October 13, 2010
Dad's questionnaire: (and Skylar's responses)
How was your week?GOOD, I GOT TO CLEAN THE APT. TODAY, ELDER BEAN IS SUCH A SLOB.. HES LAZY AND HE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE RULES... WE HAVE EXCHANGES TOMORO SO I WILL BE WITH ANOTHER MISSIONARY WHILE THE DISTRICT LEADER EVALUATES HIM. I HAD A MEMBER DONATE ME A WHOLE NEW BIKE FRAME AND HE IS GOING TO PUT EVERYTHING ON IT FOR ME. FINALY I WILL HAVE A BIKE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER!!! OTHER THAN THAT NOTHING NEW. WE ARE GOING TIE SHOPPING TODAY!! THRIFT STORE HALF OFF DAY!! YAYY! I FOUND A SUIT FOR 6 BUCKS, ITS SWEET I WILL SEND A PIX OF IT
Anything new going on in the area?NO I HAVE A BAPTISM THIS WEEKEND THOUGH. I HOPE I WILL GET OUT SOON THOUGH. I WANT A COMPANION THAT I CAN GOT SOMETHING DONE WITH.
Are you eating well? YES I AM! GETTING FED BY MEMBERS ALMOST EVERY NIGHT.
Does Elder Bean like any of the same things you do. NOPE NOTHING... BUT HE WILL EAT WHATEVER HE CAN GET HIS HANDS ON. WETHER HE PAID FOR IT OR NOT.. >< / Who is writing you and have you heard from Bo yet?YA WE ARE IN GOOD CONTACT. NIKKI AND SHANTAE WERE FOR A WHILE BUT I HAVENT SEEN ANYTHING FOR A FEW WEEKS. SUCH IS THE LIFE OF A MISSIONARY. O WELL THOUGH.. ITS THE LETTERS FROM THE FAMILY THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT!! HAHA. BY THE WAY I AM STILL EXPECTING EMAILS AND LETTERS FROM EVERYONE INDIVIDUALY!! I WANT TO KNOW WHATS GOING ON!! HAHA. NOT JUST FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE. (BUT I DO LOVE YOUR PERSPECTIVE) BUT LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU ARE READING AND STUFF. I LOVE SPEAKING ENGLISH. I GET SO MUCH MORE TIME TO STUDY AND I AM LEARNING ALOT OF DEEP DOCTRINE AND I AM AT # 56 ON SCRIPTURES MEMORIZED! I LOVE MEMORIZING SCRIPTURES!!
Cambria talked in church yesterday, and did a great job. Sounds like she had a good mission and met alot of different people.
Danjee did a lesson on Issaha and how he was speaking to our time. Wow to see what he saw and to get the Whole picture from before
Christ was born, The restoration, and the things of our day. Pretty cool.
Caleb Grandy also spoke on Sunday, Don't Know if you remember him but He is a Black Hawk pilot that has been in Iraq for the passed year.
He was telling of how there is not a day that goes by that he doesn't think of his mission and the strength that is gives him.
He told of a time that he was flying out of Baghdad and a storm was closing in on him and his crew, it was almost dark and the storm had closed in and the visibility
Was all but gone, he said a little prayer and the saw a small light in the basic direction that they were going and followed it as they got closer they saw another, point of
The story was that there is always a small light out there, and if we look and have faith that we find it. Hope your Looking.
Are you doing OK, is there anything that we can do for you.
How has you weather been, the night are cooling down here and the days are not bad either. I AM WET!! HAHA THROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY WET AND I KNOW I AM FEELING THE SPIRIT BECAUSE I LOVE IT!!!! I USED TO PRAY FOR STRANTH BUT NOW I JUST PRAY FOR OPERTUNITIES TO SHARE THE GOSPEL!! I LOVE IT ALL SO MUCH!!! I WILL BE SENDING YOU WHAT IS CALLED "THE DISTRICT" ITS A REALITY TYPE THING ABOUT MISSIONARIES AND EXACTLY EHAT WE DO. THEY FOLLOW THEM INTO LESSONS AND STUFF, ITS SWEET!!
Lots of things going on here but none as important as what your doing there. So proud of you.
Well I better get going I have to set in on Walker Yost's Board of Reviews.
Love you and Hope all is going well.
DAD
TELL MOM THAT I GET MAC AND CHEESE FOR FREE FROM THE CHURCH. WE HAVE LIKE 50 BOXES NO JOKE! BUT THE RAVIOLIES AND STUFF ARE SUPER SWEET!! WITH ITALIAN DRESSING NONE THE LESS! THX!!! I AM HOPING TO GET A GOOD JAKET SOON. THE ONE THAT I WAS GIVEN IS NOT AN OREGON RAIN COAT.
Dad replies:
Sorry things are rough with the companion right now, but you know there needs be opposition in all things. Think of it as a trial of you patience and
How it will prepare you to live with family members with there own agency, even when they drive you nuts you still love them. Mom was glad to here about the dressing and stuff. Great to here how much you love it.
I know things will work out for the best.
October 13, 2010
Skylar writes:
THIS WAS MY LETTER TO THE MISSION PRESIDENT:
This week has definitely been a trying week. We have been stood up for allot of appointments and allot of investigators are dodging us. We have been asked by the Bishop to contact all of the unknown members on the ward list, so amen to trackting time for the week. which is a shame because lately I've really enjoyed it. Elder Hawkins and I use to have allot of fun with it. Brianna still has a date for this weekend and i feel like she will be ready, but something doesn't feel right. I will prayerfully consider why. Dawna is also back in town and sill smoking. But we are getting there! slowly but surely.
AJ will be attending church as soon as the Bishop meets with him. i think he is making remarkable progress. However, i cannot say the same for Aqua and Titus. They are fighting more than ever. We walked into the home for our lesson and i could feel the absence of the spirit. and it was very sad to see.
Elder Bean still seems to be very tired all the time...I'm not sure if that's just what happens after 15 months or if its just him. I definitely feel like the Lord is testing my willingness to obey and to work, regardless of the circumstances. I, at times, have a hard time staying motivated.I feel the responsibility to be the one to say "lets go out and work" but its hard to have an effective planning when he doesn't care what we do. I hope that things will get better. But he has a good heart and i know that deep down there is a missionary that will work miracles! I just need to help him realize that.
I am doing pretty good. still memorizing scriptures, still trying to work hard, and still fighting to be obedient. Even if it means that i have to stand alone. I am studying in PMG ch 3. in lesson 2 there is a list of chapters. I am reading through all of those to get familiar with the assignments i leave my investigators. As well as trying to think about how people of other faiths might interpret sections i read from the bible.
Thank you much for all that you and Sis. Dyches do.
--
Elder White
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
E-mail time again!
Oct. 4, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
Howdy!
So the big question is....have you stopped and said to yourself...."craaaap...my parents were TOTALLY right about everything???!!!"
It's awesome to see how you grow and evolve each week. White Ranger all the way! Power up! ha ha ha
Make sure you send pics of the baptisms...those will rock!
We'll get some tunes your way....what does your companion like?? maybe he needs a little picker upper from home????
It's so funny how your contacts....are gettin' outta prison....have to check with their parole officer....dang "sketchy" is right!!!! Need some pepper spray???? Insense dude?
Hang in there....your service touches more people than you'll ever know.....forget yourself and get back to work!
We love you!!!!
i kind of do. but not about everything hahaha. i am still trying to get more scriptures memorized. i just passed 50. my goal is to have all mission 150 done by the end of the month and then i am going to memorize the chapter headings of each chapter as well as the hymn book before the mish is over. memorization has become a hobby of mine. haha.
so. by bike broke down and it is a 10 year old bike so everything had to be changed out. but the bike shop has assured me that i should not have a problem with the bike in the next 5 years. and all parts are warrantied. so i am all set for the mission. thax for all the support you guys give me. I really thought about it while listening to Elder Hollands Talk on gratitude and how much his family did for him to serve. i will never be able to repay you guys of all of the others who are doing so much for me to be out here. I will send you pics of the baptism as soon as i can!! My comp gets more packages than i do. (well that just won't do now will it??!!! ha ha ha) and he has 4 girls writing him. i only have 2....kind of......but not really. haha We are getting along better. but he still is on the lazy and "the rules are lame" rut. but we are working on that. we also worked out a little plan. he cooks and i clean. i would be cleaning anyways but this way i get some omelets out of it. i have balanced my weight out at 140 and am doing allot of sit ups. the vanilla protein from you and the blender ball grama sent was a life saver. i use it every day. i put in a yogurt, powder and milk and i have a delicious breakfast shake. YAAAAA Budy!!
The mission rocks and conference was awesome. there were some good reprimandations that i needed and some good helps for the family. sorry kylee but you will thank mom and dad later. haha. i had an awesome spiritual experience this week.
It all started with a spiritual thought given in PEC. the man talked about how someone on a plane gave him a band aid witch he considered to be a tender mercy from the lord. i thought that was a little weird... but just the other day i saw that i needed toothpaste a new toothbrush and had a brief thought that i could realy put some rubber bands to good use. Shortly after i received a package in the mail. it was from Grama. when i opened the box i found some breath freshening items along with a small heartfelt note. after reading the note i continued to look through the box and found a tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush and a small package of rubber bands. I did not think much of it at the time but this morning when i was studying it hit me. the package i received was not only a gift from a loving grandmother, but a tender mercy from loving heavenly father. The spirit filled me and I knew immidiatly what the young mens leader in PEC was talking about. The lord knows us individually, he loves us, he knows our needs and our wants, the desires of out hearts, our unspoken crys for help. He will take care of us. Those items, though easily attainable by other means were a reminder to me of gods love. I know that He works through others to preform small but equally as powerful miracles for his children.
I thought about this and was so thankful.
Love you Guys !!
Oct. 4, 2010
Dad's questionnaire:
How was your week? SWEET!! I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH THIS WEEK
Did you have your baptisms as planned? YES JUST ONE AND IT WAS REALY COOL. I FEEL LIKE I AM OFF TO A GOOD START.
How was conference for you, anything that touched you? I was Inspired to let the cubs now that we are preparing them to receive the priesthood and the roll
That the play in becoming future leaders in it.
How"s the companion this week, things going ok there? YA HE IS GETTTING BETTER. BUT WE STILL HAVE A WAYS TO GO
We got rain, not a lot but it was nice.
Mom got you letter and finally updated you blog, She's going nuts with the store stuff.
She said she sent you news on Chazes call and Bo's pic, how cool is that.
Grandma is having here knee injected with a bacteria that will form a cushion at the joint. She Ask if you are getting $ taped to things? NOT IN THE LAST PACKAGE
Kimm and Grandma Pat ask if you got something from Them?NOT FROM GRAMMA PAT, BUT I DID FROM KIMM.. I SENT HER A THANK YOU
Kylee got her letter to but I'm sure she'll get back to you on that.
Any new prospects this week? NO NOT A VERY PRODUCTIVE WEEKM, TOO MANY MEETINGS
I Know that there are people out there looking for answers that you have, and I now in the Lords time you will find them, So
Be ready and stay in tune and I now you will collect those that he has prepared for you.
I love you and know that you heavenly father does to, and were both so proud of the man that you have become.
Have a Great week and I'll talk to you soon.
Love you buddy. Dad
LOVE YOU!!!
Mom & Dad write:
Howdy!
So the big question is....have you stopped and said to yourself...."craaaap...my parents were TOTALLY right about everything???!!!"
It's awesome to see how you grow and evolve each week. White Ranger all the way! Power up! ha ha ha
Make sure you send pics of the baptisms...those will rock!
We'll get some tunes your way....what does your companion like?? maybe he needs a little picker upper from home????
It's so funny how your contacts....are gettin' outta prison....have to check with their parole officer....dang "sketchy" is right!!!! Need some pepper spray???? Insense dude?
Hang in there....your service touches more people than you'll ever know.....forget yourself and get back to work!
We love you!!!!
Skylar replies:
i kind of do. but not about everything hahaha. i am still trying to get more scriptures memorized. i just passed 50. my goal is to have all mission 150 done by the end of the month and then i am going to memorize the chapter headings of each chapter as well as the hymn book before the mish is over. memorization has become a hobby of mine. haha.
so. by bike broke down and it is a 10 year old bike so everything had to be changed out. but the bike shop has assured me that i should not have a problem with the bike in the next 5 years. and all parts are warrantied. so i am all set for the mission. thax for all the support you guys give me. I really thought about it while listening to Elder Hollands Talk on gratitude and how much his family did for him to serve. i will never be able to repay you guys of all of the others who are doing so much for me to be out here. I will send you pics of the baptism as soon as i can!! My comp gets more packages than i do. (well that just won't do now will it??!!! ha ha ha) and he has 4 girls writing him. i only have 2....kind of......but not really. haha We are getting along better. but he still is on the lazy and "the rules are lame" rut. but we are working on that. we also worked out a little plan. he cooks and i clean. i would be cleaning anyways but this way i get some omelets out of it. i have balanced my weight out at 140 and am doing allot of sit ups. the vanilla protein from you and the blender ball grama sent was a life saver. i use it every day. i put in a yogurt, powder and milk and i have a delicious breakfast shake. YAAAAA Budy!!
The mission rocks and conference was awesome. there were some good reprimandations that i needed and some good helps for the family. sorry kylee but you will thank mom and dad later. haha. i had an awesome spiritual experience this week.
It all started with a spiritual thought given in PEC. the man talked about how someone on a plane gave him a band aid witch he considered to be a tender mercy from the lord. i thought that was a little weird... but just the other day i saw that i needed toothpaste a new toothbrush and had a brief thought that i could realy put some rubber bands to good use. Shortly after i received a package in the mail. it was from Grama. when i opened the box i found some breath freshening items along with a small heartfelt note. after reading the note i continued to look through the box and found a tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush and a small package of rubber bands. I did not think much of it at the time but this morning when i was studying it hit me. the package i received was not only a gift from a loving grandmother, but a tender mercy from loving heavenly father. The spirit filled me and I knew immidiatly what the young mens leader in PEC was talking about. The lord knows us individually, he loves us, he knows our needs and our wants, the desires of out hearts, our unspoken crys for help. He will take care of us. Those items, though easily attainable by other means were a reminder to me of gods love. I know that He works through others to preform small but equally as powerful miracles for his children.
I thought about this and was so thankful.
Love you Guys !!
Oct. 4, 2010
Dad's questionnaire:
How was your week? SWEET!! I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH THIS WEEK
Did you have your baptisms as planned? YES JUST ONE AND IT WAS REALY COOL. I FEEL LIKE I AM OFF TO A GOOD START.
How was conference for you, anything that touched you? I was Inspired to let the cubs now that we are preparing them to receive the priesthood and the roll
That the play in becoming future leaders in it.
How"s the companion this week, things going ok there? YA HE IS GETTTING BETTER. BUT WE STILL HAVE A WAYS TO GO
We got rain, not a lot but it was nice.
Mom got you letter and finally updated you blog, She's going nuts with the store stuff.
