Dear Mom,
Easter dinner was pretty good! we went to a members house and it was by far the best meal that she has cooked for us ever! so yes! but, no lamb. That's okay though, we had some real good pork chops. So I take that Ammon got the Clutch down? wow. Impressive haha. I have been told that The Michael Jackson Dance game is pretty cool. A recent convert here has it and she really enjoys it, but it's with the kinect, not the wii.
Yep, Camille sounds like a RM, that's for sure. I think I will hug people when I get home, I have been getting practice with the elders here. I mean, we can't hug anyone else. so we hug each other. eh, it's how we do.
So, Speaking of Handicap kids, I was told a story once about a boy with downs. When He turned 8 years old he wanted to be baptized, and of course, we know that we don't baptize those with Handicaps like that because they have a free pass. He really wanted it though and he got baptized. when he turned 12 he really wanted to get the priesthood, Same thing there, He ended up getting it. Then, when he got old enough to get a patriarchal blessing, if we follow the pattern, he wanted that as well, like the rest of the things, they tried to talk him out of it because it's not necessary, but he got it anyway. Within his blessing he was told that he was blessed with his downs syndrome because in the pre-mortal Life he was one of those choice spirits that Helped escort satan and his followers out of Gods presence. He was thus blessed with this disability to be protected because God Knew that those he escorted out would recognize him and do all they possibly could to take him out. I thought it was really cool, I have never thought of it in that sense.
I'm pretty sure we will be able to Skype if it is approved again. It would be around 6:30 do do it after 4 when you are home so I'm sure we could do that. but, we don't really know anything about it yet. it seems to be that everything happens last minute without too much time to prepare. so When I find out, I will let you know okay? haha
What if you were to just lace the Retaining walls with poison? That would do the trick.Then you wouldn't have to worry about him coming back. So... you know, problem solved! I have thought about catching a squirrel too. they are all over the place here. I thought about using cereal to lure it into our apartment and then into a cage. I want a brown one and a black one! oh yes! haha
Since when Has Matthew been self conscious? I remember him always saying "I don't Care, Leave me alone!" haha oh that little goober ;P
You know, I have thought about more of the Spirit of my mission, than the letter you could say. I'm very excited to see Less-actives being able to progress and do the things that they need to and seeing success with those members in the ward. Of that I am Immensely appreciative. The thing that I guess I could say that bothers me the most, is that when we aren't teaching there is practically nothing to do. This last Saturday night when we were planning I took a look at my planner and saw that the only thing we had planned to do was church and dinner. We continued to plan and we came to the conclusion, it was time to go back and do the things, and see the people we have seen again after a number of attempts. That night I feel like I was Finally broken, I have never felt that broken ever before in my life. all I could think was why? When is this going to be over? as I prayed, I felt Like Christ was there with me, Just like when He was in the Garden Of Gethsemane (there is a picture of that in the April Ensign by Carl Bloch) strengthening me. The next day, I still hadn't slept it off, but as we drove to Church I looked at the back of my planner where I have a picture of Alma the younger getting Rebuked by the angel and I thought, Why Can't I have an Alma the Younger experience and then go forth to convert many people? then I was on the edge of sleep and all I could think of and see was The face of Christ and a big smile on it.
It was then at this point where I realized, It's time to take a step back and raise my vision a bit higher where I can see him there with me. That no Matter what we go through, whether it be big or small, easy for someone but hard for us, He is there for us and it will all be able to be put together for us when we have other difficulties and sorrows in our future. Most importantly that we will be able to understand more fully and in that day when we stand before our Savior, we can report back, "I did it, I did as you asked and I did my best, I never, no never gave up". How great will be that day when we will see him again and be able to Partake of his gladness.
Love you most,
--
Elder Michael Stone.
