tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9408450563585551292024-03-14T02:40:20.225-07:00Zona BoundTri Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01592037199568365380noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-940845056358555129.post-9105485751311550232015-04-12T21:00:00.000-07:002015-04-12T21:00:14.489-07:00Week 5- Birthday Pday and Transfer Week<div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1428890852607_2171">
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April 8, 2015<br />
Spencer's 19th Birthday! <br />
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Hey
Everybody, today is the first P-Day of the new transfer. I am still
with Elder Black, which means I will be "killing" him, or I will be his
last companion before he goes home. Anyway, Monday we got the new Elders
we got in 7 missionaries total (4 Eng. Elders, 1 Span. Elder, and 2
Span. Sisters). I was called to help them on their first day (which
means I will have to train one day... yeah!) A few other Elders and I
took the New Elders contacting just like my first day. With the ones I
had we contacted 16 people in an hour, but all of them said no or got
upset, because I was ruining their day. The New Elders got a little
down, but I kept being excited and up beat, and I really think they took
well to it. Even though we didn't see anyone, it was a good teaching
opportunity for me and a good learning experience for them.</div>
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Also
as you all know, conference was this past week. I loved it!!! We had it
broadcasted at our ward in Spanish, but all missionaries got to have
headphones for English translation. I loved the talks and I kept messing
with Elder Black about them hitting marriage really hard, because they
know he is heading home. haha.</div>
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I hated that President Monson,
President Packer, and Elder Hales were not feeling well. A bunch of
missionaries in the mission are praying for them. Anyway, this week we
had a lot of service finally!!! We completely re-did Sisters yard. When
we got there the grass was above my knees. We didn't find anything
living back there, but I was for sure we would. </div>
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Lastly as
yall may know, today is my BIRTHDAY, it is really weird to be spending
it out in the mission field, but yeah. lol. Nothing real different is
happening today, why, because the work goes on!! </div>
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Also for an
update the Spanish is really coming along. I can teach pretty well and I
have shared a lot of commitments and Books of Mormon (Book of Mormons??
I don't know. lol) The funniest thing happened though, we taught a lady
The Restoration. In the middle of it, we planned to invite her to b
baptized. I did and she replied with, "Correct."</div>
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haha?!?!?! My
companion and I looked at each other puzzled. We continued and I asked
again in the lesson at which she replied, "I have already been baptized 3
times, so I am ok."</div>
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hahah?!?!?! Ohh people you all keep me laughing.</div>
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Anyway, </div>
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Adios hasta Lunes!! </div>
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See Yall,</div>
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Elder S.C. Shepherd<br />
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PARENT EMAIL<br />
MOM QUESTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:<br />
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Hey,
I totally forgot last P-Day that this week was transfers and that P-Day
would be on Wednesday. Oops, but oh well. Here I am now. All 19 years
of me. Its very hard and weird top think about. I have to pause every
time I say today is my birthday...</div>
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Anyway on to moms questions:</div>
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<b>Where did you end up watching General Conference?</b></div>
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We
watched it at our ward, they were broadcasting it in Spanish, and we
had headphones for English Translation. So I listened to the talks in
English and the rest in Spanish.</div>
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What was your favorite talk?</div>
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Easily
Elder Hollands or Bednars. Elder Holland may be the most powerful
speaker I have ever heard. Elder Bednars was some good information to
hear. Also Elder Ballard gave a great talk in Priesthood about... that's
right yall guessed it marriage and dating. </div>
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Best
part was a quote at which he said, "...And don't text a girl, give her a
phone call. The sound of your voice may shock her enough into saying
yes..." Haha, funniest quote of conference.</div>
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I
however hated to see President Monson, President Packer, and Elder
Hales. We were told they all three were not feeling good, and President
Monson had canceled all meetings two days before conference, so that he
would have strength to speak. I love our Prophet so much. I pray for him
all the time.</div>
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<strong></strong> </div>
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<b>Any opportunities for service yet?</b></div>
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Yes,
we have actually given around 10 hours of service since last P-Day.
Which isn't great for teaching purposes, but it was nice to get
"working."<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1428890852607_5265"></b></div>
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<b>Do you go to the mission home very often? If so, are you getting to know some of the couple missionaries or others there?</b></div>
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Elder
Black and I live right across the street from it. We go there whenever
President calls us for anything, and also to pick up mail for the zone
and things like that. Because it is my birthday, I have permission to go
up there today and get some talks and music on my MP3!!!!</div>
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You mentioned Sister missionaries living below you... Do you have any contact with them?</div>
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They
are in our district, so we see them a bunch. They usually come up to
borrow our Crock Pot, but other than that, we just see them at meetings
and when we leave or come home.</div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1428890852607_5282">Do you think your testimony has grown since you have been out in Arizona? </b>How
could it have not? I thought I had a testimony before, but as a
missionary, I have found a part of me that I never thought existed.</div>
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I
feel my knowledge growing each and everyday. I feel love for people
that don't look friendly, and I know its because of the mission. I am
not worrying about Spanish much more, because I follow the spirit. And
the Spirit helps me say what I need to. I love the Scriptures more and
more each day. I know more and more each day, because our Father in
Heaven is pouring out his blessings to me. I have never been stronger in
this church than I am today.</div>
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As
for other things, I thought it was terrible about the people who said
"opposed" to the First Presidency and the Quorum of the 12.</div>
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However
we found it super funny, how Dieter F. Uchtdorf just said, "Its noted"
haha. This conference he really showed his comical side. Especially when
he started to talk in German. LOL. Best thing ever. "Ohh, sorry
President Monson, I thought I should speak in my native German>"
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!</div>
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Anyway
Ill send yall more e-mails, but just wanted to send this, so yall know I
am on today. I love yall a ton, and I hope yall are having a good day. </div>
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I have two minutes so here is the last little bit.</div>
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I
got all three packages from you, The Tripps, and Grandma and Papa. I
will try to send a letter to the Tripps and yall. Also I got Aunt Ambers
letter and present. </div>
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I
love the MP3, and I will be putting more music on it today. I had bought
some CD's and I will be sending one home to yall, because it holds a
talk that is not online or cant be found anywhere. It is called Feed My
Sheep. It is a MTC devotional by Elder Jeffery R. Holland. It is one
hour long and is the most powerful talk about missionary work I have
ever heard.</div>
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I loved the
rest of the package as well. I got it Monday, and I followed the rule of
not opening till today. I loved everything yall, the Tripps and Grandma
and PApa sent. Tell the Tripps I love the Toilet Paper, haha.</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1428890852607_10166">
Also I love the picture book. I cried/laughed at the photos. Pleas tell the Ward they are Awesome, and I miss them all.</div>
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Love You and I will be back on Monday!</div>
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Hey Everyone, this past week has been a lot of fun. </div>
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First
off, the mission is now working on French work, so every missionary is
required to begin learning how to meet people in French. As I heard
these words, I felt tears rolling down my face, because now I am working
on learning 2 languages. However, I am so thankful for my MTC zone,
because they were French Professionals. HAHA!!! Anyway, I so far have
learned, "What is your name?" "My name is..." "We are missionaries" and
"We have others who speak better French than us, could we get your
address and telephone number?" lol.</div>
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Ohh
my goodness, the Spirit must be hard at work, because I am about to be
tri-lingual. lol (with tears).lol. The Spanish however is coming along
really well. I still have mucho to do, but all is well.</div>
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Also,
we had exchanges, because my companion is the district leader, and
apparently District Leaders need to go on exchanges with all the Elders
in the District. Anyway, so on Tuesday and on Thursday I was on a bike
all day both days. This was good, except for the fact that on Tuesday it
got to a high of 92 degrees and then on Thursday it got to 97 degrees.
