HARDCORE PARCOUR!!!
So this week was the last week of the transfer. It was a pretty cool week and we did lots of exchanges. I was re-united with Elder Alldredge (since he just moved down the hall last transfer and became a Zone Leader). It was really cool to be with him again. We got to do some service for the people who are out of town and needed us to take care of their chickens. These chickens are sooooo much easier to catch than the Zulu's chickens XD. I remember that one day where you guys just watched us and laughed your heads off as we tried to catch those darn chickens. The next Exchange was with this Elder named Krashisnik. He is such a funny guy and pretty much writes down everything I say. He says he just loves the goofy way I say things sometimes and he wants to remember them and write them down in his journal. It's pretty funny.
So aside from all that I have so really big news. I'm getting transferred OUTTA HERE! and my new area is called . . . . . . . . EL DORADO!!! THE MAGNIFICENT! heheh ^_^ I have the soundtract if you haven't noticed. Anyway I believe that's the name of the ward that I am serving in and the town is called Lancaster I believe. I'll try to give you guys more information as time goes on, but I'm really excited. At the same time it is kind of sad though because I'm really going to miss my first area. Yesterday I visited all the ward families that I wanted to say goodbye too and took a couple of pictures. I gave Bro and Sister Anian a call and told them I wouldn't be able to visit them because I was really busy packing and stuff. They understood completely and Bro. Anian said some really nice things about me and my family. He told me that he was proud of me and that I bring happiness and love to his house, his daughters, and everywhere I go. That really touched me and I couldn't help but tell him that I love him. He is such a caring and charitable guy. I'm really am going to miss him. here is his address just in case you want to send him something < 612 Birmingham Rd. Burbank CA 91504 > on the same note here is Bro. Capellero and Sis. Christopherson's address <827 E. Harvard Burbank CA 91501> Bro. Capellero is the one who gave me his bike. He is really wonderful man and I keep him in my prayers a lot.
Anyway we visited the Eccle's family. They're the family who has the niece from mexico, Andrea, who we taught in spanish. They are probably the nicest families ever. They are the ones who give us dinner whenever possible, no matter what the circumstances and said that if we every come back on vacation that we have a place to stay at their house. They are so nice. Here is there address as well <909 Palm Ave. Burbank CA 91505> Alicia is from Mexico and James is from New Zealand and their whole familiy is just a bunch of fun.
We last visited Harper and Allisa. I enjoyed talking to them and sharing 2 Nephi 9:21 where it talks about Jesus Christ suffering for every living creature. I shared how I have enjoyed teaching them and feeling their wonderful light and faith. I also mentioned that sometimes I would come into their house feeling like I needed a nap and then later walking out feeling like I could conquer the world. I know that's the strength of the spirit right there ^_^. Harper also told me a lot of wonderful things and thanked me for guiding him on his journey. He compared the gospel as a puzzle and that it's not just something that you can solve right away. It's like dumping all the pieces out and then little by little forming the big picture. He said he may not know everything, but as he continues he will soon understand, learn and grow. I love how he mentioned that because sometimes I feel frustrated not knowing all the answeres, but I know that Heavenly Father will reveal all knowledge unto me sooner or later. He also mentioned the one time that me and Elder Uluoa taught him about prophets and his friend Jef was there. He said that Jef was very impressed with me and that he liked how I said everything with such sincerety and as if it came from the depths of my soul. That really touched me and I hope I can continue to do that with everyone that I come accross. We left their house after taking a couple of pictures and hugging each other goodbye. I'm going to try my best to stay in contact with them. Harpers e-mail, by the way, is harperjohnjones@gmail.com. Just in case you want it.
Well that's it for me.
Mom: Very funny e-mail XD. That took me like 40 seconds to read. Anyway glad things are going well, and glad I could help you Rachel and Dad out. I didn't know that you were going to read it out loud to everybody, but it seems like it really worked out ^_^. I love how much I am learning from other elders and from the people around me. there is just something about being exposed to so much of the world. It really puts a different perspective on things. Try not to fret to much about dad not being there. He will be back, and it seems as though he is doing pretty great. Just love and support him the best you can and stay possitive. Glad you enjoyed the Mother's day card. I'm really hoping that I continue on my artistic talents as I am on my mission. I love being able to express myself that way to others. In fact I made a similar card for Harper on his 26th birthday! I drew myself with my fist out and I cut a slit in the paper and stuck a Clark bar in there so it looks like I'm holding it. I got the idea off of some kid's valantine's day card XD. But he loved it a lot and it made him so happy ^_^. Anyway glad you enjoyed that and the pictures. I love you so much mom and I hope you aren't to stressed.