She said she sent you news on Chazes call and Bo's pic, how cool is that.
Grandma is having here knee injected with a bacteria that will form a cushion at the joint. She Ask if you are getting $ taped to things? NOT IN THE LAST PACKAGE
Kimm and Grandma Pat ask if you got something from Them?NOT FROM GRAMMA PAT, BUT I DID FROM KIMM.. I SENT HER A THANK YOU
Kylee got her letter to but I'm sure she'll get back to you on that.
Any new prospects this week? NO NOT A VERY PRODUCTIVE WEEKM, TOO MANY MEETINGS
I Know that there are people out there looking for answers that you have, and I now in the Lords time you will find them, So
Be ready and stay in tune and I now you will collect those that he has prepared for you.
I love you and know that you heavenly father does to, and were both so proud of the man that you have become.
Have a Great week and I'll talk to you soon.
Love you buddy. Dad
LOVE YOU!!!
Bo Chapman singin' in the choir!
October 2010 General Conference
Saturday Session
Bo! Middle row all the way to the right....in the dark glasses. He's at the MTC right now learning spanish then he's off to Honduras!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Has it really been a month????
I am SO sorry! I can't believe how fast time flies by! I'll try to catch everyone up in this really long post. It's easier for him to answer specific questions so the questionnaire form seems to work best.....
Here we go!
Sept. 6, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
Anything new this week? I can finaly recognize the spirits promptings and have 2 way prayer! SHHHHAWEEEET!
Anything going on in the Stake to help with prospects? Collect The Elect!!! i am sending home a copy
We are having an open house at the stake center this weekend, with booths with all areas of the church being represented. The cubs and scouts from are
Ward are going to man the booths. I think it's probably because we have the best programs running in the stake. Maybe I'm just partial.HAHA MAybe we just rock
I am writing my testimony in one of the book of Mormons that they are giving out. It's been along time since I wrote mine down, hope it helps someone
To read it. I know it will! when we testify so does the spirit.
Any disappointments?Ya!! fast sunday no dinner apt!! cheezeits i is. and 5 fetching peoples dogged us. i will be a pro at getting rejected when i get home!
Just remember that things happen in the lords time and not ours. We are studding about Joanna and how the people that he was sent to teach seamed
So wicked and unchangeable to him that he tryed to run from his calling. the lord knew that the people would change and even though Joanna didn't have the
Faith at the time his message was resieved.
I think that we all feel that way at times in our lives and at that time we re lie on faith and do what we our lead by the spirit to do.
We also have a dedication on the new building this Sunday and It's Ward confrence so it looks like It will be a busy week.
The time here seems like it is just fling by and things just seam to be falling into place. Hope that it's the same for you there.
I'll hang out around the computer and maybe we can chat more on things are going, love you and hope you have a great week.
Love Dad and Mom.
Sept. 6, 2010
Skylar writes:
This week was alright, we had alot of appointments cancel on us, But we where able to teack Richard Abo, He is progressing well. However he still has some concers about coming to church, i don't know what they are yet but i think that he is just unfamilier with latter day saint services. we also taught Brianna McCloud. She has a date set but does not want to leave her home cdecision.
We also had the oppertunity to teach Tina and Fred, She is less-active and he is interested in the church. we had a powerful lesson with them and he wants to become a better person, i can't wait to teach him about the clensing power of the atonement.
Elder Hawkins is only a few weeks away from taking off and he is working hard to stay focused, i Think the reality is becoming more and more apparent to him every day.
I Have been doing alot of study in the new testement and am finding some great stuff. the gospel is becoming more clear every day. I love studying the words of christ and am still memorizing alot of scriptures. My teaching is improving every day as i pray for charity and for boldness. My goals for this upcoming week are to more effectivly identify and resolve peoples concerns.
hurch. I know that as she gains a testemony of the gospel she will find new friend in the ward and she will feel the lords sopport in this decision.
We also had the oppertunity to teach Tina and Fred, She is less-active and he is interested in the church. we had a powerful lesson with them and he wants to become a better person, i can't wait to teach him about the clensing power of the atonement.
Elder Hawkins is only a few weeks away from taking off and he is working hard to stay focused, i Think the reality is becoming more and more apparent to him every day.
I Have been doing alot of study in the new testament and am finding some great stuff. the gospel is becoming more clear every day. I love studying the words of Christ and am still memorizing alot of scriptures. My teaching is improving every day as i pray for charity and for boldness. My goals for this upcoming week are to more effectively identify and resolve peoples concerns.
He also says:
I am so glad things are going good for you guys. this week i have read the ensign allot and am loving it. I have also put alot of thought into what i want to be. i have been tossing around the idea of being a teacher. and came up Worth this plan. i get home in June and i will work and save money and write some music until Christmas and then i will go and get my generals done. if music doesn't work out then i will see what it takes to get into recording and production of music. those will all be elective classes. meanwhile i will get some teaching classes in and i will see what i like best. I know that i don't want to teach music, i want to teach a core subject. i have been putting alot of thought into teaching seminary! that would be super sweet. then i would be able to keep myself spiritually intact and be able to make a difference in peoples life's.
Kasey writes:
hi bubba i have some things that i am going to send so be aware i ♥ u
Skylar replies:
STAY SWEET LITTLE ONE!!!! i love you and miss you but 2 years goes by realy fast
Sept. 13, 2010
Dad writes:
How was Bednar's visit? I bet it was great, what a cool guy.Ya it was awesome!! he is a realy cool an funny guy. he had a disscussion with us insted of lecturing.
How was your week? Good I hope.Week was good.
Did you get your boxes? Yes I Did!! ThankYOu So Much. I will be a 30 my cristmas haha
We got the keys on Friday to the store so things should get rolling now.SHAWEEET!!!
We did the Stake open house as a missionary tool but I think it was kind of a dud. The missionaries did have a cool booth though with a video of the number of Stakes in
The church With a time line and a flashing light for each new stake formed for the beginning to now.
Are you getting fed? TOOO MUCH haha
Is there anything that you need?NO BUT I WILL LET YOU KNOW
Any more talk on the DL position? How cool is that.NOTHING YET, ITS JSUT A RUMOR AMONG THE ELDERS
Have to see the Doc this week on the collar bone It feels good but I still think its not quite right.O GEEZE I HOPE EVERYTHING GOES GOOD, I WILL PRAY FOR YOU
Any more news on the companion? Is he ready to get back to civilian life? I'm sure it will be a bitter sweet thing.YA HES READY TO GO BUT AT THE SAME TIME IS NOT ONE MORE WEEK
We had a ward conference yesterday and it was great, all about temple work so I'll work on getting your Mom there.GOOD JOB. ONCE SHE STARTS AGAIN IT WILL GET BETTER AND BETTER Looks like your getting cooler weather there, Its been warm here but the nights are getting better.YA ITS RAINING!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Any new contacts yet?NOPE JUST THE SAME OLD SAME OLD
Any interesting people that you've talked to this week?YYAAA A COUPLE CRAZIES BUT NOTHING TO OUT THERE. SOME PEOPLE JUST LIKE TO TALK TO TALK AND SAY NOTHING ABOUT THE GOSPEL
Hope this finds you doing well, I Know that we are feeling the blessings here.
Bro Davis taught the Sunday school lesson, It was on Gommer in the Bible, What love Heavenly Father has for us and how great it is that he never abandons us
Even when we are doing everything wrong. What a great lesson on the love he has for his children.
Well I'm sure you have a lot of Emails to respond to so I'll let you go Love you have a Grrreat week.
Love Ya Buddy
DAD
This week has Been Great, We are working really hard to help Elder Hawkins finish strong.
This week we taught Brianna McCloud, Trini Areola, and Richard Abo. Still not finding any apparent concerns, I think that Richard will open up when we are able to bring a Marshaleese brother with us.There is definitely a language barrier.
We were also able to teach the Johnson this week. They are a less active family in the ward. They struggle financially but we have promised them that by attending church they will find that things will work for there benefit.
Elder Hawkins, 7 days and counting. i can't believe it. I am Going to miss him so much. I know that he has served well and will be a great husband and father. i accredit everything that i may become as a missionary to the things he has taught me.....And the Spirit. he has helped me to develop effective study and teaching habits as well as establish a great pattern of obedience. I think that that is the primary role of a father. in the mission and outside.
I am doing so great, everything is starting to click, I have memorized about 25 scriptures in the past month and am getting better at teaching people not lessons, and recognizing the promptings of the Spirit.
Onnie writes:
Where do you use the Internet on Monday?THE CHURCH BUILDING
What is your favorite p-day activity?WE ARE GOING TO SILVER FALLS TODAY!!
Do you ever get to nap? SOMETIMES DURING LUNCH
Do you dust your apartment? How often?ONCE A WEEKISH
Where are you reading in the Book of Mormon right now?I AM ALL OVER, I AM IN THE NEW TEST IN LUKE RIGHT NOW. BUT I AM STUDING VARIOS CHAPTERS IN THE BOOK OF MORMON THAT I WANT MY INVESTIGATORS TO READ
What is your favorite teaching tool?ASKING INSPIRED QUESTIONS, TEACHING TO THERE NEEDS, THIS MEANS THAT WE ASK QUESTIONS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE SPIEIT IS TEACHING THEM
Will you get to meet with Elder Bednar when he visits?NO I DID NOT. BUT HE HAD A DISCUSSION WITH THE MISSION INSTED OF LECTURING, IT WAS COOL.
Where will you watch general conference? AT THE STAKE CENTER, UNLESS WE CAN WATCH IT AT AN INVESTIGATORS HOUSE WITH THEM
Sept. 21, 2010
Dad writes:
How was you week?GOOD!!! I KEEP STEPPING UP EVERY WEEK
a lot going on here with getting the store ready to open.
Its cloudy here today and they say we have a chance of rain this week. It was 111 on Sunday. NO BUENO!! (HEY THAT REMINDS ME I AM HAVING MEXICAN FOOD FOR DINNER AT LOS DOS HARMONOS)AYAYAYYAYA!
What food gift cards do you need. Your mom said you had gone to Subway and Burger King are those your favorite?SUBWAY YES AND MCDONALDS!! BUT I AM TRYING TO EAT BETTER
What day does Elder Hawkins leave? YESTERDAY MY NEW COMPANION IS ELDER BEAN!!! I AM THE SENIOR IN THE AREA!! BUT NOT THE DISTRICT LEADER YET THANK GOODNESS
Are you ready for General conference?I AM STOKED TO BE A STUDENT OF CONFERENCE!!!
Have you had the chance to visit the Temple.YES WE WENT LIKE 3 WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS REALLY GREAT!!
How have you been feeling, any aches or pains? YA BUT THE SPIRIT REPLACES THEM!! I JUST KEEP GETTING GOOD EXERCISE
Mom wants to Know if there is anything on you shopping list.UMMMM NO I JUST GOT A MEW CD TO LISTEN TO! I LIKE IT ALOT WE GOT IT AT THE DESERET BOOK! SHWEET
Will Shoemaker is getting married this Friday, Brett and Spencer had the eagle court of honor last night. GOT TO LOVE LIFE HAHAHA
Everything is going go here so hope that it is there, let us know if there is anything that you need and well get on it. Talked to Bo's
Mom and she will get us Bo's Email. Kylee got a letter from him this week, Sound like he's not liking Spanish all that well.I DIDNT THINK SO, I AM GLAD TO BE ABLE TO STUDY IN ENGLISH. I LEARN SO MUCH MORE ABOUT THE GOSPEL
Love you Buddy, have a great week and I'll talk to you soon.BYE BYE!!
Love Mom and Dad
Bro. Mowers writes:
Hey White Family,
How is everyone doing? We are doing good here in Nevada. I just got done looking a Skylars blog and it sounds like he is doing really good. I can't believe how much he is grown in the gospel. I even got teary eyed reading some of his letters. It is awesome to hear him always testifying and to see the love he has for the gospel and not only the gospel but for his family. As I read his letters I looked back to when he was 14 and I look at him now. What a GREAT man he has become. I am grateful to be a small part of his growing up and for the example that Skylar has set for his friends and not only his friends but also for Brother Mowers. Tell Skylar hi for me and tell him I am proud of him. Tell him to keep up the great work.
Your Friend,
David Mowers
Skylar replies:
SHucks!!! haha
Skylar also says:
um I need some cash on the card!! (we took care of this) i need to hit up the colombia store to get a real rain coat. i got one like the one at pamaroys from another missionary and they arnt made for real rain and sittin in it all day. i need an omnitech i think its about 100 bucks and i need to get a pair of regular shoes too. i tried to take the seay way out and get some cheap ones and they dont last... i am going to get somthing a little better this time thanks!!
this is my weekly letter to the pres. it should let you know whats going on.
President Dyches,
This week we have had allot of appointments fall through. But we were able to teach Brianna Mccloud, who also attended church on Sunday, and had a great experience. She is receiving everything really well and i think that she will be ready for baptism on the 2nd of October. Bailey Tadlock is also progressing very well. He just has a really hard time getting involved because his parents arn't committed. Its so important that the parents are committed. I know that the lord set up families for those principals to be taught and the family need to be centered around the gospel.
We also began teaching a new sister named Patti who wants to get back into church but has some word of wisdom and doctrinal issues. But she has really opened up and showed us a desire to learn and as she does that i know that she will be taught by the spirit all that she needs to know.
Elder Bean is doing great. He expressed to me that he is excited to be in an area with a missionary who is ready to work. his goals are to listen to the Spirit more carefully and to not let laziness take over.
I am doing really good as well. i will miss Elder Hawkins but am excited to apply all the things he has taught me into my work. I know that without him around i will need to step up and focus even more. I am still memorizing allot of scriptures and trying to find ways to have more effective study. Thank you for all that you and Sis. Dychs do. Please let me know if there is anything i can do to better serve the mission.
Then we got worried because we hadn't heard from him on Monday...we've gotten a little spoiled with our regular e-mails
sorry every 6 week if me or my companion get transfered we have it on tuesday bucause of the transfer meeting
Then he also sent some pics!
Sept. 27, 2010
Dad writes:
Good morning how are things going this week? PRETTY GOOD. BUT I MIS HAVING A HARDWORKING OBIDIANT COMPANION, OBIDIANCE HAS BECOME ONE OF MY BIGGIES NOW. IRONIC RIGHT HAHA
How was the first full week with Elder Bean? Good I hope. I WISH HE HAD A BETTER ATTITUDE ABOUT THE WORK
We are all well here and things are moving along. How are you on supplies? Is there any thing that you are dying for? NA I SAW THAT I GOT MONEY AND I WILL GET MY JACKET ANS SHOES SOON.
Well we are hot here and having close to record highs and it looks like that will be all week. NICE!! ITS BEEN A LITTLE AORMER THIS WEEK HERE AS WELL
Will had a nice reception with a 20s theme and they did a cut out of Kevin to put in the line. Pretty cool.
Cambria's back and going to school but she was at church yesterday.
