Monday, July 18, 2011

Video finally!

Remember that 20 minute video that I said I was working on? Well, I couldn't figure it out but my friend, who happens to be fabulous in all things computer related, did her magic, click click click and here we are!

Grab a snack and have a seat...it seriously is 20 minutes long!

more mail

July 18, 2011

Onnie writes: (Skylar replies)

Hey!

How are you? It seems like forever since i last emailed you! Hope you are well.

Things down this way have been good. We survived girls camp. Wow it was an adventure! It rained and rained for about 3 hours, we lost a couple of tents in the downpour, and then we had a mishap with food. CRAZY! But I think the girls had a great time and it was fun to be with them. And guess what? We are camping again this week--with the Slade?Anderson family. Wow, I should get some type of award for all this camping. :) Scott and the kids love it, so I guess that's reward enough. (yeah, right)

So--some questions:

What did you have for dinner last night?
PERSIAN FOOD.....WEIRD BUT GOOD
How do you most like to visit in the ward?I THINK YOU MENT WHO.. BUT THE ELIS FAMILY!! THEY ARE THE SWEETEST!!
When do you get to go to the temple again? IDK ITS CLOSED RIGHT NOW
What is your favorite place to shop now? SALV. ARMY.. AND ROSS
Any run-ins with critters? NO.. BUT I AM KILLING RABITS IN A FEW WEEKS.. ITS STEW TIME SAYS BRO SIMMONS

How's the bike holding up? BEAUTIFULY.. IT WAS WORTH THE INVESTMENT
Do you need or want anything?UMM.. SWEET ARGILE SOCKS ARE ALWAYS COOL (already taken care of) BUT NOTHING PRESSING.. I HAVE REACHED A COMFORTABLE POSITION IN THE MISSION
If you were able to visit a scene from the times of the pioneers, which one would you witness? I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE TWO YOUNG MEN THAT SACRIFICED TO HELP THE HANDCART COMPANY CROSS THE RIVER..

Here's a quote for you too!

"People of integrity and honesty not only practice what they preach, they are what they preach. And the Savior stands as the finest example."

David A. Bednar



We love you! Have a great week!
Onnie
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!





dad mail

July 18, 2011

Dad writes: (Skylar replies)

How are you doing, any great happenings going on in the great state of Oregon.
It is hot here and I'm thinking that being a snowbird is not such a bad idea.
They say we might get rain but you know how that goes, dust, wind, a few sprinkles, wash your car and start over.
How are you doing with the work? Any new Prospects?
YES.. JUAN AND VICKIE.. THEY ARE SWEET.. SHES LESS ACTIVE AND HE IS NOT A MEMBER.. BUT THEY SEEM EXCITED TO LEARN.
I am going on a visit with the missionaries, on Wednesday, to a neighbor down the street. They want him to meet some of the people in the area. SWEET!! THE MISSIONARIES BRING BLESSING TO HOMES.. I KNOW THAT FROM EXPIRIANCE.. PEOPLE TELL US WE MAKE THEIR HOUSE MORE PEACEFUL... I DIDENT BELIVE IT AT FIRST.. BUT WE HAVE HAD SO MANY PEOPLE SAY IT.. ITS COOL
One of them is brand new and the day I talked to them was his 1st day, It was 107 in the shade and He's from Utah. Poor guy.
What are you doing with your spare time or is there any. Do you have any new hobbies.
Kasey said to tell you we saw a bunch of rabbits the other night, but that's about it for animal report, have you seen anything new or cool.
What are you doing with you day?
EMAIL.. SALV. ARMY. KICKBALL. PICK SOME CHERRIES.. SING... THE USUAL
Are you able to play guitar much or just on P-day? USUALY JUST ON PDAY.. OR WHEN MEMBERS FIND OUT(SEE DIOLOGE)M-MEMBER J-ME

M-"SO. WHAT ARE YOU DOING AFTER THE MISSION?"
J- " GOING TO SCHOOL FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION"
M-"OH.. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTUMENTS? WICH ONES?"
J-"YES.. GUITAR..BASS.A LITTLE PIANO.SINGING..SOME VOCAL WORK(MY NEWFOUIND PROFESIONAL WAY TO SAY SCREAMING)"
M-"WOW..WERE YOU IN ANY BANDS? WILL YOU PERSUE THAT?"
J-"YES.. I PLAN ON IT THE SCHOOL IS SO I CAN HAVE SOMETHING FOR AFTER MY MUSIC CAREER"(MEMBERS ALWAYS GIVE A LITTLE BIT OF A "DREAM ON" EXPRESSION)
M-"WE HAVE A GUITAR!!! WILL YOU PLAY FOR US?"
J-"NOT AFTER THAT LOOK OF DISAPROVAL!!!" (HAHAH JK.. I NEVER SAY THAT)
J-"YES" (MIND YOU THAT THE YES IS CONDITIONAL ON WETHER OR NOT THERE IS A TEENAGE GIRL IN THE HOUSE.. IF SO THAN ITS A NO-GO.. THATS BAD JU-JU)