Dad: Off to Hong Kong again huh. I've told a lot of people who comment on the Asian ties I wear that you go there sometimes. Harper's girlfriend (yes it's official) Alissa actually served in Hong Kong and made us really freakin delicious Chinese food one time. There was scallops, beef with zucinni, and ginger chicken. It was absolutely wonderful. She even made the egg rolls too! She's very talented. She also knows both Cantonese and Manderin. She really impresses Asian people when she does that. She also is a huge fan of Bruce Lee like me. I really like this lady ^_^.
Anyway sounds awesome that your getting yet another computer at the scout action ^_^;. I suppose it's awesome that you can get such great prices and be able to support the scouts as well.
It's pretty cool that you are still playing some GT4. I'm thinking of really hitting that game hard when I get back on the mission, see if I can get really good at racing games and try to kick your trash at them some time! It will be so much fun! I can't wait.
Hope all goes well for you in Hong Kong. Try not to eat to many Pocky sticks. The people will laugh at you "Hooo hooo poocky!" heheh ^_^. Anyway I love you a lot Dad and once again am so greatful for all that you have taught me.
Rachel: Heeey! Hope all is going well for you as well. I'm glad you and Dad had a great heart to heart talk. Are you gonna start listening to some Kiss and stuff? Maybe some Alice Cooper or Rush? You and dad going to that Rush concert would be sooooo sweeeet! It would make me super Jelouse as well! How about Yotsuba? You thinking of getting the rest of the series? I'm really tempted to get it myself, but I'm not gonna. Missionary work comes first ;). Anyway I miss you as always sis. I absolutely can't wait to come back and maybet go to a Paramore concert with you! Man that would be soooo cuuuuuu! Waaaaah! Nuuuuu! Heheh :P just thought I would throw that in there for old times sake ^_^. Well keep listening to those great songs like Come Sail Away and Enter Sandman, and we shall PARTAY when I come back. I love you so much Sis. Take care!
I love you guys so much. I'll let you know how it goes in EL DORADO! EL DORAAAAAAAAAaaaaaDO! heheh ^_^. Peace!
-Elder Clark
(Micheal picking people for the baskitball team) "And Stanley, Of course." "why of course?" " . . . " XD
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
"Love the sound of your voice"
Hey Family!
Well, I think just both of your guys letters that this one might be a short one because I got to talk to you guys on mothers day. Yay :D. I definately enjoyed hearing your voices just as much as you guys enjoyed hearing mine. Mom I love how you said that I had a unique laugh because that's what all the other elders tell me as well ^_^;. When Elder Braden was living with us he would try to restrain and tickle me all the time just to hear me laugh Heh ^_^; it was fun! It was really great talking to you guys though. Right after I got off the phone, me and Elder Pastor had to jam on over to Harper and Alissa's house for dinner. It was sooo AWESOME! Alissa made some totally lagit Chinese food. I keep forgetting the fact that she went to Hong Kong on her mission. She said that is where she learned how to cook chinese food. Everything was absolutely dilicious. There was this ginger chicken, some beef with zuccinni in it (I think that's how you spell it) and some scollops with green peppers and this sweet lemon sauce on it. She even made some egg roles and some sticky rice! She also told us how she is fluent in both Cantanese and Manderin. She had to learn Cantanese, but she ended learning Manderin in college afterward. She is also a HUGE fan of Bruce Lee as well. I love this lady! That day was also Harpers birthday! So we had Boston Cream Pie and sang happy birthday to him. He turned 26 yesterday. It was so great. As a present Alissa gave him a couple of tickets to take sailing lessons. Ahh man that sounds like fun.
Well besides that we had some pretty good times during the week. Like I mentioned on the phone we are really trying to work with this part member dad named Chris Alkasid. He seems a bit intimidated about praying about Joseph Smith and the Book of mormon, so hopefully we can resolve that doubt and see if he will at least try. As always I will keep you guys updated.
I just realized I forgot that I was supposed to give you Bro. Caballero's mailing address >_<. I'll try to give it to you as soon as I can ^_^;
Well besides that I hope all is going well. I'll skip addressing you guys individually since we've pretty much caught up by now. I hope you all have an awesome week. I love you guys so much and you guys mean the world to me. Take Care!
