Hello
Ok, first thing--sorry, but I keep forgetting to look for the airline stuff. And please get that mini PMG. It would help out soo much. Are you going to send the Ipod or no?
It's 108 today. :) yay.
It rained a couple of days ago (weird). Anyway, when it rains in Vegas all the oil on the street comes out or something and it gets VERY slick. So we were biking home and it started to rain, just over us. And it followed us. Maybe Heavenly Father is trying to tell us something. Yeah, so we were biking home fast to get out from under the cloud. We were almost home when I hear (yes, I can hear even with my one ear) Elder Scott bailed and almost started crying. So I looked back and slammed on my brakes (not smart) and then I go flying too. Elder Scott got it worse but I ruined my shirt. My second bike wreck in a month. Maybe God is trying to tell me to step it up.
Glad to hear that Jeff and Brian are getting their Scout stuff done. Oh, man, I remember wilderness survival. That's a fun merit badge. I remember when I did the camp out requirement. It was super cold so I got up in the middle of the night and built a fire. Then I slept good.
haha Scout camp food was awesome at Friedlander. haha.
Well, thanks for the support. Hope Grandma's OK.
Love Elder Richards.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Apple juice and biking do not mix.
Hola,
Thanks for the email addresses. And yes,I did get the stamps, thank you. I hope your back is doing better.
We are still looking for people to teach. We have been working with this one less-active who is doing really well. His name is Howey. He is a huge Somoan who just started boxing. He won his first fight a couple days ago. Knockout 3rd round. Man, I wouldn't want to fight this guy. We taught him and his brothers the first lesson and it was awesome. His brothers, who are less active too, sat in and they really felt the Spirit. Oh, man, it was intense. We got one of them crying. Howey's brother Mark went to Church for the first time in 3 years. That makes me so happy. I have really learned to love the people here. Even the ones who yell cuss words at us while they drive by. haha.
It's just amazing what the Spirit can do to people.
Missionaries get free Slurpies at this one 7 eleven. It's cool.
By the way, apple juice and biking do not mix.
Jeff, Brian and Luke better get their Eagles. Hopefully before I get home. If they don't, I will beat them.
You can try sending pictures through email. Send a picture of phat Eric. My trainer would love that haha.
Oh, so my root canal starting hurting so I went to the dentist. Dont worry, it didn't cost anything because Sister Tobler's dad checked it. Missionaries get it free. My root canal might be failing so I'm taking antibiotics and praying that it works.
I had In N Out burger for the first time. Holy cow, it's amazing. They have a secret menu thing. Don't ever order a Flying Dutchman. It's a joke. It's $4 for two buns. Just fyi.
It's been cloudy and humid. It finally rained a little bit. So now it's super hot. geez.
I have a question. Is Ellen using my Ipod? Could you send me her other one and put like Mo Tab, Beethoven, and like John Williams and stuff on it? I already have speakers. If you won't send it, that's cool. I don't really care but it would be nice to have.
I will try to get the airport stuff. The only thing I know is that I flew out on May 18. So I'll look for that stuff.
That's pretty much it. Thanks for the support.
Love,
Elder Richards
Thanks for the email addresses. And yes,I did get the stamps, thank you. I hope your back is doing better.
We are still looking for people to teach. We have been working with this one less-active who is doing really well. His name is Howey. He is a huge Somoan who just started boxing. He won his first fight a couple days ago. Knockout 3rd round. Man, I wouldn't want to fight this guy. We taught him and his brothers the first lesson and it was awesome. His brothers, who are less active too, sat in and they really felt the Spirit. Oh, man, it was intense. We got one of them crying. Howey's brother Mark went to Church for the first time in 3 years. That makes me so happy. I have really learned to love the people here. Even the ones who yell cuss words at us while they drive by. haha.
It's just amazing what the Spirit can do to people.
Missionaries get free Slurpies at this one 7 eleven. It's cool.
By the way, apple juice and biking do not mix.
Jeff, Brian and Luke better get their Eagles. Hopefully before I get home. If they don't, I will beat them.
You can try sending pictures through email. Send a picture of phat Eric. My trainer would love that haha.
