October 1, 2008

OH ok. That makes sense. Thanks dad. It is really cool. I haven't been able to mess around with all of the cool features but I love it. Tell Amber tons of thanks, since I can't read or write emails to or from her. I love you dad. Oh and talked to one of our investigators and a member of the ward, and apparently the Rock River which is right down the middle of Beloit, has some huge flathead catfish. One guy caught a 25 lb and another a 51 lb catfish. Yeah that's pretty sick.
I'm Online. I'm going to write Zach today because I haven't heard back from him. His papers were supposed to go in the 1st of september so he should have had his call the 14 or 15. Do some investigating, and get back to me on what's up. If Zach asks why you're asking him tell him I told you to, and it's because I love him.
I'm way excited for my first General Conference on my mission. It's going to be awesome. I've been looking forward to this for a while.
Yeah I read that article, it's by John Bytheway. I got the package with the personal trainer. What did you think of my pictures that I sent you? And yes it is getting a lot cooler. The trees are changing, everything. Last week it was really warm, but monday it rained and yesterday it was cold and I was back in a sweater. We were on exchanges and on bikes and my nose kept running. K and mom, I CAN'T READ OR WRITE EMAILS TO ANYONE BUT IMMEDIATE FAMILY. I GOT SPECIAL PERMISSION FROM PRESIDENT TO BE ABLE TO READ AND WRITE TO GRANDMA. (Because of the situation, and seeing her for the first time at my farewell etch). Yeah I know the cubs are in it. If we are out tracting and a packers, bears, or cubs/sox game is on, we are not wanted, and not in the normal sense either. This especially happens when a packer game is on. One guy even told us, packer game is on you guys won't have much success tonight. We push on though. I'm excited for this package. I've decided that either I'm reserving my birthday night for dinner at the craves, or I'm crossing that date out on the dinner calendar so that My comp and I can go out. I don't know yet, but spending it at a members house for a dinner appointment doesn't sound like a celebration. It's crazy to think it's already been almost a year since you took me to Cafe Rio and Shopping at the mall for those skate shoes and that newsprint snowboarding jacket. I'm going to be 20, that's insane. So on sunday we were out tracting and I got stung by this bee. I shook my hand because I felt this pinching feeling. When I looked at my hand there was this little black thing and a strand of mucus that looked like a booger. We mixed some water with dirt and made some mud to put on it. My hand started to swell up and I had this big white welt. It got worse monday and tuesday. My hand was swollen and red. At night I woke up itching it and had to ice it. I've been taking benadryl, I've sprayed it with the avon spray, wiped it with an insect wipe, put hydrocortisone cream on it, and called sister Stoddard. I've done everything. Last night it was huge and it really is annoying when I'm in appointments. It's gone down a little today but it's still red. The only times it feels better is when I'm running, biking, or outside in the cold air. What gives me comfort though, is that I know that that bee DIED by stinging me. I love you tons mom. P.S. Winter is coming and I am exceedingly fearful.
That's so cool that you have your braces off. I'm surprised that they were able to get them off, because when I left your gums were about to overtake your braces. Make sure you brush. You're a teacher now too!! T-bone ordained you!! Now that's exciting. Captain or the Varsity team, that's my reef, keep it up bud. Remember the best way to lead is by example. Always work hard at practice and in games. Play every game like it's your last, because those days go by so fast. What I wouldn't give for another week in high school. Others will see your hustle and hard work and will step up. One guy working his guts out does make a difference. Out here on my mission most of the Elders have been out longer than me including all of the companions that I have had. That doesn't mean that I have to lower my standards for work ethic though. I push them and work hard. They recognize that and follow. I can tell you that they don't always like it, but the Lord blesses us everytime for our hard work and obedience. You can do the same with your soccer team Bro. Love you tons and keep writing me. I love your testimony. Stay steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works. Love ya.