Hello,
Well, this week has been rather slow and long. I don't know why.
We had a lot of lessons and I had a lot of fun, but we had a lot of time to tract.
I did get the packages that you all sent, and I love each of them. I had a pretty cool birthday and was able to go over to some members house and celebrate a little and that was fun. I did get alot of birthday cake though and I think I am getting fat off of it. Oh well, I will work it off later.
On Saturday (my birthday) we had a baptism, his name was Charles Brook, he is really a YSA (Young Single Adult) but we taught him about half the lessons. It was really cool, it was his 21st birthday and my 20 birthday on the same day. So I thought that was cool.
That is the highlights of the week. I love you all ,and can't wait to see you again, Bye.
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read alma 7
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fixing the Lawnmower 9-16-09
Hey William,
How are you doing? I am so sorry that I forgot to send you a letter last week. Mary Ann got laid off last Tuesday, and my mind was elsewhere. So on to the rest of the week.
Mary Ann is enjoying her time home and may or may not get another job. We haven't decided yet.
The lawn mower died last week, so Benson decided to fix it and your Mom's lawn mower at the same time. After spending the afternoon on them, neither one worked so he brought ours home. He and I took a look at it and had fun tearing the carburator apart and then we put it back together and it ran perfectly. It now runs smoother then it has run in 5 years.
Benson has been having fun in his construction class. We went to the lot and saw the foundation and the driveway that he helped to pour. He said that they will start putting up the walls tomorrow. He is really learning some great skills, and I wish that I could take the class with him.
Mary Ann and I are still holding steading at our weight. We are in the "Weight Set" stage of our diet, where we lock in our weight so we don't gain any of it back. so holding steady for 3 weeks is a good thing.
We got a new Bishop this week. Br. Slaw is our new Bishop. His counselors are Br. Misbach and Br. Baker.
I hope everything is going great for you. Is Elder Shock getting trunky yet? Glad to hear about Charles Brook and glad that you had a nice birthday.
We love you and pray for you always.
Love Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson
How are you doing? I am so sorry that I forgot to send you a letter last week. Mary Ann got laid off last Tuesday, and my mind was elsewhere. So on to the rest of the week.
Mary Ann is enjoying her time home and may or may not get another job. We haven't decided yet.
The lawn mower died last week, so Benson decided to fix it and your Mom's lawn mower at the same time. After spending the afternoon on them, neither one worked so he brought ours home. He and I took a look at it and had fun tearing the carburator apart and then we put it back together and it ran perfectly. It now runs smoother then it has run in 5 years.
Benson has been having fun in his construction class. We went to the lot and saw the foundation and the driveway that he helped to pour. He said that they will start putting up the walls tomorrow. He is really learning some great skills, and I wish that I could take the class with him.
Mary Ann and I are still holding steading at our weight. We are in the "Weight Set" stage of our diet, where we lock in our weight so we don't gain any of it back. so holding steady for 3 weeks is a good thing.
We got a new Bishop this week. Br. Slaw is our new Bishop. His counselors are Br. Misbach and Br. Baker.
I hope everything is going great for you. Is Elder Shock getting trunky yet? Glad to hear about Charles Brook and glad that you had a nice birthday.
We love you and pray for you always.
Love Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson
Teaching by the spirit - 09-09-09
Hello All,
Well, what a week this has been. We had zone conference this Monday and it was so good, and inspiring. I was filled with the spirit after that meeting. I am amazed at how the work is going now. Yesterday was so cool, we were teaching and tracting and finding and everything by the spirit and I felt so good all day. Each lesson was really good, and Elder Shock and I had almost perfect unity. At zone conference we talked about having the spirit, as the senior member of our companionship, and I thnk we had that yesterday.
Wow! Steve is in the bishopric, and DUE in NOVMBER! Wow! that went by fast. Tell them I said "good luck".
Working with some of the members out here, I have seen how young kids act and I know that I will need A LOT of patence to have kids.
Good job on losing 40 lbs that is quite an accomplishment and I think it looks really good.
I love you all, and pray for you always, good luck and have fun.
Pictures: Brats were on sale, (Crab is cheap but I have not bought any yet), and Missionary Mall pants broke, zipper broke off (for mom). If you could print this and take it in to them and send out the new one it would be great, Thank you.
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
Well, what a week this has been. We had zone conference this Monday and it was so good, and inspiring. I was filled with the spirit after that meeting. I am amazed at how the work is going now. Yesterday was so cool, we were teaching and tracting and finding and everything by the spirit and I felt so good all day. Each lesson was really good, and Elder Shock and I had almost perfect unity. At zone conference we talked about having the spirit, as the senior member of our companionship, and I thnk we had that yesterday.Wow! Steve is in the bishopric, and DUE in NOVMBER! Wow! that went by fast. Tell them I said "good luck".