How are things progressing with your investigators, are they feeling a conformation yet? YES I HAVE 2 BAPTISMS THIS CONFERENCE WEEKEND!! I AM STOKED AND WE HAVE NEW ONES COMING OUT OF THE WOODWORK!!
How's your place holding up? Any thing you need to make it better? ITS DOING GOOD. I KEEP IT PRETTY CLEAN AND IT TAKES CARE OF US. NO I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED
Were you able to get your shoes and coat?NOT YET BUT I MIGHT GO THIS WEEK. ITS HARD TO GET TO FAR WITHOUT A CAR.
Looks like you weather has turned alittle wet.
Bros Anderson and Neus said to tell you hi. So hi.SEND THEM MY LOVE!!
Do you have plans for watching conference, or will you just go to the Stake center?WE GO TO THE STAKE CENTER TO WATCH IT
Any thing else going on in that area?NOT REALY. ITS RAINY SO THE WEIRDIES ARE STARTING TO COME OUT. I LOVE LISTENING TO THEM. THEY ARE WEIRD BUT HARMLESS
Kasey said to tell you that she loves you and misses you and she's out the door to school.
Talked to so old friends this week and they all want me to Facebook. Can you see me face booking? I can't but I may have to learn.ITS NOT HARD ITS JUST LIKE EMAILING. AND ITS A GOOD WAY TO FIND A JOB
Let me know if you can think of anything you need and we'll get on it.
Love you and am sooo proud of you, have a great week and I'll take at you soon.
lOVE YOU!!
Love Dad.
Skylar writes:
Well this week wasn't what i expected it to be like. although i have been able to apply the things that Elder Hawkins has taught me i am having a difficult time getting situated with Elder Bean. We have 2 baptisms scheduled for this weekend. One with Brianna and another with Bailey Tadlock. They are doing great and all of their concerns seem to be resolved. Other than them we haven't had any investigators making any progress.
Collect the Elect Has brought forth allot of success lately! Yesterday was Fast Sunday and i was really depressed all week about not having anyone new to teach. But we recited a referral for a girl that has just been released from prison and wants to get her life strait, as well as a girl who is a fried of a member. She got up and bore her testimony about the church being an answer to her prayers and we will be teaching her this week!!
I think Elder Bean is trying to do better, he told me that his last couple transfers have been kind of hard. I told him to leave it behind and we will do great. He has some difficulties keeping the morning schedule and staying motivated and optimistic throughout the day but we are working on that. I now appreciate more than ever having a companion as obedient and hardworking as Elder Hawkins. He relay prepared me and taught me that it it better to be trusted than loved. and that there is no excuse for disobedience. I hope that i can find a way to help Elder Bean restore his fire. It takes 2 to Do the work.
I am doing Really good. I am Getting better at teaching and can feel the spirit is able to use me more and more. I know that as long as i am obedient and desire the welfare of souls and realize that i need to just get out of the way, we will have success in this area. Its funny that its not until hes gone that everything Elder Hawkins said starts making sense. Turns out that he really knew what he was talking about. I feel so sheepish. but i guess that i at times need to be compelled to be humbled. I will do better. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to better serve the mission.
Soulds like Kev is realy terrin in up down there!! im proud of him. i can atest to the mission changing everything. for the better. I am so glad to be serving. Im not gonna lie, hearing about the weding makes me a little trunky haha. but i am at home here. i don't even know what normal people do anymore. Remind me what the word "cool" means again. haha
But things are good.
can you send me some tunes. If you get them of itunes and put them on a cd that would probably work best. I found some approved music, it is as follows:
Instumental suondtracks, HALOsoundtrack, lord of the rings soundtrack, pirates of the caribien, KINGDOME HEARTS SOUNDTRACK!!!!
just some ideas. Love you guys!!
k - I think that brings us up to date! Sorry it's been so long!
Love you all!
Here we go!
Sept. 6, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
Anything new this week? I can finaly recognize the spirits promptings and have 2 way prayer! SHHHHAWEEEET!
Anything going on in the Stake to help with prospects? Collect The Elect!!! i am sending home a copy
We are having an open house at the stake center this weekend, with booths with all areas of the church being represented. The cubs and scouts from are
Ward are going to man the booths. I think it's probably because we have the best programs running in the stake. Maybe I'm just partial.HAHA MAybe we just rock
I am writing my testimony in one of the book of Mormons that they are giving out. It's been along time since I wrote mine down, hope it helps someone
To read it. I know it will! when we testify so does the spirit.
Any disappointments?Ya!! fast sunday no dinner apt!! cheezeits i is. and 5 fetching peoples dogged us. i will be a pro at getting rejected when i get home!
Just remember that things happen in the lords time and not ours. We are studding about Joanna and how the people that he was sent to teach seamed
So wicked and unchangeable to him that he tryed to run from his calling. the lord knew that the people would change and even though Joanna didn't have the
Faith at the time his message was resieved.
I think that we all feel that way at times in our lives and at that time we re lie on faith and do what we our lead by the spirit to do.
We also have a dedication on the new building this Sunday and It's Ward confrence so it looks like It will be a busy week.
The time here seems like it is just fling by and things just seam to be falling into place. Hope that it's the same for you there.
I'll hang out around the computer and maybe we can chat more on things are going, love you and hope you have a great week.
Love Dad and Mom.
Sept. 6, 2010
Skylar writes:
This week was alright, we had alot of appointments cancel on us, But we where able to teack Richard Abo, He is progressing well. However he still has some concers about coming to church, i don't know what they are yet but i think that he is just unfamilier with latter day saint services. we also taught Brianna McCloud. She has a date set but does not want to leave her home cdecision.
We also had the oppertunity to teach Tina and Fred, She is less-active and he is interested in the church. we had a powerful lesson with them and he wants to become a better person, i can't wait to teach him about the clensing power of the atonement.
Elder Hawkins is only a few weeks away from taking off and he is working hard to stay focused, i Think the reality is becoming more and more apparent to him every day.
I Have been doing alot of study in the new testement and am finding some great stuff. the gospel is becoming more clear every day. I love studying the words of christ and am still memorizing alot of scriptures. My teaching is improving every day as i pray for charity and for boldness. My goals for this upcoming week are to more effectivly identify and resolve peoples concerns.
hurch. I know that as she gains a testemony of the gospel she will find new friend in the ward and she will feel the lords sopport in this decision.
We also had the oppertunity to teach Tina and Fred, She is less-active and he is interested in the church. we had a powerful lesson with them and he wants to become a better person, i can't wait to teach him about the clensing power of the atonement.
Elder Hawkins is only a few weeks away from taking off and he is working hard to stay focused, i Think the reality is becoming more and more apparent to him every day.
I Have been doing alot of study in the new testament and am finding some great stuff. the gospel is becoming more clear every day. I love studying the words of Christ and am still memorizing alot of scriptures. My teaching is improving every day as i pray for charity and for boldness. My goals for this upcoming week are to more effectively identify and resolve peoples concerns.
He also says:
I am so glad things are going good for you guys. this week i have read the ensign allot and am loving it. I have also put alot of thought into what i want to be. i have been tossing around the idea of being a teacher. and came up Worth this plan. i get home in June and i will work and save money and write some music until Christmas and then i will go and get my generals done. if music doesn't work out then i will see what it takes to get into recording and production of music. those will all be elective classes. meanwhile i will get some teaching classes in and i will see what i like best. I know that i don't want to teach music, i want to teach a core subject. i have been putting alot of thought into teaching seminary! that would be super sweet. then i would be able to keep myself spiritually intact and be able to make a difference in peoples life's.
He adds:
rumors are speculating that i might be a district leader in 2 weeks. yikes! Have you guys fed the missionaries yet? you should! and think of someone they can share the gospel with! let me know if there are any Church questions i can answer for you guys that you find in reading! BEDNAR ON FRIDAY!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAA BUDDY!!!!
Kasey writes:
hi bubba i have some things that i am going to send so be aware i ♥ u
Skylar replies:
STAY SWEET LITTLE ONE!!!! i love you and miss you but 2 years goes by realy fast
Sept. 13, 2010
Dad writes:
How was Bednar's visit? I bet it was great, what a cool guy.Ya it was awesome!! he is a realy cool an funny guy. he had a disscussion with us insted of lecturing.
How was your week? Good I hope.Week was good.
Did you get your boxes? Yes I Did!! ThankYOu So Much. I will be a 30 my cristmas haha
We got the keys on Friday to the store so things should get rolling now.SHAWEEET!!!
We did the Stake open house as a missionary tool but I think it was kind of a dud. The missionaries did have a cool booth though with a video of the number of Stakes in
The church With a time line and a flashing light for each new stake formed for the beginning to now.
Are you getting fed? TOOO MUCH haha
Is there anything that you need?NO BUT I WILL LET YOU KNOW
Any more talk on the DL position? How cool is that.NOTHING YET, ITS JSUT A RUMOR AMONG THE ELDERS
Have to see the Doc this week on the collar bone It feels good but I still think its not quite right.O GEEZE I HOPE EVERYTHING GOES GOOD, I WILL PRAY FOR YOU
Any more news on the companion? Is he ready to get back to civilian life? I'm sure it will be a bitter sweet thing.YA HES READY TO GO BUT AT THE SAME TIME IS NOT ONE MORE WEEK
We had a ward conference yesterday and it was great, all about temple work so I'll work on getting your Mom there.GOOD JOB. ONCE SHE STARTS AGAIN IT WILL GET BETTER AND BETTER Looks like your getting cooler weather there, Its been warm here but the nights are getting better.YA ITS RAINING!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Any new contacts yet?NOPE JUST THE SAME OLD SAME OLD
Any interesting people that you've talked to this week?YYAAA A COUPLE CRAZIES BUT NOTHING TO OUT THERE. SOME PEOPLE JUST LIKE TO TALK TO TALK AND SAY NOTHING ABOUT THE GOSPEL
Hope this finds you doing well, I Know that we are feeling the blessings here.
Bro Davis taught the Sunday school lesson, It was on Gommer in the Bible, What love Heavenly Father has for us and how great it is that he never abandons us
Even when we are doing everything wrong. What a great lesson on the love he has for his children.
Well I'm sure you have a lot of Emails to respond to so I'll let you go Love you have a Grrreat week.
Love Ya Buddy
DAD
Skylar writes:
This week has Been Great, We are working really hard to help Elder Hawkins finish strong.
This week we taught Brianna McCloud, Trini Areola, and Richard Abo. Still not finding any apparent concerns, I think that Richard will open up when we are able to bring a Marshaleese brother with us.There is definitely a language barrier.
We were also able to teach the Johnson this week. They are a less active family in the ward. They struggle financially but we have promised them that by attending church they will find that things will work for there benefit.
Elder Hawkins, 7 days and counting. i can't believe it. I am Going to miss him so much. I know that he has served well and will be a great husband and father. i accredit everything that i may become as a missionary to the things he has taught me.....And the Spirit. he has helped me to develop effective study and teaching habits as well as establish a great pattern of obedience. I think that that is the primary role of a father. in the mission and outside.
I am doing so great, everything is starting to click, I have memorized about 25 scriptures in the past month and am getting better at teaching people not lessons, and recognizing the promptings of the Spirit.
Onnie writes:
Where do you use the Internet on Monday?THE CHURCH BUILDING
What is your favorite p-day activity?WE ARE GOING TO SILVER FALLS TODAY!!
Do you ever get to nap? SOMETIMES DURING LUNCH
Do you dust your apartment? How often?ONCE A WEEKISH
Where are you reading in the Book of Mormon right now?I AM ALL OVER, I AM IN THE NEW TEST IN LUKE RIGHT NOW. BUT I AM STUDING VARIOS CHAPTERS IN THE BOOK OF MORMON THAT I WANT MY INVESTIGATORS TO READ
What is your favorite teaching tool?ASKING INSPIRED QUESTIONS, TEACHING TO THERE NEEDS, THIS MEANS THAT WE ASK QUESTIONS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE SPIEIT IS TEACHING THEM
Will you get to meet with Elder Bednar when he visits?NO I DID NOT. BUT HE HAD A DISCUSSION WITH THE MISSION INSTED OF LECTURING, IT WAS COOL.
Where will you watch general conference? AT THE STAKE CENTER, UNLESS WE CAN WATCH IT AT AN INVESTIGATORS HOUSE WITH THEM
Sept. 21, 2010
Dad writes:
How was you week?GOOD!!! I KEEP STEPPING UP EVERY WEEK
a lot going on here with getting the store ready to open.
Its cloudy here today and they say we have a chance of rain this week. It was 111 on Sunday. NO BUENO!! (HEY THAT REMINDS ME I AM HAVING MEXICAN FOOD FOR DINNER AT LOS DOS HARMONOS)AYAYAYYAYA!
What food gift cards do you need. Your mom said you had gone to Subway and Burger King are those your favorite?SUBWAY YES AND MCDONALDS!! BUT I AM TRYING TO EAT BETTER
What day does Elder Hawkins leave? YESTERDAY MY NEW COMPANION IS ELDER BEAN!!! I AM THE SENIOR IN THE AREA!! BUT NOT THE DISTRICT LEADER YET THANK GOODNESS
Are you ready for General conference?I AM STOKED TO BE A STUDENT OF CONFERENCE!!!
Have you had the chance to visit the Temple.YES WE WENT LIKE 3 WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS REALLY GREAT!!
How have you been feeling, any aches or pains? YA BUT THE SPIRIT REPLACES THEM!! I JUST KEEP GETTING GOOD EXERCISE
Mom wants to Know if there is anything on you shopping list.UMMMM NO I JUST GOT A MEW CD TO LISTEN TO! I LIKE IT ALOT WE GOT IT AT THE DESERET BOOK! SHWEET
Will Shoemaker is getting married this Friday, Brett and Spencer had the eagle court of honor last night. GOT TO LOVE LIFE HAHAHA
Everything is going go here so hope that it is there, let us know if there is anything that you need and well get on it. Talked to Bo's
Mom and she will get us Bo's Email. Kylee got a letter from him this week, Sound like he's not liking Spanish all that well.I DIDNT THINK SO, I AM GLAD TO BE ABLE TO STUDY IN ENGLISH. I LEARN SO MUCH MORE ABOUT THE GOSPEL
Love you Buddy, have a great week and I'll talk to you soon.BYE BYE!!
Love Mom and Dad
Bro. Mowers writes:
Hey White Family,
How is everyone doing? We are doing good here in Nevada. I just got done looking a Skylars blog and it sounds like he is doing really good. I can't believe how much he is grown in the gospel. I even got teary eyed reading some of his letters. It is awesome to hear him always testifying and to see the love he has for the gospel and not only the gospel but for his family. As I read his letters I looked back to when he was 14 and I look at him now. What a GREAT man he has become. I am grateful to be a small part of his growing up and for the example that Skylar has set for his friends and not only his friends but also for Brother Mowers. Tell Skylar hi for me and tell him I am proud of him. Tell him to keep up the great work.