P.S. yes I sure did get the package! thank you so much, But, I won't really be able to listen to that talk because it isn't by a GA. I really like the music though! ;)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Hey Mom,
Not too much happened this week. We were able to see a lot more less-actives and In fact we were able to help Ordain a Returning member that we have been working with to the Aaronic Priesthood as a Priest. It's really cool to see people actually progress and be able to work their way off of the Ward Mission Process. His last step was drinking Coffee and we were able to take that away from him about two weeks ago and he has been off of it since. He will be able to go to the Temple for the First time to do baptisms this weekend. Also there is another less active who has started to come back to church. we were able to get her to go to General Conference with Her sister and Something must have touched her because she has been to church the following two weeks and accepted a calling as a Nursery or Primary teacher. Now we just need to be able to help her stop smoking. It's really cool because the last few times before this when we would invite her to come to church she would just laugh. but finally she said that she would be there and has been true to her word. It's really cool.
Also we were able to have a pretty cool experience with Revelation. We have been focusing lately on working through members and helping them feel comfortable with talking to their friends about the gospel. Thursday we had a zone meeting where we talked about the Role of the Holy Ghost in Conversion and asking inspired questions. you know, letting the spirit guide us. That night we went to a members home and role played with one of their daughters and we were able to receive some ideas on what we should do to help her friend become interested in the gospel. The next day her friend came up to her and asked exactly about what we had role-played talking to her. we were able to see success with the members and that was really good to see since we haven't been able to see any with investigators.
Umm.. I Just think a few Cd's will be good for now. Also, If the talk is given by a General Authority, Past or present of course. I will be able to listen to it.
I'm Glad to hear that Taylor Went on a mission, I know that he wanted to Last year and was working on it. I really do hope that he will be able to make it. As for the other guys that were there, well lets just say I hope they don't Mess their lives up too much. Because I can Definitely see that happening with the way that they lived in High school
So, How are you suppose to learn when you don't understand a word that is being said? interesting...
Ammon can Drive? woah, I bet that is pretty scary. I don't know if I would want to be in a car with him. Ten bucks says that the truck is wrecked before I get back. I give him 4 months after he gets his license.... Either that or he will destroy the clutch. whichever comes first works haha
Matthew Social? Since when is anyone in our family social besides Ammon? wow. that's really cool
Three weeks really? I don't know what You mean about how I want to do it? Like skype or Phone call? I don't really know, It doesn't matter for me to be honest. ;P I don't really know what I'm going to say either. last time there was just a lot of silence and no one talked. so maybe you guys could practice what you are going to say. as a whole.... so everyone is talking and not just me and you... Because you know I am not very good at expounding. but I will try to do better so it isn't as silent. it will be fun.
I dont' know about a Easter Egg hunt. maybe if we go to a different church and see whats going on we might be able too. But, you might just have to send me some lamb with some sauce and some good deviled eggs, the last ones I had weren't as good as yours ha.
Well, another day, another week. we'll find someone who wants to be baptized one of these days....
OH! in fact, someone called the church building yesterday and said that they wanted to be baptized! so I was excited about that. but, we looked at the address and found out that it's not in our area but the Zone Leaders, who usually baptize every month and teach around 25 lessons a week. Go figure. oh well. that's really good though. We are going on exchanges with them this thursday so I will get to talk to Elder Bills, who I actually went to school with. so we'll see what I can do about sending me to an area where they baptize like crazy.!
well. I think that's it.
Love ya
--
Elder Michael Stone.
Not too much happened this week. We were able to see a lot more less-actives and In fact we were able to help Ordain a Returning member that we have been working with to the Aaronic Priesthood as a Priest. It's really cool to see people actually progress and be able to work their way off of the Ward Mission Process. His last step was drinking Coffee and we were able to take that away from him about two weeks ago and he has been off of it since. He will be able to go to the Temple for the First time to do baptisms this weekend. Also there is another less active who has started to come back to church. we were able to get her to go to General Conference with Her sister and Something must have touched her because she has been to church the following two weeks and accepted a calling as a Nursery or Primary teacher. Now we just need to be able to help her stop smoking. It's really cool because the last few times before this when we would invite her to come to church she would just laugh. but finally she said that she would be there and has been true to her word. It's really cool.
