Thursday, December 18, 2008
12-15-08
Humm, a typical day would consist of us getting up, making breakfast, showering, possibly working out, then we usually try and have an appointment in the morning or have some service that we can do. We then come back for lunch and then head out to do some tracting or bus oyming (Open Your Mouth-talking to people). Then areound 4 ish we try to have another appointment and then dinner around 5:30 or 6. After that, depending on the day, we sometimes meet with a member or a part-member family. or Elder Condie plays piano really good so sometimnes we go to the church and he practices on the piano.
Most of the people we talk with speak English, and if not then we just refer them to the City View Ward Elders who are Spanish speaking.
We have had a wide variety of dinners served at our dinner appointments; from Chinese to Italian to Vietnumes and what not. Then there's your usaul steak.
The Risenmays are a way awesome young family and she can cook really well.
Last week Elder Condie and I did some service for a member. He owns a company called sports cars international and runs it and works pretty much by himself. He had us come over and help him take apart some cars for him. He sells the parts on ebay or uses them to fix other cars that he has that are in better condition. We ended up taking apart (this is for dad) the front wheel part of an MGB Oh ya! He had like 10 or so, MG or MGBs that are in rough condition that he bought for parts.
I didnt have my camera so I couldn't get a picture for dad but it was cool to work on them. They are such nice little cars. Elder Condie had a hard time believing I fit in one when I told him that I had driven one. Ok a kit one, but still same size right? Do we have any picts of me driving the one down at Cousin Warren's?
Just in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It snowed again!!! this is the third time in like 2 weeks that it has snowed!
Elder Condie and I didn't make it to church yesterday because we were sick!!! Like way sick. Like kill me now sick!! Ya it started about 2 pm on Saturday and just got worse as the day went on (only tracted half a street bc we felt so bad). The Ward Christmas Party was that night so we had to make an appearance. I almost lost it during the party so we went home.(The Stake President gave us a ride. Bless him!) We barely got to our beds, it hurt so bad. Elder Condie lost it first around 9 or so and then I lost it several times during the night. Not a good night! Got no sleep. We felt better Sunday morning, but were to tired to go to church so I just slept till like 4 or so in the afternoon. We are feeling fine today. Don't ask me what it was bc I don't know. We think perhaps food posioning. Sister Anderson says flu, bc we had a fever, but I didn't throw up the last time I had the flu nor did I have a fever then. So we dont know.
Yep, that was our exciting weekend. We missed the Ward's Christmas program which we really wanted to see!!
Ya, well sounds like you have had an interesting past week too! All that ice is not good. Any bad water damage from the basements flooding?
Most of the people we talk with speak English, and if not then we just refer them to the City View Ward Elders who are Spanish speaking.
We have had a wide variety of dinners served at our dinner appointments; from Chinese to Italian to Vietnumes and what not. Then there's your usaul steak.
The Risenmays are a way awesome young family and she can cook really well.
Last week Elder Condie and I did some service for a member. He owns a company called sports cars international and runs it and works pretty much by himself. He had us come over and help him take apart some cars for him. He sells the parts on ebay or uses them to fix other cars that he has that are in better condition. We ended up taking apart (this is for dad) the front wheel part of an MGB Oh ya! He had like 10 or so, MG or MGBs that are in rough condition that he bought for parts.
I didnt have my camera so I couldn't get a picture for dad but it was cool to work on them. They are such nice little cars. Elder Condie had a hard time believing I fit in one when I told him that I had driven one. Ok a kit one, but still same size right? Do we have any picts of me driving the one down at Cousin Warren's?
Just in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It snowed again!!! this is the third time in like 2 weeks that it has snowed!
Elder Condie and I didn't make it to church yesterday because we were sick!!! Like way sick. Like kill me now sick!! Ya it started about 2 pm on Saturday and just got worse as the day went on (only tracted half a street bc we felt so bad). The Ward Christmas Party was that night so we had to make an appearance. I almost lost it during the party so we went home.(The Stake President gave us a ride. Bless him!) We barely got to our beds, it hurt so bad. Elder Condie lost it first around 9 or so and then I lost it several times during the night. Not a good night! Got no sleep. We felt better Sunday morning, but were to tired to go to church so I just slept till like 4 or so in the afternoon. We are feeling fine today. Don't ask me what it was bc I don't know. We think perhaps food posioning. Sister Anderson says flu, bc we had a fever, but I didn't throw up the last time I had the flu nor did I have a fever then. So we dont know.
