The Last Update

Dearest Friends and Family,

This week I only have one thing that I want to tell Everyone. That is to Read Doctrine and Covenants Section 88:126 Love you all have a great week

kujibo!
Elder Gordon

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Something I thought would never come. (Another Update)

Have you ever received something that comes but you receive it after thnking it was so far away it would never come? Well Recently that happened to me. It has been one of the saddest moments on my mission. It´s a letter. A letter many wish for but really dont want to receive. Its called THE FAT LETTER. The letter starts off. Saying "REALEASE REMINDERS" BOOM That first word. Was just a shocker. Iwas not willing to believe that I had received this letter. I DONT want to have this letter. I want to stay on the mission. But i know my time comes. And swiftly coming it is. The next part of the letter says "Your term of missionary servicw will be completed on December 15, 2011

I received this paper on conference weekend. It was a shiocking paper. But seeing as it never seems to update if I send photos it will have to be photoless. I am shocked. I really just dont want it to come. I have so many more people to talk to. I have so much more servie to give. I need to serve. It is a feeling I cant describe. I hidden drive I neve knew exiested until I now see how time is so short. But I just want to scream some days opn how fast the days pass. How that day which was so far away comes ever faster to the brink of exploding. Its increasingly scary toi me how fast two years have past. Many times I put myself to reflect. Have I changed? If I have Has it been for the better? Has it been in the way the Lord has wanted me to change. DO I reflect more of his love? Some times The weeks pass by just so rapidly.

Somedays learning to live with another person is really hard. I just really didnt understand how Different the mission really is than to what I THOUGHt it was. But I know I have grown. I am sure it has been for the better, The Lord knows my heart and he is the only one who can perfecty judge to what I have done. Many things have been passing in my life. Slowly seeing everything from different points of view. One thing I know my parents will be surprised at is that I now like coconut Milk. n fact today we went to a beach and we "tumbared" Or tumbled coconuts from the coconut tree. and a whole bunch of us enjoyed the waer inside. I have to admit though it is better cold with a little bit of sugar. That is the best testing ok...maybe not best testing but I do like it now.

I have heard of many events from many friends and family things that are passing at home. People being engaged andf married many friends and family. People going off to college. People moving from aprtments to Town homes. Or from house to house- But. I was talking to a friend a fellow missionary. Who goes home much sooner than I do and I was telling him how I feel ready. Its all thanks to my parents and to the Lord. Theyt have helped me out so muych especially in preparing for the return which so rapidly comes. For details ask them for details Though. I love this place. I will be very sad to leave here. Its one of those things you dont know how much you love it till its gone. And at that moment your heart breaks fot it not being in your life. I know it will be like that. But we shall see what goes on. To all I love you tons. Keep everything going awesome. GO forward in Faith. JACOB 1:19

Love all
Elder Gordon

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Just another one

Well well well............I have a feeling quite a few of my latest blogs have not made it.......Seeing as I reaceiveda ltter saying "Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:" So.....You normal people probably never received them though my family did.....I hope. But anyhow. Right now We have one week till transfers. I am in an area called Torre Alta or High TOwer in Enlgish. Its supposedly the LARGEST area in the mission. Luckily though we do not because we can not go to all of it. We usually stay within alking distance which at most is about a good 30 minutes walking from the house. But it is a good distance. Occasionally we head out further when members bring us referals.

Today I saw one of the most beautiful things that I have seen. A crystal clear beach. The water was absolutly gorgeous. I think every single one of us ELders was tempted to jump in the water. It was gorgeous. My companion is Elder Contreras. We are working hard and trying to work effectivly.

BUt I am now out of time. But we are working with a few people we are contacting lots. and hope to soon have a fewpeople with baptism dates. Just remember the Spirit BOwl is coming up or better known as GENERAL CONFERENCE. Make sure to be praying and asking and listening for guidance. I love you all. You all rock!!!! Have fun!!!!!

Elder Gordon

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My birthday 4th of july and transfers.

Hey everyone!!!!