What's the weather like there now, like it. ITS WARM.. BUT STILL RAINS!!!
Glad you got to stay with your companion, are you guys going to stay in the same area or do you both move together? NO WE ARE STILL IN OLD HILLSBORO.
How many members are there in you ward? LIKE 120
What is you favorite meal? Don;t say fresh chicken or you will gross your mom out.UMM.. SMOKIN GOOD FOODS!!! SMOKED PORK SANDWICH!!
Her chicken and eggs come from the store not real chickens.THATS OK. MINE ARE FREE. HAHA
What do you think that you have learned from you mission up to this point, and what would you like to learn in the last half? WOW.. I THINK THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I HAVE LEARNED IS JUST TO BE REAL WITH PEOPLE.. FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT THINGS.. DONT WORRY ABOUT THINGS YOU CANT CONTROL.. AND THAT I REALY CAN DO ANYTHING IF I TRY TO.. AS LONG AS IT IS EXPIDIENT IN THE LORD.. PRAYER WORKS.. THE SCRIPTURES HAVE THE ANSWERS TO EVERYDAY QUESTIONS AND IS A GUIDE SPECIFICALY FOR US IN THEIS DAY..RAIN SUCKS.. AND A CHOOSING A WIFE IS GETTING TO BE A HEVIER AND HEVIER DECISION.. I WANT TO LEAN MORE ABOUT MASTERING MYSELF.. TO BE SELF GOVERNING AND SELF MOTIVATED..
Do you need anything, food, cloths an extra prayer? UMM.. I THINK I AM GOOD FOR NOW..
How is the bike working, are you saying in shape or is it just easy going? IT IS A BEAUTY.. STILL RUNS LIKE A CHAMP
Are you still reading in the BOM or are you on to something new.I READ THE BOM ALLOT.. I WANT TO BEA ABLE TO KNOW IT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT FLUENTLY.. AND I AN STUDYING THE ORIGIONS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.. ABOUT HOW SCRIPTRE IS WRITTEN ADN WHERE IT COMES FROM

Any new words of wisdom that you would like to share. PRAY AND READ.. AS A FAMILY.. SIMPLE THINGS.. BUT THEY ARE THE KEY. THEY REALLY ARE..IF YOU HAVE A GOOD LINE OF COMUNICATION WITH HEVENTLY FATHER.. THEN HE WILL DIRECT YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO.. AND LIFE WILL BE EASYER.. I PROMISE
Have you got a chance to meet your new president, or is he still getting settled in? YES HE IS SWEET.. BUT I DONT KNOW A WHOLE LOT ELSE.. HE SAYS THAT HE EXPECTS ME TO BE WHAT PRESIDENT DYCHES SAID I WAS..
How is Bo doing? HES DOING GOOD IT SOUNDS LIKE.. STILL STRUGGLEING.. BUT I KNOW THAT THE LORD HAS HIM BEING TESTED IN A WAY THAT WILL BENIFIT HIM.. I GUESS THE WAY TRANSFERS FALLS FOR HIM WE GET HOME WITHIN 6 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER!!
Well I better get up and get to work before it gets to hot, have a good day and be safe, we love you and mom says she might miss ya, a little but that's it,
Talk to you soon. Love Dad

LOVES!!!!!!!!


and then his letter to the Mission President

Hey president.. not much going on.. but we picked up a new investigator.. his name is Juan.. he is living with a less active sister.. and she wants to get reactive.. and he is interested in learning.. so we will See where that goes. Carter did not come to Church. we are going to stop by today and see whats up.
I am doing great.. I am feeling a difference in my studies. I am feeling like doing the things i am supposed to do are relay helping me as opposed to being a burdon.. it makes it funner to work when you don't feel like it is just a calling but a joy.. that's been our focus. We got a game going in the district to help emphasize this point.. some companionship's are less-excited.. and by less i mean they don't want to play at all.. but little do they know that there is a bar set.. and everyone that meets those expectations it going to be rewarded.. weather or not they are the winner.. slightly deceitful.. maybe.. but it be a blessing and boost for those who try. and hard doctrine for those who don't. LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!

Pics


If you want to know the outcome of this situation let me know...I REFUSE to post it!