Yep, that was our exciting weekend. We missed the Ward's Christmas program which we really wanted to see!!
Ya, well sounds like you have had an interesting past week too! All that ice is not good. Any bad water damage from the basements flooding?
12-9-08
We are doing great here! lol Guess what...it SNOWed last night!
Ya snow in Albq., in early December. It only totaled about an inch or so, but you could see it coming down. It wasn't cold either. I was standing outside in my shorts and t-shirt while the snow was falling around me. lol Later in the day it got chilly with a wind that came through, but not to bad. It SNOWed!! Oh, and with about just an inch on the ground and grass, and none on the streets or sidewalks, the schools had a two hour delay. Crazy. Tell that to your School Superintendent. lol
Ya snow in Albq., in early December. It only totaled about an inch or so, but you could see it coming down. It wasn't cold either. I was standing outside in my shorts and t-shirt while the snow was falling around me. lol Later in the day it got chilly with a wind that came through, but not to bad. It SNOWed!! Oh, and with about just an inch on the ground and grass, and none on the streets or sidewalks, the schools had a two hour delay. Crazy. Tell that to your School Superintendent. lol
12-8-08
Ya, its way warmer here! Like on p-days we just wear pants and short sleeves.
The bike is doing real well. I bought a kickstand for it but I broke it riding down the arroyo like 2 days later, so I'm done with that. lol Sorry, I know. a waste of money.
The weather is raining and cloudy today which is unfortunate bc we are planning on going hiking.
Elder Condie grew up in the church. He is from Hockessin *, DE and he attended BYU- Provo before coming to the mission. He has been in this area for 3 transfers. He reminds me somewhat of Robby Beavers.
*Hockessin is pronounced /ˈhoʊkɛsɨn/ (HO-kass-in). The place name may be derived from the Lenape word "hòkèsa" meaning "pieces of bark" or from a misspelling of "occasion," as pronounced by the Quakers who settled the area originally, (Wikipedia).
We have a very diverse area. Up on the mountain its all nice rich homes and then down off the mountain its the poorer class. We have about the same receptivity as in Cortez though referrals are alot more common here than in Cortez.
Yes we are doing FHE with a part member family at this time.
I finally met Uncle Joe's sister who lives in the City View Ward.
MY MTC teacher Steven is getting married in like two weeks.
Thank you for the all the Christmas presents that I have received!
They have all come in good condition and everything! I got a box of decorations and another with 12 Days of Christmas gifts in the mail. I didn't find the 24 referrals you spoke of, but there was dove chocolate in the box which was great. Also, I did not find a money box yet. lol
The bike is doing real well. I bought a kickstand for it but I broke it riding down the arroyo like 2 days later, so I'm done with that. lol Sorry, I know. a waste of money.
The weather is raining and cloudy today which is unfortunate bc we are planning on going hiking.
Elder Condie grew up in the church. He is from Hockessin *, DE and he attended BYU- Provo before coming to the mission. He has been in this area for 3 transfers. He reminds me somewhat of Robby Beavers.
*Hockessin is pronounced /ˈhoʊkɛsɨn/ (HO-kass-in). The place name may be derived from the Lenape word "hòkèsa" meaning "pieces of bark" or from a misspelling of "occasion," as pronounced by the Quakers who settled the area originally, (Wikipedia).
We have a very diverse area. Up on the mountain its all nice rich homes and then down off the mountain its the poorer class. We have about the same receptivity as in Cortez though referrals are alot more common here than in Cortez.
Yes we are doing FHE with a part member family at this time.
I finally met Uncle Joe's sister who lives in the City View Ward.
MY MTC teacher Steven is getting married in like two weeks.
Thank you for the all the Christmas presents that I have received!
They have all come in good condition and everything! I got a box of decorations and another with 12 Days of Christmas gifts in the mail. I didn't find the 24 referrals you spoke of, but there was dove chocolate in the box which was great. Also, I did not find a money box yet. lol
12-01-08
On Thanksgiving we were not allowed to proselyte, so we had District meeting in
the morning. The ward had a “Turkey Bowl" football game, but because of District Meeting, we were unable to attend. We played risk for most of the afternoon and evening.