Hey to be really fast today being my birthday is also transferS!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!! Also 4th of July just recently passed. My companion is a haitian named Elder Alexis. He is super cool. Life is Rockin. I now have 2 areas in one!!!! They rejoined the ward there were four now there are 2 missionaries. Unfortunetly I have no time! I hope these photos make it.

This was my 4th of July tie.

Elder Teràn and Elder Gordon.

Love ya lots!!!!!!
Elder Gordon

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Food From Burgers Ya

My Burger of 9 oz with meat cheese, Bacon, Carmelized onions, Tomatoe, BBQ sauce, Lettuce, A bun. and a lot of napkins.

Me Super Excited about my Burger.......Like I said I lost to the Lawn Mower.

My companion Elder Terán Imagining himself eating his burger

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The first one is of me  Sorry

This second one is of my car in the mission The Audi R8 Gorgeous car the engine is ion the back

The last one is with our T shirts for the North zone.

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Everything thats going on......Ok maybe not Everything.

Hey Everyone!!!!!

Another update of THE MISSION. As known from ELDER MICHAEL GORDON. This past littlen while has been rather difficult. THis past week has been contacting City. We are trying out a few new tactics as well. We are going around and talking to all the Members that are in our area and we are trying to help them do the goal that the stake has put for the stake. They have the goal to have everyone bring opne person to get to know the church. To try to find the opne that will be baptized and endure to the end.  Its a rather good goal. We are trying to help the stake acheive it. From what we ahve seen all the memebers have a rather good animo for this goal.

THis past week went from super hot to a really good clouded nice breeze week. It has been super nice. Rerally nice for lots of contacting.  This past week my companiopn had a rather fun adventure.  We were heading back from Ranchito Piche whenwhen we had a gang of samurai warriors attack us. My companion and I thought we were done for. We started to defend ourselves with the explosive power of our testimonies and as well as Using our pass along cards and our scriptures as shields. Luckily the sheilds held up. We had taken out about 20  out of 50 when  We were starting tio get tired this was at the end of the day so we were really tired. When Jackie chan jumped off from the building right next to us and starting to help us out.  With his help we took them out easily. We were rather thankful to Jackie but he took off to go help other people. So we couldnt take any photos with him.

Also this past week I lost a battle against the lawn mower. The lawn mower won. I let you know how bad it was. But if you want to send me questtions. And it would definetly make updating this blog a lot easier.  Today we ate at a place called burgers ya. It was fantastic. The burgers were huge. With my burger I started eating it and about 4 paper towels later I finished. With Frys and Cheese. It was DELICIOUS. But send me  questions you want me to answer it will make updating my blog a lot Easier.

Love Elder Gordon

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Another update from yuor favorite Elder

What do you get when you mix an island in the carribbean with lots of rain......................some very wet Elders.

Ok enough of the dry humor. Hehehehe.....

Speaking about dry humor  what do you get when you put a hot sun on a wet island.....a humid island and lots of heat and the Elders are still wet......

Ok Anyhow. This past week has been incredibly hot! It has been in the 90s.....I think. Around there at least. Which after having along time since being in such hot weather it makes me glad I am coming back to the States when its cold.....It gives me time to warm up to my desert again. This past week has been full of rejections. We have been tracking a lot and it has been extremely difficult I dont think I have had more rejections in my mssion then here. But whats weird is that I love it. When I am just in  the work. No matter what part of it that I am in. I  absolutly LOVE IT!!!!!!Even if its super hot or Super wet outside. i love it!!!!! My momsent me this really cool quote that I would like to add here.

 It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to.  ~Annie Gottlier

That is such a true statement. I dont like to do things when I have to. But when I want to. WOW. The difference in my work.The willingness and the desire. Its a lot different. I am going to learn better how to appply this to my life. But mainly right now in Los Reyes. Everything is doing awesome. This transfer there are 22 missionaries finishing the mission and only 4 coming in. Isnt that Crazy?????? The mission is going to be come alot smaller. It was close to raining here....agai but I dont think its going to.....I am not quite sure. I hope it will bvecause it makes sleeping at nigfht so much easier. If anyone of you want to know how it is to sleep go into a house without airconditioning .....well a block house that doesnt have any type of insulation not a single fdoor that closes well nor windows that shut. And you have a few open areasesposed to outside. And then only a fan to sleep with......That more or less how we sleep here. And how our houses are here. Its a lot of fun.

