(This is an excerpt from Elder Heywood's companion's (Elder Goff's) last letter. He explains what the mission is now doing with facebook and gives more detail then we have gotten from Elder Heywood...we thought any blog followers might be interested....)
As I type this I am sitting passenger going through Butte, MT. Elder Heywood and I are spending our P-day driving to Kalispell, MT. For the next couple of weeks we will be going to each zone in our mission with President and Sister Gardner to do training and to introduce Facebook, and blogging to the rest of our mission. Up to this point it has only been District Leaders and Zone Leaders using facebook and blogging. We will be the first mission to get everyone online. President says that if it’s going to be a pilot program we better test it out. Why not have everyone try it. We have no reason not to trust everyone else with this great new ability. I’ll admit though, I am a little nervous about it being available to all of the Elders. I’m not worried about the sisters, they are saints, and will do great with Blogs and Facebook. The Elders are easily swayed. I think they will do well for a while, but then start to slack and use it for the wrong reasons. Elder Heywood and I have talked a lot about our concerns, and have had some ideas we shared with President to help keep The Elders using it correctly. We are going to have the Zone Leaders Monitor the Missionaries in their Zones. They will go to both facebook pages and blogs of missionaries in their zone and make sure they are doing what they are supposed to. Elder Heywood and I have said that the Zone Leaders will have to be “buttheads” so that everyone will use it for what we are supposed to. I think most of the Elders online now have done a great job; there are of course a select few who have already lost the privilege. So there will be a punishment, or a consequence, which will be deleting your blog and facebook. President, Elder Heywood and I came up with 3 pages of guidelines, Tips, hits and rules for Proselyting online. So I guess it will either work or it will crash and burn. J We’ll see what happens.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
I would much rather be on dry roads than icy roads. It gets a little scary driving down the highway at 70 and have your car's back end slide out. I like Montana but I dont think I could live somewhere that snowed and had sub zero temperatures. The last week was really long. But, really good. I like being able to see all of the missionaries and see how they are doing. We finished off the week in Great Falls, Helena, and Butte. After doing the same presentation 4 times in a row it gets a little bit redundant. We still have 6 more to go. This week is Bozeman, Billings, then Glendive. They should be good.
Its kind of a bummer not being in an area full-time. I feel like there are lots of things we miss out on. I think the times when I'm happiest are when I know I have a good relationship with the ward, when we are finding, and teaching, etc. Its a little bit harder to do that here, especially when you leave Monday and get back Saturday night. But, things are good.
I don't know what will happen the last transfer. I propose that I either stay or go back to an old area. I'm good with whatever happens but that would be my proposal.
We spent another evening in Helena seeing oldies. We saw a lady who Elder Jensen and I baptized. I didnt tell you but, she hasnt been going to church for the last 6 months. We talked for quite a while and she had all kinds of concerns. It came down to her not having a strong testimony and getting baptized for some of the wrong reasons. She talked about all of the stresses and problems in her life and told me how hard things were for her... financially, with family, with church, work, etc. I felt like I needed to do something about it so I made her a promise. I told her that if she would read the BofM she would have more peace in her life. I asked her if she would try to read through the whole things with me before I went home and she politely told me that she wouldnt. It almost had me in tears. Its been a long time since I was that depressed. What can you do? Overall, our visits went good.
Here in Billings we are still teaching K. She had a mild stroke on last Wednesday and I think things have been a little bit scary for her. She came to church Sunday and we sent her right back to the emergency room because she was trippin on her new meds. It was pretty bad. I thought we were going to have another stroke right there in the foyer. She is crazy for coming. She is doing well. She will soon have her interview with PG and send a letter to the first Presidency.
Our new theme for the year is: 2011 Entrusted by Heaven. We had a couple other ideas that rhymed with 2011 but they didnt really fit: 2011, Beware of the Pharisees Leaven. And... Dos Cero Uno Uno, Learn to Blog with Frank Bruno. haha. There is a guy on facebook named Frank Bruno who is part of the church program. He is always helping missionaries do different things online so we decided that could be one of the new themes. Prez didnt go for it.
Thats all
Love
Elder Heywood
Its kind of a bummer not being in an area full-time. I feel like there are lots of things we miss out on. I think the times when I'm happiest are when I know I have a good relationship with the ward, when we are finding, and teaching, etc. Its a little bit harder to do that here, especially when you leave Monday and get back Saturday night. But, things are good.