Needless to say I was sweating by the end of the day.... lol. </div>
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Actually exchanges were really fun, I learned a lot from the other Elders in my district and I hope I did some teaching as well.</div>
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In
other news, I got to attend a thing called the "Mesa Easter Pageant."
It is a live action play where volunteers act out the life of Christ,
his Crucifixion, and his marvelous Resurrection. It was awesome to go
to. We had 2 investigators go, and one of them brought their family!
#BonusPoints It was an awesome performance and it was so Spirit
inviting. We went on the Spanish night, and I must say... that I
understood almost all of it. Yes!!!!! (with fist in the air)</div>
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Also
this week, was fast and testimony week at church. I bore mine in
Spanish, and members told me it was really good, so I must be saying
something right. lol. Any way, one of the other Elders in the district,
Elder Call, has a quote, (you say it in a John Wayne voice) "I remember
my first fast Sunday as a missionary..... I wanted to eat my own arm
off." Hahaha!! Super funny, but true.... lol.</div>
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Anyway,
I haven't yet confirmed where I will be watching general conference,
but there is a possibility, they may need us to translate. Cross your
fingers that it is not me... Anyway, I cant wait till conference is
here. The talks are always powerful, and Elder Black and I have just
been reading Ensign after Ensign in preparation for it.</div>
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Anyway
that's about it, I love you all, and I hope life is well. I am living
the dream here in 94 degree Scottsdale Arizona. haha.</div>
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See Yall!!</div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38608">How is Marcelino doing?</b><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38608"> </b></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38604" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38603" style="font-size: 14px;">He
is doing good. He usually works right after church, so he wears his
uniform to church, so that he can make it on time. The next step with
him, is we are trying to get him the priesthood, and then a patriarchal blessing. Each time I see him, we become better friends.</span></span></div>
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"Peachy" He says. We are having a blast together. He is super fun, and I am hoping to be companions till he leaves in May.<b><br /></b></div>
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Yes,
ma'am. Our apartment is actually one of the cleanest in the missions.
We had it inspected, the only report is that we make sure to windex our
windows. lol.</div>
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Everyday.
Yes, I bought a few more at the MTC, because they were on sale for
5.99$ and so when I finish the first, I will send it home. Which will
probably be around my 6 month mark.....</div>
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<b>Were you able to attend the Mesa Easter Pageant?</b></div>
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Yep, on Spanish night, and I understood almost the whole thing. I have many many pictures, that I will send today.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,; font-size: 14px;">We
have eaten out three times total since I have been out. (In and Out,
Olive Garden, and a Mexican Taco Stand) The normal meal, that we have
almost every night is a thing called "Carne." It is like a big thinly
cut peice of steak that is covered in chili powders and you eat it with
rice, beans, avocado, and homemade corn tortillas.</span><b style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,; font-size: 14px;"><br /></b><div dir="ltr" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,; font-size: 14px;">
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<b>I
am still looking for your mp3 player. If I find it, are you allowed to
have it? It has a screen on it does that matter? (The Sony walkman) I
still have the list of music you wanted and you can also have talks
too... is that right?</b></div>
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I
can have it even though it would have a screen. Yes bring on the
talks,m any that you think I would like, ill take. I found my favorite
talk this past weekend here. It is a MTC address (which means only
accessible by missionaries in the field) by Jeffery R. Holland. Its
called "Feed My Sheep." I have one copy on cd, and when I get a second
copy, I will send it home. It is a 1 hour talk and President Holland
just goes to town. It is amazing and beautiful.</div>
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The pageant for sure, and I actually loved getting to be a bike missionary.
We went on exchanges, and so I was on a bike for all of Tuesday and
Thursday.</div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38656"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38655" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38654" style="font-size: 14px;">Do you have any special plans for General Conference? Will you watch it in Spanish? Will you watch it at the church?</span></span></b></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38651" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427664655819_38650" style="font-size: 14px;">They
are broadcasting it at the Stake Center and at our ward. If we have
the attendance, we will watch at our ward, but that would mean us
missionaries would need to translate. I am hoping that does not mean me.