Contacting is so fun. You meet so many different types of people. Everyone seems like they have lost their religious valor. Its sad. We have never gotten a door slammed in iour face but we have very few people whop want to listen. You return missionaries I believe know how it is. We have a good week comig up lots of people to try to find because of all the contacting. But its ok we are oing to keep working.

Right now we are in the ward chhoir. For a stake mission conference for this saturday and a stake geneology conference on Sunday. It has been really awesome to be part of a choir again. To sing parts and to sound really good with the Lords help. It has been pretty awesome. We actually have our last practice tronight in about an hour. Thats gonig to be awesome. Well.....Thats about all I got. If you want to learn more feel free o ask qustions. Have a fantasmic week!!!!!!

Elder Gordon

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More PHOTOS!!!!!‏

The first one here is of the stud that is Elder GOrdon 

The second photo is of The Other Eders Baptism. Her name is Lady

This last one.....Mutated Mango but We didnt try to eat it.

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"Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, He calms the sailor. And sometimes He makes us swim."-Kolipoki

Pair two

Each picture is of the other shoes of these three one is both which is obvious the other two is that one is from one shoe the other photo of the other side.

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"Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, He calms the sailor. And sometimes He makes us swim."-Kolipoki

A picture is worth a thousand words(and possibly a thousand miles as well)

This is pair one.

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"Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, He calms the sailor. And sometimes He makes us swim."-Kolipoki

To Continue onward

Hiya folks!!!!!

Welcome to another session of "called to serve" This week we shall be exploring the past few weeks of Elder Gordon. So to start off My companion and I have both been trying to keep up our fire for mission work. Its been hard. No one ever seems to be home. Besides that Here in the DomRep its been a continuos change from hot to cool from hot to cool. I dont know how many of you watch the news to find the weather but that little island close to Florida that isnt cuba that all the rain clouds pass over that place is the DomRep. It has been raining a rather lot. BUt as you can see fromthe awesome photos.nothing can slow down these missionaries. The reason I chose the photo of me is because you can see Yes. Bag on my feet. Thats because as you can also see the other photos the wonderful holes in my shoes. I actually had double protection bags around my feet inside the shoes and bags around my shoes. The outside protection lasted about 2 minutes. The inside protection about 1 hour. In the end, y feet still got wet.

We have not had an incredible amount of success here in the DomRep. In the area of Los Reyes. Missionary work is just rockin. The other Elders in the district have Baptisms and a few people on dates for baptism so I am excited for them. We have quite a few people whom we are working with as well. Slowly they are all progressing. Which in and of itself is aa miracle. It is slowly getting hotter and hotter here in the DR. It doesnt help that in the evening it rains and in the morning it evporates all the rain water. But yeah. Thats pretty much all I got. I went to send my congratulations to my Uncle Tom Whom on the 13 of August will be married to a Terri Frakes As far as my knowledge goes this is my third new family member that I will get the chance to meet and get to know. I am excited for it. I wish you luck.

Thats all I gots.Love ya tons!!!!!

Elder Gordon
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Just keep going.

Hello Fam and Friends.

This past week has not really been anything exciting or new. A wholebunch of walking and talking...in spanish.....I believe here even the walk is spanish. These people spot a "gringo" from a mile away. A lot of times I try to pretend to not be from the United states just because EVERYONE always calls out "AMERICANO!" Now instead of getting annoyed i just reply with "DOMINICANO!" Yeah. You just got to love new areas. New people new things. We are working hard here. My comp and I are thinking about going over to a evangelical church or Jw church to talk with the pastor andwell .....we will see how it goes. At this point in time no new photos because I dont have a camera. and i Just learned or realized that my compánion has a camera. I will now be using his camera until I receive one to use.