I don't know what will happen the last transfer. I propose that I either stay or go back to an old area. I'm good with whatever happens but that would be my proposal.
We spent another evening in Helena seeing oldies. We saw a lady who Elder Jensen and I baptized. I didnt tell you but, she hasnt been going to church for the last 6 months. We talked for quite a while and she had all kinds of concerns. It came down to her not having a strong testimony and getting baptized for some of the wrong reasons. She talked about all of the stresses and problems in her life and told me how hard things were for her... financially, with family, with church, work, etc. I felt like I needed to do something about it so I made her a promise. I told her that if she would read the BofM she would have more peace in her life. I asked her if she would try to read through the whole things with me before I went home and she politely told me that she wouldnt. It almost had me in tears. Its been a long time since I was that depressed. What can you do? Overall, our visits went good.
Here in Billings we are still teaching K. She had a mild stroke on last Wednesday and I think things have been a little bit scary for her. She came to church Sunday and we sent her right back to the emergency room because she was trippin on her new meds. It was pretty bad. I thought we were going to have another stroke right there in the foyer. She is crazy for coming. She is doing well. She will soon have her interview with PG and send a letter to the first Presidency.
Our new theme for the year is: 2011 Entrusted by Heaven. We had a couple other ideas that rhymed with 2011 but they didnt really fit: 2011, Beware of the Pharisees Leaven. And... Dos Cero Uno Uno, Learn to Blog with Frank Bruno. haha. There is a guy on facebook named Frank Bruno who is part of the church program. He is always helping missionaries do different things online so we decided that could be one of the new themes. Prez didnt go for it.
Thats all
Love
Elder Heywood
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Late
Dear Family, I am sitting here in a car, driving to Kalispell while I write to you this fine day. We are going to be spending our Pday driving almost 500 miles. I would rather take a shower with a bear than drive to Kalispell on my pday. I would rather go on a date with Rosie O’Donnell than drive to Kalispell on my pday. I think you get what Im trying to say. I wish I didn’t have to drive to Kalispell on my pday.
LAST WEEK: We had our east side leadership meeting in Billings and drove to Helena the next morning for our west side meeting. The Helena meeting ended early afternoon. Elder Goff and I then spent the rest of the day visiting old places and old faces. We went from house to house from 3 to 9:30; and we could have spent another week or so seeing others. It was a splendid day. . The next morning we had district meeting with the Helena district and saw another couple of families then headed for Billings. On our way home we stopped in a place called Big Timber, which we are actually passing through RIGHT now, to visit a man named Rumple. Here’s a little background on our friend Rumple: He is a 55 year old un-wed mystery man. He got to know some of the Elders up in Great Falls and started getting attached to some of them. He later moved to Big Timber to move on in his life. In a much unknown way, he got our phone number and started calling Elder King, asking him when he was going to come see him. He would call several times a day sometimes over 60x a week. It was getting ridiculous. So, Elder King and I decided to go see him one evening. After a visit that can’t even be described, he never called us ever again. Elder Goff and I decided to do the same thing this last time through Big Timber and the calls are still at a minimum. I will have to show you a picture of Rumple and us. He answered to the door in long, red, woman’s night gown. I’m so glad to have these great spiritual memories of my mission. I will never forget the big, red, long, night gowned Rumple.
After our meetings, we were able to get in 3 lessons with the Cs, J and M, and K. They were all good.
We had a really good fast and testimony meeting yesterday. One of the better ones in the past year. There were times when we had 6 people waiting up on the stand to share testimonies. It was good.
In our meetings this last week, there was a time allotted to role play the first vision with each other. We had all done it a million times before but, we did it once again. I know, personally, I have recited the 1st vision thousands of times. Even though this might have been the 3000th time, the experience was just as spiritual as ever. It was a really special experience for everyone. It made me think about the night of my setting apart and talking about the first vision. For most people, concerns might arise about polygamy or doctrine, etc but what it all comes down to is if Joseph is a prophet. It’s as simple as that. And I think that that is why the spirit is always very present when sharing feelings or testimonies about the first vision. Apart from the Atonement, its seems to be one of the most important things we can bear testimony of. Even now, when talking about it. It is a blessing to know that.
I am sorry for not sending you my letter Monday evening. We didn’t have time and went right to bed. We got to stop in Polson and see the Burninghams, the Atchleys and Bro Heskiel. It was good to see Emy again. She acts, walks, and talks like a normal member. We talked about her and Earl getting sealed to their parents. We talked about how lots of her kids have been interested in the Gospel. We talked about a lot of things. It was good. I haven’t seen them in over a year. Since 2009.