Oh, so my root canal starting hurting so I went to the dentist. Dont worry, it didn't cost anything because Sister Tobler's dad checked it. Missionaries get it free. My root canal might be failing so I'm taking antibiotics and praying that it works.
I had In N Out burger for the first time. Holy cow, it's amazing. They have a secret menu thing. Don't ever order a Flying Dutchman. It's a joke. It's $4 for two buns. Just fyi.
It's been cloudy and humid. It finally rained a little bit. So now it's super hot. geez.
I have a question. Is Ellen using my Ipod? Could you send me her other one and put like Mo Tab, Beethoven, and like John Williams and stuff on it? I already have speakers. If you won't send it, that's cool. I don't really care but it would be nice to have.
I will try to get the airport stuff. The only thing I know is that I flew out on May 18. So I'll look for that stuff.
That's pretty much it. Thanks for the support.
Love,
Elder Richards
Monday, June 15, 2009
I get macked in the face--thrice
Hello
I told you Cole looked like Brian. Weird. I kinda freaked out the first time I met him. I was like "I came on a mission to get away from my family (not completely true) and I am serving with someone named Elder Scott who acts like Scott? And I'm working with a recent convert who looks exactly like Brian?" Weird.
The pyramid is the Luxlor. It's this huge pyramid hotel thing that I will never be able to see the inside because I'm not allowed on the strip. There is a huge light on top of it that points straight into the sky and it's on all day and night. They say it gets soo hot that it will burn up anything over it. Kris Angel did some stupid thing where he levitates over it. Pshaw. So fake. You can look it up on youtube.
My farmer's tan is even more amazing now.
We got bunkbeds now. I sleep on top but it's cool. The ceiling fan is right above my head. I can't stretch out too far on my bed, though or I get macked in the face. I already have. Twice. Thrice.
We only go to the temple once every 3 months. I will probably still be here for the next one so you can send them. Well, send them later because I dont want to lose them.
I did get Ellen's letter. It was short and sweet, thank you. Man, mail is really important to a missionary. It's kinda lame, though, because Sister Tobler is the only one who gets the mail, but she doesn't check it everyday! She gets mad sometimes when we ask her if we got any mail. Haha, she can be scary. Brother Tobler can be scarier though.
I got my first popped tire on Saturday. But we fixed it. We got these slime innertube things where they are supposed to fill punctures in if it happens. I think its balderdash, but they were the only kind at Walmart.
Oh my gosh, Transformers 2 is coming out and some of the members just cant stop reminding us. I really don't care a whole lot but still. I hear Star Trek was awesome--even for people who don't like Star Trek. I don't know, I've never seen it. And I won't be seeing it for awhile. Bummer.
By the way could you get me the Jarett Weddle's email address? and the Steffens? and Keith? and other friends email addresses. Please. It's not a rule here that only family members can email.
I need some more stamps too.
Oh, Im forwarding an email from this person who sells mini Preach My Gospel. I need one because my big one doesnt fit in my bag. It would help out a lot. They are only $20. She sends it straight here to me. But she only takes Paypal and I know we have a account right? Anyway, could you just do that for me? Thanks.
Elder Scott's friend who served as a missionary where he lives (New York) came and took us out to lunch to a place called East Side Pizza, which is the closet to NY pizza that you can get here. They fly in their dough from NY. It's actually really really good.
Craig (Elder Scott's friend) lives here in Vegas. He is really cool. Oh, he knows the lead singer of Panic at the Disco because they went to high school together. The lead singer, Brendon, I think, is a member, just inactive. We might go meet him the next time Craig comes down. Make sure you tell Scott because he will be super jealous. Haha.
Thanks for everything.
love,
Elder Richards
I told you Cole looked like Brian. Weird. I kinda freaked out the first time I met him. I was like "I came on a mission to get away from my family (not completely true) and I am serving with someone named Elder Scott who acts like Scott? And I'm working with a recent convert who looks exactly like Brian?" Weird.