Elder Black said he has only ever watched conference in english on his
mission, so he says I shouldn't worry.</span></span></div>
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Every morning from 6:30-7, on P-Days Basketball from 3-4:30, and on Fridays Soccer with the branch from 7-9.</div>
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For
our daily workouts, Elder Black and I usually rotate between, running
at a track which is right next to our complex, playing catch with
the Frisbee, basketball at a building which is a block away, and weight
lifting with the one pair of 20 lbs. dumbbells we have at the apartment.</div>
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Anyway, I will talk more in other e-mails....</div>
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Love Yall a ton!!!</div>
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See ya!.</div>
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Ok,
so the pictures I have attached are a Nerf gun I was given by another
Elder. He didn't want it, so he just came up and gave it to me. I will
probably send it home, and I want it to be my birthday present to Eli
this year. I know I will be sending it no where near his actual
birthday, but I know he will love it. It is battery operated and you use
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P-day<br />
March 23, 2015 <br />
Hey Everybody Waz up!!<br />
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Things
here in Arizona have been awesome. I am loving the people and yes even
the weather. Its is supposed to get to 95 on friday this week, but I not
really "sweating" it that much. lol. Elder Black and I had our baptism
this past Saturday!! It was really coo to be on the missionary side of
things. It went over very well. The best part though, was on Sunday when
we confirmed him. I was sitting next to Marcelino, and after they
announced we would be confirming him, he looks at me and says, "Estoy
bien, ustedes se pueden ir" Which means, "I am fine, you all can go
though." I guess he was kidding, but I told him he was the reason we
were doing it, so he went up there. After his confirmation. He got up
from the chair shakes our hands. Threw both of his in the air and said,
"Gracias para ustedes veniendo aqui hoy" (Thank you all for coming here
today) lol. Ohh it was so funny, but I am so proud of him. He has been
through a bunch. He has been taught by missionaries on and off for 2
years. It was awesome to be part of his journey with him. We are hoping
to get him the Priesthood soon, and if I am still here next transfer, we
are hoping to take him to the temple to do baptisms for the dead. </div>
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Other
than that, I have come to find that I like avocados, or at least I
tolerate them. There has been Avocado is almost every meal I have had. </div>
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Spanish is coming along. You all can bet that I use my hour of language study.</div>
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Other
than that, I am enjoying just about everything. It is really busy right
now because of Spring Training, but I think its really cool to see all
the fans and people who come to see the games.</div>
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Anyway
Ill see you all next week. I am so glad I have awesome people to e-mail
to, and I thank you all for your examples in my life.</div>
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Love yall!!</div>
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Elder Shepherd</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FAMILY EMAIL</span></div>
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Hey Everybody!! <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_19047">
I have a few extra minute before its time to get off, so I just wanted to say a quick hi...</div>
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Things
here in Arizona are pretty Awesome. I get to see crazy baseball fans
everyday. Its really funny, because most are not used to the temperature
and so they fight over parking that is closest to the stadium. When we
were driving today, we saw some people arguing for 30$ parking spots
that were about 5-6 blocks away. </div>
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In
other news, I had my first baptism while being out. It was AWESOME to
see somebody having taken the steps and have gone through challenge
after challenge to get there. The guys name is Marcelino. He is a little
over 40 and he lives alone. He was married, then his wife just left one
day. He had a little girl, but we don't know anything about where she
is. He doesn't see her much at all, but he said every time we came over,
it was just easier to accept life. After his baptism, he changed into
dry clothes and hugged us. He said that missionaries have helped them
through so many challenges.</div>
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I
didnt have much time with Marcelino, but that wont happen to my next
investigator. Elder Black and I have a few people, that are looking to
be almost ready to be baptized, we can only hope and pray. </div>
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Anyway,
I wanted to say I LOVE YALL!!! I know I dont get to see any of you
here, but I know you are all somewhere rooting me on, and I am doing the
same for all of you. I cant wait for Mothers Day, I guess yall will
figure somewhere to meet at. (Grandmas and Papas, I can only imagine). </div>
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Of
all the things I miss here, the first right under all of yall, is BBQ.
Arizona has nada, zero, zilch. And even when they do, it is not at all
the same. </div>
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Anyway, I got
to go. The work must go on, and I will not hold it back. I want you all
to know, that I am having the opportunity of a lifetime here. I wish I
could video the change that I am going through, but that cant be done. I
dont think even a video would capture all that is going on. </div>
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I love you all, and I pray for you everyday. Cant wait till next week when I talk to yall again. </div>
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Anyway, Adios!!</div>
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Love Yalls Missionary, </div>
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Elder Shepherd</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Answers to mom's questions:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22423">Have you been able to teach many lessons? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22420" style="color: black;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22419" style="font-size: 14px;">We
have on average 1-0 lessons a day. Its not so much because we dont
lookk or that we are not diligent, its just that we usually spend a lot
of time helping out other missionaries or people in the mission.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>What has been your favorite spiritual moment of the past week? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22432" style="color: black;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22431" style="font-size: 14px;">Spiritual
Moment has to be just a day in my personal study. I spend most of my
personal study burying myself in scripture. I did not think I could love
the scriptures more, but I seem to love them more and more each day.
Also when I recieved your e-mail in the MTC, saying that Dad, Jaimen,
and Bryson were racing to read the Book of Mormon, I figured I would
give it a try. The only time I have gotten is my one hour of personal
study, but either way, I am in Mosiah 20. That is until tomorrow....
haha.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>How is the branch? </b></span></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22435" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,; font-size: 14px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The
branch is good. There are usually about 40 members total, but yesterday
each companionship had at least 6 attend. Our attendance was almost
100!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22457">Are you starting to get to know some of the people? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yes,
yes, yes. Mainly the families that feed us. Usually the same three
families are on the calender each week, and the other 4 spots are new
people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Have you been able to do much service? </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">None, which drives me crazy. I love service, and they have zero of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>How is the language coming? </b></span></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22444" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,; font-size: 14px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Its
progressed a lot more, since everyone we talk to is native, a bunch
better than when I got here. I still have a whole lot of work to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>How is Elder Black? </b></span></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1427072103817_22448" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue,; font-size: 14px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">He is Peachy. In his own given words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Did you receive the package that we sent?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yes
we did. I loved the M&Ms and everything. Also thanks for the card. I
havent got to check yet, but it looks exactly like the other, so I
think they are the same. Ill find out this week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Anyway I will e-mail you more, but for now...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Les amo mucho!!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Adios!!</b></span></div>
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<br />The van is a funny story.. It was parked in front of a potential
investigators house, and It made Elder Black and I wonder, if it was
their car or not. It was not, and we still dont know whose
it is. lol. </div>
Tri Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01592037199568365380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-940845056358555129.post-1680531534986076982015-03-16T21:41:00.003-07:002015-03-16T21:41:45.968-07:00Week 2WEEK 2<br />
March 16, 2015<br />
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So this morning at 6 in the morning we hiked Camel Back Mountain. It is a
2,700 foot climb, of nothing but rocks and steep dirt paths. It was
very hard, mainly because it was dry. I loved it a ton!! <br />
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Top of Camelback Mountain</div>
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So this week has been quite awesome. I only have a little bit of
e-mailing time left,. so Ill be quick. This upcoming Saturday will be my
first baptism. It is to a cool guy named Marcelino. We also have a few
others on date, but dont think that will happen, because everyone here
lives with somebody, but is not married. Blah!!!<br />
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Anyway,
the Spanish has really come along since getting here. I think it is
because it is my only option of communication, and you all know I like
to talk, so continuing to learn is a must.</div>
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Elder black is Awesome, he is nervous, because he goes home at the end of May, and so everybody is already saying goodbye. </div>
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Arizona
is really nice, it hasnt gotten super hot yet, only around 88. lol.