Anywho my shoes definetly show the ware I will be demostrating the next week how my shoes look. But pretty much we are just working hard. I started this ab workout with my companion and he is the reason that I am still doing the workout. If it wasnt for him I would haver stopped already. But. I am trying to eat healthier here on the mission as well. Its tough. I dont know how Mom and Dad are keeping so well to his crazy diet. But I am doing awesome. I love you all. You can send me digital photos that would be awesome. Photos through the internet. Especially Ann and Jacob and Parents. I love you tons!!!!!!!

Con Mucho Cariña

Elder Gordon

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The newest news (la Más Nuevo nuevas)

Hey Everyone!!!!!!

This is The secind week of my 11th transfer in the field. Means After I left the MTC and after the CCM I have spent62 weeks in the field. But I had 8 weeks in the Training Centers so I am at week 70 in the field.......WOW.....It is so crazy how fast time flies. I am right now back in Santiago. In a small little neighborhood called  Los Reyes. I am with an Elder From Arizona as well. He is from Phoenix and his name is Elder Terán. Awesome missionary. We have a lot of the same likes and everything. Lots of stuff to talk about and lots of stuff to share. The best part is the love for the gospel is the same. Probably one of the worst things for me is to study with a question. But when people ask me things. I know the references I know the way to answer. Its weird. I am trying to Better myself in the asking myself a question while studying.

Los Reyes is a nice little place on the northern part of Santiago. We have been having a blast here. We are starting to go and contact and look forlots of people because like normally I get sent to a pretty dead area with little success seeing that in the area there has not been a baptism in a year or more according to the baptismal records. But we have probably over 100 known less actives. Its crazy. There is this area with these aprtment complexs called The Multis. Because they are multiplexs. There are artound 80 buildings with each building from 6 to eight houses. Its really close but all the missionaries have combed through that area as well. And as you all know me or those that do. I dont like being unorignal. So I am not going to FOCUS in the Multis because its close. I am going to start searching for all the other people around here.

In my area there is this one Dobberman that scared me half out of my body. My companion "Forgot" to tell me. No he probably really did. I believe him. But after wards I was laughing atmyself too. The dogs seem to not like me much but I am not the mean one. I Love dogs. Yeah. Thismorning The north zone and south zone played baseball it was a lot of fun. My zone leader falts a little less then 3 months to finish and he is from AZ and he camne with an AZ D-backs chirst with One of my rival teams from highschool the highland Hawks shorts and Arizona flag socks. That made me trunky. Its ok though. I still only have a year...I will never pass a year either. HEHEHEE.......I refuse.

I am having a blast here with probably one of the coolest companions. Hes a great fantastic Elder. We are working hard starting to do lots of contacts.  But thats pretty much everything. Some wise information from my brother is to make sure you ONLY eat Duck on days that end with K.  Also I just want to put this poem in this email that I really really love. And its a good way to remember to take a self reflection. It is called " The Man in the Glass"

The Man in the Glass

When you get what you want in your struggles for self And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to a mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say. For it isn't your father or mother or wife Whose judgment upon you must pass, The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass. Some people might think you're a straight-shooting chum And call you a wonderful guy. But the man in the glass says you're only a bum If you can't look him straight in the eye. He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest For he's with you clear to the end And you've passed your most dangerous test If the guy in the glass is your friend. You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years And get pats on the back as you pass But your final reward will be heartache and tears If you've cheated the man in the glass

Love ya tons Elder Gordon P.S. If you ever find yourself in a dark alley without an escape and some guy is a bout to rob you or kill you just click your ruby heel three times and say I know I can I know I can. Then you will be safe. BYE!!!

Unknown Author PPS The Greatest battle of Life is fought out within the silent Chambers of the soul. David O. Mckay

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"Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, He calms the sailor. And sometimes He makes us swim."-Kolipoki

Transfers!!!!

