March 26th, 2008
Well how are you? By the time that you get this you just might be done with Colten for the next two years. Well I got all the packages and the letter. I hope that you got my letter I sent some pictures home too.
I am so excited for Colten his adventures have started it will be a long journey and its not as easy as everyone thinks it is. I heard about the live session a lot of the missionaries do it before they go into the MTC, I just can't believe that he is already there I feel like he really just got his call yesterday, he kind of did. so crazy! So you packed Colten suitcase? Basically you did mine too. That is super exciting; he needs to gain some independence. So awesome. So Colten made money for his mission that is super awesome, well that is so unfair! Oh well I don’t need anything because my Mom treats me the best in the world so its all good with me.
So I am in Caguas and well my companion is from here his name is Elder G****.He is way crazy! He says that he wants to know everything and take over the world, a bit of a wack job if you ask me, but it shall be interesting, the things is I am just hoping that my knee will be fine, with all the walking I was doing it was still hurting but I just didn’t want to go home so I told a few fibs to stay out here, but I have a car now and well it shall be really good, I am in the largest ward in all of Puerto Rico and supposedly all of the members here are really cool and help with everything, its super sweet they have dinner nights for the missionaries so we are going to get fed all of the time, well President told me that if the other two baptismal dates that we have get baptized on those exact days then I am allowed to go to those baptisms so I am hoping that I will be able to go to the baptism this Sunday and then the one on the 13 so that should be really cool because I love the people over there and they are the first persons that I am going to be visiting when I get back to this place that is for sure, I loved it over there and had the best time, it was quite a shock when I found out I was leaving well with all of the work that we were doing it was a bit of a downer well it is all good now because I think that I am going to be awesome here because I think they need someone with a little bit of street smarts here because the other guy that was here before me still didn’t know where to go he used a map the whole time and was here for 5 transfers, so crazy lets just hope that he doesn’t kill himself in the other area because its difficult, but man the other two people that are in my district seem like they are from a different world so we shall see what happens, it will definitely be a little bit different considering my whole mission I have been around normal sane people, well who knows. My companion is the driver and well doesn’t have a clue I had to tell him how to get home and I had only been there for two hours, how funny is that.
We didn’t do anything that special for Easter just the church had a thing in the morning at five o clock in the morning that less active and our investigators wanted to go so we had to wake up at 4:30 never again in my life. We didn’t really have any appointments we visited some members and they cooked some fish for us. It was really good.
So is Chad ready to get out of there to, I wanted to write him a letter I just don’t think that he would get it in time so I will just get one sent off the MTC for him. So who is Kelcie Allen marrying you should send me a copy of her announcement. Well things are different but it will be good.
Love you! Logan
3/31/08
3/13/08
Letter March 12th, 2008
Hi Family!
Yes I got the battery I forgot to tell you last week that when I was doing laundry the battery fell out of my clothes and well it works fine so I guess I will have an extra battery.
I watched the DVD that you made with us Wells Missionaries and absolutely loved it for sure.
I know that President knows what is going to happen because we had zone conference on Monday and he said that he heard from the doctors and that he was going to call me and today is Wednesday so I will call him today and he will probably call you after. But there is no doubt that everything will be okay.
I figured that Colten would speak it really is not that big of a deal really.
That is super sweet that Stacey and Sherry are going to come for Colten’s farewell, give them a big hug for me. Okay.
I have the greatest story this week it was so awesome so there was this kid his name is Andres well he is super cool he said we could come by his house and well we went by there on Monday and well he started talking to us and it turns out that he has been taught the discussions before and so we started asking him questions taught him the first and second lesson he already knew everything and then we watched “Finding Faith in Christ” and he loved it and then he was like when can I get baptized and we asked when do you want to get baptized and then he said when can you baptize me and we said this Sunday well he was super excited because he has wanted to get baptized for over a year I don’t know what happened but he wanted to be baptized and never was so he is super excited and never had I seen such a person prepared as he was. so coooooool. Well he then prayed and he prayed to be able to serve a mission go to the temple and be able to be baptized. The cool thing was, was that the Dad gave his permission and all was great. He is super excited and everything will be good. We also have been working with a lady named Heidi she is super cool she didn’t come to church last week but she wanted to. She is a single Mom and well we taught her and she was crying listening to our message and the spirit was super strong we are just hoping that she will act on our message and not let Satan grab hold of her. So well its super sweet the work is crazy here, the Ward is working really hard and they are begging to see the fruits of there labor. Jonathon will get baptized this Sunday to he is only a 8 year old kid so its like he will get baptized its just teaching him because we have had to teach him at the Church so we haven’t had as much time to teach him because his house is to crazy and well so what can you do, he might get postponed for one more week if we cant get to his house and teach him. But the work is definitely great, our Ward is starting a dinner sign up sheet in the Relief Society and so we will get a lot more food. Its way sweet though.
The only thing that I really want at this time I some cool Easter ties some light striped ones even if there silk that is okay. I hope that you put some ties in my package you just sent. I sure have missed getting them. You could send Elder Polanco a package he would love that he does like lots of chocolate and so that would be cool he would be grateful for what ever you gave him.If you wanted to find a cheap pair of pants for Elder Polanco his are all really small he needs like a 36 because his are all like 32 because he is getting fat.