Also we were able to have a pretty cool experience with Revelation. We have been focusing lately on working through members and helping them feel comfortable with talking to their friends about the gospel. Thursday we had a zone meeting where we talked about the Role of the Holy Ghost in Conversion and asking inspired questions. you know, letting the spirit guide us. That night we went to a members home and role played with one of their daughters and we were able to receive some ideas on what we should do to help her friend become interested in the gospel. The next day her friend came up to her and asked exactly about what we had role-played talking to her. we were able to see success with the members and that was really good to see since we haven't been able to see any with investigators.
Umm.. I Just think a few Cd's will be good for now. Also, If the talk is given by a General Authority, Past or present of course. I will be able to listen to it.
I'm Glad to hear that Taylor Went on a mission, I know that he wanted to Last year and was working on it. I really do hope that he will be able to make it. As for the other guys that were there, well lets just say I hope they don't Mess their lives up too much. Because I can Definitely see that happening with the way that they lived in High school
So, How are you suppose to learn when you don't understand a word that is being said? interesting...
Ammon can Drive? woah, I bet that is pretty scary. I don't know if I would want to be in a car with him. Ten bucks says that the truck is wrecked before I get back. I give him 4 months after he gets his license.... Either that or he will destroy the clutch. whichever comes first works haha
Matthew Social? Since when is anyone in our family social besides Ammon? wow. that's really cool
Three weeks really? I don't know what You mean about how I want to do it? Like skype or Phone call? I don't really know, It doesn't matter for me to be honest. ;P I don't really know what I'm going to say either. last time there was just a lot of silence and no one talked. so maybe you guys could practice what you are going to say. as a whole.... so everyone is talking and not just me and you... Because you know I am not very good at expounding. but I will try to do better so it isn't as silent. it will be fun.
I dont' know about a Easter Egg hunt. maybe if we go to a different church and see whats going on we might be able too. But, you might just have to send me some lamb with some sauce and some good deviled eggs, the last ones I had weren't as good as yours ha.
Well, another day, another week. we'll find someone who wants to be baptized one of these days....
OH! in fact, someone called the church building yesterday and said that they wanted to be baptized! so I was excited about that. but, we looked at the address and found out that it's not in our area but the Zone Leaders, who usually baptize every month and teach around 25 lessons a week. Go figure. oh well. that's really good though. We are going on exchanges with them this thursday so I will get to talk to Elder Bills, who I actually went to school with. so we'll see what I can do about sending me to an area where they baptize like crazy.!
well. I think that's it.
Love ya
--
Elder Michael Stone.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Dear Family,
Yesterday it got up to 80! the Humidity was high too. oh it felt so good, today it's at 70 with about the humidity of California. It's nice to be able to take off the suit Jacket and just go around in short sleeves. it's supposed to go back down to mid 60's this week. it was pretty hot too just because it jumped up so high so fast. it's nice though. I don't think it is going to snow here again until the winter. but who knows. it sure likes to rain a lot.
I got your package this morning! thank you so much. I can't believe you cut Jordyn's hair so short. and I noticed that the tv isn't above the mantle.... I promise it will look way better with it up there. You also will be able to get the Audio and Security stuff set up behind there. haha.
So what temple did they reserve? no one will tell me! I don't know if you will be able to have the yard done by then either, but good luck.
Where was Joel Living? was he still with Brady? That's really cool that he was promised that he would be able to serve a mission. it will really help him grow quite a bit. Even if it's living at that MTC working at the call center and talking to people over Mormon.org, it's a good place to be.
That's so odd. Ammon was so stoked to wrestle and go to all of these other tournaments. But, sometimes you just hit a wall, especially when it's something that takes up so much time and a lot on your body. I never wrestled all year. (football is more fun anyways). He may have a good chance at playing linebacker for Varsity, but going from JV to varsity is a big change, it's a lot faster and a different game. so it will be a big change to go from freshman to starting Varsity. It will be tough too because there is a lot of catching up to do, maybe not with such a young team as they have, but against other teams there is quite a bit to do at a young age. it will take a lot of hard work and determination.
