Bent Tire and Rim 11-25-09

Well this has been a very interesting week.

First, we have had to move McCala's baptism back to Dec. Only, do to time, we still need to teach her all the lessons. Then the rest of the week we has had lots of opposition and struggles.

We had many of our investigators cancelled on us. The day we are getting ready to set them for baptism, and then we stopped by Wal-mart quickly. and when we came back out. the bikes were moved around and the lock was almost chopped and my back rim we bent like a C. (see picture)

Well, that night I was able to bend it mostly back and yesterday I took it to the bike shop in churchland and they fixed it right up. Apparently, it wasn't to bad after I bent it back, so they fixed it for free.

I will still need to respoke it in a few months unless this happens again. all in all the week has been fun and I am greatful that out of all the things that they could have taken my $2 patch kit was the only think taken.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love the snow but I don't get it. the book of Mormon is true and the work is to.

One Year Mark 11-18-09

It just hit my last night the transfer is over and I am at my one year mark.

WOW!, Time just doesn't stop. Luckily the work is still moving forward and I am happier than ever and I have been blessed to know that I get to stay in Portsmouth a little longer.

We have set two people for baptism the last two weeks; McCala and Camaria. They are both progressing in the gospel so well, and I am so excited for them both.

We had a bad storm last week, a "northestern" that came up through North Carolina and dumped rain all over. We got called to stay in because of flood warnings and so we got stuck inside for two day.

This week has been great. We started it off with a district meeting and then went on exchanges. ( I left my area for about 4 hours) and Elder Vosters set Camaria for baptism.

All in all, this has been a great week, and I can't wait to see what happens in the end.

Last week the libraries closed on wednesday for Columbus day and so we emailed on Tuesday.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year, I love the snow but I don't get it. The book of Mormon is true and the work is to.

Andrea Bentz is here 11-11-09

William,

I just type in a page long letter to you, and lost it. So here is the short version.

Grandma Boy and I are sitting her talking and she wants you to know how much she loves you and is so proud of you.

Mary Ann is down 56 lbs for a total of 90 lbs. I have lost 51 lbs and 7 inches off my waste.

Sue, Robin and Grandma are here for the next 2 weeks.

Steve and Tausha had Andrea Grace Bentz, at 2:45am on Saturday. Steve got to cut the ambilical cord for his daughter, and she fits nicely between his elbow and the palm of his hand. He holds her like a football.

We are going to Las Vegas this weekend to see "Alice in Wonderland", a play that Garth helped work on. It is a dinner theater and we expect it to be fun. Mary Ann is excited to see her kids again, especially Wes, because she hasn't seen him in a while.

The Ensign is out and has all of the Conference Talk in it. The Priesthood session had some really good ones. Congratulations on your recent successes, and I hope that you are training your Jr. companion to do things right.

We love you and are all so proud of you.
We pray for you always, take care of yourself.

Dad, Mary Ann, and Benson, and Grandma Boy
-- "It's never to late too live happily ever after."

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise 11-10-09

You scared me!

I thought that I forgot that today was Wednesday, and I missed your letter.

But, today is only Tuesday, have you changed p-day's? or are you just taking a free moment to send of some good news.

Steve and Tausha had a baby girl at 2:45am Saturday morning, and Sue, Robin, and Grandma came up here on Sunday. They will be here for the next two weeks.

Well, I just wanted to reply to your quick note, but I will plan on sending your regular letter out on Wednesday.

Love you and take care of yourself.

-Dad

11-10-09 from William

Well this has been a great week. We had a few lessons fall through but we finished off strong.

On Thursday Elder Fly came home, and on Sunday he asked us to come over and teach his niece, and then set her for baptism, and we did. It was a cool lesson and she is really cool.

Her name is McCala and she is 11 years old and her dad just now has opened the door for her to be baptized after her uncle got home.

We have been working hard and things are starting to take off. I can't wait to see what happens.

Virginia ROCK! the church is true, and I love you. read alma 7