So we had the opprotunity to attend a Zone Conference this week, which feels like it was forever ago in the shadow of General Conference which we watched Saturday and Sunday. I really Loved General Conference. One thing that was funny was the sisters got to watch priesthood session with us. When Pres. Uchtdorf said "It there were a Perfect woman, do you really think she would be interested in you?" I was thinking of how that same comment that made everyman laugh in the room come across to the woman in The General Relief Society meeting. I really Loved how much they talked about the need to be manly, Meaning being a good husband, and showing a good role model to those in our care, being strong, and being happy.
Also this week, I fell in a Man hole. Yes, a man hole, we were just waiting at a stop light, and my left foot was on the edge of a manhole cover. I heard the sound of metal shifting on metal, and then all of a sudden, the ground disappeared underneath me, and so then I was in a hole, the man hole cover hit me in the inside of the knee, an it made us go in early twice because of the problems it caused, I am okay now, just bruised up, but now I wll never trust another man hole.
One new investigator this week, his name is vasilli, he was just a bit tipsy, but he was still able to feel the spirit. IT was hard to talk to him becuase he was really hard hearted, but he wasnt hard against God, or even us, He was hard against himself. We tried to explain that God loved him, and he said, NO that is not possible, God cant love me, How could he, I have all of these sins, I try to do good, but then I still drink and smoke and Sin, it is just too hard. I promised him we could help him quit smoking and drinking through the power of Jesus Christ and his atonement. We shared the story of Enos with him, and he changed, and he started to believe he could do it. We are meeting with him again tonight and are going to commit him to be baptized.
Hey bud!
I'm having to use my phone so my email will be shorter today. Sorry!!!!
I miss you and think about you always. The kids and I are in California this week. We left Thursday and get home late Tuesday night. Of course 3 hours after we left the mail came and in it was Dakkons mission call. I wanted them to FaceTime me and the kids in when he opened it but they couldn't get the tboys there either right away and he decided he wants to wait for us to come home to open it. I can't believe he is waiting, it's driving me nuts. I tried to talk dad and Dakkon both into opening it but they want everyone there so I just dropped it finally. So we will definitely open it Wednesday evening and I will text sister Sullivan at 10-11 pm with location and date and to you it will be Thursday morning when you get the info. I'm excited. I promise I will let you know ASAP!!
We have had a good trip. The first few days were a little cold and rainy but it's real nice now. I found a cute little house on the beach. We did Disneyland on Friday with Traci grandma and josh but they all went home today. Tomorrow we will go again with Lyndsee and lily.
Ukraine has been in the news this week. I hope everything is going ok over there.
We all had a terrible flu. Dad got it this week but I think we're on the mend now.
Last week you said there was a good recording. It never got sent. Will you send it again? I loved the pictures last week. Elder beisinger camera take way better pictures!!! I honestly want to send you a new one. He told the story of the 4 drunks and 5 gallons of milk last week. I love getting more stories about you. I went to lunch with elder bates mom so she could read his letter. She is really sweet.
I'm excited to hear your thoughts on conference. I loved all the sessions. So many of them felt like they were just for you. Did you feel like that??
I spoke on Wednesday and it went really good.
Questions
1-is Ukraine safe right now? Political stuff get talked about much or are you unaware of it?
2-are you safe? Are you staying happy and positive?
3- how is Ukraine different in the spring verses the winter?
4-how was conference? Favorite talk etc??
5-is Mail still coming regularly? I send at least 1 letter a week?
6-cockroach details???? Please tell me you called sister Sullivan. You need an exterminator!!! Plus send a picture of one. How big are they? Are they gone now?
7-investigators info?
8- when are transfers??
9-are you hoping to stay put?
10-anything I can do to help you?
11- do you like me sending pics?
12- how is your health?
13-message for me??
14-more pics
15-recordings:)
Love you so much! You're the best! Thanks for being a great son! I love you
Mom
I'm having to use my phone so my email will be shorter today. Sorry!!!!
I miss you and think about you always. The kids and I are in California this week. We left Thursday and get home late Tuesday night. Of course 3 hours after we left the mail came and in it was Dakkons mission call. I wanted them to FaceTime me and the kids in when he opened it but they couldn't get the tboys there either right away and he decided he wants to wait for us to come home to open it. I can't believe he is waiting, it's driving me nuts. I tried to talk dad and Dakkon both into opening it but they want everyone there so I just dropped it finally. So we will definitely open it Wednesday evening and I will text sister Sullivan at 10-11 pm with location and date and to you it will be Thursday morning when you get the info. I'm excited. I promise I will let you know ASAP!!
