IM - Staying in Portsmouth - 7-15-09

William Boy IV: hello

William Boy IV: I’m on my mission Sent at 8:33 AM on Wednesday

William Boy: hello

William Boy IV: ya

William Boy: How are things this week

William Boy IV: Well, I found out that I get to stay in Portsmouth

William Boy: ok, that's good. We had a great time in Arizona, visiting with Grandma, and Sue and Sharon. We saw "Wicked" and it was better then the first time.

William Boy IV: Well, this month we have Brandon McCollum getting baptized and we are really excited about that.

William Boy: That is too cool. Congratulations. In Matt's homecoming talk he said that he baptized 155 people. Then he said that every time a missionary in their mission baptizes someone they all get some credit, because it is a group effort.

William Boy IV: Wow, I can't believe getting that many, I am trying to get up to three. That is so cool.

William Boy: His bishop went to the same mission 20 years ago, and talked about how hard it was to even talk to people.

William Boy IV: Cool, I can imagine. Speaking English is hard enough to talk to people.

William Boy: My boss got opening day tickets for Harry Potter, so we are going to see it this afternoon.

William Boy IV: Sweet, tell me how it is. I saw a preview at a member’s house and flipped. I can't wait to see it.

Sent at 8:51 AM on Wednesday

williamboy3: Trish and Garth are up this weekend for Garrets farewell. So we are going to take everyone to see it tomorrow.

William: Cool. Tell every one "Hi" for me. It is hard to believe that I have been out for almost 8 months and it doesn't seem like I have been out here that long.

williamboy3: In some ways it seems longer. In other ways it seems so short.

William: Really, I feel like some days are longer that others, but I still can't believe how fast time is going.

williamboy3: How is "Jesus the Christ" coming along?

William: I am about 200 pages in, and it is really good. I am learning so much from it. I guess I knew it but it is all making sense and explaining more of what he did in his life and teaching.

williamboy3: Cool, I can't think of anything better for you to do with your time. Mary Ann and I are still doing good on our diets. Although, while down in Az. they had brat's and kringle and all sorts of temptations, and I enjoy them... too much! My Genealogy class is going great, I really love teaching it, and we have people at all levels doing family history.

William: That is great. I have to go, my time has run out, and I need to log off. It was great chatting with you, and I hope that we can do it next week, bye.

williamboy3: Ok, I love you, and look forward to talking to you again next week. Take care of yourself.

Learning to Cook - 7-15-09

Well this week has gone by way to fast, and now the next transfer is here. Wow, I am staying in Portsmouth, VA.

I am really excited to stay, we have a baptism this month. Brandon McCollum is being baptized on the 24th we hope. (The Bishopric is gone that weekend and so we might be able to have a stake member be there).

I have learnd the value of cooking, and I don't mean with the microwave. Also, I am learning how to cook some really cool dinners, and will be writing down the recipe to make at home for every one.

We will also be having Brent Johnson getting baptized in the upcoming transfer, so we are really excited about that to.

This Sunday I hit my 8 month mark, wow time is flying pass way to fast.

I love you all and will see you all later bye
Elder Boy

Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3

Playing in the Rain - 07-08-09

Well this week has gone by really fast and next week is transfers. I can't believe how time is moving and what little time I have left here in Virginia. I didn't do much for the 4th, fireworks are illegal in VA and we couldn't go to the pier to watch the display, but I did eat brats and ice cream that night. On Friday it rained a lot and we got to go out in it and got so wet that my shoes just got dry enough to wear today,

Nicole is doing very well, she is not set for baptism yet, but is very close last I heard, also yes, I did get the package with Jesus the Christ in it.

President Milburn has challenged the mission to read the Book of Mormon by November and focus on scriptures references that we can use to teach. I am really getting into the Book of Mormon this time around and love all of the new things that I have read and learn. Finding new scriptures and new meanings to them. I have also started reading the D&C and really love reading that. I wish I would have read it long before my mission.

Pictures will be in the next email this is a lot longer than I expected it to be.

Elder Boy

Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3

Elder Boy and Elder Shock,

William adding to his Journal

Heading to Az 07-08-09

Hi William,

We are loading up the car, and will be heading to Az. within a couple of hours, but I didn't want to risk missing telling you what has been going on with us.

I have loved the couple of times that we have been able to chat online, but I guess that is just a hit and miss situation. So I better get back into the habit of writing to you.

We we went out to Russ' for the 4th of July and had Brat's and lit off some fireworks. What did you do for the 4th?

We are excited to visit everyone in Arizona, and also excited to go and see "Wicked". Mary Ann and Anneke went shopping and found Anneke a beautiful dress to wear for the evening. It looks very nice on her and is very slimming also. My little girl is growing up! (tear...)

So at Zone Conference last week did you hear about Nicole. We have been praying for her and hope that she did follow thru with her baptism date. And what was the name of the new family that you are teaching?

Well, I am not sure if we will get a chance to Chat today, but at least I got a chance to catch you up on what is going on with us.

I love you and pray for you always.
Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson

Zone Conference 7-1-09

Well another week has gone by and it is already July. This has been an incredible week we had zone conference and stake conference all weekend then district meetings on Tuesday. Zone conference was really cool, we were challenged to read the Book of Mormon and find scriptures that we can memorize. So from the beginning to the end we are looking for scriptures that apply to faith, and repentance, and missionary work, and things like that over the next few months.

We are reading the Book of Mormon as a mission it is really cool. I was also able to buy a new study journal and get it setup for my study of the Book of Mormon, and many other things that I will be putting in it.

All in all, this week has gone by really fast and I can't belive how much time is already gone.

Elder Boy

Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3