The things in Japan were pretty crazy. You can definitely see the Lords hand in your life every day if you look for it. I heard there was another 7. something off the coast again this last week. I know it sounds bad and all, but I really would think it would be fun and quite an adventure to live through a natural disaster... I know it probably wouldn't be fun at the time, but just to say that you lived through that or even to help clean up afterward. I think that would be a lot of fun. I know, I'm weird, always have been and always will be.
Sounds like you need some more sleep. I actually have been able to sleep surprisingly well since I ran out of my sleeping pills. Begging the Lord for simple things like being able to sleep more at night seems like it may be a bit silly, but it works, no doubt about that.
Nothing is going on here. we were able to finally set one baptismal date this last friday night, but the person it's with only half-way keeps commitments. I don't really understand what the reason for me not being able to find really anyone who wants to learn of the gospel and be baptized.
I was talking to another missionary the other day asking about a family that I was able to teach once or twice while I was on exchanges in Findlay while I was it St. Marys. This man who had a family of 5, his sister and her two daughters and one of their boyfriends, lived with him. he went up to one of the elders at walmart and said hey, my family wants to become members of your church, so they went and taught them and they were eventually baptized. the dad, was an ex-con, and had to be interviewed by president Sorensen, he told me that when He lived in texas he would take missionaries clothes and bikes away from them and then tie them to trees and a bunch of other things like that, the boyfriend of one of the daughters had been in prison too for drug abuse and gang fights and things like that. well, after these people were baptized the boyfriend went back to Indiana, killed someone and ripped their eye out and is now in prison again. the dad and his family took as much welfare money from the church as they could from this ward and started to move down to Florida one night, they stopped at wards along the way and tried to get as much money out of the church as they could. The bishop that was in the ward where they were baptized kept getting phone calls asking about him and he said just don't do anything with him, he is a professional con-artist.
It's so weird to hear things like this happen. you would think that while the person who was interviewing them would have the spirit tell them that they aren't ready. and if they truly are and know that it's true. why would they want to do something like that? The Devil is very crafty and works in many ways. we have to be careful with who we want to help. Helping is a good thing, but if we can see or know what is going to happen with what ever we have helped that person with, we shouldn't do it. The Devil is everywhere and he has been at this for thousands of years. watch your back. be that one man who stands strong when he has many Devils around him trying to pull him down, not the city that goes to hell from the hand of one.
Love ya!
--
Elder Michael Stone.
Yesterday it got up to 80! the Humidity was high too. oh it felt so good, today it's at 70 with about the humidity of California. It's nice to be able to take off the suit Jacket and just go around in short sleeves. it's supposed to go back down to mid 60's this week. it was pretty hot too just because it jumped up so high so fast. it's nice though. I don't think it is going to snow here again until the winter. but who knows. it sure likes to rain a lot.
I got your package this morning! thank you so much. I can't believe you cut Jordyn's hair so short. and I noticed that the tv isn't above the mantle.... I promise it will look way better with it up there. You also will be able to get the Audio and Security stuff set up behind there. haha.
So what temple did they reserve? no one will tell me! I don't know if you will be able to have the yard done by then either, but good luck.
Where was Joel Living? was he still with Brady? That's really cool that he was promised that he would be able to serve a mission. it will really help him grow quite a bit. Even if it's living at that MTC working at the call center and talking to people over Mormon.org, it's a good place to be.
That's so odd. Ammon was so stoked to wrestle and go to all of these other tournaments. But, sometimes you just hit a wall, especially when it's something that takes up so much time and a lot on your body. I never wrestled all year. (football is more fun anyways). He may have a good chance at playing linebacker for Varsity, but going from JV to varsity is a big change, it's a lot faster and a different game. so it will be a big change to go from freshman to starting Varsity. It will be tough too because there is a lot of catching up to do, maybe not with such a young team as they have, but against other teams there is quite a bit to do at a young age. it will take a lot of hard work and determination.
The things in Japan were pretty crazy. You can definitely see the Lords hand in your life every day if you look for it. I heard there was another 7. something off the coast again this last week. I know it sounds bad and all, but I really would think it would be fun and quite an adventure to live through a natural disaster... I know it probably wouldn't be fun at the time, but just to say that you lived through that or even to help clean up afterward. I think that would be a lot of fun. I know, I'm weird, always have been and always will be.