HEY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This past week has been one of hard work. We were trying to keep focused as tranasfers slowly crept closer. So we tried to do everything we coulde We continued working hard. Yesterday we cleaned the house. But monday we had a waiting game to see if anyone would get called to go up. I was positive that Elder Reyes the Senior companion in the other companionship would get called to Zone leader. But......I was called ....to be District Leader in Los Reyes Santiago. To be working with an Elder named Elder Terán. Hes Meximericano. So far in my 7 hours to know him things have gone pretty well. This transfer is going to rock!!!!!!

I was really sad to leave my last area. La Vega. I had to say goodbye to so many people and they all were like what???? Your leaving!!! It made me sad. But I felt good that maybe I could leave a better impression in their lives., Life has been going pretty awesome. We shall see anywho. Update you all in one week. Love ya tons!!!!
Elder Gordon.

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Serious

Ok. HI Everyone here on checkin my BLOG. This is going to be a BLOG a little bit more serioous. Because I have had a few people asking me if I am serious about my work. the answer is YES. I use my blog to share my fun experiences. I dont even share many spiritual experiences because written just isnt as good as in person. As those of you who know me I LOVE to have fun. I look forward to those times when I can. Thats what I like to write aboiut becaus its more entertaining. But. If you all want I can start to write about my 10000 contacts weekly. About the 9980 rejects of people who dont want to listen. Because this is MISSIONARY WORK. Thats what normaly happens. We have all been around long enough and many of us have experienced it. Its implied. I am working hard. I will strengthen myself to work harder. Trying to better myself Daily. I love you all. You all rock. Keep up the good work.

An Awesome experience i´that I had with my companion this past week was Yesterday. We contacted a reference from our Branch President who happened to be his next door neighbor and We put a date on him and thats SUPER exciting. He is a smart kid. The 9th of april he will be Baptized. Its going to be awesome. Anywho my companion is standing behind me because he finally finished and we actually shouyld have left about 9 minutes ago. I love ya all. Have fun. But be serious. Have arocking week. Or a nice breezy cold week. Avoiud rain water it may be contaminated with Radioactivity. Have fun. BYE,

Elder Gordon


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The Sacred Grove

This is Elder Placencia and I heading to our "sacred Grove"

This is the prayer before hand to ask for the Spirit to be with us

 The next two is of us Receiving our answer.

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Baptism

So I am sending this one as well. I am not sure which photos made it to you all. So. A few more of the baptism wont hurt. Once again The one with us 6 elders and Lina

The next one is a special of ELder Placencia and Me with our convert

 The last one is after the Baptism with Sister Marianella the Mother of Linas Boyfriend. She is awesome. So. We are all happy with the Baptism. WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love baptisms. 

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"Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, He calms the sailor. And sometimes He makes us swim."-Kolipoki

This is for you guys, Cause I am not sure who goes to the blog

One more thing!!!!I forgot to tell ya about the Photos. 

The first one is Lina with the Six Elders that came to support the Baptism From Left To right Elders, Smith Reyes and Placencia(My compànion) Then its Lina Diaz Then its Elders Gordon(Me) Elder Gamboa and Elder Soriano

The next Photo is one of Us Elder Placencia and I. In the Sacred Grove

The third. So now we are ready for the baptism

HI Y´all!!!!!!!

Dont forget to head to my blog. I have updated a whole bunch of photos there. I will also send three to you all because I cant send more so three only this time. But go to my blog to find more. I am going to write everything to you guys and you will see the same things on the blog because I am also sending it there!!!!! 2 birds with one stone!!!!!!

So This weekend was pretty awesome. I had the chance to baptize one of the most prepared people in the world. Her name is Lina.She had tons of questions. But she got baptized and I had the chance to baptize her. It was rather awesome. But we couldnt do it at our building because of Carnaval is right in front of my house and the church building.So we went to go check the baptismal Font in "La Primavera building"  We did the baptism as far away from Carnaval as we could be. So. Everything went pretty well. We filled (Elder Placencia and Me, Elder Gordon) the baptismal font with water. There was no plug.......Woopee. Welcome to the DR. But There was a plastic bag. Good enough right? Lets sure hope so!!!!!!  Well we hoped so...

