July, 25 2011

Wow, that is AWESOME.  How crazy is that, where are the shaes living.   You have to send me some pics or some more about the shaes cause that is THE coolest story.   It makes me think a lot about those times when people would ask us if we knew any one who might be interested in listening to the missionaries and we would always say maybe the Shaes, but then we never did anything about it.  Or did we?  I can’t remember.  Anyway, how important is this obra.  I think about what i was doing before the mission in terms of being a testigo de Jesucristo, and i don't really think I was doing anything.   We've got to get animated(not sure if that works in English) about sharing this message with people.  This is on my mind because this week we are going to hit our ward with a Missionary Wave.   Our ward right now is not even close to doing their part.  I hope we can get them excited, and act.  I'm excited to get off the mission and put my action where my mouth is.  We are always asking people to share the gospel with friends.  I know it’s not easy, but it’s not hard either. 

Quien es Pres. Perry.  anyways i Love the script. that you shared with me, i applies a lot to what i need right now.  I was listening to one of Elder Baez´s songs and it hit me like a 100 kg de frijoles.   The song is “Be Still My Soul”.  Listen to the words of this song.  Mom, I've been praying  for a lot of patience right now too, and when i head the song it was definitely a answer to those prayers.  Mom i love you and I pray that you and dad  will receive the patience and tranquilidad that you need.  Cuidate mucho

Love

Elder Gardner  

July 18, 2011

Hola Mother Goose,

dang, I'm a little disappointed to hear that marc sold his bocho.  they have been growing on me down here in bocholandia.  i was looking forward to testing it out when i got back, but i guess that ill just have to buy my self one when i get back.  about Vance getting that job, i cant tell you how pumped i was when i heard that he got it and that Andrew is moving up there too.  how awesome will that be!!!  not sure where Evan and meg think there going, they are headed in the wrong direction right, north not south.  i was actually hoping they would get the job over there in Oregon, but Arizona is "chill".  what part of Arizona are they heading for, hopefully its close to Tucson, i cant wait to get back on the bike and prep for the tour again.  by the way how's that trek doing?   So, Jake is home from the mission huh, that is crazy!!  have you guys seen him yet,   tell him hi for me when you do.  just look at all of us growing up, its weird cause i don't feel that old. 

alright, so let me tell you a little bit about Parados.  its way different then my last area but i like it.  the people here are crazy, its a side effect from being so close to DF.  i forgot what it was like to ride in a combi, reminds me of the days when i got robbed.  there is definitely a lot of action down here with crazies, so the night time is a little more exciting.  we had a rough Sunday, but we learned a lot, and there is no doubt that this week will be different, let me tell you why.  this last Saturday our whole zone got together and headed out to a brand new colonial that's called Santa Inés.  this brand new area is not technically in anybody's area, so its just free game.  the stake president did that on purpose, cause he wants everybody to work over there so that they can build a Rama.   so the whole zone went over there Saturday mourning and put up two tables full of  folletos and videos, and then the rest of the 14 missionaries went and knocked doors and contacted.  In two hours we got 109 referencias, and about 22 are so called families de oro.  so the crazy thing about this is that our area is the closest to this area, so all the references went to us, and now this week we have to turn those numbers into salvation.  A pretty large task and a lot of pressure not only from the leaders, but also the stake president.  I think its every missionaries dream to receive references like that.   We have a lot of work to do, but i feel like i have just the companion to turn Santa Inés into a gold mind.  Elder Baez is a master with the people, I've learned a lot from him this past week, and my Spanish is getting better with having to speak all the time.  I’ll let you know how the battle up in Santa Inés goes this next week. 

I’m sending the pics from Anayelli and Luis’s baptism, I love those two and I have to be here when they get sealed, that will probably be like 2 months after i get back, so if anybody wants to come that’s the plan. I hope.

mom you are good to tell people that I'm doing awesome.  I've learned a lot these past couple months and feel different.  i love you so much, and will remember everybody in my prayers. 

Love

Elder Gardner 

July 11, 2011

Wait a sec.  when did Andrew get engaged?????  what is going on up there, nah that awesome, when is the date for the wedding? 

So i don't know what happened with that hurricane or massive storm.  that much of rain is unusual for Queretaro, but its all past and every thing is back to normal, the only thing that is not normal is that i got changed today.  I left my lil´Boy and all those people i love up there, it wasn't easy, but that's the mission.  so i went from the farthest north of the mission to the farthest south.   actually our area boarders a two of the other missions, northwest and the west missions.  the west missionaries are famous here because there has been a couple of occasions that the west missionaries have been poaching into our mission.   I've heard those missionaries have bikes, sunglasses, and iPod touches.  this is just what my comp said, so who knows if its true.  i was wondering if marc ever served in this part of his mission in tultapec.  my area is called parados, and my comp is Elder Baez,  its crazy to have a Mexican for a comp, cause I'm so used to the Americans.  it should be really good, and it will help speaking in Spanish all the time. 

 

Mom i got the package, thank so much i enjoy the laffy taffy.  i was super excited to see the doctrine y convenions dvd, but i forgot to tell you to send it in Spanish.  because i don't have a lot of opportunities to watch it in English.  but its all good.  yeah I've been struggling with the money, because we took a trip two trips to tequisciac to marry anayeli and Luis.  the mission doesn't help us with that, so we pained for it.  but I'm sure that the card with come soon, and all will work out.  anayeli and Luis were baptized were baptized yesterday and it was one of the coolest baptisms I've had.  i send pics next week.  this family is easy the coolest hear in Mexico.  I'm really excited for them, but a little disappointed that i had to change and could be there for their confirmations.  but its all good.  I will adjust.  i{m excited for a new area and for the opportunity we have to find more families.   I love you.  the church is true, and god is in control. 

 

Love

Elder Gardner