Sounds like you need some more sleep. I actually have been able to sleep surprisingly well since I ran out of my sleeping pills. Begging the Lord for simple things like being able to sleep more at night seems like it may be a bit silly, but it works, no doubt about that.
Nothing is going on here. we were able to finally set one baptismal date this last friday night, but the person it's with only half-way keeps commitments. I don't really understand what the reason for me not being able to find really anyone who wants to learn of the gospel and be baptized.
I was talking to another missionary the other day asking about a family that I was able to teach once or twice while I was on exchanges in Findlay while I was it St. Marys. This man who had a family of 5, his sister and her two daughters and one of their boyfriends, lived with him. he went up to one of the elders at walmart and said hey, my family wants to become members of your church, so they went and taught them and they were eventually baptized. the dad, was an ex-con, and had to be interviewed by president Sorensen, he told me that when He lived in texas he would take missionaries clothes and bikes away from them and then tie them to trees and a bunch of other things like that, the boyfriend of one of the daughters had been in prison too for drug abuse and gang fights and things like that. well, after these people were baptized the boyfriend went back to Indiana, killed someone and ripped their eye out and is now in prison again. the dad and his family took as much welfare money from the church as they could from this ward and started to move down to Florida one night, they stopped at wards along the way and tried to get as much money out of the church as they could. The bishop that was in the ward where they were baptized kept getting phone calls asking about him and he said just don't do anything with him, he is a professional con-artist.
It's so weird to hear things like this happen. you would think that while the person who was interviewing them would have the spirit tell them that they aren't ready. and if they truly are and know that it's true. why would they want to do something like that? The Devil is very crafty and works in many ways. we have to be careful with who we want to help. Helping is a good thing, but if we can see or know what is going to happen with what ever we have helped that person with, we shouldn't do it. The Devil is everywhere and he has been at this for thousands of years. watch your back. be that one man who stands strong when he has many Devils around him trying to pull him down, not the city that goes to hell from the hand of one.
Love ya!
--
Elder Michael Stone.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Dearest Beloved,
You know you can watch conference live streaming on the internet right? so you could have got on the wii, gone to LDS.org, and selected the General Conference tab. but I guess going retro and listening on the radio works too. ha
To answer your questions, The reason there is no picture in me falling in the mud is because everyone that was there was busy helping push the car out. so that would have been a trick... I was not driving either. The Sister, is Dani Talbot, she is Wilkinsons girlfriend. they met and started talking when they were serving in the same ward. she got mono and went home for three months and wrote him for the duration. when he went home she came back out and so I talked to her about him and you know how I do. The Cookie was from Elder Leake's Mom. Noah's ark was just sitting in some guys yard in a neighborhood outside of Akron. I was pretty impressed, he even made it himself. Coloring the Jar, I got bored. The Mattresses were really bad and so It was more firm to have them on the ground. The boxes were just sitting there in another missionary apartment so we built them up around the door and climbed out the window. Missionaries get really bored when there is nothing to do. it's not like we can go watch TV, so we have to go get creative.
Conference was really good, Man did I learn a lot. Priesthood session was Phenomenal. Throughout the course of all things I took about 16 pages of notes. It was a great learning environment. I thought it was a bit weird how Elder Hales didn't speak at all though. Also, Elder Holland has had some pretty bleak talks lately as well. Overall though it was really really nice and I learned a lot. Hopefully I will be able to implement at least half of what I learned. As Missionaries we really loved the Fact that Elder Ballard said that the members of the Church need to find people for us to teach and that Tracting doesn't work anymore whatsoever. It's true, it was great for us to hear, we have been putting a lot of emphasis on working through the members in hopes to be able to start teaching their friends. We'll see how it goes.
Jayme Told me about Cassidy. wow. I didn't think it would be this fast. I knew that it would most likely happen before I got home, but it's only been 8 months. haha.