I have not had the chance to get to old San Juan yet but we will hopefully this transfer one of these P-Days. The only game that I played in the MTC was four square and me and some of the other missionaries made jokes that we were going to come back with our tags and play one day. haha.I don’t know how I handled 9 weeks in there I don’t think anyone knows how they do it they just do, no but I had Elder Alexander and some cool missionaries we kept each other sane.
The Good Byes are not that big of deal, I look back now and see how funny we all looked. Only if we knew before hand what we were doing. It’s sad but for sure it’s all in your head. I cant believe that I am going to be out for 8 months Stefan is out 16 and when I left he had 8 and seemed like he was gone forever man time is such a weird thing. The cool thing is when we have a year out that will be the bomb.
Well Elder Tanuvasa and Elder Bangart and Elder Camden all left my zone and we got two more Latinos and another Elder that came out with me that has been out in the islands his whole mission. He doesn’t understand any Spanish and especially the Puerto Ricans so well he asked me if I understand and I said that I understand about 90 percent and he said that he will never be able to do it, its just so funny because I remember being in that position and thinking that I would never understand anything and well I understand almost everything. So crazy. Well life isn’t so bad and well I am definitely keeping busy ! I love you all so much! Peace, Logan
Yes I got the battery I forgot to tell you last week that when I was doing laundry the battery fell out of my clothes and well it works fine so I guess I will have an extra battery.
I watched the DVD that you made with us Wells Missionaries and absolutely loved it for sure.
I know that President knows what is going to happen because we had zone conference on Monday and he said that he heard from the doctors and that he was going to call me and today is Wednesday so I will call him today and he will probably call you after. But there is no doubt that everything will be okay.
I figured that Colten would speak it really is not that big of a deal really.
That is super sweet that Stacey and Sherry are going to come for Colten’s farewell, give them a big hug for me. Okay.
I have the greatest story this week it was so awesome so there was this kid his name is Andres well he is super cool he said we could come by his house and well we went by there on Monday and well he started talking to us and it turns out that he has been taught the discussions before and so we started asking him questions taught him the first and second lesson he already knew everything and then we watched “Finding Faith in Christ” and he loved it and then he was like when can I get baptized and we asked when do you want to get baptized and then he said when can you baptize me and we said this Sunday well he was super excited because he has wanted to get baptized for over a year I don’t know what happened but he wanted to be baptized and never was so he is super excited and never had I seen such a person prepared as he was. so coooooool. Well he then prayed and he prayed to be able to serve a mission go to the temple and be able to be baptized. The cool thing was, was that the Dad gave his permission and all was great. He is super excited and everything will be good. We also have been working with a lady named Heidi she is super cool she didn’t come to church last week but she wanted to. She is a single Mom and well we taught her and she was crying listening to our message and the spirit was super strong we are just hoping that she will act on our message and not let Satan grab hold of her. So well its super sweet the work is crazy here, the Ward is working really hard and they are begging to see the fruits of there labor. Jonathon will get baptized this Sunday to he is only a 8 year old kid so its like he will get baptized its just teaching him because we have had to teach him at the Church so we haven’t had as much time to teach him because his house is to crazy and well so what can you do, he might get postponed for one more week if we cant get to his house and teach him. But the work is definitely great, our Ward is starting a dinner sign up sheet in the Relief Society and so we will get a lot more food. Its way sweet though.
The only thing that I really want at this time I some cool Easter ties some light striped ones even if there silk that is okay. I hope that you put some ties in my package you just sent. I sure have missed getting them. You could send Elder Polanco a package he would love that he does like lots of chocolate and so that would be cool he would be grateful for what ever you gave him.If you wanted to find a cheap pair of pants for Elder Polanco his are all really small he needs like a 36 because his are all like 32 because he is getting fat.
I have not had the chance to get to old San Juan yet but we will hopefully this transfer one of these P-Days. The only game that I played in the MTC was four square and me and some of the other missionaries made jokes that we were going to come back with our tags and play one day. haha.I don’t know how I handled 9 weeks in there I don’t think anyone knows how they do it they just do, no but I had Elder Alexander and some cool missionaries we kept each other sane.
The Good Byes are not that big of deal, I look back now and see how funny we all looked. Only if we knew before hand what we were doing. It’s sad but for sure it’s all in your head. I cant believe that I am going to be out for 8 months Stefan is out 16 and when I left he had 8 and seemed like he was gone forever man time is such a weird thing. The cool thing is when we have a year out that will be the bomb.
Well Elder Tanuvasa and Elder Bangart and Elder Camden all left my zone and we got two more Latinos and another Elder that came out with me that has been out in the islands his whole mission. He doesn’t understand any Spanish and especially the Puerto Ricans so well he asked me if I understand and I said that I understand about 90 percent and he said that he will never be able to do it, its just so funny because I remember being in that position and thinking that I would never understand anything and well I understand almost everything. So crazy. Well life isn’t so bad and well I am definitely keeping busy ! I love you all so much! Peace, Logan
3/5/08
Letter March 4th, 2008
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Dear Family,
I got the shoes today thank you so much. I have been doing service in church shoes and gym shorts you could imagine at how weird that looks? (ha-ha) I talked to President Dewsnup, I am assuming he called because you said something to him. When he called me on Friday and he said that more than likely I would probably be able to stay. So I was getting really excited.