Letter to the Mission President

July 11, 2011

Skylar writes:

hey president..
well i am looking forward to my 3rd transfer with elder Schoenfeld.. he is awesome.. and we have some sweet work going on.. We had alexander come to church.. he is way solid, he said he had never felt anything like it before. it way cool to see that in him.. but unfortunatly for us we have to turn him over th the YSA ward.. he is that age and will be better off there.. it seems like all we get is either spanish, not in our area, or YSA people.. its a little anoying. but its still feels good to be ding the work.
carter is progressing well to.. i think ge really enjoys church. Bro sims is in the stop smoking program that the church is sponsering. so we dont really meet with him that much.





email

July 11, 2011

Skylar writes:

so. it was a good week.. me and schoenfeld will be together for another 6 weeks.. officialy the longest companion ive had.. but the best one to be with... i sent a box home.. theres just stuff that i dident want to haul around.. i wont be able to read the retun till i retun haha.. and theres other random stuff. you guys can rummage through if you want.. just books, papers... and some cds that this crazy guy gave me.. his name was bill.. he invited us in and showed us basicaly the biggest music room i had ever seen,,, and hes like.. here you will apriciate these bands.. ive never heard of most of them.. but dad might like them.. umm... what else.. oh ya... question.. my comp made me think of this.. not being trunky... but do i get my baby back when i get home?? or did that go away with the days that i dident have to shave every day.. just curious....
president morby is way sweet. i love him.. hes allot more lax.. but im sure that some punks will screw it up.. what a mess. our district in not doing to well. but be have plans for them.. we want to inspire them.. (i chose inspire as a positive synonym for minipulate)
i went to salvation army on half off day and got some sweet skinnys.. i think they are girls though.. no front pokets.. but who knows..
umm. what kind of things do you guys want to know about the mission? so much happens from week to week. and i wirte it down.. but i dont know what parts you guys want to hear.. well.. talk to you later.. love you!



Fourth of July

July 4th, 2011

Dad writes: (Skylar replies)

Happy 4Th, I hope you are having a good day, I loved to sing the patriotic song in church yesterday and to feel that the lord has truely blessed this nation and all that live here.
Never forget how lucky you are to be born at this time and in this nation, with all the rights and privligages that we have.
How is the mission going, do you feel that you are being led by the spirit?
SOMETIMES.. I THINK I JUST GET USED TO IT.. BUT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I GET A AWAKENING TO HOW MUCH I AM LED
I know that at times it is hard to stay in tune but if you let yourself go and follow what you know to be right he will guide and bless you.
has your mission President been released yet?
YES PRES MORBY IS IN.. THEY SAY HE IS REALY RELAXED ABOUT THINGS
How are things going with your companion? AWESOME.. I HOPE WE DONT GET TRANSFERED
How is the weather now, it is sticky and hot here. and we might even get rain.
Any plans for the FireWorks? Kasey is at Grandmas and Kylee is going to Emily's, so I think mom and I are going to watch a movie and stay inside where it is cool.
UMM.. NOT YET BUT I WILL TRY TO FIGURE SOMETHING OUT.. WE WENT TO A SWEET PARADE TODAY.. IT WAS COOL..
Any plans for Pday? JUST SOME SINGGING AND GUITAR PLAYING
Saw Josh at walmart, seems to be in good spirits. It was nice to talk to him.
I talked to Cameron Beatty at Kevins homecoming and you wouldn't belive how much he has changed, looks alot like his older brother.
Kevin looks the same and is still just Kevin, It was good to see the Shoe's, sure miss them.
How have you been feeling, and change of weather problems?
JUST ALERGIES..
Do you need anything? mom had me dig out your shoes and a hoodie, She will get that in the mail this week.
What's your favorite thing to do right now, Besides sleeping? and guitar center? I LIKE TO READ DOCTINAL BOOKS
How are you doing with you Reading? I AM DOING GOOD.. TIME TO START THE BOM AGAIN.. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT FUN FOR PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO.
do you have any new leads, anyone your teaching? NO.. BUT WE HAVE ALLOT OF FUNNY TRACTING STORIES.. I WILL GET THEM ALL TOGETHER..
What is the animal report. DEAD.. ALL OF THEM.. THERE IS SO MUCH ROADKILL
I saw a beetle that you could throw a saddle on and ride, I know it's in the Insect family but my gosh you have to give me credit when they are that big.
The new ward is going ok and we meet with the bishop this wednesday, I'll let you know.
Wow 13 months down, time just seems to go faster and faster.
well keep up the good work and I will see you in no time.
Have a great week and I'll talk to you soon, love you Dad

I AM GOING TO WRITE JOSH THIS WEEK.. I HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL!!
HAPPY 4TH!!!!!!!!!