Hi Son,
I am hoping to talk with you on IM, but I don't want to miss you like I did last week.
We went down to Las Vegas for the Wendelboe Family Reunion. We had a great time getting to know all the relatives. Of course I was in genealogy heaven with new names and relations to record. Several people brought birth, death, and marriage certificates. and photo of old dead people. I took pictures with the camera but with limited success. Then I met Leslie Waite (a cousin) and found out that she brought a scanner and her laptop. I spend a couple hours scanning in everything in sight.
Wes, Garth, and Trish were up here last week, so Mary Ann got to spend a lot of time with them. Sharon is coming up next month and will be here for an entire week. We are excited to spend time with here. I don't think that I told you but the computer that I bought for here, never got used. I just added some memory to her machine and it runs fast as lightning. So I am going to move into the machine I got for her as my new machine.
Things have been going great at work. I am getting a lot done and the system is running smoothly. Congratulations on your baptism. I am glad to hear that you are having so much success. You have really taken your task to heart and will receive the blessings that the Lord has instore for you because of your faithfulness.
I hope that you are still reading "Jesus, the Christ" and I hope that you are learning alot from it.
We love you and we pray for you always.
Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson
P.S. I hope I get to IM with you later.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Driving a BMW (Not!) - 7-29-09
Hello,
Well this week was fast, we set Brent for baptism and Brandon will be baptized on the 7 of Aug. Jason (a another investigator) got married to Ceria (a member) and so we will be working with him in about a week again.
I finally took some pictures of my new S&K suits.
Well this week was fast, we set Brent for baptism and Brandon will be baptized on the 7 of Aug. Jason (a another investigator) got married to Ceria (a member) and so we will be working with him in about a week again.
I finally took some pictures of my new S&K suits.
This week we met a guy that invited us over to his house, we went over the next day and helped him do some yard work, then he wanted to take us for a ride in his BMW, but it only has two seats and we can't separate. We told him (sadly I really wanted to ride in it), so he gave me the keys and said to take it around the block (after I pulled my jaw off the ground we told him we are not allowed to drive anything other then mission vehicles, so in the name of obedience I denied driving a BMW coop (two seat).
Later we when out and I found the really nice tie with salt water fish on it so I got it and then realized I can’t wear it out here, so I will save it until I get home.I also tried to make a stuffed tomato and it was ok, it was a try and I probably won’t make one again, but it was fun.
That was about it for the week and so I will talk to you all later.
Love Elder boy
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Understanding the Atonement - 7-22-09
Well, this week has been really fast, exciting, and frustrating, all at the same time.
Brandon is getting baptized this week, and Brent is working on getting baptized, in the next month (August), and that is all a work in progress.
We did have an interesting talk with a guy last week or so. He told us that we don't understand the atonement, and that we don't understand what grace is, and he told us that the ten commandments are just good ideas, and that we are all going to heaven by grace alone, and we don't need any works, and then got mad when we told him that he was wrong. He also told us that the gospel is not as simple as faith, getting baptized by proper authority, receiving the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end. He said it needed to be more complex than that, and so we bore out testimony and left. It was a long conversation and we didn't get anywhere but wet. It rained a lot that day.
Love to everyone,
Elder Boy
Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read mosiah 3
1 Elder Shock is planning for the next day
2 Elder Shock and his personality 
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.
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
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
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