That is too funny to hear about Morgan has a different type of a companion you can learn so much from anyone if you give them the chance. Just hope that he doesn’t get all macho on the Elder and give him the cold shoulder. He could end up finding some great friends there. I know that I did.
That is too crazy that Colten is leaving in twenty one days I bet he is so excited, our transfers will be the same week because he leaves in three weeks and will be in the field in another three weeks so we will be on the same schedule. So what day do you leave for Salt Lake the Monday before? That is so crazy.
I sent you a letter earlier this week and well it will probably be there tomorrow or something like that.
So Colten is scared to talk well the fact is tell him to get over it. I gave a talk in the MTC and they are always making you do things in front of people. We have sung several times in front of the congregation and my second Sunday I had given a talk here in Puerto Rico in Spanish. So the sooner he gets over it the better. It’s really not that big of deal.
So Jayson is working at Pure Fitness, is that the same place where Jay Gearhart works? I am so excited for him to be going to Apollo College. He just needs to stick with it no matter how hard it gets. Because there is a lot of science with that and well it won’t be easy. So they all went to Vegas was that for Jayson’s birthday? At least they are doing things.
As for Tristan he looks like a little devil seems that he has the same attitude that Gracie has when she was a little girl.
So as for the transfers I did not get transfered and really I don’t understand why I was not transferred? They tell me not to ride my bike but there is no way that this area can be walked and I know that they are not planning on giving us a car. It’s just so crazy to know Pres. Dewsnup is thinking, he throws curve balls and well, I don’t think I can handle another transfer here in this area it is way to big. I am really confused right now. As for stories I don’t really have any, I just try to make it through the week with a good attitude trying to understand what is going to happen. So if Salt Lake says that I can stay does he plan on keeping me here where all the problems started? I just want to know some things? I can deal with it. But the thing is that things are good right now. I am with Elder Polanco and he helps me out more than anything I have a way sweet district who are all awesome and well even though I don’t know these things I still have trust in my heavenly father that everything will work out. What can you do? Well things are a bit hectic right now but I go through it like a snow plow. Well I love you so much and wish the best with the new smile!
Peace, Logan
Dear Family,
I got the shoes today thank you so much. I have been doing service in church shoes and gym shorts you could imagine at how weird that looks? (ha-ha) I talked to President Dewsnup, I am assuming he called because you said something to him. When he called me on Friday and he said that more than likely I would probably be able to stay. So I was getting really excited.
That is too funny to hear about Morgan has a different type of a companion you can learn so much from anyone if you give them the chance. Just hope that he doesn’t get all macho on the Elder and give him the cold shoulder. He could end up finding some great friends there. I know that I did.
That is too crazy that Colten is leaving in twenty one days I bet he is so excited, our transfers will be the same week because he leaves in three weeks and will be in the field in another three weeks so we will be on the same schedule. So what day do you leave for Salt Lake the Monday before? That is so crazy.
I sent you a letter earlier this week and well it will probably be there tomorrow or something like that.
So Colten is scared to talk well the fact is tell him to get over it. I gave a talk in the MTC and they are always making you do things in front of people. We have sung several times in front of the congregation and my second Sunday I had given a talk here in Puerto Rico in Spanish. So the sooner he gets over it the better. It’s really not that big of deal.
So Jayson is working at Pure Fitness, is that the same place where Jay Gearhart works? I am so excited for him to be going to Apollo College. He just needs to stick with it no matter how hard it gets. Because there is a lot of science with that and well it won’t be easy. So they all went to Vegas was that for Jayson’s birthday? At least they are doing things.
As for Tristan he looks like a little devil seems that he has the same attitude that Gracie has when she was a little girl.
So as for the transfers I did not get transfered and really I don’t understand why I was not transferred? They tell me not to ride my bike but there is no way that this area can be walked and I know that they are not planning on giving us a car. It’s just so crazy to know Pres. Dewsnup is thinking, he throws curve balls and well, I don’t think I can handle another transfer here in this area it is way to big. I am really confused right now. As for stories I don’t really have any, I just try to make it through the week with a good attitude trying to understand what is going to happen. So if Salt Lake says that I can stay does he plan on keeping me here where all the problems started? I just want to know some things? I can deal with it. But the thing is that things are good right now. I am with Elder Polanco and he helps me out more than anything I have a way sweet district who are all awesome and well even though I don’t know these things I still have trust in my heavenly father that everything will work out. What can you do? Well things are a bit hectic right now but I go through it like a snow plow. Well I love you so much and wish the best with the new smile!
Peace, Logan
2/20/08
Letter Home-February 20th, 2008
Well hello there.
Right now the knee has been getting so much better, I am not really hurting that bad. I know that the lord knows all and that I have defiantly found comfort in all of this. Well I know that all will be okay. The only thing was that I did not want to tell you as it is so much easier for someone else. I sent a letter home with the memory card
that will tell you more about my knee.