Anyway this morning we hiked up a 2,700 ft mountain. Its called Camel
Back Mountain. It was really fun, but just pure rock and dirt.</div>
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Anyway
lastly is I wanted to share with yall what my breakfast has looked like
the past few weeks. It is a tradition that has came from an Elder named
Elder TuiToo from Tonga. It is awesome!!! I invite everybody to try it
out.</div>
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Instructions on how to make THE WORLD FAMOUS TONGAN PANCAKE:</div>
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Take a pack of raman and put it in a tubawear a little bigger than it. fill it with water just to where the ramam is floating.</div>
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put it in the microwave for 1 minute.</div>
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While its in the microwave. take a small tubawear. Mix two eggs and a little milk.</div>
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After the raman finishes in the microwave flip it and do another 1 minute.</div>
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While its in there mix in the raman flavor pack with your milk and egss. Act like your making scrambled eggs.</div>
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Then
once the raman is done. Spray a frying pan with cooking oil spray.
Empty out the water from your raman and put the raman in the pan
spreading it out as much as possible. </div>
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Then pour the eggs in trying to cover all of the raman.</div>
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Cook on that side for a little bit, and then cook on the other side. </div>
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Add cheese, Salsa, and Hot Sauce and wake your self up with a Tongan Pancake. lol.</div>
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Anyway
See yall next week!! Hope Everything is good and all is well. I am
living Arizona up, and following by how the Lords wants me to go. </div>
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See YAll,</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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Elder Shepherd</div>
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So these are elotes. They are corn on the cobs, covered in mayonayse,
melted cheese, chili powder, and Jalepano Sauce. They are amazingly
good, but are super hot because of the chili powder and hot sauce. I
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the year (March, June, September, and November or December). Each zone
takes a Temple Trip. This past Wednesday, was our day to go. It was
super fun and Beautiful. Ill send more photos. The one in the van is the
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So this is the Second thing we saw at the VC. It is a model of Jerusalem.
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These are the photos at the end of the tour. First was 89 Book Of Mormons
in each a different Language. Next are indeed the Mesa Temple at night.
When you walk out of the VC, that is the first thing you see right in
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This is the first thing I saw when we walked in to the VC. It is just simply Marvelous!!</div>
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Responses to several questions Mom asked: </div>
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<b>Do you get to eat at members homes much?</b></div>
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We have eaten at members houses every night except for last night, and that is because we had to be at a fire side.</div>
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<b>I am also curious if the investigator you told us about was baptized. </b></div>
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M
had his baptism rescheduled to this next Saturday. He wants our Branch
President to baptize him, and he is real nervous. We see him twice this
week, and Ill make sure he gets it done this week. lol.</div>
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<b>Do you have any other missionaries in your apartment complex?</b></div>
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In our apartment nope. Me and Elder Black in a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment; all to ourselves. hahahaha</div>
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We have 4 sisters below us in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. They are pretty cool.</div>
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From Spencer: Also
I saw your e-mail about President Sweeney, Mom all I can say is when I
met him and on the day you meet him. You will lose all consciousness of
being upset or mad or having any worries. He is a man I would compare
only to President Grisel and probably a quorum of the 12. The way he
carries himself and the way he looks at everybody he sees, is just with
complete love and respect. He puts others before himself, he accepts
input from us missionaries and his wife, he gets things done they way
they are supposed to be done, and he gets them done quickly and to the
T. I forget about the things I have done wrong around him, because he
makes you only want to feel happy and joyful. Elder Black and I live
across the street from them, and so we have eaten their once and play
him at basketball about 2-3 times a week. He is super good. He was a
track star at BYU and served his mission in Japan. He still practices
and is willing to teach whoever would like to learn. </div>
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As
for Sister Sweeney, she is pretty much the same. She is more of the hit
the ground running kind of person. It doesn't matter who you are or
what your past is, she qualifies you to serve here in the mission.</div>
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Ill
send more e-mails, but I just wanted to tell you about the Sweeneys.
They are all around amazing. President is expected to be called into the
Quorum Of The 70 after he finishes this call in July of next year. </div>
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I love them so much!!!!!</div>
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Sincerely Yalls Boy,</div>
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Elder Spencer C. Shepherd</div>
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Tri Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01592037199568365380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-940845056358555129.post-74188358504854563712015-03-13T21:28:00.001-07:002015-03-13T21:28:53.827-07:00Week 1 Arizona Scottsdale Mission Area- Phoenix Camelback 2nd BranchMarch 9, 2015 (Monday) <br />
So this week has been totally Awesome! My companion and I have been busy
for what feels like all the time. He continues to be a great teacher
and an awesome friend. I know its early, but we already have a baptism
scheduled for this Saturday!!! Its with a guy named Marcelino. He has
been taught by the missionaries for 2 years ( on and off). He is really
cool. I have only gotten to teach him for one lesson, but he already
loves seeing me and my companion. He committed to be baptized on the
Monday I got here. He has a really crazy story. Ill check with him if
its ok for me to share, but I dont think he will have a problem with
that.<br />
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In other stuff, I was
able to buy another Elders bike, at a discounted price. #SuperCheap It
is in great condition and looks super cool, however I may spray paint it
one week... lol. </div>
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I am
loving the mission. It hasnt gotten hot yet, I think it got to the 80s
once this past week, but that is nothing. haha. I am learning more and
more spanish by the day. My companion makes sure I teach some of the
lessons. He is a great guy. He is ready and at the same time not ready
to go home. I have learned a bunch from him. </div>
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I
still miss home and my friends at the MTC, but I would not leave my
mission for anything. I feel like no matter what I am doing, I am making
a difference. I know that this is where I am needed, and good days or
bad, I will thank the Lord for making me a tool in his hand. </div>
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Also
this week, was my first Sunday out. The Camelback 2nd Branch is 100%
Spanish Speaking and to make it even better, the Stake President was in
attendance this week. I actually caught most of what was said and before
I leave, will probably be asked to translate (uh-oh). I did not have to
speak, thank goodness, but I was expected to answer many questions and
play roles in classes. I am still grateful for what I learned at the
MTC. I have a lot more work to do, but I know I will be fine.</div>
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On
a Spiritual note, one of the biggest things I have learned has come
from Preach My Gospel. It is Chapter 5 about the Book Of Mormon. It says
along the lines of, when we are teaching people, we should be focusing
on Christ and the Book of Mormon. Without it and our prophets we are not
different from another religion. When we teach we should let the
Investigators know that the Book Of Mormon, will answer all of their
questions, and make their life better. I have learned so much from my
scripture studies and I love my Heavenly Father more and more each day. I
hope life is going good for all of you, and I hope you all have the
chance to feel these amazing experiences <br />
like I am feeling every day I
put my tie on.<br />
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Love You All and Let the Good Times Role!!!</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
Elder Spencer C. Shepherd<br />
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Elder Shepherd and Elder Black (Chicago)</div>
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Driving down the Arizona road</div>
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FIRST DAY IN THE ARIZONA SCOTTSDALE MISSION</div>
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Elder Shepherd and Elder Black</div>
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So Hey guys, </div>
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So
things are good with me. I like it out here way more than the MTC.