So we left and headed home got ready. Tried to teach. But we had lots of stuff to do. We have to move houses here. Not because of carnaval but because the Owner now wants the house we are in. So we went and looked at afew houses or apartments That are likely candidates. So ... We did that. Got back and started finalizing. We have to walk to the other side of the City to get there .....But ONE THING WE FORGOT ABOUT!!!!! The baptismal CLothing. EVERYTHING was ready except for that..... Well we pass by the church and luckily President Jimenez was there But. All the clothing we have at the church is LARGE.....THAt wont work. She is SMALL. Well... Thats ok. Off to the Other building to hopefully find some. As you see we didnt find any. We just adapted a large baptismal clothing to fit her. By rolling up the sleeves on the arms and Legs.

You know many times you have promptings from the spirit, Like Check the baptismal front, it might be empty or not all the way full.....BUt then you DONT do it......Yeah thats what happened here. When we got there I meant to check it but my mind was on the baptismal CLothing I didnt Check the Font. Luckily She is small...... But what had happened is with the p`lastic bag , Yeah remember we didnt have a cap, The water had drained to about 1/2 of what it should be. So......With that challenge and baggy clothing....The first baptism didnt work because all the clothes bubbled up. The second time I screwed up with the words. But Like they say. The third times the Charm! And Boom!!! One of our newest members Lina Diaz! The confirmation went well as well as the Meeting no Carnaval music to interrupt it. Like last week. I had to give a talk and with only 10 minutes to prepare I think I did all right. But not Awesome. But it didnt help that everyone started doing sound checks two hours early...... But what can ya do?

Speaking of Carnaval. My companion and I were shown on TV during Carnaval Festival. Not this past sunday but the one before it (The 13th) Wehad to return to the house because my companion forgot some things. And we walked through the middle of Carnaval to get to the house (No jake I didnt see anyone Naked, This supposedly is a "fammily" festival Yeah Right!) There was an announcer and was saying that EVERYONE HAS come to celebrate. The Ancient People!!!! tHE yOUNG PEOPLE, THE KIDS HAVE SHOWN UP(while saying these the camera focused on a person or group) eVEN THE MISSIONARIES ARE HERE!!!!!!

we are working our Butts off. GOing to areas REALLY far away to look for people. Like we walked about an hour away from one persons house looking for it. But we did take the opportunity for some good photos. With all the photos of The last nine posts. The one with the Waterfall is my Zone up in Jarabacoa Its up in the mountains. But as you can see we went and visited probably the most beautiful place I have EVER seen here in the DR. Its a place called Salta Jimenor. It was a lot of fun. We did quite a few crzy things. The other group of photos is Me and my companion Preparing a Family Home Evening. It went by really well. But our "invitation" Was one that even my loving oldest sister Loree and my other sisters(Melissa included of course) would be proud of. Because all of you are now all Fancy shmansy decoraters of your houses.  The Family home evening was lots of fun. We talked about the Family. If any of you have questions or comments. Just Write them to me, It is allowed that you comment on the pictures. I dont mind. I love each and every sinbgle one of you. I miss you all. Ann and Mason Love ya tons I missed you at Christmas. Keep it up. Jake and Melissa My prayers are with you especially during this Busy time for ya. Loree and Fam I read your blog Well.....Kinda. I looked at the photos. I couldnt resist. You guiys are doing awesome and I am always praying for your well being. Celest......You need to send me photos of Rook. I saw a few on Lorees blog. BUt I want to show him off to my companions. Especially Van. I pray often for Matts Well being Especially that his leg is healing fast. 

Mom and Dad, Pray for you daily as well. I hope everything is going Awesome. I have 2 weeks without hearing anything. But as they say No news is good news so. I can only imagine things must be going Awesome. Busy up to the gills I love ya guys so much. Have fun!!!! BYE!!!!!


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NINE New Posts!

Mike sent a whole bunch of pictures yesterday and posted them in 9 new posts. So, just keep scrolling down until you've seen them all. Don't miss any.