So Chad went to the temple that is so awesome he wrote me a letter last week I replied but I just don’t feel like sending any letters home when I don’t know what is going to happen.
I thought Dad thought that his CTR ring was lost. That is neat that you
fixed it for him for Valentines Day.
The CTR ring is fine; I like wearing it better on my middle finger anyways. I don’t even wear it out tracting because some of the areas are not the best in the world.
I got the Valentines package but not the memory cards I sent my memory card home last Friday. So you should get that soon. Somehow I have lost the battery to my camera, I don’t know how I did, I am still trying to fiqure that out. So I haven’t taken any pictures for awhile.
I have not got the vans yet but the Elders are going this week so hopefully they will pick that up for me. You sent me another memory card but it was the one with Colten opening his call and I sent that back.
So how excited is Morgan? I bet he is just ready to go. That is too funny that they are still shopping I was so ready to go when I left.
I can’t believe that Tristan is already two. Man that’s nuts. Considering he was just starting to walk when I left.
We baptized Jon Carlos along time ago, we are baptizing a kid name Jonathan in two weeks on March 2nd.
We are hoping to go to old San Juan next P-day, so that should be super fun. Pretty sweet. well yeah all is well and well have a great week.
Love Ya! Logan
Right now the knee has been getting so much better, I am not really hurting that bad. I know that the lord knows all and that I have defiantly found comfort in all of this. Well I know that all will be okay. The only thing was that I did not want to tell you as it is so much easier for someone else. I sent a letter home with the memory card
that will tell you more about my knee.
So Chad went to the temple that is so awesome he wrote me a letter last week I replied but I just don’t feel like sending any letters home when I don’t know what is going to happen.
I thought Dad thought that his CTR ring was lost. That is neat that you
fixed it for him for Valentines Day.
The CTR ring is fine; I like wearing it better on my middle finger anyways. I don’t even wear it out tracting because some of the areas are not the best in the world.
I got the Valentines package but not the memory cards I sent my memory card home last Friday. So you should get that soon. Somehow I have lost the battery to my camera, I don’t know how I did, I am still trying to fiqure that out. So I haven’t taken any pictures for awhile.
I have not got the vans yet but the Elders are going this week so hopefully they will pick that up for me. You sent me another memory card but it was the one with Colten opening his call and I sent that back.
So how excited is Morgan? I bet he is just ready to go. That is too funny that they are still shopping I was so ready to go when I left.
I can’t believe that Tristan is already two. Man that’s nuts. Considering he was just starting to walk when I left.
We baptized Jon Carlos along time ago, we are baptizing a kid name Jonathan in two weeks on March 2nd.
We are hoping to go to old San Juan next P-day, so that should be super fun. Pretty sweet. well yeah all is well and well have a great week.
Love Ya! Logan
2/13/08
Letter 2/13/2008
Mother and Family.
As for how grateful you are for me I promise that I am ten times more grateful for you. You have 4 kids to share your love and I only have one Mother to give all my love.
Well yeah I got the mail with the social security card. Thank you so much. I have not got the package because there was no one to accept it so they are going to bring it by tomorrow and I will get it.
Don’t worry about the shoulder bag I have one right now that will last for a good month more. Don’t worry about it.
Well the Elder that was with us in the trio went home this past week, he had a problem with depression so he was getting really bad and never wanted to work and well things just got crazy and so he went home last Friday. He was so good and man I miss him. He was awesome, and I learned quite a bit from him. But he needed to go and figure some things out.
That is so crazy that Morgan is already leaving I feel like he just got his call yesterday, oh wait he basically did. That is so funny about Colten being so picky about his shirts. It didn’t even matter to me. He will learn to just be grateful for all that he is given. All shirts are going to feel funny at first but they will get worn and will be good. Just tell him to wash them a couple of times and he won’t even be able to tell.
Yeah, Elder Kelly is in my Zone, poor guy! I feel bad for him, because he is over the Sisters. I don't have a title, Thank Goodnes! I am happy to be normal missionary!
I get along so well with my companion. I have been blessed so far with that. As far as the spanish, it is coming along, I can do pretty well at teaching and understanding.
I figured Colten was hanging out with Chad, because he wrote me a letter. That is definitely pretty cool because Chad is such an awesome friend and great example.
I figured that Grandpa was there, that is sweet. Looks like you have three kids again Dad Grandpa and Josh. Too funny. I can promise you now that I don’t pee outside of the toilet or on the seat because now I have to clean it because there is no one else to do it.
So you went to the dunes I remember when we went for new years last year, I don’t like it that much. But it was fun.
Yes in the tape you definitely hear the Koki frogs they are annoying and YES I am definitely accustomed to them right now.
Well things here are picking up. We have had 2 baptisms this transfer, with the hopes of 2 or 3 more for sure. Last month we only had 20 Baptisms in the whole mission, and 5 of them were in our District. There is about 25-30 Districts in the Mission. Right now our Mission is taking some hits, we are loosing so many ELders, and none are coming in. Since the 28 Elders that came the same time as me, we have had 20 go home, and only about 6-7 new Elders. This next couple of weeks when transfers come again, we are loosing 4-5 Elders, and gaining only 1 Elder. So crazy, huh?
