Well Family,
I have had an interesting week. The first three days were great- we got a lot of work done. Then came Thursday, that was our multi zone conference, it was awesome. President taught us about temptations, and staying focused. It was one of the best ones ever, and then I got to go to CTR Books. I love the environment. Ok, here comes the crazy part of the week, on Friday/Saturday we had the opportunity to go to the Redlands bowl, at the football field and do security and help with the dance festival. 15 stakes from CA did a whole bunch of sweet dances. It was amazing and one of the cool things is that we got to see all of our old companions and fellow missionaries. It was great, it was like a missionary reunion and every one there was Mormon, so they were all really nice to us which is rare in Cal.
So on the way home, when all the members were leaving in there cars they waved out there windows at us because we were walking home(because we live so close). But the bad thing about walking is we were walking home at 11:30pm because it went so late but on the way home we saw a helicopter in the distance that looked fairly close to were we live and as we got closer we met a cop who told us we can’t go to our apartment because there is a killer in your apartment complex running from the cops. So we walked to the park and waited for a long time- by then it was 1:30 am and we turned around to look in the park and we saw a man running full speed right at us with cops chasing him just as fast. By then our ride had just come, so we ran to the car piled in and took off just as he got to us- it was intense. And when we got home, we heard gun shots close by, so I don’t know what happened there but that was a crazy night. Good thing there were four missionaries with us.... but we are safe.
We had a baptism, which was that great. It went perfect the less active husband was reactivated and baptized his wife which completes the family. The president even came. And to make it even better, she has just made a sacred ordinance and then walked out of the church door to see the temple and there next step.
Well family, I am glad that you had a great reunion. I love you and will talk to you in a week.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Monday July 21, 2008
Hey hey hey Family,
How’s it going with ya’ll? Hope life’s treating you well. This week has been great. Elder Anderson and I got Alisea’s baptism ready. She is as exited as I am for her. I don’t know if I told you but it is on the 27th- so pretty soon. Also Elder Anderson and I have been making a lot of progress with our other investigators. So things are looking good in Redlands.
Oh so dad I heard you sent the video of me making a salad and dancing to the Guthers. That is so cool- they thought it was awesome. I also got the chance to see it and man did I have some really long hair (and I was really fat or at least it looks like it). But anyway I heard they sent you some videos of me here- so you will have to tell me what you think and what you think of the p-days we have.
Oh there is one more thing that I wanted you to think about- and that is… what if you came down to see Andrea at the end of my mission and I went to Camp Pendleton instead of flying home. That way I can take you to all the places I served and have you meet all the people I taught. The reason I say that is because we just had a missionary do that here. But it’s just a thought; I thought it might be cool. That way I have Riverside county fresh in my mind but it would only be for a week or two. Just think on it but it isn’t a big deal right now- so don’t think to hard. I still get to serve for 17 more months!!
Well I love you family and I will talk to you in a week.
How’s it going with ya’ll? Hope life’s treating you well. This week has been great. Elder Anderson and I got Alisea’s baptism ready. She is as exited as I am for her. I don’t know if I told you but it is on the 27th- so pretty soon. Also Elder Anderson and I have been making a lot of progress with our other investigators. So things are looking good in Redlands.
Oh so dad I heard you sent the video of me making a salad and dancing to the Guthers. That is so cool- they thought it was awesome. I also got the chance to see it and man did I have some really long hair (and I was really fat or at least it looks like it). But anyway I heard they sent you some videos of me here- so you will have to tell me what you think and what you think of the p-days we have.
Oh there is one more thing that I wanted you to think about- and that is… what if you came down to see Andrea at the end of my mission and I went to Camp Pendleton instead of flying home. That way I can take you to all the places I served and have you meet all the people I taught. The reason I say that is because we just had a missionary do that here. But it’s just a thought; I thought it might be cool. That way I have Riverside county fresh in my mind but it would only be for a week or two. Just think on it but it isn’t a big deal right now- so don’t think to hard. I still get to serve for 17 more months!!
Well I love you family and I will talk to you in a week.
Monday, July 14, 2008
New Transfer/Good News
Well family,
It’s a new transfer and both Elder Anderson and I are going to be staying in Redlands. I am so glad because Elder Anderson is way cool and I don’t quite have the area down. That is one thing that I have noticed, that you don’t get to know the area in car as you do on bike. But that is not all; Elder Anderson and I teach very well with each other.