Bye
LAST WEEK: We had our east side leadership meeting in Billings and drove to Helena the next morning for our west side meeting. The Helena meeting ended early afternoon. Elder Goff and I then spent the rest of the day visiting old places and old faces. We went from house to house from 3 to 9:30; and we could have spent another week or so seeing others. It was a splendid day. . The next morning we had district meeting with the Helena district and saw another couple of families then headed for Billings. On our way home we stopped in a place called Big Timber, which we are actually passing through RIGHT now, to visit a man named Rumple. Here’s a little background on our friend Rumple: He is a 55 year old un-wed mystery man. He got to know some of the Elders up in Great Falls and started getting attached to some of them. He later moved to Big Timber to move on in his life. In a much unknown way, he got our phone number and started calling Elder King, asking him when he was going to come see him. He would call several times a day sometimes over 60x a week. It was getting ridiculous. So, Elder King and I decided to go see him one evening. After a visit that can’t even be described, he never called us ever again. Elder Goff and I decided to do the same thing this last time through Big Timber and the calls are still at a minimum. I will have to show you a picture of Rumple and us. He answered to the door in long, red, woman’s night gown. I’m so glad to have these great spiritual memories of my mission. I will never forget the big, red, long, night gowned Rumple.
After our meetings, we were able to get in 3 lessons with the Cs, J and M, and K. They were all good.
We had a really good fast and testimony meeting yesterday. One of the better ones in the past year. There were times when we had 6 people waiting up on the stand to share testimonies. It was good.
In our meetings this last week, there was a time allotted to role play the first vision with each other. We had all done it a million times before but, we did it once again. I know, personally, I have recited the 1st vision thousands of times. Even though this might have been the 3000th time, the experience was just as spiritual as ever. It was a really special experience for everyone. It made me think about the night of my setting apart and talking about the first vision. For most people, concerns might arise about polygamy or doctrine, etc but what it all comes down to is if Joseph is a prophet. It’s as simple as that. And I think that that is why the spirit is always very present when sharing feelings or testimonies about the first vision. Apart from the Atonement, its seems to be one of the most important things we can bear testimony of. Even now, when talking about it. It is a blessing to know that.
I am sorry for not sending you my letter Monday evening. We didn’t have time and went right to bed. We got to stop in Polson and see the Burninghams, the Atchleys and Bro Heskiel. It was good to see Emy again. She acts, walks, and talks like a normal member. We talked about her and Earl getting sealed to their parents. We talked about how lots of her kids have been interested in the Gospel. We talked about a lot of things. It was good. I haven’t seen them in over a year. Since 2009.
Bye
Monday, December 27, 2010
Hey there. Just talked to ya'll the other day so.... not much stuff to report on.
Elder Goff and I are getting prepared for our Leadership meetings coming up this week. We are also trying to work hard in our area and feel normal again. Its another good day with a high of 40 degrees. We went out to the car this morning and it was 30. It felt warm. Good or not good? Im gonna die when I get home.
I wish you could have seen the house we skyped from.
All the missionaries are in their areas and ready to go for the next 5 weeks. Until then.
I told you a while back, Our mission is trying to hit 1000 reactivations/baptisms for the year and as of this morning, we are sitting at 950. IT will be interesting to see how this last week will go.
Elder Goff and I are getting prepared for our Leadership meetings coming up this week. We are also trying to work hard in our area and feel normal again. Its another good day with a high of 40 degrees. We went out to the car this morning and it was 30. It felt warm. Good or not good? Im gonna die when I get home.
I wish you could have seen the house we skyped from.
All the missionaries are in their areas and ready to go for the next 5 weeks. Until then.
I told you a while back, Our mission is trying to hit 1000 reactivations/baptisms for the year and as of this morning, we are sitting at 950. IT will be interesting to see how this last week will go.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Skype? YES!!!
Hey.
We have been allowed to SKYPE. Let me know what time would be best and we will do it to it.
I talked to SR on facebook the other day. He said he was doing really well and really liking HI. It was a little funny to discuss the difference in weather. He said he was sitting in a car and sweating. I told him that I was just came in from being outside in 20 degrees. Good ole MT.
Alright. let me know what you come up with on Christmas. What would you like me to do?