The pyramid is the Luxlor. It's this huge pyramid hotel thing that I will never be able to see the inside because I'm not allowed on the strip. There is a huge light on top of it that points straight into the sky and it's on all day and night. They say it gets soo hot that it will burn up anything over it. Kris Angel did some stupid thing where he levitates over it. Pshaw. So fake. You can look it up on youtube.
My farmer's tan is even more amazing now.
We got bunkbeds now. I sleep on top but it's cool. The ceiling fan is right above my head. I can't stretch out too far on my bed, though or I get macked in the face. I already have. Twice. Thrice.
We only go to the temple once every 3 months. I will probably still be here for the next one so you can send them. Well, send them later because I dont want to lose them.
I did get Ellen's letter. It was short and sweet, thank you. Man, mail is really important to a missionary. It's kinda lame, though, because Sister Tobler is the only one who gets the mail, but she doesn't check it everyday! She gets mad sometimes when we ask her if we got any mail. Haha, she can be scary. Brother Tobler can be scarier though.
I got my first popped tire on Saturday. But we fixed it. We got these slime innertube things where they are supposed to fill punctures in if it happens. I think its balderdash, but they were the only kind at Walmart.
Oh my gosh, Transformers 2 is coming out and some of the members just cant stop reminding us. I really don't care a whole lot but still. I hear Star Trek was awesome--even for people who don't like Star Trek. I don't know, I've never seen it. And I won't be seeing it for awhile. Bummer.
By the way could you get me the Jarett Weddle's email address? and the Steffens? and Keith? and other friends email addresses. Please. It's not a rule here that only family members can email.
I need some more stamps too.
Oh, Im forwarding an email from this person who sells mini Preach My Gospel. I need one because my big one doesnt fit in my bag. It would help out a lot. They are only $20. She sends it straight here to me. But she only takes Paypal and I know we have a account right? Anyway, could you just do that for me? Thanks.
Elder Scott's friend who served as a missionary where he lives (New York) came and took us out to lunch to a place called East Side Pizza, which is the closet to NY pizza that you can get here. They fly in their dough from NY. It's actually really really good.
Craig (Elder Scott's friend) lives here in Vegas. He is really cool. Oh, he knows the lead singer of Panic at the Disco because they went to high school together. The lead singer, Brendon, I think, is a member, just inactive. We might go meet him the next time Craig comes down. Make sure you tell Scott because he will be super jealous. Haha.
Thanks for everything.
love,
Elder Richards
Monday, June 8, 2009
Elder Scott was sooo jealous.
Hola
Ok, I just sent you a letter with pics. It should be there soon.
I don't know where the baggage receipts are. I know I have them somewhere but I thought you already fixed that. I think Dad told me in one of his letters that the airlines fixed it themselves. I don't know but I will look for the receipts if you still need them.
It is not a rule here that only family can send emails. But don't worry about giving my address to Alyssa. It's taken care of.
Those camel baks work out real well. That was a good idea for Scout Camp. I haven't been really using mine lately because it's not that hot. It's humid and windy here. It's weird. It just needs to rain. It has sprinkled a little bit but they say it really pours here. I can't wait.
Man, I really wanted to go to Palmyra someday, but you're right. Vegas is better!
It's good that Jeff will be busy. He would get along very well with the Tobler's son, Taft. He is always playing video games. Jeff is lucky, though, because whitewater rafting is super fun.
Can you get me Keith's email and stuff? I wanted to write him too.
My bike is in and it's awesome. The comfortable seat is phenomenal. Oh, man. You have no idea. Elder Scott was sooo jealous. I feel bad for him because he is constantly adjusting his bum. Ha,ha I just laugh at him.
Elder Scott had strep throat the last couple of days. It was torture. We had to stay inside all day. Ahhhhh. It's impossible to read scriptures all day. I wrote some letters and stuff but I wanted to go out and work soo bad. He's better now so we can finally go to work. Yay!
Yeah, so Cole (the recent convert who looks like Brian) got the Priesthood last week, yay, and he got to pass the Sacrament for the first time yesterday.
We moved a disabled war veteran last week too. It took us 7 hrs because it was just me, Elder Scott and one other companionship.
