They’re always a big hit.
So here are some answers to some of your questions:
The wash is doing great. I’m a natural at it. Just kidding, but it really is fine. I can’t think of anything that I really need. I’m probably going to be sending a lot of stuff home to be honest and I can buy most stuff here but I’ll let you know if I need anything else. We haven't gotten our flight plans yet but I think this week we will. Crazy, I know. I don’t think any other elders in the district need anything. We all figure if we need it we can get it down there so no worries with that.
Thanks for the letter grandma and grandpa. I love it!!
Erika and Andrew- I wrote you a letter today and just sent it so it should get there soon. Thanks for the muddy buddies. They’re really good. Elder Hafen loves them.
Todd and Kayli- I hope everything is good. I’m going to write you guys throughout this week so no worries. Thanks for your letters.
PD- I sent you a letter today. Thanks for the one you sent me. It’s good to hear from you.
Lizzy- ok, really - French toast? How did you even think of that? But thanks so much and also for your tape and letter. They were so good. Elder Hafen and I ate the French toast so fast last night. I’m writing your letter today and hopefully it won’t take a week to get there like the last one did.
Well, I still have 5 minutes so I’ll think of other stuff to write. Oh ya, thanks for the tape, Mom and Dad and everyone else who talked on it. It was really cool to hear Karson and Chase Reynolds on it. I was pretty surprised. Elder Dahlberg and Elder Bowman both left this week. They were pretty stoked to go. They were the ones that I'd always go boating with. I'd see them a lot. I sent pictures of them. My Spanish is alright. I still wish I knew more but I really have been blessed. I just wish the gift of tongues meant that you just learned it overnight but I know it takes a lot of work on my part. We have 4 baptismal dates set. We have fake progressing investigators we teach so that’s somthing cool. Well, almost out of time. Thanks for all that you guys do. I love you all!!!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
week 6
Hello everybody,
How is everything going back in Ogden? It's weird to think that I’m only a little over an hour away. Things are good here in the MTC. It's been a pretty crazy week. Last Tuesday Elder Ballard spoke to us about being master communicators. That’s 3 apostles in a row. So hopefully tonight they have president Monson coming (ha ha). We have a Hermana (Sister) in our district now because her district left and she has to stay about a week more because of medical things. I explain more on the recorder that I just sent yesterday so it should get there soon. But it's nice having a Hermana in our district. We stay a lot more focused. Her name is Hermana Rodriguez. She's going to Seattle, Washington. Mom, you can make a her a shirt. Probably a size small. We wear our shirts at gym and have volleyball matches. Our district owns the court. And guess what? Elder Hafen and I are now zone leaders. We got the call on Sunday. It should be good for us and make us alot more obedient. I’m not too excited about all the meetings but it will be worth it. I’ll get to know all the Elders and Hermanas in our zone a lot better. We get a new district tomorrow so that will be fun and maybe one the next week because two just left yesterday. One to Chile and the other to Honduras (the mission that starts with a C - Comayaguela ). So as of now there are approximately 20 people in our zone. We also have to give the priesthood lessons on Sunday and a few other things. I also have some bad news... the Creamies did not make it. You need to disguise them better because you’re apparently not allowed to send frozen food. You can try it again in a week or two if you want. I said more about it on the recorder. It's snowing right now. It looks really cool at the MTC right now with the fall and now the snow. I like it. Elder Hafen told about himself on the recorder. Mom, don’t worry about the packages, you’re doing just great. Thanks for the novel (long letter) yesterday, Dad, it was real nice -- but I really did like it. I like the scriptures too. That’s really cool about Jared’s mission call to North Carolina. I’m stoked for him. Kel will still be in here when Jared comes to the MTC. OK, now it's snowing super hard. It's awesome. Are you guys getting ski passes this year? Thanks for the muffins Mom. It's nice to get food like that because around 3 of the days during the week we don’t go to breakfast because we either have gym really early or service or something else so it's nice to have food like that. Also, make sure you tell Julie thanks from me. Those cookies are so good and everybody loves them. I think I only eat around 2 of them by the time all the other Elders eat them all. Let me know about Hunter and his call. Shouldn't he get it this week? Guess what? -- I have less than 3 weeks left until I leave. I’m stoked but nervous at the same time. Will you send me what President Myers said in my setting apart again? I don’t know where the one is you sent me and I don’t have my line of authority for my priesthood either. I hope I answered all your questions. Thanks so much for the packages and letters. I love them.
