2015 Feb 9

I hope I got everyone's email this time!

So this time around i hope i have everyone's email's, i probably missed two people so i'm going to say sorry in advance, and not worry about it too much for now.

SO first off, let me tell you that i've been enjoying my companion Elder Carlile a lot. I don't know if you know this but i'm killing him(missionary lingo for sending him home. XD don't worry i haven't gone off the deep end) he's been pretty excited about going home but is trying to spend this last transfer focused(as hard as it is, he states). as we've continued learning the area and meeting with people interested in learning the gospel we've been having a good time.

Monday last week was pday so we got to eat at the crumps that afternoon. we had bread sticks, and pasta stuff with alfredo sauce. For dessert we had salted caramel squares which were deliciooouus! after that we drove another set of Elders home and met with a few people in Spokane 1st's boundaries.

Tuesday we then had a bit of a longer day as Carlile was sick with a bug of some kind. After around 12 we went out and met with people for as long as we could,. we met with Danielle Johnson who was sad because her frog disappeared(I suspect that one of her three dogs got it though. :/ just saying)

Wednesday we taught Estin, a recent Convert and had a great time doing so, playing a bit of pool with him after our lesson, since our next meeting was supposed to be in five minutes. SURELY enough though, the guy stood us up, so after a pool game, and a quick game of foosball with Elder Carlile( I AM THE FOOSBALL CHAMPION TO LET YOU ALL KNOW!) we looked around and outside, and figured out pretty simply that Chris Reyes would not be coming to meet with us. We the traveled to Jake Rush who is a guy who believes in some sort of odd meditation...that somehow manipulates the spirit, i don't know it was really weird. We invited him to the YSA activities and just continued onwards.

Thursday we had weekly planning and a fun one at that. we took a light break in the middle and played a game called KILLER BUNNIES(oooh so scary. :P) in the which i realize i either have terrible luck with that game or I don't know how to play it well. Me and Carlile had a good long discussion about the mission, what we've enjoyed and what could be better, but that's not important. We really enjoy being around each other.

Friday we had zone training, and met with our best investigator Hugh. We taught him a lesson in the home of our awesome recent convert Chelsea Vanschoonhoven(dont ask me to pronounce that last name it's a near impossible feat for anyone.) We taught him about the gospel of Jesus Christ and read through the baptismal questions quickly.

("saturday morning jumped outta bed and put on my best shirt, hopped in my car and raced like a jet all the way to you"... CAN ANYONE tell me what that song is? we heard it shopping and it sounded AWESOME. D:)

SO on Saturday we went out and attempted meeting with as many YSA less actives as we could. near the end of the day we gave Chelsea a blessing as well her 2 year old nephew a blessing. :) cyuute.

SUNDAY was the sabbath so that one's obvious. We went to church and had the sacrament, renewing our covenants on a day hallowed by the lord(hollowed by and through his son as i've learned. ^-^) I hope your Sunday went well as well and that you all were able to feel the spirit.

ALSO before i forget HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all of you! I know that if you don't have anyone else to message this valentine or receive anything from anyone else, know this! I love you aaand miss you all! I hope all goes well in your lives and that you feel loved wherever you are.(I know it's a little early to wish a happy velentines but i won't be able to send out a message on valentines day so i might as well say it now.)

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Chris Padilla <chrispadillaaz>
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your letter Elder.  The one thing that you said about the details of how to make your area better are the types of things that help us out in our respective areas.  Thanks for your service to the Lord and I'm glad that he's blessed you with a companion that you can love and "kill... :)

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Magoogoos <kevin.joe>
That song is called Rude. It's about this guy who wants to marry his girlfriend, but her dad won't let him.  
Lyrics:
Saturday morning jumped out of bed and put on my best suit
Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you
Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
To ask you a question
'Cause I know that you're an old fashioned man yeah yeah

'Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes
'Cause I need to know
You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck my friend but the answer is no!

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too
Why you gotta be so rude
I'm gonna marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Yeah no matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family

Why you gotta be so rude

I hate to do this, you leave no choice
Can't live without her
Love me or hate me we will be boys
Standing at that alter
Or we will run away
To another galaxy you know
You know she's in love with me
She will go anywhere I go

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes
'Cause I need to know
You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck my friend cause the answer's still no!

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too
Why you gotta be so rude
I'm gonna marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
No matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family

Why you gotta be so rude?

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life? Say yes, say yes
'Cause I need to know
You say I'll never get your blessing till the day I die
Tough luck my friend but no still means no!

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human too
Why you gotta be so rude
I'm gonna marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
No matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family

Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?