President and Sister Sweeney are some of the kindest and most
intelligent people I now know. They preach strict obedience, and can
testify of the blessings if you are. President Sweeney was dying laughing
when we got to Arizona. He said he wont let us live it down. Ohh great!
There is something about President Sweeney though. Spiritually he is the
most in depth person I have ever seen. He knows himself and what it
takes to be a follower of Christ. He knows what makes him mad or sad,
and refuses himself to allow himself to get upset or even show the
slightest irritation. Just seeing him makes me feel like I need to be
Choosing The Right all the time. He served his mission in Japan, and was
a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for Marriot Hotels. He only wishes the
best for us, and I have felt his love ever since I met him. I love them
so so much. Anyway, Arizona has actually been cold since we got here.
They said it hasn't been like this in a long long time. Guess I will
live it up. lol. I have been put into a pure Spanish area, and it is
about half and half of people here who speak English and Spanish. My
companion has 2 transfers left and he is going home. His name is Elder
Black, he is from Chicago, and he speaks perfect Spanish. He is a super
smart and cool dude, so I think Ill be alright. I personally could not
have picked a companion I would have rather have gotten in the group. We
went and contacted my first day (Monday) and we met a few people and
invited them to a Padgent that Arizona Stakes perform. In my first
dinner appointment yesterday, A lady who only speaks Spanish was talking
about how crazy her kids are. She said that we won't want any. I said,
it cant be that bad.... She then said how many kids do I want. I didn't
hear her very well, and I thought she said How old am I . So I answered
with 18. The other missionaries and her then died laughing. I am not
ready to already be saying funny things in Spanish.</div>
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Other
than that things are good. We study from 8- 12 each day and then
contact/ go to appointments for the rest. Its only my third day, and I
already see the blessings of referrals. We actually have gotten about
three already since I have been here. </div>
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The
Ward I am in is called Camelback 2nd branch. It is a 100 person branch
of pure Hispanic people. It starts at 11 on Sundays. I am nervous,
because they will probably more than likely have me give a 5 minute
intro about my self. Anyway, there is 3 sets of missionaries that go to
that branch. There is also another ward that shares the same building.
They are English and they have 1 set of missionaries.</div>
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The photos I am sending are me right now e-mailing in a HUGE library. As well as the last Temple trip.</div>
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Last temple trip at the MTC</div>
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First Pday emailing from the library</div>
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So
I am finally here. My normal P-Day is Monday, but President said we
could have one on Wednesday, for new arrivals. Arizona is pretty nice.
There is basically no grass, its just all rock and red dirt and cactus.
It has been around the 60s since I got here. I have been told the nice
whether will not last very long. Ohh well. I still have a lot of work
to do with Spanish. My companion is Awesome. His name is Elder Black. He
leaves in about 12 weeks. He is from Chicago Illinois. He is very smart
and eager to help me out whenever I need him. Here they are all about
strict obedience, and so I don't have as long as I normally do to
e-mail. </div>
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I am serving
in the Camelback 2nd Branch with 2 other sets of Spanish missionaries. I
have liked it so far, but I dread when I have to talk.</div>
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Below
I will attach the story of Monday, I hope not everyone knows by now,
but ohh well. Ill also add a few pics of me right now and the last day
at the MTC.</div>
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So
things are good with me. We got to Arizona on Monday and the craziest
part was that Elder Biddulph and I missed our flight!!! Apparently they
left while we were in the bathroom. Oops. Anyway, we made it on a flight
that was 3 hour later and we finally left Utah around 12:30 instead of
8. Our Mission President was dying laughing when we got to Arizona. He
said he wont let us live it down. Ohh great! Anyway, Arizona has
actually been cold since we got here. They said it hasn't been like this
in a long long time. Guess I will live it up. lol. I have been put into
a pure Spanish area, and it is about half and half of people here who
speak English and Spanish. My companion has 2 transfers left and he is
going home. His name is Elder Black, he is from Chicago, and he speaks
perfect Spanish. HE is a super smart and cool dude, so I think Ill be
alright. We went contact my first day (Monday) and we met a few people
and invited them to a Padgent that Arizona Stakes perform. In my first
dinner appointment yesterday, A lady who only speaks Spanish was talking
about how crazy her kids are. She said we don't want any. I said, it
cant be that bad.... She then said how many kids do I want. I didn't
hear her very well, and I thought she said How old am I . So I answered
with 18. The other missionaries and her then died laughing. I am not
ready to already be saying funny things in Spanish.</div>
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2nd Parent email:</div>
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March 4, 2015</div>
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I have about 3 minutes real quick so I just wanted to say Hi.<br />
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I
did make it to Arizona. Yall both saw the pictures, so that's good
news. I love my new companion Elder Black. He is everything I could have
asked for in a companion. I am working with Spanish at all times. It is
a bit different than MTC Spanish. Anyway, It was awesome to talk to
yall on Monday.</div>
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Tell
Jaimen, Bryson, Elijah I love them all. Tell Jaimen, that in order to
get to play the Xbox, he must promise to let Bryson and Eli play as
well, and listen. Here in the Hispanic community, listening comes first
and foremost. If a kid doesn't listen, there is very "interesting"
consequences.</div>
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Tell
Bryson, I finally got to read his letter. The food at the MTC, was bleh.