Erika and Andrew - Thanks for that package and the pictures of Lenna. They were awesome. You better send some more pictures before I leave the MTC.
Kayli and Todd -- How are things going in good old Virginia? Thanks for your letters.
Lizzy- Sorry, I sent that letter super late but it should have gotten to you yesterday or today. I just got your letter that you sent. Thanks so much and thanks for the package. I loved them and I’m writing you today so no worries.
Eric- I sent you a letter a few days ago so hopefully you get it soon. Tell Jared congrats. That’s so great. I’m stoked for him.
Well everybody, I hope all is good. The mission is great so far. Tell Karson Halverson that he better come see me. We go to the temple on Tuesday to the 10:40 session. Let me know the day before if he does. I love you all!!!
How is everything going back in Ogden? It's weird to think that I’m only a little over an hour away. Things are good here in the MTC. It's been a pretty crazy week. Last Tuesday Elder Ballard spoke to us about being master communicators. That’s 3 apostles in a row. So hopefully tonight they have president Monson coming (ha ha). We have a Hermana (Sister) in our district now because her district left and she has to stay about a week more because of medical things. I explain more on the recorder that I just sent yesterday so it should get there soon. But it's nice having a Hermana in our district. We stay a lot more focused. Her name is Hermana Rodriguez. She's going to Seattle, Washington. Mom, you can make a her a shirt. Probably a size small. We wear our shirts at gym and have volleyball matches. Our district owns the court. And guess what? Elder Hafen and I are now zone leaders. We got the call on Sunday. It should be good for us and make us alot more obedient. I’m not too excited about all the meetings but it will be worth it. I’ll get to know all the Elders and Hermanas in our zone a lot better. We get a new district tomorrow so that will be fun and maybe one the next week because two just left yesterday. One to Chile and the other to Honduras (the mission that starts with a C - Comayaguela ). So as of now there are approximately 20 people in our zone. We also have to give the priesthood lessons on Sunday and a few other things. I also have some bad news... the Creamies did not make it. You need to disguise them better because you’re apparently not allowed to send frozen food. You can try it again in a week or two if you want. I said more about it on the recorder. It's snowing right now. It looks really cool at the MTC right now with the fall and now the snow. I like it. Elder Hafen told about himself on the recorder. Mom, don’t worry about the packages, you’re doing just great. Thanks for the novel (long letter) yesterday, Dad, it was real nice -- but I really did like it. I like the scriptures too. That’s really cool about Jared’s mission call to North Carolina. I’m stoked for him. Kel will still be in here when Jared comes to the MTC. OK, now it's snowing super hard. It's awesome. Are you guys getting ski passes this year? Thanks for the muffins Mom. It's nice to get food like that because around 3 of the days during the week we don’t go to breakfast because we either have gym really early or service or something else so it's nice to have food like that. Also, make sure you tell Julie thanks from me. Those cookies are so good and everybody loves them. I think I only eat around 2 of them by the time all the other Elders eat them all. Let me know about Hunter and his call. Shouldn't he get it this week? Guess what? -- I have less than 3 weeks left until I leave. I’m stoked but nervous at the same time. Will you send me what President Myers said in my setting apart again? I don’t know where the one is you sent me and I don’t have my line of authority for my priesthood either. I hope I answered all your questions. Thanks so much for the packages and letters. I love them.
Erika and Andrew - Thanks for that package and the pictures of Lenna. They were awesome. You better send some more pictures before I leave the MTC.
Kayli and Todd -- How are things going in good old Virginia? Thanks for your letters.
Lizzy- Sorry, I sent that letter super late but it should have gotten to you yesterday or today. I just got your letter that you sent. Thanks so much and thanks for the package. I loved them and I’m writing you today so no worries.
Eric- I sent you a letter a few days ago so hopefully you get it soon. Tell Jared congrats. That’s so great. I’m stoked for him.
Well everybody, I hope all is good. The mission is great so far. Tell Karson Halverson that he better come see me. We go to the temple on Tuesday to the 10:40 session. Let me know the day before if he does. I love you all!!!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
week 5
Hello,
I just deleted the e-mail that I had written and I’m real mad. Sorry if this one is short but I still have some time left.