Your Friend,
David Mowers
Skylar replies:
SHucks!!! haha
Skylar also says:
um I need some cash on the card!! (we took care of this) i need to hit up the colombia store to get a real rain coat. i got one like the one at pamaroys from another missionary and they arnt made for real rain and sittin in it all day. i need an omnitech i think its about 100 bucks and i need to get a pair of regular shoes too. i tried to take the seay way out and get some cheap ones and they dont last... i am going to get somthing a little better this time thanks!!
this is my weekly letter to the pres. it should let you know whats going on.
President Dyches,
This week we have had allot of appointments fall through. But we were able to teach Brianna Mccloud, who also attended church on Sunday, and had a great experience. She is receiving everything really well and i think that she will be ready for baptism on the 2nd of October. Bailey Tadlock is also progressing very well. He just has a really hard time getting involved because his parents arn't committed. Its so important that the parents are committed. I know that the lord set up families for those principals to be taught and the family need to be centered around the gospel.
We also began teaching a new sister named Patti who wants to get back into church but has some word of wisdom and doctrinal issues. But she has really opened up and showed us a desire to learn and as she does that i know that she will be taught by the spirit all that she needs to know.
Elder Bean is doing great. He expressed to me that he is excited to be in an area with a missionary who is ready to work. his goals are to listen to the Spirit more carefully and to not let laziness take over.
I am doing really good as well. i will miss Elder Hawkins but am excited to apply all the things he has taught me into my work. I know that without him around i will need to step up and focus even more. I am still memorizing allot of scriptures and trying to find ways to have more effective study. Thank you for all that you and Sis. Dychs do. Please let me know if there is anything i can do to better serve the mission.
Then we got worried because we hadn't heard from him on Monday...we've gotten a little spoiled with our regular e-mails
Skylar writes:
sorry every 6 week if me or my companion get transfered we have it on tuesday bucause of the transfer meeting
Then he also sent some pics!
Sept. 27, 2010
Dad writes:
Good morning how are things going this week? PRETTY GOOD. BUT I MIS HAVING A HARDWORKING OBIDIANT COMPANION, OBIDIANCE HAS BECOME ONE OF MY BIGGIES NOW. IRONIC RIGHT HAHA
How was the first full week with Elder Bean? Good I hope. I WISH HE HAD A BETTER ATTITUDE ABOUT THE WORK
We are all well here and things are moving along. How are you on supplies? Is there any thing that you are dying for? NA I SAW THAT I GOT MONEY AND I WILL GET MY JACKET ANS SHOES SOON.
Well we are hot here and having close to record highs and it looks like that will be all week. NICE!! ITS BEEN A LITTLE AORMER THIS WEEK HERE AS WELL
Will had a nice reception with a 20s theme and they did a cut out of Kevin to put in the line. Pretty cool.
Cambria's back and going to school but she was at church yesterday.
How are things progressing with your investigators, are they feeling a conformation yet? YES I HAVE 2 BAPTISMS THIS CONFERENCE WEEKEND!! I AM STOKED AND WE HAVE NEW ONES COMING OUT OF THE WOODWORK!!
How's your place holding up? Any thing you need to make it better? ITS DOING GOOD. I KEEP IT PRETTY CLEAN AND IT TAKES CARE OF US. NO I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED
Were you able to get your shoes and coat?NOT YET BUT I MIGHT GO THIS WEEK. ITS HARD TO GET TO FAR WITHOUT A CAR.
Looks like you weather has turned alittle wet.
Bros Anderson and Neus said to tell you hi. So hi.SEND THEM MY LOVE!!
Do you have plans for watching conference, or will you just go to the Stake center?WE GO TO THE STAKE CENTER TO WATCH IT
Any thing else going on in that area?NOT REALY. ITS RAINY SO THE WEIRDIES ARE STARTING TO COME OUT. I LOVE LISTENING TO THEM. THEY ARE WEIRD BUT HARMLESS
Kasey said to tell you that she loves you and misses you and she's out the door to school.
Talked to so old friends this week and they all want me to Facebook. Can you see me face booking? I can't but I may have to learn.ITS NOT HARD ITS JUST LIKE EMAILING. AND ITS A GOOD WAY TO FIND A JOB
Let me know if you can think of anything you need and we'll get on it.
Love you and am sooo proud of you, have a great week and I'll take at you soon.
lOVE YOU!!
Love Dad.
Skylar writes:
Well this week wasn't what i expected it to be like. although i have been able to apply the things that Elder Hawkins has taught me i am having a difficult time getting situated with Elder Bean. We have 2 baptisms scheduled for this weekend. One with Brianna and another with Bailey Tadlock. They are doing great and all of their concerns seem to be resolved. Other than them we haven't had any investigators making any progress.
Collect the Elect Has brought forth allot of success lately! Yesterday was Fast Sunday and i was really depressed all week about not having anyone new to teach. But we recited a referral for a girl that has just been released from prison and wants to get her life strait, as well as a girl who is a fried of a member. She got up and bore her testimony about the church being an answer to her prayers and we will be teaching her this week!!
I think Elder Bean is trying to do better, he told me that his last couple transfers have been kind of hard. I told him to leave it behind and we will do great. He has some difficulties keeping the morning schedule and staying motivated and optimistic throughout the day but we are working on that. I now appreciate more than ever having a companion as obedient and hardworking as Elder Hawkins. He relay prepared me and taught me that it it better to be trusted than loved. and that there is no excuse for disobedience. I hope that i can find a way to help Elder Bean restore his fire. It takes 2 to Do the work.
I am doing Really good. I am Getting better at teaching and can feel the spirit is able to use me more and more. I know that as long as i am obedient and desire the welfare of souls and realize that i need to just get out of the way, we will have success in this area. Its funny that its not until hes gone that everything Elder Hawkins said starts making sense. Turns out that he really knew what he was talking about. I feel so sheepish. but i guess that i at times need to be compelled to be humbled. I will do better. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to better serve the mission.
We have some friends who's son is serving in Brazil....we FW his e-mails to Skylar....his reply was.....
Soulds like Kev is realy terrin in up down there!! im proud of him. i can atest to the mission changing everything. for the better. I am so glad to be serving. Im not gonna lie, hearing about the weding makes me a little trunky haha. but i am at home here. i don't even know what normal people do anymore. Remind me what the word "cool" means again. haha
But things are good.
can you send me some tunes. If you get them of itunes and put them on a cd that would probably work best. I found some approved music, it is as follows:
Instumental suondtracks, HALOsoundtrack, lord of the rings soundtrack, pirates of the caribien, KINGDOME HEARTS SOUNDTRACK!!!!
just some ideas. Love you guys!!
k - I think that brings us up to date! Sorry it's been so long!
Love you all!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Just thought I'd share
A friend of ours has a son, Chance Judd, in Paraguay....here's him just roamin' around the neighborhood! Can I just say how much I LOVE PORTLAND!!!!!
Makes one feel blessed don't it??? mhmmm.....
Monday, August 30, 2010
It's funny to see his tone/attitude change from week to week. But he always sounds good.
Here we go....
August 30, 2010
Skylar writes:
It is a wonderful Oregon day today. We have been very bust this week in initiating the Collect the elect program. We are very excited to get it under way and are ready to work! we have had alot of canceled appointments this week. But we were able to teach James McCray. he grew up very close to the church and is very invested in discovering the truth. We know that as he searches Prayerfully and Diligently he will receive his witness.
This weekend we had a ward Beef and Corn feed at which we had about 10 less active families all with friends that we were able to meet with and are working toward getting them to take the discussions. This week we have taught Ashley Bales, Who has committed to quit smoking and drinking, as well as Aj who's parole officer (funny!) will be meeting with the Bishop soon to discuss arrangements for coming to church.
I Am in awe that Elder Hawkins is going home soon. he has taught me so much. His goal for these last few weeks is to finnish strong! We are busting tail harder and harder every day. he told me that i will have companions who will not want to work and who will make disobedience seem acceptable. I have complete confidence that he is preparing me to be diligent and obedient in whatever setting might approach me.
This week i have continued to strive to be more humble and submissive, to find ways to be more obedient, as well as have a more effective study and prayer. I have come a long way and have every intention of continuing to keep moving forward until i have become everything the lord has is store for me to be. In my studies of D&C 111 i have found that even though my past is to pt it lightly, "less than commendable" haha, the lord will put to my benefit as i have consecrated my efforts to the building up of his kingdom.
This week i was able to get Elder Hawkins to give me his scripture mastery cards. i have been memorizing about 2 a day. it is my goal to have them all down by the end of the year.
This was my letter to the president, jus thought it would summerize what was up.
In one e-mail I sent him I mentioned to him that another sister missionary from our ward serving in Idaho, Cambria Stradling, will be home in 10 days.....it really did go by fast...for us...her family has a different thought on that!!!
Ya thats fast! i met her trainer at the MTC She works there.
Dad sent a questionnaire and Skylar replied:
love you!!
How was your week? Great!
Anything new going on? Collect the elect! i wil send home a copy of the plan
How's the tracking going? not good no takers, but if we dont ask we are taking away their agency
Did you get a package from Uncle Vaughn, and Aunt Kris? There just making sure they got there. Yes i did i will sent them a thank you shirt and a letter
The plaque is up in the church, I'll have Mom take a pic and post it on the blog. cool thanks!!
Do you need anything? We put a $100 in you account for now lets Know if you need more. Will Do ! i think that i am good for now. i got my bike tumed up from a guy in the ward is a nice bike now.
We got your letter and Kasey love the note.
How are you doing with your companion, still going well I hope.
The camp out was fun but not the same without you. We'll have to get so camping in when you get back. For Sure!! Me and HAwkins are great! you get realy loopyy as the mission goes on. its like outer space!! haha just to put it simply!
It's been alittle cooler here the last few days, How about there? 70 and under its beautiful
Mom wants to know what she can throw in a box for you. Cheezeits, Teddy grams, Oreos save lifes!MAjic Barrs!!! the cokunut thingies (Auntie Cathy is on this one!)
She has been busy get all the things ready for the store so keep her in your prayers, she might go crazy. Will do!! I got to go to the temple this week, the protland one is so sweet! we all have to go when we get up here
I'm going to start the Book of Mormon again this week and I'm going to try to study all the church lessons ahead of time. AWESOME!! it will bless the fam so much. if you want a good study tool get a preach my gospel!! Ch. 3 helps me get things su much better. and i would recomend that you get a cheap one to write in. and have your good set blank so that you dont have other influences as you read! let me know what your finding in there. i would love to heare your insight.
How are your studies going? Any words that just stuck with you this week? This week DC 121 has realy helped me
Well I better get going or I'll procrastinate the day away, love you and hope you have a great week. I think this should be a better one
here, I know we are being blessed having you in the Lords service. Love ya Dad.
August 30, 2010
Dear Elders and Sisters,
As we fasted today to begin "Collect the Elect", I pondered what each of you thought about as you partook of the sacrament. Perhaps, it was about the sacrifice for you and the personal peace that can come from daily repentance. Maybe it was about a renewed awareness of complete obedience so that our petitions to the Lord everyday at 7:00 a.m. will merit the blessings the Lord is willing to bestow if we but ask Him. And, finally, I considered the admonition of the Lord, "If ye do what I say, I am bound. If ye do not what I say, then ye have no promise." Action is inextricably attached to success; in this case it is keeping and honoring covenants and commandments. Do hard things! Honor your call! Be strong!
For your reference and review, please carefully note the following:
Elder Bednar's Visit to the OPM (Oregon Portland Mission)
Please carefully note the following information. Elder David A. Bednar's visit has some new changes. The day is the same, September 10, 2010, but the location and time are as below:
1:00 -- 1:20 p.m. Arrive early
1:30 -- 1:50 p.m. Photos taken of missionaries with Elders Bednar, Ringwood and Malm
2:00 -- 5:00 p.m. Oregon Portland Mission Meeting
Lake Oswego Oregon Stake center
5400 Kruse Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
I look forward to being together for this unique opportunity. Make certain you have read, studied, and prayed over the articles written by Elder Bednar: "Ask in Faith" and "Seek Learning by Faith". Many of you will remember Elder Ballard’s visit and the insight and encouragement he shared with us all has had a lasting positive effect for all in attendance.
Attending the Temple
Effective Wednesday, September 1, 2010, endowment sessions will be conducted every 60 minutes on the hour Tuesday -- Friday beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. From 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., sessions will be conducted every 30 minutes on the hour and on the half hour. The Saturday endowment schedule will remain unchanged with sessions conducted every 30 minutes on the hour and on the half hour with the last session of the day at 8:00 p.m.
Leadership Training
As we did last month, we will be training again from August 31 through September 3, 2010, with four consecutive days at the same locations (Tuesday: Gresham, Wednesday: Newberg, Thursday: Milwaukie, and Friday, Hillsboro.) The meetings begin and 10 a.m. and conclude at 3:45 p.m. with a meal served to those attending. Assistants to the President, Zone Leaders, District Leaders, and current trainers are to attend (Trainers who conclude their missions in September: your attendance is optional). Bring your lesson outlines, your notebook journals, "Preach My Gospel" and your scriptures.
Much love always,
President and Sister Dyches
Onnie's questionnaire:
How many "meetings" do you attend each week?District Meeting, Church, Ward coridination, PEC, Ward Council,
How often do you clean your shower? What are you cleaning it with?ofbrand CLR and the priesthood, every week its the law
Do you take daily vitamins? Yes Lots and protine shakes
Are you singing loudly in church meetings? yes. and getting better all the time
What are you reading/studying besides the scriptures each day?Preach my gospel and memorizing scriptures, i dont have Jesus the Crist to read yet (we will get this for him)
What was the best piece of advice you received before going on your mission? So far i have been finding out that i didnt get advice from all the best sorces. haha. some say to bee yourself- Thats Crap! you need to be What the lord wants you to be. A vessel for the spirit, "Yorself " MAkes Mistakes, The spirit does not! best advice, model the master until you master the model. and be obidiant, obidiance is the 1st law of heaven
Mom & Dad write:
Grandma and Kasey loved their letter....
Dad was talking to Brother Davis (Eric) and just so you know...his father passed away this week. So, if you do get a hold of Josh...send your condolences about his grandpa.
Molly says that it takes FOREVER to get a letter from Josh and it's even worse with e-mail cuz no one has computers.....so don't feel bad....but I will get on that for you....
Kylee has Bo's address....ya somewhere.....Jana is mad because it's been 5 whole days and no letter yet!!! I'll make sure to get that to you...
What kind of "culture" are the people in your area? they sound "islandy"....is it like the Mexicans here and immigration and all? Like boat people being that close to the ocean???
Marshaleese....like the Marshall Islands???
Sorry you falled down. Did you get a Paul Blart? Need Hello Kitty band-aids???? ha ha ha
If you write to Onnie make sure you say Happy Birthday to Casen......and Pa's is coming up on the 5th....not like you don't have enough going on...but ya know...