-Elder Clark
P.S. (Azumanga Daioh quote for rachel) "Wow! It's so cute I just want to . . ." *Shove* (Yukari shoving Chioh in penguin suit) XD
Micheal: "I'm just a messanger! You wouldn't put someone in jail for dilivering drugs from one person to another!"
P.S.S I've heard that Steve Correll is thinking of quiting out on the office. Is this true? D:
Well, I think just both of your guys letters that this one might be a short one because I got to talk to you guys on mothers day. Yay :D. I definately enjoyed hearing your voices just as much as you guys enjoyed hearing mine. Mom I love how you said that I had a unique laugh because that's what all the other elders tell me as well ^_^;. When Elder Braden was living with us he would try to restrain and tickle me all the time just to hear me laugh Heh ^_^; it was fun! It was really great talking to you guys though. Right after I got off the phone, me and Elder Pastor had to jam on over to Harper and Alissa's house for dinner. It was sooo AWESOME! Alissa made some totally lagit Chinese food. I keep forgetting the fact that she went to Hong Kong on her mission. She said that is where she learned how to cook chinese food. Everything was absolutely dilicious. There was this ginger chicken, some beef with zuccinni in it (I think that's how you spell it) and some scollops with green peppers and this sweet lemon sauce on it. She even made some egg roles and some sticky rice! She also told us how she is fluent in both Cantanese and Manderin. She had to learn Cantanese, but she ended learning Manderin in college afterward. She is also a HUGE fan of Bruce Lee as well. I love this lady! That day was also Harpers birthday! So we had Boston Cream Pie and sang happy birthday to him. He turned 26 yesterday. It was so great. As a present Alissa gave him a couple of tickets to take sailing lessons. Ahh man that sounds like fun.
Well besides that we had some pretty good times during the week. Like I mentioned on the phone we are really trying to work with this part member dad named Chris Alkasid. He seems a bit intimidated about praying about Joseph Smith and the Book of mormon, so hopefully we can resolve that doubt and see if he will at least try. As always I will keep you guys updated.
I just realized I forgot that I was supposed to give you Bro. Caballero's mailing address >_<. I'll try to give it to you as soon as I can ^_^;
Well besides that I hope all is going well. I'll skip addressing you guys individually since we've pretty much caught up by now. I hope you all have an awesome week. I love you guys so much and you guys mean the world to me. Take Care!
-Elder Clark
P.S. (Azumanga Daioh quote for rachel) "Wow! It's so cute I just want to . . ." *Shove* (Yukari shoving Chioh in penguin suit) XD
Micheal: "I'm just a messanger! You wouldn't put someone in jail for dilivering drugs from one person to another!"
P.S.S I've heard that Steve Correll is thinking of quiting out on the office. Is this true? D:
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Wow! What a wonderful successful week I have had!
Hola Otra Ves Mi Familia!
Wow! What a wonderful successful week I have had! Me and Elder Pastor have taught probably more lessons in a week then I have ever had so far! It was great. I'll tell you about two of these people that we taught and then about a wonderful experience I had just yesterday (Sunday)
So we taught Andrea again. Elder Pastor once again spoke excellent spanish (with theta included) and I did my best to comprehend and teach the parts I was meant to teach. We taught the 10 commmandments, with emphasis on obedience and keeping the sabboth day holy. It went very well and it's always so cool to see how more comfortable and calm and with the spirit Elder Pastor is when he teaches in Spanish. I think he worries to much when he teaches in english because he hasn't taught that much in English. He speaks it extroadinarily well. He even knows slang phrases and has a pretty good vocabulary. Anyway It went very well and the spirit was strong as usual.