Answers: -
Elder Hafen is a cool guy. He a jokester and we get along really well. I like him.
Yes - send a tape and then I will send you another and I will start using the digital reorder.
Mom - Send the chocolate and I will try to fit it. Sister Veirs will love me if I bring it.
Your week sounded busy. I want pictures of Lenna and her costume. I miss her. That’s cool she went trick or treating. My branch presidency is President Stacey, Jardine and Richards. We only see them twice a week. Mom, how was the sleep over with Lenna. The thing for my shirts worked well, so thanks for that.
This week was pretty good. Elder Scott spoke to us about receiving the spirit. Then he used his Apostolic power and blessed us all with the gift of tongues. It was crazy. Then he bore his testimony and pretty much said he knows God. It was great!
Are Tyler and Annie moving in? That’s crazy that Ethan has already left to the MTC in the Dominican Republic. Did Durrell say how his Spanish was? When does Karson get home? He might have to come and see me before I leave. That’s cool you guys are having your scripture study together. Use PMG (Preach My Gospel) with it. PMG is awesome. There’s a cool quote on it. I forgot who said it. "PMG was written in heaven and assembled on earth". When I read it, I want to highlight the enitre thing because it's all so good. So we’ve had 2 apostles in 2 weeks, so I’m hoping for another one tonight. I just got your e-mail Dad and yes I heard about those killings in Honduras. Elder Hafen’s mom sent the article. Don’t worry, we'll baptize them too.
Erika- I’m glad your talk went well and that Elder Nelson was there. Send me pics of Lenna on Halloween. I just got a package from you so they might be in there.
Kayli- that’s crazy about the tornado near your house in Virginia. I’m glad that you’re OK. I liked yours and Todd’s costume. Send a pic.
Eric- thanks for your e-mail. I’ll write you back sometime soon and thanks for the top 25.
Lizzy- I just got your letter but I haven’t read it yet it but I will after this e-mail.
Sorry this is all over the place. I didn't have much time. Let me know about Jared and his call. Love you all!!!
I just deleted the e-mail that I had written and I’m real mad. Sorry if this one is short but I still have some time left.
Answers: -
Elder Hafen is a cool guy. He a jokester and we get along really well. I like him.
Yes - send a tape and then I will send you another and I will start using the digital reorder.
Mom - Send the chocolate and I will try to fit it. Sister Veirs will love me if I bring it.
Your week sounded busy. I want pictures of Lenna and her costume. I miss her. That’s cool she went trick or treating. My branch presidency is President Stacey, Jardine and Richards. We only see them twice a week. Mom, how was the sleep over with Lenna. The thing for my shirts worked well, so thanks for that.
This week was pretty good. Elder Scott spoke to us about receiving the spirit. Then he used his Apostolic power and blessed us all with the gift of tongues. It was crazy. Then he bore his testimony and pretty much said he knows God. It was great!
Are Tyler and Annie moving in? That’s crazy that Ethan has already left to the MTC in the Dominican Republic. Did Durrell say how his Spanish was? When does Karson get home? He might have to come and see me before I leave. That’s cool you guys are having your scripture study together. Use PMG (Preach My Gospel) with it. PMG is awesome. There’s a cool quote on it. I forgot who said it. "PMG was written in heaven and assembled on earth". When I read it, I want to highlight the enitre thing because it's all so good. So we’ve had 2 apostles in 2 weeks, so I’m hoping for another one tonight. I just got your e-mail Dad and yes I heard about those killings in Honduras. Elder Hafen’s mom sent the article. Don’t worry, we'll baptize them too.
Erika- I’m glad your talk went well and that Elder Nelson was there. Send me pics of Lenna on Halloween. I just got a package from you so they might be in there.
Kayli- that’s crazy about the tornado near your house in Virginia. I’m glad that you’re OK. I liked yours and Todd’s costume. Send a pic.
Eric- thanks for your e-mail. I’ll write you back sometime soon and thanks for the top 25.
Lizzy- I just got your letter but I haven’t read it yet it but I will after this e-mail.
Sorry this is all over the place. I didn't have much time. Let me know about Jared and his call. Love you all!!!
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