We have an 8 year old boy who is going to be baptized the 2nd of March so that is pretty cool. His parents are not members but his Brother is and he they come to church with a member. They have been coming for a about a year now.
I just want to thank you for everything that you have done, and the family you have been my heroes and I am just thankful to have the family that I have.
Well love you peace. Logan
As for how grateful you are for me I promise that I am ten times more grateful for you. You have 4 kids to share your love and I only have one Mother to give all my love.
Well yeah I got the mail with the social security card. Thank you so much. I have not got the package because there was no one to accept it so they are going to bring it by tomorrow and I will get it.
Don’t worry about the shoulder bag I have one right now that will last for a good month more. Don’t worry about it.
Well the Elder that was with us in the trio went home this past week, he had a problem with depression so he was getting really bad and never wanted to work and well things just got crazy and so he went home last Friday. He was so good and man I miss him. He was awesome, and I learned quite a bit from him. But he needed to go and figure some things out.
That is so crazy that Morgan is already leaving I feel like he just got his call yesterday, oh wait he basically did. That is so funny about Colten being so picky about his shirts. It didn’t even matter to me. He will learn to just be grateful for all that he is given. All shirts are going to feel funny at first but they will get worn and will be good. Just tell him to wash them a couple of times and he won’t even be able to tell.
Yeah, Elder Kelly is in my Zone, poor guy! I feel bad for him, because he is over the Sisters. I don't have a title, Thank Goodnes! I am happy to be normal missionary!
I get along so well with my companion. I have been blessed so far with that. As far as the spanish, it is coming along, I can do pretty well at teaching and understanding.
I figured Colten was hanging out with Chad, because he wrote me a letter. That is definitely pretty cool because Chad is such an awesome friend and great example.
I figured that Grandpa was there, that is sweet. Looks like you have three kids again Dad Grandpa and Josh. Too funny. I can promise you now that I don’t pee outside of the toilet or on the seat because now I have to clean it because there is no one else to do it.
So you went to the dunes I remember when we went for new years last year, I don’t like it that much. But it was fun.
Yes in the tape you definitely hear the Koki frogs they are annoying and YES I am definitely accustomed to them right now.
Well things here are picking up. We have had 2 baptisms this transfer, with the hopes of 2 or 3 more for sure. Last month we only had 20 Baptisms in the whole mission, and 5 of them were in our District. There is about 25-30 Districts in the Mission. Right now our Mission is taking some hits, we are loosing so many ELders, and none are coming in. Since the 28 Elders that came the same time as me, we have had 20 go home, and only about 6-7 new Elders. This next couple of weeks when transfers come again, we are loosing 4-5 Elders, and gaining only 1 Elder. So crazy, huh?
We have an 8 year old boy who is going to be baptized the 2nd of March so that is pretty cool. His parents are not members but his Brother is and he they come to church with a member. They have been coming for a about a year now.
I just want to thank you for everything that you have done, and the family you have been my heroes and I am just thankful to have the family that I have.
Well love you peace. Logan
1/31/08
Letter Home January 30th, 2008
Hola Famila,
My knee is fine no worries it hurts, but hey I can deal with it. We did not get a car. We did get another Elder, so we are a threesome now. His name is Elder Lloyd, he is from California. I cannot believe he is 26 year old. Too think that he is the same age as Stacey, and she has 3 kids. He looks 21 though. He has been out about 18 months.
I did get the package with all the stuff I it. I got the package today with the shirts and the cookies. Man I love them so much. That is the only thing that I don’t share with anyone. Sorry but they are just too tasty. Every once in a while I will have a little love in my heart and share a little. Ha-ha. Not that much though.
So we had the Baptism this last Sunday for Nayda. So awesome her Uncle was supposed to do it, but at the last minute he said he was sick so he couldn’t come to church. Well so she asked me to do it. So I baptized her. It was definitely pretty cool. The spirit is so strong. Nayda is awesome she was so nervous but she knew that the decisions she was making were correct.
We did not have our zone conference yet that is next Monday.
Yes, we got moved. The apartments are fairly close about a mile away. It is way better than the other apartment it came furnished and everything so that is definitely pretty sweet. We have a couch, and a kitchen table. The bedroom is a little small but hey it’s only for six weeks.
So Colten, time will definitely come faster as you get closer to your mission. Then time goes by so fast when you are out I can promise you that.
Yes the picture I sent home was Pamela she is a super cool girl, definitely a little hard to understand. But she is super sweet and a great example. We are having another baptism this next Sunday his name is Jon Carlos he is 16 and is a friend of a member he is so full of the spirit and he is way excited to be baptized.
We wear our suits to church every Sunday that is the only requirement. My shoes are fine. The rockports are definitely my favorite they seem to have the best support for my big fat feet. Ha-ha.
I need to have the original social security card, because Elder Thomas tried to get his drivers license but they would not allow him to get his license because he did not have the original card.
So Zac will be the first one to go outside of the electric circle that’s sweet. I am excited for him to become a pilot. Tell him “Good-Luck” for me!
Yeah we heard the news about Pres. Hinckley but it’s not sad to me at all. He is finally getting to be with those people that he misses so much. His parents and his wife. If others hear of his death, it will open a lot of opportunities for us as Missionaries for sure.