This last week was sure swell. We are trying to hit a total of 1000 re-activations/baptism by the end of the year and, as a mission, we are sitting at about 925. That leaves us two weeks to have 75 baptisms and/or reactivations. We pulled in 50 this last week, which was really good, so... we are hoping. Goff came in Wed. afternoon then we taught a couple of lessons. After that, we sent off the Unga, Conway and King group. Pretty sad. It hit me pretty hard while sitting in the airport with a bunch of missionaries going home. Thats kind of tough. Good though. Lots of transfers. Our mission logistics are horrible. We spent forever trying to figure out who was going where and how they were getting to different places and then mess up and redo it and then mess up again etc, etc. It was pretty bad.
We went to C's hearing today, this morning, and she got all of her jail time suspended. She is just on probation. That means that she will have an interview with President and they can send a baptismal request to the First Presidency. We will be looking forward to that.
A PMF came to church this last week. We had our Christmas program so that was good. Elder Goff and I both sang in the choir.
The work is going forward. Again, no unhallowed snowflake can stop the work from progressing.
I will talk to you Christmas day!
We have been allowed to SKYPE. Let me know what time would be best and we will do it to it.
I talked to SR on facebook the other day. He said he was doing really well and really liking HI. It was a little funny to discuss the difference in weather. He said he was sitting in a car and sweating. I told him that I was just came in from being outside in 20 degrees. Good ole MT.
Alright. let me know what you come up with on Christmas. What would you like me to do?
This last week was sure swell. We are trying to hit a total of 1000 re-activations/baptism by the end of the year and, as a mission, we are sitting at about 925. That leaves us two weeks to have 75 baptisms and/or reactivations. We pulled in 50 this last week, which was really good, so... we are hoping. Goff came in Wed. afternoon then we taught a couple of lessons. After that, we sent off the Unga, Conway and King group. Pretty sad. It hit me pretty hard while sitting in the airport with a bunch of missionaries going home. Thats kind of tough. Good though. Lots of transfers. Our mission logistics are horrible. We spent forever trying to figure out who was going where and how they were getting to different places and then mess up and redo it and then mess up again etc, etc. It was pretty bad.
We went to C's hearing today, this morning, and she got all of her jail time suspended. She is just on probation. That means that she will have an interview with President and they can send a baptismal request to the First Presidency. We will be looking forward to that.
A PMF came to church this last week. We had our Christmas program so that was good. Elder Goff and I both sang in the choir.
The work is going forward. Again, no unhallowed snowflake can stop the work from progressing.
I will talk to you Christmas day!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Redjumpsuits
Hey there.
This last week went really well. All the zone conferences (only 4 this time) were awesome. After 4 guest appearances by Santa, I was pretty tired of redjumpsuits. I will have to send you the pics. What more can I say? Zone conferences were good.
The first couple of zone conferences were good but they lacked musical talent. We had every zone prepare 2 musical numbers. when we got to Helena, the talent picked up with Elder Goodwin and Ika doin Silent Night on the Uke. It was pretty good. We just had a lot of musical talent in Helena with Butte, Bozeman, and Great Falls there too. Kalispell was probably the toughest. Not only was it the last but, When you have good musical numbers and departing testimonies, it gets really hard. I dont want to give a departing testimony. 2 mer transfers and Im done. Its too fast.
About the musical number in Kalispell: A lady wrote a song in Big Fork. Elder Carlson put lyrics to it. Elder King played it. 2 Sisters sang it. It was really good. The next morning, before the 8 hour drive back to Billings, we went to a member's house to record the song. I will have to send you a copy along with Elder King's Christmas CD.
Speaking of red jumpsuits, right before we left the little recording studio at the member's house, we asked him to play the drums for us. He asked for President Gardner's permission and President said, "oh yes. Please." haha. He didnt know what he was saying yes to. The member (Bro Denny) cranked up a song by red jumpsuit apparatus and played along with it. By the time it all started, it was too late for PG to say no so we listened to the loud, earth shattering song. It was awesome. We were all laughing so hard.(Not Prez)
That was probably the highlight of our week.
We are having a really weird transfer this time around. We are sending more sister missionaries home than we are receving. PG asked us to think about some sister areas that we could close and send Elders to. One of those is potentially Polson/Ronan area. As we were driving through Polson, I said, kind of sarcastically, "Hey, you should double me in to Polson?" There was a really long pause after.... He said, hmmm. Thats all I know. Thats all he has said. What IF? It probably wouldnt work though seeing how it would have to happen this time around.