How are the treats, rice crispy treats, and stuff making the trip? Are they fairing well or are they all yucky??? Let us know so we send the right stuff. Like OREO's...they'll get soft in the humidity.....
k - we love you! We're so proud of you! We're thankful for the blessing that have come our way since you've been serving!
Be safe!
Mom & Dad
Skylar replies:
i will tell josh that. and there is no half and half haha. you covenented one flesh, its to late to go back now. but ok mom haha. if it makes you feel better i could call the missionaries to come over. haha. i gave dad the list. its a 5 week month so we are going the ramen road. we get paid evey month and the extra wekk can kill haha. but its not that bad it just means that we need to think, uggg. i hate thinking, I am so ecited already to apply the things that i am learning when i get home. we all created post mission plans. i will be going to school starting after the christmas when i get home. i want a few months to save some cash for school and for a family. its weid to think about that though. we had dinner with a family in the ward, the moores, that have been married for less time than me and elder hawkins have been companions, and the are 20 and 22. i would probably hang out with them back at home. its weird to think that i am getting that old! tell kylee that she need to keep a list of all the new music and movies coming out.
Here we go....
August 30, 2010
Skylar writes:
It is a wonderful Oregon day today. We have been very bust this week in initiating the Collect the elect program. We are very excited to get it under way and are ready to work! we have had alot of canceled appointments this week. But we were able to teach James McCray. he grew up very close to the church and is very invested in discovering the truth. We know that as he searches Prayerfully and Diligently he will receive his witness.
This weekend we had a ward Beef and Corn feed at which we had about 10 less active families all with friends that we were able to meet with and are working toward getting them to take the discussions. This week we have taught Ashley Bales, Who has committed to quit smoking and drinking, as well as Aj who's parole officer (funny!) will be meeting with the Bishop soon to discuss arrangements for coming to church.
I Am in awe that Elder Hawkins is going home soon. he has taught me so much. His goal for these last few weeks is to finnish strong! We are busting tail harder and harder every day. he told me that i will have companions who will not want to work and who will make disobedience seem acceptable. I have complete confidence that he is preparing me to be diligent and obedient in whatever setting might approach me.
This week i have continued to strive to be more humble and submissive, to find ways to be more obedient, as well as have a more effective study and prayer. I have come a long way and have every intention of continuing to keep moving forward until i have become everything the lord has is store for me to be. In my studies of D&C 111 i have found that even though my past is to pt it lightly, "less than commendable" haha, the lord will put to my benefit as i have consecrated my efforts to the building up of his kingdom.
This week i was able to get Elder Hawkins to give me his scripture mastery cards. i have been memorizing about 2 a day. it is my goal to have them all down by the end of the year.
This was my letter to the president, jus thought it would summerize what was up.
In one e-mail I sent him I mentioned to him that another sister missionary from our ward serving in Idaho, Cambria Stradling, will be home in 10 days.....it really did go by fast...for us...her family has a different thought on that!!!
Ya thats fast! i met her trainer at the MTC She works there.
Dad sent a questionnaire and Skylar replied:
love you!!
How was your week? Great!
Anything new going on? Collect the elect! i wil send home a copy of the plan
How's the tracking going? not good no takers, but if we dont ask we are taking away their agency
Did you get a package from Uncle Vaughn, and Aunt Kris? There just making sure they got there. Yes i did i will sent them a thank you shirt and a letter
The plaque is up in the church, I'll have Mom take a pic and post it on the blog. cool thanks!!
Do you need anything? We put a $100 in you account for now lets Know if you need more. Will Do ! i think that i am good for now. i got my bike tumed up from a guy in the ward is a nice bike now.
We got your letter and Kasey love the note.
How are you doing with your companion, still going well I hope.
The camp out was fun but not the same without you. We'll have to get so camping in when you get back. For Sure!! Me and HAwkins are great! you get realy loopyy as the mission goes on. its like outer space!! haha just to put it simply!
It's been alittle cooler here the last few days, How about there? 70 and under its beautiful
Mom wants to know what she can throw in a box for you. Cheezeits, Teddy grams, Oreos save lifes!MAjic Barrs!!! the cokunut thingies (Auntie Cathy is on this one!)
She has been busy get all the things ready for the store so keep her in your prayers, she might go crazy. Will do!! I got to go to the temple this week, the protland one is so sweet! we all have to go when we get up here
I'm going to start the Book of Mormon again this week and I'm going to try to study all the church lessons ahead of time. AWESOME!! it will bless the fam so much. if you want a good study tool get a preach my gospel!! Ch. 3 helps me get things su much better. and i would recomend that you get a cheap one to write in. and have your good set blank so that you dont have other influences as you read! let me know what your finding in there. i would love to heare your insight.
How are your studies going? Any words that just stuck with you this week? This week DC 121 has realy helped me
Well I better get going or I'll procrastinate the day away, love you and hope you have a great week. I think this should be a better one
here, I know we are being blessed having you in the Lords service. Love ya Dad.
Skylar just sharing one of his e-mails:
August 30, 2010
Dear Elders and Sisters,
As we fasted today to begin "Collect the Elect", I pondered what each of you thought about as you partook of the sacrament. Perhaps, it was about the sacrifice for you and the personal peace that can come from daily repentance. Maybe it was about a renewed awareness of complete obedience so that our petitions to the Lord everyday at 7:00 a.m. will merit the blessings the Lord is willing to bestow if we but ask Him. And, finally, I considered the admonition of the Lord, "If ye do what I say, I am bound. If ye do not what I say, then ye have no promise." Action is inextricably attached to success; in this case it is keeping and honoring covenants and commandments. Do hard things! Honor your call! Be strong!
For your reference and review, please carefully note the following:
Elder Bednar's Visit to the OPM (Oregon Portland Mission)
Please carefully note the following information. Elder David A. Bednar's visit has some new changes. The day is the same, September 10, 2010, but the location and time are as below:
1:00 -- 1:20 p.m. Arrive early
1:30 -- 1:50 p.m. Photos taken of missionaries with Elders Bednar, Ringwood and Malm
2:00 -- 5:00 p.m. Oregon Portland Mission Meeting
Lake Oswego Oregon Stake center
5400 Kruse Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
I look forward to being together for this unique opportunity. Make certain you have read, studied, and prayed over the articles written by Elder Bednar: "Ask in Faith" and "Seek Learning by Faith". Many of you will remember Elder Ballard’s visit and the insight and encouragement he shared with us all has had a lasting positive effect for all in attendance.
Attending the Temple
Effective Wednesday, September 1, 2010, endowment sessions will be conducted every 60 minutes on the hour Tuesday -- Friday beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. From 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., sessions will be conducted every 30 minutes on the hour and on the half hour. The Saturday endowment schedule will remain unchanged with sessions conducted every 30 minutes on the hour and on the half hour with the last session of the day at 8:00 p.m.
Leadership Training
As we did last month, we will be training again from August 31 through September 3, 2010, with four consecutive days at the same locations (Tuesday: Gresham, Wednesday: Newberg, Thursday: Milwaukie, and Friday, Hillsboro.) The meetings begin and 10 a.m. and conclude at 3:45 p.m. with a meal served to those attending. Assistants to the President, Zone Leaders, District Leaders, and current trainers are to attend (Trainers who conclude their missions in September: your attendance is optional). Bring your lesson outlines, your notebook journals, "Preach My Gospel" and your scriptures.
Much love always,
President and Sister Dyches
Onnie's questionnaire:
How many "meetings" do you attend each week?District Meeting, Church, Ward coridination, PEC, Ward Council,
How often do you clean your shower? What are you cleaning it with?ofbrand CLR and the priesthood, every week its the law
Do you take daily vitamins? Yes Lots and protine shakes
Are you singing loudly in church meetings? yes. and getting better all the time
What are you reading/studying besides the scriptures each day?Preach my gospel and memorizing scriptures, i dont have Jesus the Crist to read yet (we will get this for him)
What was the best piece of advice you received before going on your mission? So far i have been finding out that i didnt get advice from all the best sorces. haha. some say to bee yourself- Thats Crap! you need to be What the lord wants you to be. A vessel for the spirit, "Yorself " MAkes Mistakes, The spirit does not! best advice, model the master until you master the model. and be obidiant, obidiance is the 1st law of heaven
Mom & Dad write:
Grandma and Kasey loved their letter....
Dad was talking to Brother Davis (Eric) and just so you know...his father passed away this week. So, if you do get a hold of Josh...send your condolences about his grandpa.
Molly says that it takes FOREVER to get a letter from Josh and it's even worse with e-mail cuz no one has computers.....so don't feel bad....but I will get on that for you....
Kylee has Bo's address....ya somewhere.....Jana is mad because it's been 5 whole days and no letter yet!!! I'll make sure to get that to you...
What kind of "culture" are the people in your area? they sound "islandy"....is it like the Mexicans here and immigration and all? Like boat people being that close to the ocean???
Marshaleese....like the Marshall Islands???
Sorry you falled down. Did you get a Paul Blart? Need Hello Kitty band-aids???? ha ha ha
If you write to Onnie make sure you say Happy Birthday to Casen......and Pa's is coming up on the 5th....not like you don't have enough going on...but ya know...
How are the treats, rice crispy treats, and stuff making the trip? Are they fairing well or are they all yucky??? Let us know so we send the right stuff. Like OREO's...they'll get soft in the humidity.....
k - we love you! We're so proud of you! We're thankful for the blessing that have come our way since you've been serving!
Be safe!
Mom & Dad
Skylar replies:
i will tell josh that. and there is no half and half haha. you covenented one flesh, its to late to go back now. but ok mom haha. if it makes you feel better i could call the missionaries to come over. haha. i gave dad the list. its a 5 week month so we are going the ramen road. we get paid evey month and the extra wekk can kill haha. but its not that bad it just means that we need to think, uggg. i hate thinking, I am so ecited already to apply the things that i am learning when i get home. we all created post mission plans. i will be going to school starting after the christmas when i get home. i want a few months to save some cash for school and for a family. its weid to think about that though. we had dinner with a family in the ward, the moores, that have been married for less time than me and elder hawkins have been companions, and the are 20 and 22. i would probably hang out with them back at home. its weird to think that i am getting that old! tell kylee that she need to keep a list of all the new music and movies coming out.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday e-mail!
Last week we got a really short e-mail....then the week got busy so I didn't get around to posting. This weeks was better. Didn't realize how long this has gotten...ya may need to take a break in between and come back later! ha ha ha
Here's some back and forth stuff. Enjoy!
August 9, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
When you say "send food"...what does that mean??? snack foods? food food? candy food? don't you have a Fred Myers to buy groceries????
Wow...thanks for that long heartfelt letter...ya ya...I know...your busy....but ya ain't never too busy for the mama...just sayin'....but we totally understand!
hey by the way...when you do send actual letters....will you try to remember to scribble something on a piece of paper for Kasey....draw a penguin or something.....throw her a bone....oh and....how about a birthday note?? uhmmmm.....Aug 8th......remember????
Did you get your box yet???? With Auntie Cathy treats?
Sending off another box....it's pretty empty since you are not in need of anything....but that's a good thing.....working on the coat shipment.....are you cold???
we love you!
Mom & Dad
August 9, 2010
Skylar replies:
no its so hot. i got a coat from a departing elder so im good. its a nice one. just junk and snack food. my gut does not need it though. haha. still up like 20 pounds now. i need to get more exorcise. i will send kasey another letter. i couldent remember if she sent me one back. but i will do that today. try dating letters so that i know how long they are taking to get here. i will send her a birthday note too. i got the bax with kathys treats and will get on that letter too. so musck to do haha. but i will make it work!! love you
August 9, 2010
Skylar replies again:
i plan on going to school for either music production and recording. but good point with the whole weirdo thing. hahaha. good times. good times, ummm. i would say just send stuff to the mission office it is the best way. no new companion. but russia is my favorite for some weird reason. umm. so today is my 2 month mark. i will be sending home my planner from my 1st trasfer(every 6 weeks) it should be somthing cool to look through. just make sure you let howell show the quorum.umm. elder bednar is coming to the mission in a month to talk with us about how awesome the OPM is. my testimony has grown so much. i have leaned the full ward setup and how it all works. and how much inspiration is involed in every step of the lord work. well love you guys!!
oh and tell grama and pa they have a letter on the way. love you sorry i only had 15 min today. lots to do. YIKES
August 9, 2010
Onnie's Survey:
Where do you do your laundry? my apartment in the washer in dryer
Are you cleaning your toilet often (even UNDER the lid)? once a month
Is your apartment inspected by your mission president wife? no, Brother and sister Jensen do that
Do you wash your hands and use sanitizer often? when i use the bathroom
How long are you studying the scripture each day? 2.5 hours
How many hours do you spend tracking each week?14-20hrs usualy but it depends on how much we are teaching.
How may investigators are you teaching now?6
Are your waterproof shoes really waterproof like the store said they would be? i have not had the oppertunity to test it. it has only rained once.
August 16, 2010
Onnie's Survey:
Do you have any investigators who have baptisms scheduled?NO...............:(
How many people are in the ward you are serving in?140 only half are active
Is the area a safe one? Keizer is but salem is a little scetchy.. haha
Do you have a vacuum cleaner and are you using it?every week
How often are you washing your sheets?every 2 weeks, pillow case every week
What do you eat for breakfast?cereal, bagal, yogert
Is it cooling off there?nope.............wait........nope.
Where is your companion from?Plesent grove,UT
When does he go home?in 35 days...im counting it for him
August 16, 2010
JR writes:
Hey, what is going on in that part of the world. We are all well here and I thought I would try to figure out how to Email you with out your Mom
Doing all the typing. It's Monday morning and overcast here with a chance of rain but you know that that means there's a better chance that it won't than will.
Went to Bo's farewell yesterday and could not belive that He's leaving already. Time is just flying by here It seems like you just left. How are you doing. Any disappointments.
Stay strong and close to the lord and all will work out. I know that's what I am doing on this end. Mom got the lease for the shop so I think the lord is watching out for us and
Of course there is all kinds of support from the family. I know that we are all being blessed for your service to the people of Portland. We have had family home evening and family prayer and we have not missed a Sunday of going to church, so there might be hope for us yet. Is there anything that you need? We have a box to mail today that has a few goodies but let me know if there is something you can't go with out and will get it on it's way. I love you and am so proud of the man that you have become. Remember that its only threw the
Hard times that we learn to be greatfull for the easy ones, so learn to be greatfull for what the lord has placed in front of you at this time and all will be well.
Love you, Have a great week DAD
August 16, 2010
Skylar replies:
hey dad! i just sent you a letter. i am glad to see that you guys are recognizing the blessing that come from the gospel! i hope that moms boutique is going well enough to hire me when i get back. ha ha. i cant believe that Bo's time has come. that means Ive been out almost 3 months. geese!! time flys too fast. but i am learning so much. and cant wait to see you up here. it seems life its a ways away but it will be hear before you know it. ha ha. Disappointments..hm mm. yes its too hot and we have no progressing investigators. but we just keep on keepin on ya know. if you haven't got the jacket yet than that's good. i found one in another elders apartment. and traded him a big one we had for it. that's how us missionaries do things up here. i will remember that my witness will come after a trial of my faith. talk to you later! love you!