Well so life is great. I am loving the work and the people here! I love you all! Elder Wells
P.S. If you could get me this book I would appreciate it. It’s called “Book of Mormon on Trial” I have heard it will help with understand the B of M better! Thanks!
My knee is fine no worries it hurts, but hey I can deal with it. We did not get a car. We did get another Elder, so we are a threesome now. His name is Elder Lloyd, he is from California. I cannot believe he is 26 year old. Too think that he is the same age as Stacey, and she has 3 kids. He looks 21 though. He has been out about 18 months.
I did get the package with all the stuff I it. I got the package today with the shirts and the cookies. Man I love them so much. That is the only thing that I don’t share with anyone. Sorry but they are just too tasty. Every once in a while I will have a little love in my heart and share a little. Ha-ha. Not that much though.
So we had the Baptism this last Sunday for Nayda. So awesome her Uncle was supposed to do it, but at the last minute he said he was sick so he couldn’t come to church. Well so she asked me to do it. So I baptized her. It was definitely pretty cool. The spirit is so strong. Nayda is awesome she was so nervous but she knew that the decisions she was making were correct.
We did not have our zone conference yet that is next Monday.
Yes, we got moved. The apartments are fairly close about a mile away. It is way better than the other apartment it came furnished and everything so that is definitely pretty sweet. We have a couch, and a kitchen table. The bedroom is a little small but hey it’s only for six weeks.
So Colten, time will definitely come faster as you get closer to your mission. Then time goes by so fast when you are out I can promise you that.
Yes the picture I sent home was Pamela she is a super cool girl, definitely a little hard to understand. But she is super sweet and a great example. We are having another baptism this next Sunday his name is Jon Carlos he is 16 and is a friend of a member he is so full of the spirit and he is way excited to be baptized.
We wear our suits to church every Sunday that is the only requirement. My shoes are fine. The rockports are definitely my favorite they seem to have the best support for my big fat feet. Ha-ha.
I need to have the original social security card, because Elder Thomas tried to get his drivers license but they would not allow him to get his license because he did not have the original card.
So Zac will be the first one to go outside of the electric circle that’s sweet. I am excited for him to become a pilot. Tell him “Good-Luck” for me!
Yeah we heard the news about Pres. Hinckley but it’s not sad to me at all. He is finally getting to be with those people that he misses so much. His parents and his wife. If others hear of his death, it will open a lot of opportunities for us as Missionaries for sure.
Well so life is great. I am loving the work and the people here! I love you all! Elder Wells
P.S. If you could get me this book I would appreciate it. It’s called “Book of Mormon on Trial” I have heard it will help with understand the B of M better! Thanks!
1/24/08
Some Pictures
This is Logan's 1st Baptism.. A 15 girl named Pamela, he and Elder Polanco taught her. She was baptized on the 23rd of December.
I think Elder Wells is looking a little thin? (He says he has lost over 35 pounds)
I think Elder Wells is looking a little thin? (He says he has lost over 35 pounds)
1/22/08
Letter,Tuesday January 22nd, 2008
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Well how goes it? Man things here are great. Unfortunately Nayda did not get baptized this week. But she wants to get baptized this next week. Something happened with the ride and well it shall all be good. We are going to baptize this transfer so that is pretty sweet.
Well I am not leaving. But that is totally fine with me. Well we are going to be a threesome. There is another Elder coming to be with us this transfer. So we will have three of us. So I was wondering if you had the address of the elder that taught us all? Elder Jackson?
Well I have not got the package yet but I will probably get it tomorrow when the other companion comes.
Well the good thing is this week we got to go look for a new apartment because we were having some problems with the landlords son. I told you he stole my shoes? Well we got to look and so we found one and we are going to be moving. Yeah. I will give the address to there next week so that you can send letters there.
So yesterday I sent a letter home I wrote it last Wednesday but barely mailed it yesterday. It has some pics in it so that will get you excited.
The big story this week is that I went to the hospital because there was a member in the hospital I don’t know where he went to church. Well we were told to give him a blessing because he had been in a coma for a week and a half. So we went to the hospital and as I sat there and watched the Mother just holding his hand and talking to him. He was completely lifeless he had a machine helping him breath and he had stitches all over his head. Well as I did the blessing I could fell just how much love the savior has for us. As I watched the Mom I just wanted to take all the pain she was feeling at that time and just put it on my shoulders. I have taken advantage of so much. And it made me realize just how precious life is and how grateful I am just to have never had to experience something like this. It was just so humbling.
Well the problem is now is that I need my actual social security card so you will have to send that.
Man Stacey’s kids have grown up so much. Even Gracie that is insane. She is such a little girl. Oh man.
Elder Polancos first name is Rafael.
The work is coming along we are teaching quite a few people and always staying busy.
Well love you and have a great week. Peace, Elder Wells
Well how goes it? Man things here are great. Unfortunately Nayda did not get baptized this week. But she wants to get baptized this next week. Something happened with the ride and well it shall all be good. We are going to baptize this transfer so that is pretty sweet.