Working with some of the members out here, I have seen how young kids act and I know that I will need A LOT of patence to have kids.
Good job on losing 40 lbs that is quite an accomplishment and I think it looks really good.
I love you all, and pray for you always, good luck and have fun.Pictures: Brats were on sale, (Crab is cheap but I have not bought any yet), and Missionary Mall pants broke, zipper broke off (for mom). If you could print this and take it in to them and send out the new one it would be great, Thank you.
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
Just getting used to your schedule 09-02-09
William,
I was just getting used to your schedule and now you send a letter so early in the morning.
I am glad to hear that everything is going so well. I think that it is great that Elder Shock will be spending his last transfer with you. You two seem to be good for each other. Tell him "Thank you" from me.
Mary Ann is down 43 lbs and I am down 41lbs. I am now wearing an XL shirt instead of a 2XL. And I will need to be buying a new belt soon, as I am on my last buckle hole.
Anneke, Benson, Mary Ann and I all went to see, "UP" last night. It was a fun cartoon about a man who ties balloons to his house and floats down to South America.
It really had a good story, and great character development.
We were at Steve and Tausha's ward last week for Steve to be put in the Bishopric. Their baby is due in November and Steve is starting Law school. How does that sound for busy?
Well I have included some pictures for you this time. Benson out at Bridal Veil Falls, Garth in his new school clothes and Mary Ann and I minus about 40 lbs each.
I was just getting used to your schedule and now you send a letter so early in the morning.I am glad to hear that everything is going so well. I think that it is great that Elder Shock will be spending his last transfer with you. You two seem to be good for each other. Tell him "Thank you" from me.
Mary Ann is down 43 lbs and I am down 41lbs. I am now wearing an XL shirt instead of a 2XL. And I will need to be buying a new belt soon, as I am on my last buckle hole.
Anneke, Benson, Mary Ann and I all went to see, "UP" last night. It was a fun cartoon about a man who ties balloons to his house and floats down to South America.
It really had a good story, and great character development.We were at Steve and Tausha's ward last week for Steve to be put in the Bishopric. Their baby is due in November and Steve is starting Law school. How does that sound for busy?
Well I have included some pictures for you this time. Benson out at Bridal Veil Falls, Garth in his new school clothes and Mary Ann and I minus about 40 lbs each.
Love you and we pray for you always,Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson
Staying in Portsmouth 9-2-09
Hello All,
It is already September and I only have a few more days to be 19, I didn't think that my birthday would get here this fast. By the way mom a CD that I would like is "Joseph A Nashville tribute to the Prophet". It is a really good CD and I would really like to have a copy. I definitely suggest that you get a copy for yourself, is it such a good CD.
Anyway, this week has been really cool and we have been working hard and seeing changes in the members in Portsmouth. I love the new members work lessons. We teach 20 min lessons and the members can invite friends to the lesson and we do this for 4 weeks and if nothing happens then we move on to the next family.
The weeks are getting shorter and I can't seem to find any time to catch a glimps of life, everything is moving so fast. I know that I have enough time to do what I need to and then move on.
Elder Shock is leaving for home at the end of this transfer and so I will probably be staying here for the next 12 weeks and I am so happy to be here, and feel secure in that I don't have to pack everything up in 6 weeks. ( that is a pain).
Oh, I am sending pictures of my bike and how it looks. Now I really am pleased with it, however for some reason or another I have had more problems with my bike here in Portsmouth then anywhere thus far and it is kinda annoying.
But I am trying to keep my head high and look forward.
I love you all and wish you good luck - William
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
It is already September and I only have a few more days to be 19, I didn't think that my birthday would get here this fast. By the way mom a CD that I would like is "Joseph A Nashville tribute to the Prophet". It is a really good CD and I would really like to have a copy. I definitely suggest that you get a copy for yourself, is it such a good CD.
Anyway, this week has been really cool and we have been working hard and seeing changes in the members in Portsmouth. I love the new members work lessons. We teach 20 min lessons and the members can invite friends to the lesson and we do this for 4 weeks and if nothing happens then we move on to the next family.
The weeks are getting shorter and I can't seem to find any time to catch a glimps of life, everything is moving so fast. I know that I have enough time to do what I need to and then move on.
Elder Shock is leaving for home at the end of this transfer and so I will probably be staying here for the next 12 weeks and I am so happy to be here, and feel secure in that I don't have to pack everything up in 6 weeks. ( that is a pain).
Oh, I am sending pictures of my bike and how it looks. Now I really am pleased with it, however for some reason or another I have had more problems with my bike here in Portsmouth then anywhere thus far and it is kinda annoying.