It was very cold there, and the main thing I liked were my teachers,
Branch Presidency, and the Temple trips each week.</div>
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Tell
Eli, I miss him. One of the kids at our dinner appointment yesterday
was missing both of her front 2 teeth. It reminded me of him. </div>
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Alright,
I got to go. I hope everything is great there. Just know I am alright. I
love the Sweenys so much. Yes I did pass my drivers test. I took it
with Brother Allan. He is a hoot. I have me all the people at the
Mission Home., They are all nice, and it really runs like a family
thing.</div>
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Anyway
Love you all. We are supposed to get I-Pads in MAy, so I don't know if I
will have to buy one or not. I haven't had to buy a bikew yet, because I
am in a car area. Cant wait till next week and I love you all very
much. Take care of Squashy. Everyone here has a pet, and I miis mine.</div>
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Love Yall and talk to yall again next week!!!</div>
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Me with my MTC Branch Presidency</div>
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On the left is the Riches.</div>
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I am in between the Sensons.</div>
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This is our classroom. Just so you know where I learned a second language at.</div>
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These three are pictures of me and my teachers. <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_458324">
The
one with the guy in the grey sweter is my main teacher named Hermano
Holman. Im going to Nicuragua with him after my mission, to meet a guy
we taught who was his investigator. (If that doesnt make since I have
another way of saying it. He is taking me to Nicuragua to meet a guy who
he baptized on his mission. However, he was acting like him for one of
our investigators, and I loved the story so much, one day we will go
meet him.)</div>
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Hermano Holman was absolutly the best teacher ever, I love that guy.</div>
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The
other tall guy is named Hermano Dia or Brother Day in English. He
is super fun and got back form his mission from Florida 4 years ago.</div>
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The last is Hermano Garcia. He is in Utah learning English, so I was able to teach him a few words, while he taught me Spanish.</div>
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All three guys are Awesome and cool, I will;l definitely miss them.</div>
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Hermana Dexter bought us all Tahiti shirts, so that we would not forget her. I told her forgetting her would be impossible. </div>
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So last night we had a party.Hermano Holman brought In and Out and
Wendys. I will really miss that guy. Anyway, while we ate, he told the
story of his whole mission from 5:30-9:30. It was a blast.</div>
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So on Tuesday it snowed. I dont know if yall can see it in the air, but
yeah it was very cold. It had just started when I took the picture, so
thats why its not on the ground.</div>
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February 28, 2015</div>
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So hey everybody!!! Today is the last P-Day! I leave on Monday Morning at 3 in the Morning...... 3 IN THE MORNING!!!!! <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_459865">
I
am super excited and scared. I cant wait to get out on my mission, but I
know that I will have no idea what they will be saying. I have had a
great time here at the MTC. I cant wait to leave the cold, but I will
definitely miss all the people I have met here. Any way, this week has
been an emotional one. The district before us left this week, and my
district wanted to see them off. So we did at 3 in the morning for 3
days straight. Oh my goodness has our sleep schedule been messed up this
week. I have been so exhausted all week long. On the other hand I have
learned a bunch about myself and my relationship with our Heavenly
Father. In my prayers each day I ask that no matter what I say in
Spanish, that he help me get my message across. I have truly been
blessed by Heavenly Father while I have been here. He has helped me
learn the Sanish Language, and believe me... If he can teach me Spanish
he can do anything. I have even learned how to teach in Spanish and even
invite and extend commitments. I mean.... I wish I could tell you all
in person how AWESOME God is. He can do anything and everything. He
amazes me everyday.</div>
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As for the last week here,
its had its ups and downs. On last Thursday I got my Black Suit dry
cleaned. I also had paid to get the buttons reinforced... Well as I went
to pick it up this Thursday, it looked amazing. When I put it on
Friday, I am not even joking, that the buttons just fell off the jacket.
I was of course was like "What !?!?" I for awhile was a little upset,
but I then realized around dinner time, that you know what. This is just
what the adversary would want is me to be upset while Im on my mission.
So I decided that it was no big deal. This morning I grabbed my soeing
(sorry if its spelled wrong) kit and I soed both the buttons on myself.</div>
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<br />Here is what I learned, </div>
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ON A MISSION OR NOT, LIVE LIFE AS HAPPY AS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER DO IT WHILE FOLLOWING THE COMMANDMENTS AND RULES OF GOD. </div>
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And
believe it or not I recieved a blessing because of this expierience.
Here is the blessing. Because I had to soe the buttons myself... I know
that they are not coming off...lol lol lol lol.</div>
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So
after all is said and done I am glad the experience happened because
now I know the buttons are on for good, and they will not becoming off.
:) And also I will be a happy person through and through. No matter
what, I will do my best to keep my head up and I wont let anybody pull
me down.</div>
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The
pictures I will be adding are 1 a pretty view of Provo from the Temple
and A drawing I did with chalk. It is supposed to be Moroni with the
Title Of Liberty. I think I did a good job with chalk, but yeah thats
what it is. </div>
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Well
I have other e-mails to get to, so I'll talk to yall next time. At
which point I will be a missionary in the field. Oh boy does that feel
weird to say. Anyway, I love you all! I hope the spirit is present in
your lives, and I hope you can see the Lord and the spirit hard at work
all around you. Im praying for all, and I know that if you believe God
will assist you, you will be alright.</div>
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Love Yall!!</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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A Servant of the Lord,</div>
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Elder Spencer Shepherd</div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_458319"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_458318" style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span>Tri Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01592037199568365380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-940845056358555129.post-44958565418135164822015-03-13T19:35:00.000-07:002015-03-13T20:16:24.100-07:00MTC Week 5- District Leader<div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_449006">
February 21, 2015 </div>
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Hey Everybody!!!!<br />
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I know its not time to get trunky, but I have already been out 1 month of my mission!!! That means there is only 23 left!! </div>
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So
this week has been kinda emotional, because the district before us is
leaving in 2 days, and then we are right after. They have some cool
guys, including the zone leaders (which ill add a picture of). Their
district is heading all over including Texas!!!! They have 2 going to
McAllen Texas, 1 going to Dominican Republic, 1 going to Calgary Canada,
1 going to Demoin (da-moyn) Iowa, 1 going to Colorado, and 1 going to
Mesa Arizona. They are all super awesome and I know they will do great!</div>
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Anyway
on to what I usually go on about. lol. This past Sunday (2/15/15) I was
called as the new District Leader until we leave. The district leader
is in charge of his district, which consists of:</div>
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8 missionaries including himself.</div>
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The up-keep of all classrooms and apartments used by his district.</div>
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Making sure everyone is well mentally and physically. </div>
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Leading meetings whether it be just the district or whole zone.</div>
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Making assignments for Sacrament Meetings and normal class meetings.</div>
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And all while maintaining the great looks he has, and not getting stressed out.</div>
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I
am really stoked to have this call. I thankfully have had roles in the
past to help me out. I have already been it for a week and I would say I
have done a good job. Everyone is happy and getting along (for the most
part), I have handled getting assignments made, and I have came up with
a plan to make sure everybody is doing well. </div>
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In
other matters, upcoming is my last week. I fly out on Monday March 2nd
to Arizona! FINALLY!!!!! I am over the stars happy to go, but I still
have a lot of work to do with the language. </div>
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So on our first e-mail, I told yall my district is a special case. Let me share with yall how. </div>
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Elder
Biddulph (my companion) has taken Spanish two years in high school, and
then once he received his call, took private lessons from a friend of
his moms. </div>
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Elder Feth is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese, which means he pretty much knew Spanish when he got here.</div>
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Elder
Safarov speaks 7 languages, one of them is Portuguese and so he along
with Feth pretty much knew the language on the first day. </div>
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The
hermanas, are both from Tahiti and tell me its a lot like french. I
don't see how, but the point is they are pretty well set.</div>
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Then
there is me. I am the solo guy who came into the MTC only knowing a few
words. I have been told I know way more than normal missionaries ever
hope to learn, but I would love to be really good by the time I get out.