Well I am not leaving. But that is totally fine with me. Well we are going to be a threesome. There is another Elder coming to be with us this transfer. So we will have three of us. So I was wondering if you had the address of the elder that taught us all? Elder Jackson?
Well I have not got the package yet but I will probably get it tomorrow when the other companion comes.
Well the good thing is this week we got to go look for a new apartment because we were having some problems with the landlords son. I told you he stole my shoes? Well we got to look and so we found one and we are going to be moving. Yeah. I will give the address to there next week so that you can send letters there.
So yesterday I sent a letter home I wrote it last Wednesday but barely mailed it yesterday. It has some pics in it so that will get you excited.
The big story this week is that I went to the hospital because there was a member in the hospital I don’t know where he went to church. Well we were told to give him a blessing because he had been in a coma for a week and a half. So we went to the hospital and as I sat there and watched the Mother just holding his hand and talking to him. He was completely lifeless he had a machine helping him breath and he had stitches all over his head. Well as I did the blessing I could fell just how much love the savior has for us. As I watched the Mom I just wanted to take all the pain she was feeling at that time and just put it on my shoulders. I have taken advantage of so much. And it made me realize just how precious life is and how grateful I am just to have never had to experience something like this. It was just so humbling.
Well the problem is now is that I need my actual social security card so you will have to send that.
Man Stacey’s kids have grown up so much. Even Gracie that is insane. She is such a little girl. Oh man.
Elder Polancos first name is Rafael.
The work is coming along we are teaching quite a few people and always staying busy.
Well love you and have a great week. Peace, Elder Wells
1/19/08
Letter January 16th, 2008
Dear Family,
How was your week? Mine was awesome!
Yes, tranfers are next week. I cannot believe how fast time is going. To think I have been here almost 6 transfers, and 6 months of my mission is gone. Tell Colten, it goes by faster than he will think.
The girl Nayda's baptism was postponed for a week, so it should happen this Sunday. She is a sweet girl who comes to church every week with her Uncle Joseph Smith, and her Aunt Maria. We have been teaching another boy, a Grandson of a member of the Ward.
The spanish is coming along. I am not fluent, but I can communicate pretty well now. Elder Polanco's mom lives in Florida, but he was raised by his Grandma in the Dominican Republic. He really doesn't get much mail or packages.
Yes, I got the package. I always love the cookies from Sweet Cakes, I can eat them in a day. I was suprised the belt fit. I have lost about 30 pounds with all this bike riding, which is good.
So, Colten has to buy a trench coat.. Sometimes I wish I would get cold. It rains here all the time, sometimes we get so wet we have to go home and put our clothes in the dryer. I will send you a picture of me all wet! You will never see a picture of me on a bike with a helmet, so plan on that one. Ha Ha.
I am so happy that Granpa went thru the temple, I wish I could have been there too. Well again Thanks for everything you do. I loved the newsletter as always. I don't understand that Chase is going to to Mexico and speaking French?
I love you all. I just sent a tape home you should get it soon. Peace, Elder Wells
How was your week? Mine was awesome!
Yes, tranfers are next week. I cannot believe how fast time is going. To think I have been here almost 6 transfers, and 6 months of my mission is gone. Tell Colten, it goes by faster than he will think.
The girl Nayda's baptism was postponed for a week, so it should happen this Sunday. She is a sweet girl who comes to church every week with her Uncle Joseph Smith, and her Aunt Maria. We have been teaching another boy, a Grandson of a member of the Ward.
The spanish is coming along. I am not fluent, but I can communicate pretty well now. Elder Polanco's mom lives in Florida, but he was raised by his Grandma in the Dominican Republic. He really doesn't get much mail or packages.
Yes, I got the package. I always love the cookies from Sweet Cakes, I can eat them in a day. I was suprised the belt fit. I have lost about 30 pounds with all this bike riding, which is good.
So, Colten has to buy a trench coat.. Sometimes I wish I would get cold. It rains here all the time, sometimes we get so wet we have to go home and put our clothes in the dryer. I will send you a picture of me all wet! You will never see a picture of me on a bike with a helmet, so plan on that one. Ha Ha.
I am so happy that Granpa went thru the temple, I wish I could have been there too. Well again Thanks for everything you do. I loved the newsletter as always. I don't understand that Chase is going to to Mexico and speaking French?
I love you all. I just sent a tape home you should get it soon. Peace, Elder Wells
1/9/08
Letter January 9th, 2008
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
Dear Family,
So you got the presents I sent home? So sorry about the statue being broken, you could try to glue it. The keychain was for you to. Sorry that the presents were so cheesy but they were really supposed to be funny.
As for my knee I have talked to Sister Dewsnup and the fact is that she told me to just take lots of ibrophen and then to do that for a couple of weeks. She does not want me to go to the doctor because the chances of needing surgery are pretty likely and she said they would have to send me home. But no worries she said that they will probably just put me in a different area this next transfer so it will all work out. Well don’t worry seriously everything is fine. My knee hurts but it will all be good. It didn’t bother me before so they will end up just transferring me in the next transfer because everything was fine before and well it will all work out.
So Justin is getting married is there a ring and everything. That is sweet when is the official date?