How do they expect you to sleep when they do everything possible to make you uncomfortable? That doesn't really make sense. Maybe I should get one of those too. I ran out of sleeping pills and I don't' really want to have to call and get more from the doc. So I have been taking about 12 mg of Melatonin to work on it. A lot of prayer too. The Lord is willing to help you in all things because he has really experienced all things as we learned this weekend.
Package, Um. You can send me a lot of Fruit snacks/gummies, I need chewy things to eat besides gum. Maybe a big bag of Peanut butter M&M's? oh, I can't really think of anything. you know me. I don't ask for much. so if you feel so inspired, send what you may.
Locks of Love, That's for kids that have cancer right?
I was actually talking to someone about Cambodia the other day and I was like oh hey! I know someone who is there on her mission, but I think she gets home really soon. Sweet trip.
You make the yard work sound so quick. Don't you still need to plant like 50 or more trees? Sprinklers take a really long time to do as well. good luck.
This last week was a really weird one, a little tough too. Elder Yukish and I have having some difficulties. it's pride that is really what it is. we have been out the same amount of time and all but he is the "district leader and senior companion" so when he does things that I dont' really agree with he gets really like no, it's this way and I don't care because of that reason, but it's getting worked out. he has only had one companion who has been out longer than him so a lot of things he is like well I... yada yada. I'm just like come on, I have really actually had senior companions.. Correction is not taken well when you think that you are immovable and all knowing, fortunately none of us are, so it should be easy. He forgets sometimes to call people and to give assignments for district meetings, and in the past I have reminded him and he got upset. so this week I was just like you know what, I'm just not going to care for that stuff. I'm just going to worry about getting us appointments and the teaching. so he didn't give them until two days before. but like I said it's pride. It all needs to be worked with.
Also, wow, this week during our weekly planning he got so upset because of a comment I made. I can't really even remember exactly what I said but it was just like a it's your choice, it's fine with me either way. Then he just got really mad and started yelling and was just like I don't even care anymore. so, Like me, I called him out and just asked why he was even here. he was like I don't know.
I don't get that. why would you be doing something that you don't care about? it does not make sense. if you don't care for it, don't waste your time being here. I did tell him that if he didn't care then he should call president. So I decided that if He says he doesn't care one more time, (because it has already been said multiple times) I'm just going to tell him to stop wasting his time and to go home. I'm blunt, can be rude. but to me it just doesn't make sense why you would do something you don't care about. it's a waste of time. That is valuable stuff.
we also had a solid investigator have to drop us though because her husband doesn't like us coming over. She said she is going to fast and pray for him in hopes that he will have his heart softened . Hopefully she will be able to receive the gospel, with her husband or not. it's really sad how Marriages aren't united like they should be. especially when we bring something that will solve all of their marital problems. The world is in trouble these days.
Things are good, we are just still in need in of investigators who are willing to come to church and be baptized. all of the ones that we are teaching and been taught have been invited to be baptized and accept, but they just don't want to set a date or move anything forward so they can be able to have those blessings. it's alright though. things will work out in the end.
anyways. That is my rant. gotta stay in a good mood and all you know.
Much Love My friends.
--
Elder Michael Stone.
You know you can watch conference live streaming on the internet right? so you could have got on the wii, gone to LDS.org, and selected the General Conference tab. but I guess going retro and listening on the radio works too. ha
To answer your questions, The reason there is no picture in me falling in the mud is because everyone that was there was busy helping push the car out. so that would have been a trick... I was not driving either. The Sister, is Dani Talbot, she is Wilkinsons girlfriend. they met and started talking when they were serving in the same ward. she got mono and went home for three months and wrote him for the duration. when he went home she came back out and so I talked to her about him and you know how I do. The Cookie was from Elder Leake's Mom. Noah's ark was just sitting in some guys yard in a neighborhood outside of Akron. I was pretty impressed, he even made it himself. Coloring the Jar, I got bored. The Mattresses were really bad and so It was more firm to have them on the ground. The boxes were just sitting there in another missionary apartment so we built them up around the door and climbed out the window. Missionaries get really bored when there is nothing to do. it's not like we can go watch TV, so we have to go get creative.
