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

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