August 16, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
Hey buddy!
Today was Bo's farewell. He'll be at the MTC on Wednesday! Kylee is getting his address for you so you can support the "bros".....
I still have your box...I'll mail it Monday....
Are you allowed to have scout newsletters and stuff from home to keep you up to date on the happenings of the ward are you needing to seperate and focus on the mission? Let me know k?
Not a whole lot going on. First week of school was good for the girls. Kylee has to be at seminary at 5:20....ugh!
She wants to go out with Jordan Woodard...Dad has a huge problem with that.....so I'm working on him....but he's your friend...should I let her????
Let's see what else???? We're pretty boring people....
We love you!
Mom & Dad
August 16, 2010
Skylar replies:
I am so proud of him!! he will do great!News letters are fine. She will be blessed for it. I would say yes. i went to Vegas with him. and i have met his family. they are good people. trust me she could do a whole lot worse. he kind of annoyed me but if she like him than i say go for it. hes a good kid and is a good influence on her. i would trust him. i am just surprised that she want to go out with him.??? but hes good people.
i heard that you have been doing family home evening. Thats AWESOME!! I'm so proud of you guys. i know that you don't like doing it but i know that you will be glad you did. things have been tough but i am still happy! we have brother and sis Parkhurst as GRAMA and PA type missionaries. they are so funny. she should be giving you an email sometime.
nothing much going on here. i think a questionnaire would be the best way to let you know whats up. theres just to much going on.umm. so ya love my mom. time is flying. about 21.5 months left. crap! i am so not ready for life! hahah. hey you should look at mormon.org. its really cool! its not lame like the old lds.org (witch is being remodeld by the way)
Love you!
August 23, 2010
Dad writes:
Hey Elder, How are things.
Is the weather get cooler there yet? Its like the tropics here, we had rain on Saturday and it's so muggy.
How are you doing with your companion.
Are you eating well?
How is the Bike working out?
Do you have alot of ward refurals or is it just door to door?
how's your mission leader has he been replaced yet?
Are you able to get back to your peeps or are you just writing a few each week?
Been a pretty said week for the Castlegate ward. We had one return to our father in heaven this week. I'm not sure If you remember the Burrells, But Brycen was hit
By a car, He was 2. The funeral was said but one of the most uplifting that I have ever been to and you know I've seen my share. What a relief it is to know that they
Will get to see him again and be a family. Having a knowledge of our fathers plan helps with all aspects of life and death. On a Lighter note the ward campout is this week
And I'm so ready to get out of this heat. Bo and sis Anderson are in charge of it and I think It should be fun. Bo should be at the MTC and Josh has already been out a year, How
Time does fly. Hope all is going well, I miss you but am so proud to call you my son, and I know that your Father in Heaven feels the same. Tell your companion Hi for me and thanks
For putting up with you. Love you Sky have a great week and let me known if the is anything you need. By the way Did you get you card and get it activated so we can put some $ in it. Love Ya Dad.
August 23, 2010
Skylar replies:
Hey Guys. Bike is fine now. just some minor fixes. card is active and good to go. it started cooling down allot too. That's too bad about the burell boy but you have the right mind set. I haven't been able to get Hold of josh at all. i think at this point hes either not eating the mail or just ignoring it. IDK though. Things are going really good here. we are doing allot of tracking but are getting ready to start collect the elect witch is designed to get more members involved in the work. i fell off my bike 2 days ago but I'm all good. only my pride was hurt. haha. i rolled right out of it. Still getting fed every night and still gaining weight. thanks for tha satchel box. i am enjoying working out to music. FYI: there is only a few walmarts in all of the mission and they are all way out of the way. Same with sonic. i Luckly am Right next to one. but theres only 2 more in the entire mission. President dyches will be here until my year mark. Can you get me Bo's email and address so that i can talk with him please?
This week has been great. we have been teaching less than usual but we have been making them count. we have started teaching this marshalleese man named Richard Abo.
he trly has a desire to know the truth and he has been keeping all of his commitments. We have also been teaching Trini Areola. He has been taking the lessons for almost a year. He wants to be baptised but is very honest with himself and wont until he knows for asurety that these things are true. We have tried everything to help him feel that but nothing seems to be working. Dawna engleson has a simmilar situation. Only she knows these things are true but cannot quit smoking. She has recived many Blessings and has been praying dilligently. We think that we just need to focus on her testimony of the Atonment of Christ.
We have also been teacing Titus dewit and Aqua Tillman. Titus is a recent convert and Aqua is less- Active. They fight allot, usually leading to the cops being called. But we have seen the gospel change there family. they Seem to be fighting less and less and they are both looking happier every day.
I cant believe that Elder Hawkins is going home in 3 weeks. I am going to miss his example of obedience and diligence. But at the same time i am excited to change things up a little. I know that the lord has so much to teach me through the companions that i will have.
This week i had an experience that changed me. We were at a door talking to a minister for another church. He asked me what my title Elder ment. He told me that i eas not old or wise enough to have the title. Foolishly I answerd, trying not to offend him, "Elder is just a tiltle givent to missionaries who volenteer to serve." Afterwards Elder Hawkins rebuked me for being ashamed of my priesthood. So i went home and Studied out the priesthood. And through studying i came to know of the sacredness and the power and athority of my calling
well love you guys, stay strong and remember to do the simple things. they will give you the stranth you need to carry on. the gospel was designed to bring families closer together.
Love you lots!
August 23, 2010
Onnie's writes:
I got the following email form Skylar. he sounds better and better every week. You are so blessed that have such a great son who is doing his best to serve faithfully. Good job raising him!
Onnie's survey:
Can we email you pictures?yes
How many emails/letters do you get a week?2-3
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best) rate your missionary experience.8.651 but we will see after i get out of my greeny area
What color socks are you wearing today?black always
Have you had any encounters with local wildlife?yes a squirl racoon and a wackjob aka crazy hobos
Have you found a new favorite food/restaurant in OR? What is it?sherries its like dennys. but we dont eat at alot of resturaunts.
If you could have one prayer answered right now, what would it be?umm to 5 ok.
1. to be able to see people as christ sees them
2. to be master teacher
3. to be able to recognize the spirit more fully
4. increse my faith in prayer and finding
5. to have greater faith in my piesthood
(great question)
August 23, 2010
Skylar replies:
Thank you so much for the love and sopport you guys give me. your family is a great example for what i want mine to be like someday.
This week has been great. we have been teaching less than usual but we have been making them count. we have started teaching this marshalleese man named Richard Abo.
he trly has a desire to know the truth and he has been keeping all of his commitments. We have also been teaching Trini Areola. He has been taking the lessons for almost a year. He wants to be baptised but is very honest with himself and wont until he knows for asurety that these things are true. We have tried everything to help him feel that but nothing seems to be working. Dawna engleson has a simmilar situation. Only she knows these things are true but cannot quit smoking. She has recived many Blessings and has been praying dilligently. We think that we just need to focus on her testimony of the Atonment of Christ.
We have also been teacing Titus dewit and Aqua Tillman. Titus is a recent convert and Aqua is less- Active. They fight allot, usualy leading to the cops being called. But we have seen the gospel change there family. they Seem to be fighting less and less and they are both looking happier every day.
I cant belive that Elder Hawkins is going home in 3 weeks. I am going to miss his example of obidiance and dilligence. But at the same time i am excited to change things up a little. I know that the lord has so much to teach me through the companions that i will have.
This week i had an expiriance that chaned me. We were at a door talking to a minister for another church. He asked me what my title Elder ment. He told me that i eas not old or wise enough to have the title. Foolishly I answerd, trying not to offend him, "Elder is just a tiltle givent to missionaries who volenteer to serve." Afterwards Elder Hawkins rebuked me for being ashamed of my priesthood. So i went home and Studied out the priesthood. And through studying i came to know of the sacredness and the power and athority of my calling.
love you guys
--
Elder White
Here's some back and forth stuff. Enjoy!
August 9, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
When you say "send food"...what does that mean??? snack foods? food food? candy food? don't you have a Fred Myers to buy groceries????
Wow...thanks for that long heartfelt letter...ya ya...I know...your busy....but ya ain't never too busy for the mama...just sayin'....but we totally understand!
hey by the way...when you do send actual letters....will you try to remember to scribble something on a piece of paper for Kasey....draw a penguin or something.....throw her a bone....oh and....how about a birthday note?? uhmmmm.....Aug 8th......remember????
Did you get your box yet???? With Auntie Cathy treats?
Sending off another box....it's pretty empty since you are not in need of anything....but that's a good thing.....working on the coat shipment.....are you cold???
we love you!
Mom & Dad
August 9, 2010
Skylar replies:
no its so hot. i got a coat from a departing elder so im good. its a nice one. just junk and snack food. my gut does not need it though. haha. still up like 20 pounds now. i need to get more exorcise. i will send kasey another letter. i couldent remember if she sent me one back. but i will do that today. try dating letters so that i know how long they are taking to get here. i will send her a birthday note too. i got the bax with kathys treats and will get on that letter too. so musck to do haha. but i will make it work!! love you
August 9, 2010
Skylar replies again:
i plan on going to school for either music production and recording. but good point with the whole weirdo thing. hahaha. good times. good times, ummm. i would say just send stuff to the mission office it is the best way. no new companion. but russia is my favorite for some weird reason. umm. so today is my 2 month mark. i will be sending home my planner from my 1st trasfer(every 6 weeks) it should be somthing cool to look through. just make sure you let howell show the quorum.umm. elder bednar is coming to the mission in a month to talk with us about how awesome the OPM is. my testimony has grown so much. i have leaned the full ward setup and how it all works. and how much inspiration is involed in every step of the lord work. well love you guys!!
oh and tell grama and pa they have a letter on the way. love you sorry i only had 15 min today. lots to do. YIKES
August 9, 2010
Onnie's Survey:
Where do you do your laundry? my apartment in the washer in dryer
Are you cleaning your toilet often (even UNDER the lid)? once a month
Is your apartment inspected by your mission president wife? no, Brother and sister Jensen do that
Do you wash your hands and use sanitizer often? when i use the bathroom
How long are you studying the scripture each day? 2.5 hours
How many hours do you spend tracking each week?14-20hrs usualy but it depends on how much we are teaching.
How may investigators are you teaching now?6
Are your waterproof shoes really waterproof like the store said they would be? i have not had the oppertunity to test it. it has only rained once.
August 16, 2010
Onnie's Survey:
Do you have any investigators who have baptisms scheduled?NO...............:(
How many people are in the ward you are serving in?140 only half are active
Is the area a safe one? Keizer is but salem is a little scetchy.. haha
Do you have a vacuum cleaner and are you using it?every week
How often are you washing your sheets?every 2 weeks, pillow case every week
What do you eat for breakfast?cereal, bagal, yogert
Is it cooling off there?nope.............wait........nope.
Where is your companion from?Plesent grove,UT
When does he go home?in 35 days...im counting it for him
August 16, 2010
JR writes:
Hey, what is going on in that part of the world. We are all well here and I thought I would try to figure out how to Email you with out your Mom
Doing all the typing. It's Monday morning and overcast here with a chance of rain but you know that that means there's a better chance that it won't than will.
Went to Bo's farewell yesterday and could not belive that He's leaving already. Time is just flying by here It seems like you just left. How are you doing. Any disappointments.
Stay strong and close to the lord and all will work out. I know that's what I am doing on this end. Mom got the lease for the shop so I think the lord is watching out for us and
Of course there is all kinds of support from the family. I know that we are all being blessed for your service to the people of Portland. We have had family home evening and family prayer and we have not missed a Sunday of going to church, so there might be hope for us yet. Is there anything that you need? We have a box to mail today that has a few goodies but let me know if there is something you can't go with out and will get it on it's way. I love you and am so proud of the man that you have become. Remember that its only threw the
Hard times that we learn to be greatfull for the easy ones, so learn to be greatfull for what the lord has placed in front of you at this time and all will be well.
Love you, Have a great week DAD
August 16, 2010
Skylar replies:
hey dad! i just sent you a letter. i am glad to see that you guys are recognizing the blessing that come from the gospel! i hope that moms boutique is going well enough to hire me when i get back. ha ha. i cant believe that Bo's time has come. that means Ive been out almost 3 months. geese!! time flys too fast. but i am learning so much. and cant wait to see you up here. it seems life its a ways away but it will be hear before you know it. ha ha. Disappointments..hm mm. yes its too hot and we have no progressing investigators. but we just keep on keepin on ya know. if you haven't got the jacket yet than that's good. i found one in another elders apartment. and traded him a big one we had for it. that's how us missionaries do things up here. i will remember that my witness will come after a trial of my faith. talk to you later! love you!
August 16, 2010
Mom & Dad write:
Hey buddy!
Today was Bo's farewell. He'll be at the MTC on Wednesday! Kylee is getting his address for you so you can support the "bros".....
I still have your box...I'll mail it Monday....
Are you allowed to have scout newsletters and stuff from home to keep you up to date on the happenings of the ward are you needing to seperate and focus on the mission? Let me know k?
Not a whole lot going on. First week of school was good for the girls. Kylee has to be at seminary at 5:20....ugh!
She wants to go out with Jordan Woodard...Dad has a huge problem with that.....so I'm working on him....but he's your friend...should I let her????
Let's see what else???? We're pretty boring people....
We love you!
Mom & Dad
August 16, 2010
Skylar replies:
I am so proud of him!! he will do great!News letters are fine. She will be blessed for it. I would say yes. i went to Vegas with him. and i have met his family. they are good people. trust me she could do a whole lot worse. he kind of annoyed me but if she like him than i say go for it. hes a good kid and is a good influence on her. i would trust him. i am just surprised that she want to go out with him.??? but hes good people.
i heard that you have been doing family home evening. Thats AWESOME!! I'm so proud of you guys. i know that you don't like doing it but i know that you will be glad you did. things have been tough but i am still happy! we have brother and sis Parkhurst as GRAMA and PA type missionaries. they are so funny. she should be giving you an email sometime.
nothing much going on here. i think a questionnaire would be the best way to let you know whats up. theres just to much going on.umm. so ya love my mom. time is flying. about 21.5 months left. crap! i am so not ready for life! hahah. hey you should look at mormon.org. its really cool! its not lame like the old lds.org (witch is being remodeld by the way)
Love you!
August 23, 2010
Dad writes:
Hey Elder, How are things.
Is the weather get cooler there yet? Its like the tropics here, we had rain on Saturday and it's so muggy.
How are you doing with your companion.
Are you eating well?
How is the Bike working out?
Do you have alot of ward refurals or is it just door to door?
how's your mission leader has he been replaced yet?
Are you able to get back to your peeps or are you just writing a few each week?