Conference was really good, Man did I learn a lot. Priesthood session was Phenomenal. Throughout the course of all things I took about 16 pages of notes. It was a great learning environment. I thought it was a bit weird how Elder Hales didn't speak at all though. Also, Elder Holland has had some pretty bleak talks lately as well. Overall though it was really really nice and I learned a lot. Hopefully I will be able to implement at least half of what I learned. As Missionaries we really loved the Fact that Elder Ballard said that the members of the Church need to find people for us to teach and that Tracting doesn't work anymore whatsoever. It's true, it was great for us to hear, we have been putting a lot of emphasis on working through the members in hopes to be able to start teaching their friends. We'll see how it goes.
Jayme Told me about Cassidy. wow. I didn't think it would be this fast. I knew that it would most likely happen before I got home, but it's only been 8 months. haha.
How do they expect you to sleep when they do everything possible to make you uncomfortable? That doesn't really make sense. Maybe I should get one of those too. I ran out of sleeping pills and I don't' really want to have to call and get more from the doc. So I have been taking about 12 mg of Melatonin to work on it. A lot of prayer too. The Lord is willing to help you in all things because he has really experienced all things as we learned this weekend.
Package, Um. You can send me a lot of Fruit snacks/gummies, I need chewy things to eat besides gum. Maybe a big bag of Peanut butter M&M's? oh, I can't really think of anything. you know me. I don't ask for much. so if you feel so inspired, send what you may.
Locks of Love, That's for kids that have cancer right?
I was actually talking to someone about Cambodia the other day and I was like oh hey! I know someone who is there on her mission, but I think she gets home really soon. Sweet trip.
You make the yard work sound so quick. Don't you still need to plant like 50 or more trees? Sprinklers take a really long time to do as well. good luck.
This last week was a really weird one, a little tough too. Elder Yukish and I have having some difficulties. it's pride that is really what it is. we have been out the same amount of time and all but he is the "district leader and senior companion" so when he does things that I dont' really agree with he gets really like no, it's this way and I don't care because of that reason, but it's getting worked out. he has only had one companion who has been out longer than him so a lot of things he is like well I... yada yada. I'm just like come on, I have really actually had senior companions.. Correction is not taken well when you think that you are immovable and all knowing, fortunately none of us are, so it should be easy. He forgets sometimes to call people and to give assignments for district meetings, and in the past I have reminded him and he got upset. so this week I was just like you know what, I'm just not going to care for that stuff. I'm just going to worry about getting us appointments and the teaching. so he didn't give them until two days before. but like I said it's pride. It all needs to be worked with.
Also, wow, this week during our weekly planning he got so upset because of a comment I made. I can't really even remember exactly what I said but it was just like a it's your choice, it's fine with me either way. Then he just got really mad and started yelling and was just like I don't even care anymore. so, Like me, I called him out and just asked why he was even here. he was like I don't know.
I don't get that. why would you be doing something that you don't care about? it does not make sense. if you don't care for it, don't waste your time being here. I did tell him that if he didn't care then he should call president. So I decided that if He says he doesn't care one more time, (because it has already been said multiple times) I'm just going to tell him to stop wasting his time and to go home. I'm blunt, can be rude. but to me it just doesn't make sense why you would do something you don't care about. it's a waste of time. That is valuable stuff.
we also had a solid investigator have to drop us though because her husband doesn't like us coming over. She said she is going to fast and pray for him in hopes that he will have his heart softened . Hopefully she will be able to receive the gospel, with her husband or not. it's really sad how Marriages aren't united like they should be. especially when we bring something that will solve all of their marital problems. The world is in trouble these days.
Things are good, we are just still in need in of investigators who are willing to come to church and be baptized. all of the ones that we are teaching and been taught have been invited to be baptized and accept, but they just don't want to set a date or move anything forward so they can be able to have those blessings. it's alright though. things will work out in the end.
anyways. That is my rant. gotta stay in a good mood and all you know.
Much Love My friends.
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Elder Michael Stone.
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