He showed us some of his bullet holes. It was wicked. He really appreciated us helping out. He's not a member and we were able to teach him a little bit on the drive over to his new place. But now he may be out of our area now. Bummer. He really liked the things we shared. The other elders will have to take over now.
That's been happening to us a lot. Like we got a call yesterday morning from a lady who had someone she wants us to teach. But she wanted him to go to the singles ward not our ward so we had to hand him off too. Bummer.
I'm sure that we will find someone to teach soon. We have to have faith that Heavenly Father will lead us to the people he has prepared for us. We must continue to do our best. Please continue to pray for us and all missionaries everywhere.
Love you all. Thank you for the support.
Elder Richards
P.S. I'll need more stamps soon. Sorry.
Ok, I just sent you a letter with pics. It should be there soon.
I don't know where the baggage receipts are. I know I have them somewhere but I thought you already fixed that. I think Dad told me in one of his letters that the airlines fixed it themselves. I don't know but I will look for the receipts if you still need them.
It is not a rule here that only family can send emails. But don't worry about giving my address to Alyssa. It's taken care of.
Those camel baks work out real well. That was a good idea for Scout Camp. I haven't been really using mine lately because it's not that hot. It's humid and windy here. It's weird. It just needs to rain. It has sprinkled a little bit but they say it really pours here. I can't wait.
Man, I really wanted to go to Palmyra someday, but you're right. Vegas is better!
It's good that Jeff will be busy. He would get along very well with the Tobler's son, Taft. He is always playing video games. Jeff is lucky, though, because whitewater rafting is super fun.
Can you get me Keith's email and stuff? I wanted to write him too.
My bike is in and it's awesome. The comfortable seat is phenomenal. Oh, man. You have no idea. Elder Scott was sooo jealous. I feel bad for him because he is constantly adjusting his bum. Ha,ha I just laugh at him.
Elder Scott had strep throat the last couple of days. It was torture. We had to stay inside all day. Ahhhhh. It's impossible to read scriptures all day. I wrote some letters and stuff but I wanted to go out and work soo bad. He's better now so we can finally go to work. Yay!
Yeah, so Cole (the recent convert who looks like Brian) got the Priesthood last week, yay, and he got to pass the Sacrament for the first time yesterday.
We moved a disabled war veteran last week too. It took us 7 hrs because it was just me, Elder Scott and one other companionship.
He showed us some of his bullet holes. It was wicked. He really appreciated us helping out. He's not a member and we were able to teach him a little bit on the drive over to his new place. But now he may be out of our area now. Bummer. He really liked the things we shared. The other elders will have to take over now.
That's been happening to us a lot. Like we got a call yesterday morning from a lady who had someone she wants us to teach. But she wanted him to go to the singles ward not our ward so we had to hand him off too. Bummer.
I'm sure that we will find someone to teach soon. We have to have faith that Heavenly Father will lead us to the people he has prepared for us. We must continue to do our best. Please continue to pray for us and all missionaries everywhere.
Love you all. Thank you for the support.
Elder Richards
P.S. I'll need more stamps soon. Sorry.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
She loves my magic (everyone does)
Hola,
First thing, my bike is in but I have to wait till tomorrow to go get it. The comfortable seat is a good idea, thanks. My bum hurts. Thanks for the stamps.
This week I feel like we accomplished a lot. There is a lot of potential work going on, but I feel that we can get some new investigators soon. We moved a disabled war veteran named Patrick. He is really cool. It took us like 7 hrs to move him though. It took up a lot of our day. It took so long because there were only 4 of us there. Later on another couple of missionaries came and it sped up. On the way over to Patrick's storage unit we taught him the Plan of Salvation. He really liked it. Elder Scott is convinced that he will be baptized soon. But the only problem is that Patrick may not be in our area much longer. He's kinda homeless. We are working with the Bishop to get him a place to rent for like a month.
Yesterday, on Sunday, we had to bike to Church again. Elder Scott was soo mad because we have to wear our suits on Sunday. He says that this rarely happens. I guess I'm just bad luck. After Church we were able to set up a appointment with a girl named Miley at a member's home. She was at Church last week but she got away from us after Sacrament. She loves my magic (everyone does). So Elder Scott was like "he will show you a magic trick if you let us come over and teach you." It worked.