I have been learning a lot about the Savior lately. Like I said last time, we had been assigned to go through to the TG to look at all the scriptural references regarding the Savior. I am trying to make my relationship more real. I think a lot of the time I have associated Him with a picture in my head or something like that whenever I share a testimony or read a scripture story. Are you hearing me right? There are just so many pictures/paintings that I dont quite put a real person with the testimony. Its not a bad thing but I dont want to know the book character. I want to know the person. He's a man. One thing that really impressed me about Elder Packer was his testimony. He didnt say, "I know the church is true." He said, "It's all real." "This is real." "Jesus Christ really does live." It was really powerful. I hope to be like that.
K is doing well still. She has been getting lots of famliy grief but, she is hanging on. She is converted. We are waiting for her court sentence on the 20th. After her sentencing, we will see what the next steps are to take.
We will find out Transfers Thursday morning and the new AP Wed. Morning. We will probably go pick him up wherever he is. King and Unga go home this Saturday. Unga speaks the next day. So, he speaks this next Sunday. I gave him our home phone number. He should give you a call.
LOVE
Elder Heywood.
This last week went really well. All the zone conferences (only 4 this time) were awesome. After 4 guest appearances by Santa, I was pretty tired of redjumpsuits. I will have to send you the pics. What more can I say? Zone conferences were good.
The first couple of zone conferences were good but they lacked musical talent. We had every zone prepare 2 musical numbers. when we got to Helena, the talent picked up with Elder Goodwin and Ika doin Silent Night on the Uke. It was pretty good. We just had a lot of musical talent in Helena with Butte, Bozeman, and Great Falls there too. Kalispell was probably the toughest. Not only was it the last but, When you have good musical numbers and departing testimonies, it gets really hard. I dont want to give a departing testimony. 2 mer transfers and Im done. Its too fast.
About the musical number in Kalispell: A lady wrote a song in Big Fork. Elder Carlson put lyrics to it. Elder King played it. 2 Sisters sang it. It was really good. The next morning, before the 8 hour drive back to Billings, we went to a member's house to record the song. I will have to send you a copy along with Elder King's Christmas CD.
Speaking of red jumpsuits, right before we left the little recording studio at the member's house, we asked him to play the drums for us. He asked for President Gardner's permission and President said, "oh yes. Please." haha. He didnt know what he was saying yes to. The member (Bro Denny) cranked up a song by red jumpsuit apparatus and played along with it. By the time it all started, it was too late for PG to say no so we listened to the loud, earth shattering song. It was awesome. We were all laughing so hard.(Not Prez)
That was probably the highlight of our week.
We are having a really weird transfer this time around. We are sending more sister missionaries home than we are receving. PG asked us to think about some sister areas that we could close and send Elders to. One of those is potentially Polson/Ronan area. As we were driving through Polson, I said, kind of sarcastically, "Hey, you should double me in to Polson?" There was a really long pause after.... He said, hmmm. Thats all I know. Thats all he has said. What IF? It probably wouldnt work though seeing how it would have to happen this time around.
I have been learning a lot about the Savior lately. Like I said last time, we had been assigned to go through to the TG to look at all the scriptural references regarding the Savior. I am trying to make my relationship more real. I think a lot of the time I have associated Him with a picture in my head or something like that whenever I share a testimony or read a scripture story. Are you hearing me right? There are just so many pictures/paintings that I dont quite put a real person with the testimony. Its not a bad thing but I dont want to know the book character. I want to know the person. He's a man. One thing that really impressed me about Elder Packer was his testimony. He didnt say, "I know the church is true." He said, "It's all real." "This is real." "Jesus Christ really does live." It was really powerful. I hope to be like that.
K is doing well still. She has been getting lots of famliy grief but, she is hanging on. She is converted. We are waiting for her court sentence on the 20th. After her sentencing, we will see what the next steps are to take.
We will find out Transfers Thursday morning and the new AP Wed. Morning. We will probably go pick him up wherever he is. King and Unga go home this Saturday. Unga speaks the next day. So, he speaks this next Sunday. I gave him our home phone number. He should give you a call.
LOVE
Elder Heywood.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Letter sent Monday:
I'm alive.
I will send a full email today but wanted your thoughts on couple of things.
I am making an appearance as Santa at our Zone Conferences. Elder King will by my elf. We want to know how we should make our ENTRANCE. Its a surprise. We gotta make the kiddos smile.
Also, we want some ideas for games that can be played with large groups of people. Christmas oriented.
If you don't have any ideas don't strain yourselves to come up with some. I just wondered if you had any off the top of yur heads.