Been a pretty said week for the Castlegate ward. We had one return to our father in heaven this week. I'm not sure If you remember the Burrells, But Brycen was hit
By a car, He was 2. The funeral was said but one of the most uplifting that I have ever been to and you know I've seen my share. What a relief it is to know that they
Will get to see him again and be a family. Having a knowledge of our fathers plan helps with all aspects of life and death. On a Lighter note the ward campout is this week
And I'm so ready to get out of this heat. Bo and sis Anderson are in charge of it and I think It should be fun. Bo should be at the MTC and Josh has already been out a year, How
Time does fly. Hope all is going well, I miss you but am so proud to call you my son, and I know that your Father in Heaven feels the same. Tell your companion Hi for me and thanks
For putting up with you. Love you Sky have a great week and let me known if the is anything you need. By the way Did you get you card and get it activated so we can put some $ in it. Love Ya Dad.
August 23, 2010
Skylar replies:
Hey Guys. Bike is fine now. just some minor fixes. card is active and good to go. it started cooling down allot too. That's too bad about the burell boy but you have the right mind set. I haven't been able to get Hold of josh at all. i think at this point hes either not eating the mail or just ignoring it. IDK though. Things are going really good here. we are doing allot of tracking but are getting ready to start collect the elect witch is designed to get more members involved in the work. i fell off my bike 2 days ago but I'm all good. only my pride was hurt. haha. i rolled right out of it. Still getting fed every night and still gaining weight. thanks for tha satchel box. i am enjoying working out to music. FYI: there is only a few walmarts in all of the mission and they are all way out of the way. Same with sonic. i Luckly am Right next to one. but theres only 2 more in the entire mission. President dyches will be here until my year mark. Can you get me Bo's email and address so that i can talk with him please?
This week has been great. we have been teaching less than usual but we have been making them count. we have started teaching this marshalleese man named Richard Abo.
he trly has a desire to know the truth and he has been keeping all of his commitments. We have also been teaching Trini Areola. He has been taking the lessons for almost a year. He wants to be baptised but is very honest with himself and wont until he knows for asurety that these things are true. We have tried everything to help him feel that but nothing seems to be working. Dawna engleson has a simmilar situation. Only she knows these things are true but cannot quit smoking. She has recived many Blessings and has been praying dilligently. We think that we just need to focus on her testimony of the Atonment of Christ.
We have also been teacing Titus dewit and Aqua Tillman. Titus is a recent convert and Aqua is less- Active. They fight allot, usually leading to the cops being called. But we have seen the gospel change there family. they Seem to be fighting less and less and they are both looking happier every day.
I cant believe that Elder Hawkins is going home in 3 weeks. I am going to miss his example of obedience and diligence. But at the same time i am excited to change things up a little. I know that the lord has so much to teach me through the companions that i will have.
This week i had an experience that changed me. We were at a door talking to a minister for another church. He asked me what my title Elder ment. He told me that i eas not old or wise enough to have the title. Foolishly I answerd, trying not to offend him, "Elder is just a tiltle givent to missionaries who volenteer to serve." Afterwards Elder Hawkins rebuked me for being ashamed of my priesthood. So i went home and Studied out the priesthood. And through studying i came to know of the sacredness and the power and athority of my calling
well love you guys, stay strong and remember to do the simple things. they will give you the stranth you need to carry on. the gospel was designed to bring families closer together.
Love you lots!
August 23, 2010
Onnie's writes:
I got the following email form Skylar. he sounds better and better every week. You are so blessed that have such a great son who is doing his best to serve faithfully. Good job raising him!
Onnie's survey:
Can we email you pictures?yes
How many emails/letters do you get a week?2-3
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best) rate your missionary experience.8.651 but we will see after i get out of my greeny area
What color socks are you wearing today?black always
Have you had any encounters with local wildlife?yes a squirl racoon and a wackjob aka crazy hobos
Have you found a new favorite food/restaurant in OR? What is it?sherries its like dennys. but we dont eat at alot of resturaunts.
If you could have one prayer answered right now, what would it be?umm to 5 ok.
1. to be able to see people as christ sees them
2. to be master teacher
3. to be able to recognize the spirit more fully
4. increse my faith in prayer and finding
5. to have greater faith in my piesthood
(great question)
August 23, 2010
Skylar replies:
Thank you so much for the love and sopport you guys give me. your family is a great example for what i want mine to be like someday.
This week has been great. we have been teaching less than usual but we have been making them count. we have started teaching this marshalleese man named Richard Abo.
he trly has a desire to know the truth and he has been keeping all of his commitments. We have also been teaching Trini Areola. He has been taking the lessons for almost a year. He wants to be baptised but is very honest with himself and wont until he knows for asurety that these things are true. We have tried everything to help him feel that but nothing seems to be working. Dawna engleson has a simmilar situation. Only she knows these things are true but cannot quit smoking. She has recived many Blessings and has been praying dilligently. We think that we just need to focus on her testimony of the Atonment of Christ.
We have also been teacing Titus dewit and Aqua Tillman. Titus is a recent convert and Aqua is less- Active. They fight allot, usualy leading to the cops being called. But we have seen the gospel change there family. they Seem to be fighting less and less and they are both looking happier every day.
I cant belive that Elder Hawkins is going home in 3 weeks. I am going to miss his example of obidiance and dilligence. But at the same time i am excited to change things up a little. I know that the lord has so much to teach me through the companions that i will have.
This week i had an expiriance that chaned me. We were at a door talking to a minister for another church. He asked me what my title Elder ment. He told me that i eas not old or wise enough to have the title. Foolishly I answerd, trying not to offend him, "Elder is just a tiltle givent to missionaries who volenteer to serve." Afterwards Elder Hawkins rebuked me for being ashamed of my priesthood. So i went home and Studied out the priesthood. And through studying i came to know of the sacredness and the power and athority of my calling.
love you guys
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Elder White
Monday, August 2, 2010
It's Monday...you know what that means????
k - we were able to chat for a bit over several e-mails...so I'll post his one big one then summarize the others.....remember, he answers questions from other e-mails so his replies are all mixed up...I'll try to make sense of them if I can....SO random!
Here we go.....
We said:
Dad is asking: have you learned to fold those oragami shirts? He thinks you should have each companion that you have on your mission sign or write something on the
back of each one...and of course he bawls through it.....
then he replied:
haha. i will do that. with every companion we get matching ties at tjmacs and you sign them. those are what we call missionary thank you cards. you write the note on the back and leave it under you napkin at dinner appts. we have on eevery night so i make alot of them... ya i think that pamaroys jaket will be great so long as it has a hood. it has started to cool off finaly!!
In his main e-mail he writes:
Me and my Iss'enatha(russian for companion) (i think i spelt it right) have been getting along great. living with a companion has propared me to become a good husband and father. we have alot of gospel discores sessions. lots of deep stuff. like this: When egypians are buried, the ones who were considerd worthy of reciving heaven and had been through special cerimonies were burried dressed in white robes with whte sashes and a golden apron. WEIRD Right. well we looked in the scriptures and there is evidence in the old tes. about the gospel existing all civilizations to some degree.MIND BOGGLEINGGG!!!
Anyways, its really hard to get a pix of myself. but as thou wilt, the same shall be done. haha. umm..... Shantel got smacked hardcore with "anti" crap. so dissapointing. i will try more in november. gift cards:SONIC, BURGER KING<> hey you should tell kylee that i am sending her a letter. and hat i think she should serve a mission!! she would love it!! especially tell her that rms have a 40% higher acceptance chance at BYU's.. Just Sayn! well, love you guys. hope to here from you soon.
In a seperate e-mail I asked him when he thought he would be ready for his jacket....
ya Fred Myer is the place out here. (The same as Fry's here) but i get plenty of money for groceries. i will need the jacket witin the month. umm. if they send it to the office i get charged for it to be sent to me. unless it comes by usps. (Regular snail mail ya'll) that goes for all packages. we dont go to tjmaccs really. just for ties. but ya that would be cool. (I asked him if he wanted TJMaxx cards since they seem to buying lost of ties)
How often do you eat at member's homes? evry night
Have you told them how cool your Aunt Onnie is? evry day
Have you been to the temple in Oregon yet? yes but not inside yet
I saw your apartment video--do you have to sleep on the floor??? no i have a matress and box spring
What do you do on P-day? so far: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ultimate frisbe, sleep,email, vollyball- all sports done with my district
Are you being sure to brush your teeth morning and night? 3 times a day
How many wards do you cover? just Salem 1st
Do you like the high councilman over missionary work in your stake? the Ward mission Leader? Love him!!!
What do you NEED us to send you? I will let you know if there is anything. but food is always good.
Then he had to get back to work! **sniffle sniffle**
Enjoy your update...thanks for your support!
Love to all!
Here we go.....
We said:
Dad is asking: have you learned to fold those oragami shirts? He thinks you should have each companion that you have on your mission sign or write something on the
back of each one...and of course he bawls through it.....
then he replied:
haha. i will do that. with every companion we get matching ties at tjmacs and you sign them. those are what we call missionary thank you cards. you write the note on the back and leave it under you napkin at dinner appts. we have on eevery night so i make alot of them... ya i think that pamaroys jaket will be great so long as it has a hood. it has started to cool off finaly!!
In his main e-mail he writes:
yes!!! have you done the FHE yet. and i am dead serious about the reading!! and you and dad need to be going to the temple at least quarterly!! its just stupid to think its not nessisary. it absolutly is. i will keep sending home leason plans you just have to do it!! tis so important!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....um....i can look at it but cannot coment on it. i could but that would be disobidiant! funny to hear that from me i know, right! haha well i have changed! obidiance is the 1st law of heaven. i dont know how i could have wanted my life any other way! the sporot is so sweet. i have had so many worries this week about a job and house and all that stuff. but through prayer and study i revived personal rev. that i just need to worry about an eternal family and the lord will provide the rest. thats why we missionaries get married so soon! it the next step to exaltation.
Me and my Iss'enatha(russian for companion) (i think i spelt it right) have been getting along great. living with a companion has propared me to become a good husband and father. we have alot of gospel discores sessions. lots of deep stuff. like this: When egypians are buried, the ones who were considerd worthy of reciving heaven and had been through special cerimonies were burried dressed in white robes with whte sashes and a golden apron. WEIRD Right. well we looked in the scriptures and there is evidence in the old tes. about the gospel existing all civilizations to some degree.MIND BOGGLEINGGG!!!
Anyways, its really hard to get a pix of myself. but as thou wilt, the same shall be done. haha. umm..... Shantel got smacked hardcore with "anti" crap. so dissapointing. i will try more in november. gift cards:SONIC, BURGER KING<> hey you should tell kylee that i am sending her a letter. and hat i think she should serve a mission!! she would love it!! especially tell her that rms have a 40% higher acceptance chance at BYU's.. Just Sayn! well, love you guys. hope to here from you soon.
In a seperate e-mail I asked him when he thought he would be ready for his jacket....
ya Fred Myer is the place out here. (The same as Fry's here) but i get plenty of money for groceries. i will need the jacket witin the month. umm. if they send it to the office i get charged for it to be sent to me. unless it comes by usps. (Regular snail mail ya'll) that goes for all packages. we dont go to tjmaccs really. just for ties. but ya that would be cool. (I asked him if he wanted TJMaxx cards since they seem to buying lost of ties)
Aunt Onnie (JR's sister) sent him an e-mail
Are you eating well? I have gained 12 pounds
How often do you eat at member's homes? evry night
Have you told them how cool your Aunt Onnie is? evry day
Have you been to the temple in Oregon yet? yes but not inside yet
I saw your apartment video--do you have to sleep on the floor??? no i have a matress and box spring
What do you do on P-day? so far: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ultimate frisbe, sleep,email, vollyball- all sports done with my district
Are you being sure to brush your teeth morning and night? 3 times a day
How many wards do you cover? just Salem 1st
Do you like the high councilman over missionary work in your stake? the Ward mission Leader? Love him!!!
What do you NEED us to send you? I will let you know if there is anything. but food is always good.
Then he had to get back to work! **sniffle sniffle**
Enjoy your update...thanks for your support!
Love to all!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Goofy joke
k - Skylar and his goofy jokes....kinda like his..."Stop being a centipede" joke....
hey tell kylee this joke MOM: aks me if im a tree! (excitedly) Kylee: Are you a tree? Mom: no. (Like you cant belive she just asked you that)(then go back to whatever you were doing) hahah
hey tell kylee this joke MOM: aks me if im a tree! (excitedly) Kylee: Are you a tree? Mom: no. (Like you cant belive she just asked you that)(then go back to whatever you were doing) hahah
...more e-mails......
and this one.....
haha ok love you. i will keep writing. but i want updates on scripture reading and FHE i sent you a lesson plan so its super simple! tell dad hes got to be prepared to come out here! haha. and have people email me questioniers and i will answer them.
haha ok love you. i will keep writing. but i want updates on scripture reading and FHE i sent you a lesson plan so its super simple! tell dad hes got to be prepared to come out here! haha. and have people email me questioniers and i will answer them.
here's another one......
he also sent this one....
I sent kasey a letter. and i did not get the Cards. i Will check the boxes again before i toss them. umm. i know i said letters but email is really best. i cannot believe how busy i am getting. i really need an extra 2 hours in a day. that's all i ask. then i think i can make everything work. if my send a letter i guess just send me an email telling me that you did. and again. I'm sorry i doubted you. but got the packages and they are awesome!!!! i have joshes address, i just needed the email.but i have it now. well love you guys!!!
I sent kasey a letter. and i did not get the Cards. i Will check the boxes again before i toss them. umm. i know i said letters but email is really best. i cannot believe how busy i am getting. i really need an extra 2 hours in a day. that's all i ask. then i think i can make everything work. if my send a letter i guess just send me an email telling me that you did. and again. I'm sorry i doubted you. but got the packages and they are awesome!!!! i have joshes address, i just needed the email.but i have it now. well love you guys!!!
Monday is e-mail day!
k - so I was keeping things short so I just send him questions and he answers them...problem is...he doesn't reference the question he just runs all the answers together. So, to help you guys understand this e-mail...I asked him about the boy that was baptized, the little house and the garden. He's also near a Burger King and a Sonic and a Taco Bell....so if you feel like it....gift cards!
hey, ya. i got the boxes, and im sorry i dubted you. haha. are the debit cards in the boxes? Titus is 12. i am watering the comunity garden. and the little house is just a really small house i saw while i was tracting. its for sale at like 80,000. thats crazy right. and no sales tax. the talk was good. it was 15 minuets.
Also, you dont have to make emails to short. an hour is more time than you think. oregon is great. we have a batism and merige right around the corner. i will send you pics when i can. make sure to pace yourself on packages. i keep hearing that they stop after a couple months because parents get burrned out. haha. but they are awsome. i am about ready to kill my companion. he has gotten in the habit of correcting me in front of investigators. but he goes home in about a month so i am going to let it slide. over all though things are good. i wrote pretty much everything down in the letter so ya. hope things are going good. keep me posted on the move. i want pictures. haha. hope everyones doing good. cant belive how fast time is going. ive been out for month and half. YIKES!! and people have started talking to me about school...and working.....getting a house....and marigge.....UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
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hey, ya. i got the boxes, and im sorry i dubted you. haha. are the debit cards in the boxes? Titus is 12. i am watering the comunity garden. and the little house is just a really small house i saw while i was tracting. its for sale at like 80,000. thats crazy right. and no sales tax. the talk was good. it was 15 minuets.