I got these awesome Care Bear cards because I'm not allowed to have face cards. It's not a mission rule, it's a Toblers' rule. Did I tell you about the Toblers? They are the member family we are staying with. They are really cool. They have 2 kids, Taft and Tarren, who I just found out recently that they are adopted. It's weird because I wouldn't have thought that.
We had to teach the lesson in gospel principles again. That is another reason Elder Scott was mad. I thought it went well. I have really noticed a change in my teaching. I have noticed that promise in D&C about opening your mouth and the Spirit will talk through you. It is happening more and more. I don't think about what to say anymore. I trust in the Lord and the Spirit tells me what to say the moment I need it.
After Church we had dinner with Dan Jenkins family (there are 2 Jenkins in the Ward and 3 Williams--it's so confusing). We had steak. We always have steak. It's either steak or leftover pizza. But, I'm a missionary. I'll eat anything. ha ha Brother Jenkins looks like Christian Bale. He says he gets that all the time. He is a really cool guy though. His kids are soo funny. They have a girl and two boys. His wife made this amazing chocolate cake with caramel and whip cream and toffee on top. mmmmmmmmmmm.
Well that's pretty much it. It's still hot here. It did almost rain a couple of times. Weird, they only get 4 inches a year here in Vegas. I gotta go now. There is a line of missionaries behind me now who keep poking me. I haven't been on that long, geez. That's why I cant spend time fixing the punctuation, sorry.
Love you all. Elder Richards
First thing, my bike is in but I have to wait till tomorrow to go get it. The comfortable seat is a good idea, thanks. My bum hurts. Thanks for the stamps.
This week I feel like we accomplished a lot. There is a lot of potential work going on, but I feel that we can get some new investigators soon. We moved a disabled war veteran named Patrick. He is really cool. It took us like 7 hrs to move him though. It took up a lot of our day. It took so long because there were only 4 of us there. Later on another couple of missionaries came and it sped up. On the way over to Patrick's storage unit we taught him the Plan of Salvation. He really liked it. Elder Scott is convinced that he will be baptized soon. But the only problem is that Patrick may not be in our area much longer. He's kinda homeless. We are working with the Bishop to get him a place to rent for like a month.
Yesterday, on Sunday, we had to bike to Church again. Elder Scott was soo mad because we have to wear our suits on Sunday. He says that this rarely happens. I guess I'm just bad luck. After Church we were able to set up a appointment with a girl named Miley at a member's home. She was at Church last week but she got away from us after Sacrament. She loves my magic (everyone does). So Elder Scott was like "he will show you a magic trick if you let us come over and teach you." It worked.
I got these awesome Care Bear cards because I'm not allowed to have face cards. It's not a mission rule, it's a Toblers' rule. Did I tell you about the Toblers? They are the member family we are staying with. They are really cool. They have 2 kids, Taft and Tarren, who I just found out recently that they are adopted. It's weird because I wouldn't have thought that.
We had to teach the lesson in gospel principles again. That is another reason Elder Scott was mad. I thought it went well. I have really noticed a change in my teaching. I have noticed that promise in D&C about opening your mouth and the Spirit will talk through you. It is happening more and more. I don't think about what to say anymore. I trust in the Lord and the Spirit tells me what to say the moment I need it.
After Church we had dinner with Dan Jenkins family (there are 2 Jenkins in the Ward and 3 Williams--it's so confusing). We had steak. We always have steak. It's either steak or leftover pizza. But, I'm a missionary. I'll eat anything. ha ha Brother Jenkins looks like Christian Bale. He says he gets that all the time. He is a really cool guy though. His kids are soo funny. They have a girl and two boys. His wife made this amazing chocolate cake with caramel and whip cream and toffee on top. mmmmmmmmmmm.
Well that's pretty much it. It's still hot here. It did almost rain a couple of times. Weird, they only get 4 inches a year here in Vegas. I gotta go now. There is a line of missionaries behind me now who keep poking me. I haven't been on that long, geez. That's why I cant spend time fixing the punctuation, sorry.
Love you all. Elder Richards
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