LOVE
Letter sent Tuesday:
Hey. Sorry for not emailing earlier. Also, sorry for the mis-communication. The zone conferences are this week. We just had our first one today in Billings. It was good. The main part of it was the testimony of President Hill. President Hill is in our mission presidency, a counselor to president Gardner. He lives up in the Missoula area but came down to give his talk. He is a scientist and works at the university in Missoula. He is on the committee for election of the Nobel Prize as well. He has some pretty good knowledge of science. His presentation was really good. Maybe I will record it.
P.S. The Santa appearance was alright.
I have something for you guys to do as a family. For the month of December go to the topical guide and look over scripture references under JESUS CHRIST. There are over 18 pages of references and about 50 different subjects. Learn a little more about the savior.
We go to Lovell, WY tomorrow morning.
Last week was pretty good. The longest drive of the week was from Great Falls all the way to Glendive. It was long. The whole time I kept thinking that I could drive from Gilbert to San Diego in the time that it took for us to make our trip. It was nice to spend time in the other areas and get to know some of the other Elders a little bit better. Of course, the best stop was Glendive. Plus, we got to go to church in the morning. It allowed me to say the goodbye that I was never allowed to 4 weeks ago.
It sounds like things are goin good back at homebase. Grandma sent some pics of Thanksgiving and the grass was green and the kiddos were wearin short and t shirts. It is warming up here. This evening it was about 30. It felt really good. I will be glad when Its gone.
You will have to tell Bishop Greer thanks for me. He sent me a really inspirational letter the other day. It was really good.
I gave Elder Unga and King our home phone. you should be expecting a call within the next three weeks or so. The big mission speculation right now is trying to figure out who will replace Elder King. Its different being on this end of things.
C is doing good. She came to the mission home to watch the Christmas devotional with us and the Gardners. Afterwards we had a "understanding" type lesson for her. She has criminal charges and she still doesn't understand why she cant be baptized... yet.
I'm thinking this week we will try to swing by the As and have dinner with them.
I will give a better report next week.
I'm alive.
I will send a full email today but wanted your thoughts on couple of things.
I am making an appearance as Santa at our Zone Conferences. Elder King will by my elf. We want to know how we should make our ENTRANCE. Its a surprise. We gotta make the kiddos smile.
Also, we want some ideas for games that can be played with large groups of people. Christmas oriented.
If you don't have any ideas don't strain yourselves to come up with some. I just wondered if you had any off the top of yur heads.
LOVE
Letter sent Tuesday:
Hey. Sorry for not emailing earlier. Also, sorry for the mis-communication. The zone conferences are this week. We just had our first one today in Billings. It was good. The main part of it was the testimony of President Hill. President Hill is in our mission presidency, a counselor to president Gardner. He lives up in the Missoula area but came down to give his talk. He is a scientist and works at the university in Missoula. He is on the committee for election of the Nobel Prize as well. He has some pretty good knowledge of science. His presentation was really good. Maybe I will record it.
P.S. The Santa appearance was alright.
I have something for you guys to do as a family. For the month of December go to the topical guide and look over scripture references under JESUS CHRIST. There are over 18 pages of references and about 50 different subjects. Learn a little more about the savior.
We go to Lovell, WY tomorrow morning.
Last week was pretty good. The longest drive of the week was from Great Falls all the way to Glendive. It was long. The whole time I kept thinking that I could drive from Gilbert to San Diego in the time that it took for us to make our trip. It was nice to spend time in the other areas and get to know some of the other Elders a little bit better. Of course, the best stop was Glendive. Plus, we got to go to church in the morning. It allowed me to say the goodbye that I was never allowed to 4 weeks ago.
It sounds like things are goin good back at homebase. Grandma sent some pics of Thanksgiving and the grass was green and the kiddos were wearin short and t shirts. It is warming up here. This evening it was about 30. It felt really good. I will be glad when Its gone.
You will have to tell Bishop Greer thanks for me. He sent me a really inspirational letter the other day. It was really good.
I gave Elder Unga and King our home phone. you should be expecting a call within the next three weeks or so. The big mission speculation right now is trying to figure out who will replace Elder King. Its different being on this end of things.
C is doing good. She came to the mission home to watch the Christmas devotional with us and the Gardners. Afterwards we had a "understanding" type lesson for her. She has criminal charges and she still doesn't understand why she cant be baptized... yet.
I'm thinking this week we will try to swing by the As and have dinner with them.
I will give a better report next week.
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