This week we also taught a part member family. His name is Chris Alcasid, and he's the husband of a member named Jennifer Hansen (a lot of these people here keep their respective last names). We had been trying to get him to accept the lessons for a while and he just recently, and reluctantly accepted. I had been waiting so long to teach this family, and now we have to chance too. So we got in and began teaching. We taught a wonderful first with the climax of The Restoration coming to me. I told the story of Joseph Smith and recited the first vision. As I was reciting the first vision, Elder Pastor randomly pulled out a picture of the first vision he had in his back pack. It kind of distracted me at first because I had no idea what he was pulling out and extending towards Chris, I looked back and though "Oh! A picture . . . cool. XD" and I continued. I bore testimony and later we challanged him to pray to know if what we taught was true. He was kind of sceptical, but he accepted. He thanked Heavenly Father for a lot, gave a long pause and then said Ahmen. It was kind of a downer, but I understand. It seems he's a bit worried or something about taking a big step like that. So it seems that we need to just get him over that doubt that he has. At the end me and elder Pastor bore testimony of why we are here. I was almost to tears saying that It would mean the world to share what I know to others. I saw in Chris' eyes that he was touched by our testimonies. I'm sure if we keep him spiritually fed all will be well. I'm sure his wife Jennifer will help as well.
Last but definately not least I want to share what I wrote in my journal after a very interesting experience I had just yesterday. Afterwards I will address you guys seperately.
We were driven by Elder Alldredge and Elder Anderson to Shane's house which had burned down the previous night. This morning they recieved a message from him that this had happened and he had went to the hospital due to Carbon momoxide poisoning. When we arrived at the house my heart sank at the sight. of it. He had lost everything . . . This man who was so innocent, and dealt with so much including his son stealing money and showing disrespect to him (this was the same guy I visited on Feb 5 2010). Now all of his belongings had burned away excepft for a select few things in the garage. Shane went to the 7/11 to grab a drink and I talked to this old lady who was a relative of Shane. She told me how it all happened and how Shane scrambled to get her out of the house ane save as many things as possible, which wasn't much until the smoke got to him. The old lady showed me to the back, where the source of the fire was. The scene was horrific. Everything was burnt. Broken glass and ash littered the ground. THe orange tree was charred and blackened. It was such a sad sight to see. Amongst the sadness though a thought came into my head. How easily these things were burnt . . . Shane even said it himself "You never think it will happen to you, and when it does it happens so fast." How true that is. I asked myself "What is left that this man has?" The asnwer came to me immediately. The love of our savior. His support and his gospel is eternal. Nothing can burn that. The love we have for our family and our friends cannot be distroyed . One may pass before the other, but in the end we will all be together. It's indistructable! Nothing can distroy it, and I have my Lord and Savior to thank for that. On the car ride hiome the song "There is a Green Hill Far Away" was playing. I love the last lines which says something along the lines of "We must trust in his reedeming blood and try his works to do." There are so many things I don't understand in this world, but this I do know. Jesus' Atonement is forever. This is why I am on a mission. If I can give someone that gift, the gift that never goes away, that can never be burned, broken, or distroyed. If I can give that to someone, I have given them an Eternal gift, one that wil never diminish, so that the man who may lose all of his temperal belongings will still have that eternal gift, that Jesus Christ lives. That his church is on the earth and we can witness the blessings of his atoning sacrifice, and recieve the comfort that comes from his eternal love for us. I know that he loves us and knows what all of us is going through and I longed for them to have what I have, to know what I know. I want them to be able to have that comfort that he Holy Ghosty can bring especially in those times of trouble.
One last think I want to mention. The Eternal perspective is sucha great way to view the world. For example: THings such as hobbies, and other side things can parish. NOt that those things are wrong, but such as family, friends, and our heavenly father, those things are insignificant in comparison. Looking unto those who love us wil give us everlasting joy that will never go away. Despite all odds, even with all the powers and fires of Hell ascending up towards us, it fairs no match to the eternal love of those who care about us, especially our Heavenly Father, who will love us always. I love this church, my family, and all that Heavenly father has given me, especially his love. I know this church is true, and I know Jesus lives. I want nothing more than the world to come to the same conclusions I have come to, and live in happiness as brothers and sisters of our Heavenly Father together in happiness. The worth of souls is great in the eyes og God, and I'm starting to see why. I love my brothers and my sisters. I want them to be happy. I'm going to do what it takes.
That was the journal entry I hope you enjoyed it. It trully made a huge impact on me. Well time to address you guys
Dad: Nice to hear that your tennis, video games, and computer repairing week was a good one ^_^;. Don't apologize for the jumble of thoughts. I just enjoy reading what you have to say in general. Speaking of tennis I really miss hitting with you dad. I've probably said this already, but I really wish I could've taken more advantage of the time we had to play tennis. Oh well, when I get back we will totally play as much as possible. I've been playing a lot with Elder Pastor. He is actually from Madrid Spain, to answer your question. Anyway, my serve is starting to improve as I practice it more often. Thank you so much for teaching me Dad, you have no idea how much that means to me. Other then that my back hand is looking really good, but my forehand is really sucking. I'm able to hit the grounders with no problem, but the ones that are a bit above my head either go into the net or far out. Do I need to fix my swing or my timing or something? Ahh, I'll figure it out. Anyway, glad to here your keeping yourself busy. Hope all is well for you, and as always I love you.