Also, you dont have to make emails to short. an hour is more time than you think. oregon is great. we have a batism and merige right around the corner. i will send you pics when i can. make sure to pace yourself on packages. i keep hearing that they stop after a couple months because parents get burrned out. haha. but they are awsome. i am about ready to kill my companion. he has gotten in the habit of correcting me in front of investigators. but he goes home in about a month so i am going to let it slide. over all though things are good. i wrote pretty much everything down in the letter so ya. hope things are going good. keep me posted on the move. i want pictures. haha. hope everyones doing good. cant belive how fast time is going. ive been out for month and half. YIKES!! and people have started talking to me about school...and working.....getting a house....and marigge.....UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Pics!!!!
Oh cool! Got a letter today...actaully all of like 3 lines because our letters and his e-mail have crossed in the mail so he thinks we bailed on him this week! When he gets the letter and 2 packages we sent I expect a HUGE SINCERE apology from that boy!!!
In the meantime enjoy some pics he sent.
When I find out who some of these people are and who's little house that is I'll pass on the info.
I wonder if that's his apartment???
His first baptism, Titus DeWitt Jr.
Portland Temple
In the meantime enjoy some pics he sent.
When I find out who some of these people are and who's little house that is I'll pass on the info.
I wonder if that's his apartment???
His first baptism, Titus DeWitt Jr.
Portland Temple
He seems to be having fun. Thanks for supportin' my boy! Love to all!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday e-mail!
k so the plan is this: I'm going to scan his letters and post them...that way you can see what happens in between e-mails. As I go back and read them it's hard to tell what he's responding to huh? Sorry guys, work in progress. In this e-mail the beginning part is in response to JR wanting to do the Jr. Missionary thing with him his last week in Oregon. If you ever have any questions as to what he's talking about just drop me a line...k? k - so- here's his latest!
cool. its not to late. i am pretty sure that it will be approved. also, i can email everyone in the family. and i will count josh and barb and Cathy as part of the family. tell Shannon that that her rreferral was out of my mission but i got it to a trusted companionship. i need joshes email asap. now if possible! ya its been so Freakin (missionary slant word) hot here this past week! like 95 with 60 humidity. on bike and in pants. i need to go get slacks or my pants will be so faded. i have had a really hard week. just was not motivated at all. but i got my stuff together and am back on track. had some really cool experiences. my bike broke down so i had to take it in. we had to walk all the way back to the apt. so while walking i was so thirsty and it was so hot and a really far walk. we got to a crosswalk and i thought we should go right. so we did, and just after a member stopped by and she gave us water and let us use her phone to get a ride. i realized then how often the spirit speaks. now i rarely miss a prompting. i have got really in tune. no wallmart in this area. no target. but there is a store we use called Fred Myer. its like Safeway. pretty cool. i had to use 100 bucks for bike stuff. umm... i think that does it for the things i need. i have like 25 packs of gum. ha ha and we can only chew it at the apt. Gram sent me the pancake stuff. ha ha it was legit... and like 3 bottles of shampoo. thanks. i am set till December.i will keep mailing home stuff that will be good to keep. i also need you to send me back that certificate i mailed. i did not know that i needed that on me. also, anyone sending stuff has to send it thorough the post office. otherwise i cant get it until zone conferences. the office wont mail them from fed ex and that kind of thing.
i need emails for Cathy and Barbe and josh. they are my aunts basically. ha ha. today is a little cooler. the work is going good. i have been able to use my past like 4 times to help investigators. i am currently helping 2 quit smoking and have made a deal with 2 others that if they will take a lesson and/or come to church i will give them guitar lessons. good trade. haha. oh. i am not allowed to have my guitar, but i am allowed to play the uke!!! Christmas idea. haha. there is so many good wills and yard sales!!! I'm loving it! i love pretty much everything out here. especially the people. everyone knows who we are and even if they don't care they all respect what we do. some think we are terrible people though. its funny.
tell kylee that when she falls asleep i am going to punch her square in the face! hahah. i hope your move goes good. have the missionaries help. trust me they want the service time and food. missionaries will do anything with Joy. especially for food. i never thought about it before i came out but i have been called essentially to be Christ.i live by the phrase WWJD. everything is for him. its by far the best decision anyone could ever make. you really learn whats important. i hope you all are reading daily. and praying together, having family home evening. it sounds hard and mundane and stupid but the blessing are so amazing. its impossible to comprehend unless you do it! things happen and you are stunned that the lord blessed you that obviously. its like having the cheats to a game. things just work out perfect. things that are hard come with ease. things that you want you get. when you have a problem the spirit solves it. i will even write out an outline to use! i promise that you will have the lords choicest blessings! speaking of which, i was able to give a blessing to a investigator who is quiting smoking. no idea what i said. that kind of thing happens all the time. we answer questions before people ask them. we address things that people say that they have never shared with anyone! its amazing!!! the church is so true!! Joseph Smith did translate the Book of Mormon threw the mercy and grace of god. in his own words he said:"...I saw a pillar of light exactly above my head, above the brightness of the sun, witch descended gradually until it fell upon me... When the light rested upon me i saw two personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. one of them spake unto me calling me by name,pointing to the other and said, this is my beloved sun, hear him". i know that we live in the dispensation of the fullness of time. in the bible dictionary i learned that the lord has so many blessings that he is anxious to grant us, but he cant give them to us until we ask. the lord loves to hear and answer our prayers. when the resurrected Christ visited the Nephite people they prayed. and after they finished he wept and said"Behold, my joy is full." I love you all so much and i know that through this gospel we can be an eternal family. and i say that in the name of Jesus Christ. amen
Sorry.. I'm a missionary., cant help it. have to bear my testimony every chance i get. i don't have a choice anymore. it just comes out. i learned why sometimes Rms don't cry as much when they share there testimony. we learn not to wait for it to hurt so bad. if you don't share it right of the spirit keeps pushing. so we just let it out stait off. hahaha. let me know if you have any questions about the mission. happy to answer them.plenty off food send candy. haha.
God Speed
Elder White
cool. its not to late. i am pretty sure that it will be approved. also, i can email everyone in the family. and i will count josh and barb and Cathy as part of the family. tell Shannon that that her rreferral was out of my mission but i got it to a trusted companionship. i need joshes email asap. now if possible! ya its been so Freakin (missionary slant word) hot here this past week! like 95 with 60 humidity. on bike and in pants. i need to go get slacks or my pants will be so faded. i have had a really hard week. just was not motivated at all. but i got my stuff together and am back on track. had some really cool experiences. my bike broke down so i had to take it in. we had to walk all the way back to the apt. so while walking i was so thirsty and it was so hot and a really far walk. we got to a crosswalk and i thought we should go right. so we did, and just after a member stopped by and she gave us water and let us use her phone to get a ride. i realized then how often the spirit speaks. now i rarely miss a prompting. i have got really in tune. no wallmart in this area. no target. but there is a store we use called Fred Myer. its like Safeway. pretty cool. i had to use 100 bucks for bike stuff. umm... i think that does it for the things i need. i have like 25 packs of gum. ha ha and we can only chew it at the apt. Gram sent me the pancake stuff. ha ha it was legit... and like 3 bottles of shampoo. thanks. i am set till December.i will keep mailing home stuff that will be good to keep. i also need you to send me back that certificate i mailed. i did not know that i needed that on me. also, anyone sending stuff has to send it thorough the post office. otherwise i cant get it until zone conferences. the office wont mail them from fed ex and that kind of thing.
i need emails for Cathy and Barbe and josh. they are my aunts basically. ha ha. today is a little cooler. the work is going good. i have been able to use my past like 4 times to help investigators. i am currently helping 2 quit smoking and have made a deal with 2 others that if they will take a lesson and/or come to church i will give them guitar lessons. good trade. haha. oh. i am not allowed to have my guitar, but i am allowed to play the uke!!! Christmas idea. haha. there is so many good wills and yard sales!!! I'm loving it! i love pretty much everything out here. especially the people. everyone knows who we are and even if they don't care they all respect what we do. some think we are terrible people though. its funny.
tell kylee that when she falls asleep i am going to punch her square in the face! hahah. i hope your move goes good. have the missionaries help. trust me they want the service time and food. missionaries will do anything with Joy. especially for food. i never thought about it before i came out but i have been called essentially to be Christ.i live by the phrase WWJD. everything is for him. its by far the best decision anyone could ever make. you really learn whats important. i hope you all are reading daily. and praying together, having family home evening. it sounds hard and mundane and stupid but the blessing are so amazing. its impossible to comprehend unless you do it! things happen and you are stunned that the lord blessed you that obviously. its like having the cheats to a game. things just work out perfect. things that are hard come with ease. things that you want you get. when you have a problem the spirit solves it. i will even write out an outline to use! i promise that you will have the lords choicest blessings! speaking of which, i was able to give a blessing to a investigator who is quiting smoking. no idea what i said. that kind of thing happens all the time. we answer questions before people ask them. we address things that people say that they have never shared with anyone! its amazing!!! the church is so true!! Joseph Smith did translate the Book of Mormon threw the mercy and grace of god. in his own words he said:"...I saw a pillar of light exactly above my head, above the brightness of the sun, witch descended gradually until it fell upon me... When the light rested upon me i saw two personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. one of them spake unto me calling me by name,pointing to the other and said, this is my beloved sun, hear him". i know that we live in the dispensation of the fullness of time. in the bible dictionary i learned that the lord has so many blessings that he is anxious to grant us, but he cant give them to us until we ask. the lord loves to hear and answer our prayers. when the resurrected Christ visited the Nephite people they prayed. and after they finished he wept and said"Behold, my joy is full." I love you all so much and i know that through this gospel we can be an eternal family. and i say that in the name of Jesus Christ. amen
Sorry.. I'm a missionary., cant help it. have to bear my testimony every chance i get. i don't have a choice anymore. it just comes out. i learned why sometimes Rms don't cry as much when they share there testimony. we learn not to wait for it to hurt so bad. if you don't share it right of the spirit keeps pushing. so we just let it out stait off. hahaha. let me know if you have any questions about the mission. happy to answer them.plenty off food send candy. haha.
God Speed
Elder White
Monday, July 5, 2010
The latest from Skylar
i saw that you put some money in. Thanks! none of the coats fit me and i also need to go buy some pants unless you want to send me mine. wichever works best. my good pday pants are now work pants. ive been doing service out the yin yang. but everything is going great! the you should look at the area on google maps its cool. salem is super scetchy!! but no one is agressive so we have been fine. the ward here is all old people but they feed us like no other. please have dad send me his soft bike seat. i know he dosent use it and it would save my butt! haha Literaly! umm. i am giving a talk on sunday...make sure grama pat gets the thing i sent you... the next sd card will have a video of my apt. o ya this next part is for dad. In our mission they have somthing really cool set up for missionaries with fathers thatdid not serve. its 2 years away but they will let dad come up and be my companion for the last week of my mission! and then the whole family can be at the last trensfer meeting to take us home. i hope that that it might be something that he would want to do!!well, we got one baptism. i got to stand in for his confirmation. lots of door knocking, lots of study. no time to write letters. im sorry, i know i told you letters were better. but email is most convinient. i can alwasy get to it in an emergancey. we only have an hour on monday and i can email anyone in the family. so kylee can have a seperate email if she wants. gramma pa.. the whole gang. tell bo to stop being tool and write me!! at least say whats up. tell molly to tell josh to do the same. even though i dident write him much either. sorry bro. haha
anyways... we cant chat or email back to the ones you send until the next week. its a rule. and when you are fully relying on the lord you cant afford to be disobidiant. if dad wants to come up and be my junior companion please let me know next week. he is going to be realesed soon, but anything that he approves the next president is soposed to honer. idk if the next president will want to do it so its important to get it approved asap.
And then he sent another one.....
sorry clicked send at the wrong time.haha the area is cool but the ward has 400 members 200 are less actice and 50 are unexplicibly not attending. lots of work with the ward mission leader and ward council. also. when you do dinner group you should give some of the leftovers that you never eat to the missionaries. you dont have to like have them over for dinner just tell them they can pick it up. it make a huge difference to them. just a thought.
um. everthing is going real good. i think that dad would realy like to do that thing. i heard from everyone who has seen it done that they say it was the coolest expiriance of there mission. plus, i think it would be sweet! me and my old man knocking doors, visiting some members. spreading gospel light. going through the portlan temple! sick stuff. well. i guess i will se yall next week. oh, and you can sent my blanky! its been like 70 as the high. and its going to get flippin' cold!! my companion elder hawkins is really cool. hes a great trainer and said that he is amazed that i skiped the greeny phase! i am his last companion. he goes home in 2 months and he thinks that i will be either training someone when he leaves or they will whitewash the area and i will be the zone leader. idk we will see. so items to sent:
Blanky
my Geans: we dont have to be conservitive on P-Day. people are crazy!
Family pictures (small in frames.)
copies of the ones ti took. so i can make notes on whos in them and send them. and make -our scrapbooks.
any other goodies.
love you guys!! God speed!
anyways... we cant chat or email back to the ones you send until the next week. its a rule. and when you are fully relying on the lord you cant afford to be disobidiant. if dad wants to come up and be my junior companion please let me know next week. he is going to be realesed soon, but anything that he approves the next president is soposed to honer. idk if the next president will want to do it so its important to get it approved asap.
And then he sent another one.....
sorry clicked send at the wrong time.haha the area is cool but the ward has 400 members 200 are less actice and 50 are unexplicibly not attending. lots of work with the ward mission leader and ward council. also. when you do dinner group you should give some of the leftovers that you never eat to the missionaries. you dont have to like have them over for dinner just tell them they can pick it up. it make a huge difference to them. just a thought.
um. everthing is going real good. i think that dad would realy like to do that thing. i heard from everyone who has seen it done that they say it was the coolest expiriance of there mission. plus, i think it would be sweet! me and my old man knocking doors, visiting some members. spreading gospel light. going through the portlan temple! sick stuff. well. i guess i will se yall next week. oh, and you can sent my blanky! its been like 70 as the high. and its going to get flippin' cold!! my companion elder hawkins is really cool. hes a great trainer and said that he is amazed that i skiped the greeny phase! i am his last companion. he goes home in 2 months and he thinks that i will be either training someone when he leaves or they will whitewash the area and i will be the zone leader. idk we will see. so items to sent:
Blanky
my Geans: we dont have to be conservitive on P-Day. people are crazy!
Family pictures (small in frames.)
copies of the ones ti took. so i can make notes on whos in them and send them. and make -our scrapbooks.
any other goodies.
love you guys!! God speed!
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