I was kind of sick with the flu so we didn't go to dinner in an effort to save everyone else from getting sick, but dinner was delivered to our place and we ate there.
Then the next night, we went to a member's house for dinner and we had elk steaks that were amazing! Ya, so the feeling ill just came and went, no big deal.
We are keeping busy with NI and such.
Last night, I don't know what possessed us, but Elder Condie and I stayed up late
fixing Christmas lights that were burnt out and then hanging them up. It was way fun though. lol
The apartment is pretty festive with the lights. The flag is Elder Condie's flag of Delaware. He has been out for 15 months.
This is the southwest! Everyone has a cowboy hat, even me, come on! lol
Gas is a $1:69.
X-mas wish list:
Orange lead for my Pentel 8 color scripture maker mechanical pencil
Money (so I can send presents to people and I can buy what I might need later)
(I want my stocking please if that's ok)
Ties
Holister Gift card*
Good Chocolate
Nuts
And anything else you can think of.
*The gift card is for cologne. I left mine at home and now that I'm back in an area where there is a Holister I am looking to get some. kk
Geese, so many questions.
I also want a Dell laptop and some games too. jk
the morning. The ward had a “Turkey Bowl" football game, but because of District Meeting, we were unable to attend. We played risk for most of the afternoon and evening.
I was kind of sick with the flu so we didn't go to dinner in an effort to save everyone else from getting sick, but dinner was delivered to our place and we ate there.
Then the next night, we went to a member's house for dinner and we had elk steaks that were amazing! Ya, so the feeling ill just came and went, no big deal.
We are keeping busy with NI and such.
Last night, I don't know what possessed us, but Elder Condie and I stayed up late
fixing Christmas lights that were burnt out and then hanging them up. It was way fun though. lol
The apartment is pretty festive with the lights. The flag is Elder Condie's flag of Delaware. He has been out for 15 months.
This is the southwest! Everyone has a cowboy hat, even me, come on! lol
Gas is a $1:69.
X-mas wish list:
Orange lead for my Pentel 8 color scripture maker mechanical pencil
Money (so I can send presents to people and I can buy what I might need later)
(I want my stocking please if that's ok)
Ties
Holister Gift card*
Good Chocolate
Nuts
And anything else you can think of.
*The gift card is for cologne. I left mine at home and now that I'm back in an area where there is a Holister I am looking to get some. kk
Geese, so many questions.
I also want a Dell laptop and some games too. jk
11-24-08
11/24
Here's a picture of my new companion, a member's grandson and our investigator. The boy in the blue shirt is Dieter. He was originally going to be baptized this Saturday, but his dad has just come out and said that he has to wait 3 months. So we don't have anyone with a date anymore.
For our Christmas letter just write up a general note about me doing great in NM and loving the mission, but missing everyone. kk
Our District is comprised of Elders from New York, Delaware, Washington, Utah,
So. California, Idaho, and Oregon.
Last Monday we went bowling and I scored a 147. I was very happy.
The City View Ward Elders are Spanish speaking.
We ride bikes and buses. The city is just like awesome! Both Elder Condie and I agree.
Talked with a member last night whose last name is Greenwood. We couldn't find a direct connection but I got some of his genealogy and maybe you can find the connection.
Some "Missionease":
OYMing = Open Your Mouth
QGC = Quality Gospel Conversation
NI = New Investigator
Here's a picture of my new companion, a member's grandson and our investigator. The boy in the blue shirt is Dieter. He was originally going to be baptized this Saturday, but his dad has just come out and said that he has to wait 3 months. So we don't have anyone with a date anymore.
For our Christmas letter just write up a general note about me doing great in NM and loving the mission, but missing everyone. kk
Our District is comprised of Elders from New York, Delaware, Washington, Utah,
So. California, Idaho, and Oregon.
Last Monday we went bowling and I scored a 147. I was very happy.
The City View Ward Elders are Spanish speaking.
We ride bikes and buses. The city is just like awesome! Both Elder Condie and I agree.
Talked with a member last night whose last name is Greenwood. We couldn't find a direct connection but I got some of his genealogy and maybe you can find the connection.
Some "Missionease":
OYMing = Open Your Mouth
QGC = Quality Gospel Conversation
NI = New Investigator
Monday, December 1, 2008
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