Mom: Wow! Sounds like you had an awesome time in Utah. I'm glad you got to see Dallen H Oaks! He's a pretty genuine speaker. He doesn't have the same power of Jeffery R. Holland, but he definately has the calm, simple, and genuine testimony that really hits ya if you listen. That's pretty cool you went to a concert as well. I have a couple of Micheal McLean songs and he is pretty good. I'm glad you had such a great time. Oh, and before I forget, I am also very VERY excited to talk to you guys on Mother's Day ^_^. I am able to use the cell phone that the give us to use so it won't be hard for me to call multiple times. On Sunday church services go from 1 to 4. So I could possible call around then wich will probably be 8 or 9 o'clock your guys time. I'm pretty sure you guys will be there at that time. Good thing I'm not in China or anything or calling you guys would be a bit difficult ^_^;. Well anyway thanks for the card you sent me! I do enjoy getting tangable mail every now and then. I love you very much mom. I hope this week goes well for you
Rachel: Heeeey! thanks so much for giving me the update. I'm so glad you and Brady had an awesome time at the prom. I completely forgot my anti-grinding dance XD. Ohhh how I laughed when you mentioned that ^_^. You need to spread my legacy Rachel! Teach them! heheh ^_^. Anyway by how you talk about Brady and how he seems to treat you and protect you from the 10 o'clock grinders at the prom he seems like a really good guy, and more importantly he's more close to your age ;) heheheh XD. You mentioned how you asked dad what he thought of him. You got to understand Rachel guys don't really get into the details. We pretty much see the big picture and that's it. So yeah, Ben wasn't that bad of a person. He, like dad said, was insane in the membrand :P heheh. I wish I could've been there when he said he was psychotic XD. Well, you also expressed concern for connecting with dad. Hmm. . . well it was true that it was easier for me and lance because we can do stuff like play tennis and video games with him. I'll tell you something that Elder Alldredge, my trainer, taught me. If you really want to connect with someone you have to open your mind and expose your stuff to the things that other people like. For example you know that song by Metro Statcion "Shake it"? Well I pretty much HATE that song. But lots of people love it! He taught me that if I look at the positives of that song, and concintrate on the things that I like about that song, because there are good things in that song, then I will come to appreciate and even like that song. By having that different perspective, a whole new genre of music can be opened to me and I can connect with more people because we have more in common. It's all about getting over the things that you don't like, and focusing on the good. So maybe try playing some games, listening to some Rush or Kiss, and maybe trying to go to the Tennis courts with Dad once and a while. I know that's when me and dad were able to talk to the most. Out on the tennis courts and playing some games. Other then that, just try not worry about it. Dad loves you and he shows it in many ways. Just try to focus on that. Other then that I hope you do well and school and that you have a great week. I know you can do it sis. I defantely can't wait to call you this Sunday and here those wonderful 4 words from you mouth "boom Boom BOOM. . . MUFFINS!!!" XD I love you so much Rachel. You mean so much to me, and it's true. These next few years will go by so fast. So enjoy it while it lasts and live for the day! Take Care
Well have a great week guys. I love you all
-Elder Clark
P.S. I have decided to shun Andy. It's an Amish techinique. It's like slapping someone with silence
Wow! What a wonderful successful week I have had! Me and Elder Pastor have taught probably more lessons in a week then I have ever had so far! It was great. I'll tell you about two of these people that we taught and then about a wonderful experience I had just yesterday (Sunday)
So we taught Andrea again. Elder Pastor once again spoke excellent spanish (with theta included) and I did my best to comprehend and teach the parts I was meant to teach. We taught the 10 commmandments, with emphasis on obedience and keeping the sabboth day holy. It went very well and it's always so cool to see how more comfortable and calm and with the spirit Elder Pastor is when he teaches in Spanish. I think he worries to much when he teaches in english because he hasn't taught that much in English. He speaks it extroadinarily well. He even knows slang phrases and has a pretty good vocabulary. Anyway It went very well and the spirit was strong as usual.