Pamela’s baptism was absolutely amazing her Mom is a member but she can not come to church because she is always working. The Father is not a member but he did not approve at all because he is catholic so she had been coming to church for 4 months and then he finally decided to let her get baptized and then he came to the baptism so that was really sweet he was really nice and cool, we are trying to get in and teach him but he is always working. I really love the baptisms on your mission because you see all of these people at the baptism and then you see the elders they are trying to hide in the back and not be noticed its such a sweet experience because you have these elders who have taught for 6 weeks or sometimes longer and there just trying to stay out of the way. We have another baptism this Sunday her name is Nayda she is 10 years old and her Aunt and Uncle are members but no one else she has been coming to church for a really long time and well her home life is not the best but she comes to church every week and wants to be baptized. We usually do not do the confirmation they like people in the ward to do it. Because it helps them stay active longer and gives them something to share. Pretty sweet. I am in a ward right now I am part of the San Juan Stake and we have about 70 to 80 people in church every week. So that’s pretty sweet. The ward is awesome I love being in a ward because the people know how a church needs to be ran and in the other little branches we definitely have to help the branch keep going. The building is about half a mile away from our house.
We are having a cleaning day today, so our apartment will be clean. Elder Polanco and I are getting along great. Elder Thomas is in my zone. I have talked to him a couple of times but not much.
I have not got the package yet because the zone leaders have all the mail and we have not seen them yet so I have not gotten anything since Christmas letters. Lame but I like getting a lot at once.
Man I am so excited for Colten he is going to get a little cold in New Jersey. Man I wish. The snow or something remotely cold sounds like heaven. Man that is exciting for all of them.
So Dad finally got released what calling does he expect next ha-ha. Elder’s quorum teacher. He is prepared.
I am definitely loosing weight again that is the sweet part. Everything is starting to get really loose. But that is what a belt is for. I have had to make three more holes for my belt. Haha. You are definably not getting a picture of me riding a bike so don’t plan on it.
Well I forgot to write my address down again. Its okay just sends stuff to the mission office. I don’t really trust this house anyway. My vans were sitting outside of the door. We enter thru the garage and well my vans got stolen by the landlord’s son he is like 30 and is a drug addict. Sad but yeah so the office is fine for now.
Well love you and have a great week. Logan
Dear Family,
So you got the presents I sent home? So sorry about the statue being broken, you could try to glue it. The keychain was for you to. Sorry that the presents were so cheesy but they were really supposed to be funny.
As for my knee I have talked to Sister Dewsnup and the fact is that she told me to just take lots of ibrophen and then to do that for a couple of weeks. She does not want me to go to the doctor because the chances of needing surgery are pretty likely and she said they would have to send me home. But no worries she said that they will probably just put me in a different area this next transfer so it will all work out. Well don’t worry seriously everything is fine. My knee hurts but it will all be good. It didn’t bother me before so they will end up just transferring me in the next transfer because everything was fine before and well it will all work out.
So Justin is getting married is there a ring and everything. That is sweet when is the official date?
Pamela’s baptism was absolutely amazing her Mom is a member but she can not come to church because she is always working. The Father is not a member but he did not approve at all because he is catholic so she had been coming to church for 4 months and then he finally decided to let her get baptized and then he came to the baptism so that was really sweet he was really nice and cool, we are trying to get in and teach him but he is always working. I really love the baptisms on your mission because you see all of these people at the baptism and then you see the elders they are trying to hide in the back and not be noticed its such a sweet experience because you have these elders who have taught for 6 weeks or sometimes longer and there just trying to stay out of the way. We have another baptism this Sunday her name is Nayda she is 10 years old and her Aunt and Uncle are members but no one else she has been coming to church for a really long time and well her home life is not the best but she comes to church every week and wants to be baptized. We usually do not do the confirmation they like people in the ward to do it. Because it helps them stay active longer and gives them something to share. Pretty sweet. I am in a ward right now I am part of the San Juan Stake and we have about 70 to 80 people in church every week. So that’s pretty sweet. The ward is awesome I love being in a ward because the people know how a church needs to be ran and in the other little branches we definitely have to help the branch keep going. The building is about half a mile away from our house.
We are having a cleaning day today, so our apartment will be clean. Elder Polanco and I are getting along great. Elder Thomas is in my zone. I have talked to him a couple of times but not much.
I have not got the package yet because the zone leaders have all the mail and we have not seen them yet so I have not gotten anything since Christmas letters. Lame but I like getting a lot at once.
Man I am so excited for Colten he is going to get a little cold in New Jersey. Man I wish. The snow or something remotely cold sounds like heaven. Man that is exciting for all of them.
So Dad finally got released what calling does he expect next ha-ha. Elder’s quorum teacher. He is prepared.
I am definitely loosing weight again that is the sweet part. Everything is starting to get really loose. But that is what a belt is for. I have had to make three more holes for my belt. Haha. You are definably not getting a picture of me riding a bike so don’t plan on it.
Well I forgot to write my address down again. Its okay just sends stuff to the mission office. I don’t really trust this house anyway. My vans were sitting outside of the door. We enter thru the garage and well my vans got stolen by the landlord’s son he is like 30 and is a drug addict. Sad but yeah so the office is fine for now.
Well love you and have a great week. Logan
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