We have had a good trip. The first few days were a little cold and rainy but it's real nice now. I found a cute little house on the beach. We did Disneyland on Friday with Traci grandma and josh but they all went home today. Tomorrow we will go again with Lyndsee and lily.
Ukraine has been in the news this week. I hope everything is going ok over there.
We all had a terrible flu. Dad got it this week but I think we're on the mend now.
Last week you said there was a good recording. It never got sent. Will you send it again? I loved the pictures last week. Elder beisinger camera take way better pictures!!! I honestly want to send you a new one. He told the story of the 4 drunks and 5 gallons of milk last week. I love getting more stories about you. I went to lunch with elder bates mom so she could read his letter. She is really sweet.
I'm excited to hear your thoughts on conference. I loved all the sessions. So many of them felt like they were just for you. Did you feel like that??
I spoke on Wednesday and it went really good.
Questions
1-is Ukraine safe right now? Political stuff get talked about much or are you unaware of it?
2-are you safe? Are you staying happy and positive?
3- how is Ukraine different in the spring verses the winter?
4-how was conference? Favorite talk etc??
5-is Mail still coming regularly? I send at least 1 letter a week?
6-cockroach details???? Please tell me you called sister Sullivan. You need an exterminator!!! Plus send a picture of one. How big are they? Are they gone now?
7-investigators info?
8- when are transfers??
9-are you hoping to stay put?
10-anything I can do to help you?
11- do you like me sending pics?
12- how is your health?
13-message for me??
14-more pics
15-recordings:)
Love you so much! You're the best! Thanks for being a great son! I love you
Mom
As far as I know, yes it is safe, no we do not hear about anything political, and it honestly doesnt matter, if we get pulled out, we get pulled out, if not, we keep working. I am safe, happy and positive "Most people are just as happy as they make their minds up to be.", Everything is already way green. My favorite talk was elder Hollands. I loved all of it though. Yep I still get mail, i get it about every other week, but it usually comes in twos, so that makes sense. Yes, Sister sullivan reads every single group email I send, so she is aware, we have a plan. Transfers are on Saturday, it has been such a fast transfer. I do hope I get to stay, but I dont think I will.I love getting pics, I dont think there is anything you can do. I cant believe he is waiting to open it either! I would have died if I had to wait that long.
You forgot to say I love you in both emails....don't do that ever again;)...but seriously! I love you!
Above picture-I brought a cockroach with me on exchanges because we thought it would scare Elder Gerasimov. He found it and said "I think I will have it for breakfast." I was mortified. He ended up not eating it because he over cooked it.
Hi Karen
I'm wondering if you know any more details on Elder Jorgensen falling in the man hole? I know if he did get hurt he wouldn't tell me so I just want to verify with you.
The mission call came 4 hours after we all went out of town. So he will open it Wednesday evening and I'll text you late that night for me, early Thursday for you.
Thanks for everything!!
Julie
I'm wondering if you know any more details on Elder Jorgensen falling in the man hole? I know if he did get hurt he wouldn't tell me so I just want to verify with you.
The mission call came 4 hours after we all went out of town. So he will open it Wednesday evening and I'll text you late that night for me, early Thursday for you.
Thanks for everything!!
Julie
Dear Julie,
That's exciting about the mission call. I'll be waiting for your text.
Manholes can be dangerous. It's one of the first things we tell them when they arrive in country, "watch out for manholes". When Elder Jorgensen stepped on one, the lid was't on correctly and his weight caused the lid to flip up and down he went. The lid then hit his knee. He called me right after. Since their teaching appointment had just fallen through I asked him to go home and elevate and ice it. After about 2 days it was feeling better. He's doing well and was not seriously hurt. Fortunately he caught himself and did not go down any further nor did he get hurt anywhere else on his body (that I'm aware of). He now has a great story to tell and a lesson learned. It's not easy being a missionary here. He's doing great!
Looking forward to hearing the news Wednesday.
Love
That's exciting about the mission call. I'll be waiting for your text.
Manholes can be dangerous. It's one of the first things we tell them when they arrive in country, "watch out for manholes". When Elder Jorgensen stepped on one, the lid was't on correctly and his weight caused the lid to flip up and down he went. The lid then hit his knee. He called me right after. Since their teaching appointment had just fallen through I asked him to go home and elevate and ice it. After about 2 days it was feeling better. He's doing well and was not seriously hurt. Fortunately he caught himself and did not go down any further nor did he get hurt anywhere else on his body (that I'm aware of). He now has a great story to tell and a lesson learned. It's not easy being a missionary here. He's doing great!
Looking forward to hearing the news Wednesday.
Love
Karen
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