This week we also taught a part member family. His name is Chris Alcasid, and he's the husband of a member named Jennifer Hansen (a lot of these people here keep their respective last names). We had been trying to get him to accept the lessons for a while and he just recently, and reluctantly accepted. I had been waiting so long to teach this family, and now we have to chance too. So we got in and began teaching. We taught a wonderful first with the climax of The Restoration coming to me. I told the story of Joseph Smith and recited the first vision. As I was reciting the first vision, Elder Pastor randomly pulled out a picture of the first vision he had in his back pack. It kind of distracted me at first because I had no idea what he was pulling out and extending towards Chris, I looked back and though "Oh! A picture . . . cool. XD" and I continued. I bore testimony and later we challanged him to pray to know if what we taught was true. He was kind of sceptical, but he accepted. He thanked Heavenly Father for a lot, gave a long pause and then said Ahmen. It was kind of a downer, but I understand. It seems he's a bit worried or something about taking a big step like that. So it seems that we need to just get him over that doubt that he has. At the end me and elder Pastor bore testimony of why we are here. I was almost to tears saying that It would mean the world to share what I know to others. I saw in Chris' eyes that he was touched by our testimonies. I'm sure if we keep him spiritually fed all will be well. I'm sure his wife Jennifer will help as well.
Last but definately not least I want to share what I wrote in my journal after a very interesting experience I had just yesterday. Afterwards I will address you guys seperately.
We were driven by Elder Alldredge and Elder Anderson to Shane's house which had burned down the previous night. This morning they recieved a message from him that this had happened and he had went to the hospital due to Carbon momoxide poisoning. When we arrived at the house my heart sank at the sight. of it. He had lost everything . . . This man who was so innocent, and dealt with so much including his son stealing money and showing disrespect to him (this was the same guy I visited on Feb 5 2010). Now all of his belongings had burned away excepft for a select few things in the garage. Shane went to the 7/11 to grab a drink and I talked to this old lady who was a relative of Shane. She told me how it all happened and how Shane scrambled to get her out of the house ane save as many things as possible, which wasn't much until the smoke got to him. The old lady showed me to the back, where the source of the fire was. The scene was horrific. Everything was burnt. Broken glass and ash littered the ground. THe orange tree was charred and blackened. It was such a sad sight to see. Amongst the sadness though a thought came into my head. How easily these things were burnt . . . Shane even said it himself "You never think it will happen to you, and when it does it happens so fast." How true that is. I asked myself "What is left that this man has?" The asnwer came to me immediately. The love of our savior. His support and his gospel is eternal. Nothing can burn that. The love we have for our family and our friends cannot be distroyed . One may pass before the other, but in the end we will all be together. It's indistructable! Nothing can distroy it, and I have my Lord and Savior to thank for that. On the car ride hiome the song "There is a Green Hill Far Away" was playing. I love the last lines which says something along the lines of "We must trust in his reedeming blood and try his works to do." There are so many things I don't understand in this world, but this I do know. Jesus' Atonement is forever. This is why I am on a mission. If I can give someone that gift, the gift that never goes away, that can never be burned, broken, or distroyed. If I can give that to someone, I have given them an Eternal gift, one that wil never diminish, so that the man who may lose all of his temperal belongings will still have that eternal gift, that Jesus Christ lives. That his church is on the earth and we can witness the blessings of his atoning sacrifice, and recieve the comfort that comes from his eternal love for us. I know that he loves us and knows what all of us is going through and I longed for them to have what I have, to know what I know. I want them to be able to have that comfort that he Holy Ghosty can bring especially in those times of trouble.
One last think I want to mention. The Eternal perspective is sucha great way to view the world. For example: THings such as hobbies, and other side things can parish. NOt that those things are wrong, but such as family, friends, and our heavenly father, those things are insignificant in comparison. Looking unto those who love us wil give us everlasting joy that will never go away. Despite all odds, even with all the powers and fires of Hell ascending up towards us, it fairs no match to the eternal love of those who care about us, especially our Heavenly Father, who will love us always. I love this church, my family, and all that Heavenly father has given me, especially his love. I know this church is true, and I know Jesus lives. I want nothing more than the world to come to the same conclusions I have come to, and live in happiness as brothers and sisters of our Heavenly Father together in happiness. The worth of souls is great in the eyes og God, and I'm starting to see why. I love my brothers and my sisters. I want them to be happy. I'm going to do what it takes.