I will dedicate this last week to learning as much as possible so that I
can be prepared for Arizona. </div>
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I
still am not in good terms with the cold here. However their 30 feels
like our 50 in Texas. I believe it is the humidity. I like the food,
even though there is way top much and I try so hard to not eat a bunch,
but nobody has ever succeeded at that. Everything else is good, I still
love going to the temple, and I have felt Gods love all the time. I wish
I could bring you all up here to feel the spirit in the MTC, and show
you all how much Heavenly Father has changed me in these 5 weeks. </div>
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I
know that our savior and Heavenly Father loves us all personally. They
only want what is best for us, and that I know is this church. It has
nothing but truths and love in it.</div>
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Anyway, Ill see yall next week. which will be my last P-Day in the MTC and it will be 2 days before Arizona!!</div>
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I love all of you, and I hope life is simply amazing for yall.</div>
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Adios</div>
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Questions from mom and responses from Elder Shepherd:</div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450722">Do you have any details about when you fly out?</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450719">We
fly out on Monday at 8:30 Utah time, however we have to be at the MTC
travel office at 3:30 in the morning. Bleh!!!!! I will hopefully know
more about when I will be able to talk to yall, when we get there. </b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450716">What do you do on Sundays in the MTC?</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450432">Sundays
as a district leader are busy. I have branch council at 7, sacrament at
8, district and zone council at 9, preisthood at 11, lucnch at 12:30,
district meeting at 1:15, Sunday walk around the temple at 2:30, Choir
Practice at 4, Dinner at 5:30, and then devotional at 7.</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450427">Did you want a second memory card for your camera?</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450710">If you could get me one, that would be great. That way I wont have to e-mail and then delete them.</b></div>
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<b>Who will you especially miss when you leave the MTC?</b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Definitely</b></span></span><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450703"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450702" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450701" style="font-size: 14px;"> my
teachers, and the Branch Presidency. They are all great. Im am really
going to miss the district that's leaving in a few days. They are all
totally cool. I will miss the district that came in right after us. They
are some awesome guys, and I also will miss a hermana in our district.
No, I have not gone looking for a girl at the MTC, but Hermana Tuaira
may be the easiest person to talk to I have ever met. She is really
kind, is I have really been able to rely on her as a responsible person
in our zone. </span></span></b></div>
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<b>How is your health? </b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450743">That
depends on who is asking... lol. I have not totally gone off the deep
end, however, my weight is around 260. This will actually change this
upcoming week, because we cant have soda in our mission. So, I will be
drinking just water to prepare for it.</b></div>
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<b>What time do you go to sleep? Wake up?</b></div>
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<b>We
are supposed to be in bed at 10:30, and wake up at 6:30. However, I
usually study, write in the journal, or read scriptures till around 11. I
have no problem with waking up at 6:30, but it does take a little while
for me to totally wake up for the day. </b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450763">This
week was also the week we said goodbye to Gabriel. My first
investigator. Ill attach photos, of me and him, but he is kind of like
papa. He acts very tough guy like, but he really is a teddy bear on the
in side.</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450769"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450768" style="color: black; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_450767" style="font-size: 14px;">Other
than those questions this week is where the emotions hit in. We got our
flight plans, and as soon as I saw mine, I kinda just had to breathe
for a second to take it all in. I am ready to get into the world again,
but not ready Spanish wise. My faith grows every minute I am a
missionary. I know it will be tested, but I know I am concrete in my
beliefs, and there is nothing that could persuade me other wise. I will
hate the good byes, I know, but that just means another opportunity for a
hello. I will let the spirit guide me and I will use it in all my
decisions. Some scriptures I want yall to read are D&C 11:21 and
Alma 7:21-24. Both are pretty awesome and are faith builders.</span></span></b></div>
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So this is our zone leaders until Sunday. They are Elder J. Brody
Johnson who is serving in Colorado. Not Denver. lol. And Elder Radar who
is serving in Des Moines Iowa. I have no idea how it is correctly spelled.