But I am trying to keep my head high and look forward.
I love you all and wish you good luck - William
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
Birthday list 8-26-09
Well, this week is moving fast, and I don't have much time.
Birthday, some CD (hymns, Enya, Classical, things that bring the spirit) and any CD that you think, will bring the spirit is ok. If you think it might be ok, then it is.
Ties are ok, I don't need Tony's and anything you think will help.
Thank you for going to the temple, it is wonderful to hear that you are going.
Love William
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
Birthday, some CD (hymns, Enya, Classical, things that bring the spirit) and any CD that you think, will bring the spirit is ok. If you think it might be ok, then it is.
Ties are ok, I don't need Tony's and anything you think will help.
Thank you for going to the temple, it is wonderful to hear that you are going.
Love William
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication 8-26-09
Hi Son,
I hope that you have had a great week.
So how is Mr. Red BMW doing after his surgery? Did you get a chance to visit him in the hospital? I hope that you are able to teach him, and that he accepts the gospel. He is the kind of man that could really be leadership quality for a ward in the area.
How are your other investigators coming along? Any families? How are Brandon and B? doing at church?
With your birthday coming up, Mary Ann is asking what you need/want for your birthday. I was thinking of another food box. Curry seasoning, more Tony's etc. Does that work for you? or would you rather have socks and a tie? Give me some ideas or that may be what you will be getting.
Our visit with Sharon last week was wonderful, and ended with attending the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication. It was cool that Sharon was in town and able to attend.
Well Benson and Anneke are into school full swing. Benson is working to change his schedule around so he can get concurrent enrollment credit on somemore of his classes. He is hoping his internship is with a engineering company that his counselor told him about. And still no luck finding a job.
Mary Ann is down 42lbs and I have hit the 39lb mark. We are ending phase 2 of our diet this Friday, so we will start eating normal foods again. We just have to watch what we eat more carefully during phase 3. Aunt Sue is down 40lbs and she is looking really good too.
Mary Ann and I went to the Temple yesterday and got the Baptism, Confirmantion, and Initiatory work done for Uncle Bob, and Uncle Jack. Next week we are planning to get their endowments done and may be able to get their sealing to parents done the same day. I have been really having a great time getting the new family search program polished for our family tree. There is a lot of information in the database and it needs to be cleaned up and organized so that only the accurate information is displayed. As a Family History consultant I have had access for about 3 months now, but this week I was given access to the release version for final testing. It will be so great being able to share it with the members of the ward/stake.
Well, I guess that is it for this week, I am sure hoping that we get a chance to "IM". But I know not to expect it, anymore; and to just enjoy it when we get the chance. We love you and we pray for you and the people that your are serving everyday.
Take good care of yourself. Love you
Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson
--"It's never to late too live happily ever after."
I hope that you have had a great week.
So how is Mr. Red BMW doing after his surgery? Did you get a chance to visit him in the hospital? I hope that you are able to teach him, and that he accepts the gospel. He is the kind of man that could really be leadership quality for a ward in the area.
How are your other investigators coming along? Any families? How are Brandon and B? doing at church?
With your birthday coming up, Mary Ann is asking what you need/want for your birthday. I was thinking of another food box. Curry seasoning, more Tony's etc. Does that work for you? or would you rather have socks and a tie? Give me some ideas or that may be what you will be getting.
Our visit with Sharon last week was wonderful, and ended with attending the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dedication. It was cool that Sharon was in town and able to attend.
Well Benson and Anneke are into school full swing. Benson is working to change his schedule around so he can get concurrent enrollment credit on somemore of his classes. He is hoping his internship is with a engineering company that his counselor told him about. And still no luck finding a job.
Mary Ann is down 42lbs and I have hit the 39lb mark. We are ending phase 2 of our diet this Friday, so we will start eating normal foods again. We just have to watch what we eat more carefully during phase 3. Aunt Sue is down 40lbs and she is looking really good too.
Mary Ann and I went to the Temple yesterday and got the Baptism, Confirmantion, and Initiatory work done for Uncle Bob, and Uncle Jack. Next week we are planning to get their endowments done and may be able to get their sealing to parents done the same day. I have been really having a great time getting the new family search program polished for our family tree. There is a lot of information in the database and it needs to be cleaned up and organized so that only the accurate information is displayed. As a Family History consultant I have had access for about 3 months now, but this week I was given access to the release version for final testing. It will be so great being able to share it with the members of the ward/stake.
Well, I guess that is it for this week, I am sure hoping that we get a chance to "IM". But I know not to expect it, anymore; and to just enjoy it when we get the chance. We love you and we pray for you and the people that your are serving everyday.
Take good care of yourself. Love you
Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson
--"It's never to late too live happily ever after."
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