One other thing, Elder Anderson and I just got another baptismal date and it came out of nowhere. We are teaching a lady named Aliseea Kauaes (weird name); her husband is a member and introduced her into the church. We have taught her the 1st 3 lessons, she attends church every Sunday. And one day she pulled me aside and bore her testimony to me about the Book of Mormon and asked us when we were going to ask here to get baptized. So Elder Anderson and I set a date with her to be baptized on the 27 of this month (of July). We are both very exited for her. Well family, I love you tons and have you in my prayers and will talk to you next week.
It’s a new transfer and both Elder Anderson and I are going to be staying in Redlands. I am so glad because Elder Anderson is way cool and I don’t quite have the area down. That is one thing that I have noticed, that you don’t get to know the area in car as you do on bike. But that is not all; Elder Anderson and I teach very well with each other.
One other thing, Elder Anderson and I just got another baptismal date and it came out of nowhere. We are teaching a lady named Aliseea Kauaes (weird name); her husband is a member and introduced her into the church. We have taught her the 1st 3 lessons, she attends church every Sunday. And one day she pulled me aside and bore her testimony to me about the Book of Mormon and asked us when we were going to ask here to get baptized. So Elder Anderson and I set a date with her to be baptized on the 27 of this month (of July). We are both very exited for her. Well family, I love you tons and have you in my prayers and will talk to you next week.
Monday, July 7, 2008
4th of July
Well Family,
How are all of you doing? I am doing a lot better than last week. We have found a new family to teach from Guatemala. They are so so nice. The only one who is a member is the Mom, all the others haven’t been baptized. She has 5 girls that told us they want to be baptized; it is all happing so fast. I don’t know what to do. Well I guess that is why I have a companion right, to help each other out.
Also, dad you got the pictures of me in my cool tie die outfit. That was a great p-day activity. I love that family they are so loving to the missionaries. The kids said they would rather ditch there friends and come see us when we visit them. You should definitely keep in contact with them. Well how was your forth of July? Did you all have a booming time? I did, I had a great time. We went with the Gunther’s to a show were you lay on the football field and they play music (of course good music- like America the Beautiful and such) and then shot the fireworks off over our heads (about 150 feet away). It was the coolest show ever. Some 4th of July when I am done with my mission we will come to Redlands for the show, it was awesome. I even have a scripture about the 4th of July. I don’t have it right now- but I will give it to you later. Well family, I love you and will talk to you next week.
How are all of you doing? I am doing a lot better than last week. We have found a new family to teach from Guatemala. They are so so nice. The only one who is a member is the Mom, all the others haven’t been baptized. She has 5 girls that told us they want to be baptized; it is all happing so fast. I don’t know what to do. Well I guess that is why I have a companion right, to help each other out.
Also, dad you got the pictures of me in my cool tie die outfit. That was a great p-day activity. I love that family they are so loving to the missionaries. The kids said they would rather ditch there friends and come see us when we visit them. You should definitely keep in contact with them. Well how was your forth of July? Did you all have a booming time? I did, I had a great time. We went with the Gunther’s to a show were you lay on the football field and they play music (of course good music- like America the Beautiful and such) and then shot the fireworks off over our heads (about 150 feet away). It was the coolest show ever. Some 4th of July when I am done with my mission we will come to Redlands for the show, it was awesome. I even have a scripture about the 4th of July. I don’t have it right now- but I will give it to you later. Well family, I love you and will talk to you next week.
Letter from Brother Gunther
Hello Stones Family,
I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you that we really enjoy your son here in Redlands. What a good son you raised. Our family loves him and loves it when he comes over. He's a great missionary and is the kind of person that draws people to him. He's also a bit silly, which seems to make him even more at home in our house. My wife loves to tease him and he's very good natured about it. My kids absolutely love him. Last P-day, him and Elder Anderson came over and they made tie-dyed shirts. I attached a picture of him with his creation. He added the shorts as well. This isn't the best picture of him, but it's the only one that I had. I wanted to ask a favor. My wife loves to cook favorite dinners for the missionaries. If you know of a particular meal that he likes and have a recipe that you could send, we would love it. Thanks again, Jay Gunther
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