That was the journal entry I hope you enjoyed it. It trully made a huge impact on me. Well time to address you guys
Dad: Nice to hear that your tennis, video games, and computer repairing week was a good one ^_^;. Don't apologize for the jumble of thoughts. I just enjoy reading what you have to say in general. Speaking of tennis I really miss hitting with you dad. I've probably said this already, but I really wish I could've taken more advantage of the time we had to play tennis. Oh well, when I get back we will totally play as much as possible. I've been playing a lot with Elder Pastor. He is actually from Madrid Spain, to answer your question. Anyway, my serve is starting to improve as I practice it more often. Thank you so much for teaching me Dad, you have no idea how much that means to me. Other then that my back hand is looking really good, but my forehand is really sucking. I'm able to hit the grounders with no problem, but the ones that are a bit above my head either go into the net or far out. Do I need to fix my swing or my timing or something? Ahh, I'll figure it out. Anyway, glad to here your keeping yourself busy. Hope all is well for you, and as always I love you.
Mom: Wow! Sounds like you had an awesome time in Utah. I'm glad you got to see Dallen H Oaks! He's a pretty genuine speaker. He doesn't have the same power of Jeffery R. Holland, but he definately has the calm, simple, and genuine testimony that really hits ya if you listen. That's pretty cool you went to a concert as well. I have a couple of Micheal McLean songs and he is pretty good. I'm glad you had such a great time. Oh, and before I forget, I am also very VERY excited to talk to you guys on Mother's Day ^_^. I am able to use the cell phone that the give us to use so it won't be hard for me to call multiple times. On Sunday church services go from 1 to 4. So I could possible call around then wich will probably be 8 or 9 o'clock your guys time. I'm pretty sure you guys will be there at that time. Good thing I'm not in China or anything or calling you guys would be a bit difficult ^_^;. Well anyway thanks for the card you sent me! I do enjoy getting tangable mail every now and then. I love you very much mom. I hope this week goes well for you
Rachel: Heeeey! thanks so much for giving me the update. I'm so glad you and Brady had an awesome time at the prom. I completely forgot my anti-grinding dance XD. Ohhh how I laughed when you mentioned that ^_^. You need to spread my legacy Rachel! Teach them! heheh ^_^. Anyway by how you talk about Brady and how he seems to treat you and protect you from the 10 o'clock grinders at the prom he seems like a really good guy, and more importantly he's more close to your age ;) heheheh XD. You mentioned how you asked dad what he thought of him. You got to understand Rachel guys don't really get into the details. We pretty much see the big picture and that's it. So yeah, Ben wasn't that bad of a person. He, like dad said, was insane in the membrand :P heheh. I wish I could've been there when he said he was psychotic XD. Well, you also expressed concern for connecting with dad. Hmm. . . well it was true that it was easier for me and lance because we can do stuff like play tennis and video games with him. I'll tell you something that Elder Alldredge, my trainer, taught me. If you really want to connect with someone you have to open your mind and expose your stuff to the things that other people like. For example you know that song by Metro Statcion "Shake it"? Well I pretty much HATE that song. But lots of people love it! He taught me that if I look at the positives of that song, and concintrate on the things that I like about that song, because there are good things in that song, then I will come to appreciate and even like that song. By having that different perspective, a whole new genre of music can be opened to me and I can connect with more people because we have more in common. It's all about getting over the things that you don't like, and focusing on the good. So maybe try playing some games, listening to some Rush or Kiss, and maybe trying to go to the Tennis courts with Dad once and a while. I know that's when me and dad were able to talk to the most. Out on the tennis courts and playing some games. Other then that, just try not worry about it. Dad loves you and he shows it in many ways. Just try to focus on that. Other then that I hope you do well and school and that you have a great week. I know you can do it sis. I defantely can't wait to call you this Sunday and here those wonderful 4 words from you mouth "boom Boom BOOM. . . MUFFINS!!!" XD I love you so much Rachel. You mean so much to me, and it's true. These next few years will go by so fast. So enjoy it while it lasts and live for the day! Take Care
Well have a great week guys. I love you all
-Elder Clark
P.S. I have decided to shun Andy. It's an Amish techinique. It's like slapping someone with silence
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