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

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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