January 18, 2011

Hey there,

I'm glad to hear you are all well. I didn't get the package yet but there wasn't mail yesterday so maybe I'll get it today.

This past week was a little different. For starters we had to get 3 new tires on the truck becuase they were bald 0-2/32nds in. tead depth....if that makes sense. We only needed three because one of them had already been replaced a few months ago. The vehicle coordinator said that it was 2008 the last time the truck got new tires, and the odometer said it had gone 40,000 Miles on them.That's a lot of driving here.

Also, we got some new pass-a-long cards. The church has changed Mormon.org. Now members of the church can create a profile. Almost like facebook, but with less information and contact. It's a great way to share the gospel without being put on the spot. The idea is that we can refer people to mormon.org where they can read profiles and see that "mormons are normal". Especially helpfull is that they can look up the profiles of people who are converts, particually those who converted from their current religion, and why they changed. So I hearby invite you guys, or at least Mom, Dad and Ethan, and Jacob to create profiles of your own. All you need is an LDS account, the same stuff you need for the family search if I remember correctly. President Moldenhaur has actually authorized us to spend an hour during the week to look at the site and familerize ourselves with it. So I'll know whether you have or haven't created a profile. I also invite you to share this with family and friends and encourage them to create their own profiles as well.

So there finally going to start building the new Fruit Heights chapel in 2 Months huh? Well, glad to know I didn't miss alot.

Former Elder Henry stopped by the church on Sunday. He was showing his family around his mission. When he was in Silsbee, Silsbee missionaries covered Fred also.

Did I tell you we get to go to NASA next week? President told us we have Sister Moldenhauer to thank for that. He said she pushed him, and pushed him and, pushed him untill he finally gave in. We're going next monday so I'm not sure when we'll email.

As far has how a normal day goes...

6:30 wake up get dressed and ready for the day

8:00 Personal study

9:00 Compainship study

10:00 leave apt.

12:00 (usually) lunch

6:00(usually) dinner

9:00-9:30 back to trailer

9:30-10:00 plan for next day

10:30 bed

what we do from 10-12 and 1-9 varies. see diferent people.

Well I need to go. Hope all keeps going well,
Love you
Bye

January 10, 2011

One of the roads here in Fred, Texas

Hey there,

It's supposed to get really cold here in the next little bit.

I get to see Elder Gardner twice a week because we have a district meeting once a week that we go to along with two other missionaries in Buna (Bee-You-Na)

Elder Lundell is from West Point.

We're still just seeing members. I'm starting to get a little discouraged at our apparent lack of progress. We still have no new investigators, although we do have a few potentials to check up on.

We're supposed to get our new truck this week, I emphasize supposed to.

I Wrote in my journal last night for the first time an about 100 days.

We don't have a whole lot going on right now I'm not sure what to report on.

Stake conference is the first sunday in February. This means Elder Gardner and I will get to see all the members from Jasper there.

Did I tell you right now THE Mission is doing a Book of Mormon reading where we mark the words of Christ? It's a pretty good reading.

The longest so far that a missionary has been in Fred has been 3 transfers and I'm the oldest missionary the branch has had since they opened it up.

Well I'm going to Email the rest of the family if you have any questions ask away.

Love you

January 3, 2011

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I am e-mailing so late. Elder Roos got transferred. My new companion is Elder Lundell, He came out 2 transfers after me. Elder Gardner, my trainer is going to be in serving the last 3 months of his mission in Silsbee. I'm excited about that because I get to see him at least twice a week. Elder Hoffman, the new A.P., wasn't feeling good so Elder Gardner ( old A.p.) drove the transfer van around. Elder Gardner will catch a ride out to Silsbee Wednesday night with a new missionary and his trainer so Elder Lundell and I are staying with Elder Gardner's companion, Elder Tautioli (Polynesian) in Silsbee until then. I remind you the Silsbee shed is 12' x 9' .

Yeah, I think I am feeling better. I think I'm just about over my cold, still got a little cough though. I'm going to try to send a package home today, not sure if I'll get the opportunity though.

Well, I got to go.
I love you guys,
Bye