They are some awesome guys and they tell me all the time how amazing I
am, and how I am a rock in the church. They always tell me that just by
seeing me, they know what they are doing is true. I love them a lot, and
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So the photos I
attach here are a lot like the Mural I like to make back home. Here it
is a little different. I started off with a scripture and moved on to
Lehi's vision, and then the rest of the well known stories in the Book
of Mormon. I would love to create a real one of these on day for the
church. I think that would be the coolest thing ever!!!</div>
<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_452608"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1424527355244_452607" style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span>Tri Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01592037199568365380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-940845056358555129.post-50449423189956278842015-02-15T18:37:00.002-08:002015-02-15T18:37:25.376-08:00MTC Week 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That is my Branch President and his wife. They are totally awesome.<br />
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Theses pictures are of me and my companion. We make it a point to meet
somebody new each week. This week, we met the teacher Senor Norton and a
random guy named Brian.<br />
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02/14/2015 <br />
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Waz Up Everybody!!!<br />
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So
this the 4th week here at the MTC. Things are going good and the Spirit
is still at work. This week has brought trial and reward. It has been a
little tough, because sometimes missionaries get caught up in the busy
schedule that you have and forget a bit on who they are as a person. I
have not lost it, but I have sat some people down to help them with what
they are going through. </div>
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What
I can tell you though, is that because of my time doing so, because of
my time helping out others, the lord is blessing the time I use for me. I
am growing in my relationship with Heavenly Father. I don't think there
is an end to that relationship level, and so I just keep working on
it. </div>
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The
Spanish is coming along. I have a ton to still learn, but I can teach,
and talk, pray, and testify, and that is all I need. While hear I have
learned testimony and experiences are the best thing to share with
investigators. One of the best feelings is when you feel the spirit in
another language. I feel amazing when I bear my testimony in Spanish.</div>
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The
highlight of this week however is this past Wednesday I got to host in
new missionaries. It was super fun, I had a blast. First I hosted a
Japanese foreign guy, who spoke little English. So that was an
experience. He is 20 and he is from South Japan and is serving in North
Japan. It took me forever to understand what he was telling me...lol.</div>
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The
next guy was a guy who is coming from a 7 sibling household. He is the
second oldest, but the first to go on a mission. He is from Utah and
will be serving in Iceland and Denmark. He is at the MTC for 12 weeks,
and is learning Danish and Icelandic. I'm good with just Spanish.</div>
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The
last guy is a 6'6" 300+ lb dude from Hawaii. He plays Football and
Rugby. He is super cool and a high spirited missionary. He will be
serving in Samoa, learning a new language. I forgot what it was he
needed to learn. He already speaks English, French, and I also think he
said Tahitian.</div>
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All three guys were super cool and awesome.</div>
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Anyway, that's about it for this week. I hope you all can feels Gods hand in
your life. No matter what your going through he is loving and supporting
you every step of the way. I am praying for everybody, and I know he is
hearing me. I love you all and cant wait to talk to yall again next
Saturday. </div>
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See Yall L8er...lol.</div>
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Elder Spencer C. Shepherd</div>
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Parent Email:</div>
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So here is the most spiritually inviting thing that has happened so far
here. I don't know how, but it has silenced all my worries about the
upcoming month. Here is the story (feel free to share it with anybody)<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423921304489_53313">
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So
yall know I have been worried about the financial situation the past
few weeks. Well I have kept feeling worried till this miracle from
Heavenly Father occurred.</div>
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It
was yesterday afternoon. We are in class like always and our teacher
Hermana Free, tells us to get out our Preach My Gospels. We all did, and
she said turn to the chapter titled The Book Of Mormon. Chapter 5 I
think it is, but anyway. I have been through Preach My Gospel multiple
times since I have been here, and what I say next is the Pure Grace of
our Lord Heavenly Father. </div>
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Before I tell you, if yall are driving please pull off to the side our just stop what yall are doing for a second.</div>
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As
I opened to the page, I found a 100$ bill, laying in the middle of the
pages. I assure you that I had read that very page before and did not
find anything. I asked other people, "Hey have you lost any money, or
anything at all?" All replied no.... I asked almost everyone in that
building if they had lost money. All replied that they had not. </div>
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It
is know and here that I want to testify to yall, that the miracles of
God are upon me and our family. The Lord blesses his servants, and he
has definitely blessed me. I know that the Lord our God loves us. I know
we are thought about all the time. There is not one person he does not
care about. He has yet again performed a miracle in my life, and I know
now that I will always praise him. Every where I go I will praise him.
Every time I meet someone I will praise him. Every moment good or bad, I
will love him. I will keep my Heavenly Father at the top and my self
lower for he is all that I need to know the mysteries in my life.
Through him I know that yall will be ok till I return. Through him I
know I will make it home safely and through his son Jesus Christ, I will
return to live with him again with yall by my side. I love yall, I
always will, don't ever forget that, no matter how bad my attitude or
how the day has gone. I will love and cherish my family, my family now
and my family that has yet to come.</div>
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See you next week your loving son Elder Spencer C. Shepherd</div>
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02/07/2015<br />
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So Wednesday, marked the half way point in the MTC. Its been pretty
sweet. I have learned alot in the Spanish language, Im not a professional, but I know so much more than I did before I came out. I
owe everything I know to Heavenly Father. He has blessed me with the
help and his love. The MTC has been a blast. I love the people who work
here, and I love getting to meet new people.<br />
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Everything
here is great, however, the best thing is The Dear Elders I get. I love
getting to here from yall, it keeps me updated on the world outside of
this cage.... lol. I miss you guys a ton, and just know its only 101
left!!! Ill send yall the pictures, and Ill give yall the stories behind
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Peace!!</div>
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So the picture of
the "Book" in the case, that is the first Book Of Mormon ever!!!! It is
so cool to look at, and I really want to touch it.<br />
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The
picture of the stone, is the coolest thing ever. It was found by David
O. McKay while he was on his mission. It says "Who Er Thou Art, Act Well
Thy Part." It is such a cool quote, from it I know that whatever I am
doing I will do my best to do it correctly and as well as possible.
Another cool thing about it is that the 9 pictures all are numbers, and
they all equal 18 no matter what direction you go.</div>
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4 6 8</div>
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9 2 7</div>
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5+10+3=18</div>
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4+6+8=18</div>
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9+2+7=18</div>
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5+4+9=18</div>
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10+6+2=18</div>
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3+8+7=18</div>
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Also...</div>
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5+6+7=18</div>
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9+6+3=18</div>
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Super Cool!!!</div>
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The last photo is a selfie of me and Joseph Smith. Also we watched the restoration and I felt inspired!!<br />
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Hey Mom and Dad, Hope everything is going great!!<br />
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Everything is great here, but I am worried about my financial situation as well as for Lance.</div>
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Yall
know how I took the 60$ with me in cash. Well, I needed to buy an adapter, because, the mylds.mail does not allow just my normal camera
card, so I had to but an adapter. I also had to get another set of
garments, as well as other stuff that will be needed for my mission.</div>
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So
after its all said and done, I have around 15$ in cash and my card, I
have yet to use the card, and I would not be worried about it, except I
am only going to be repaid after i land in Arizona, so I will have to
spend 60$ on luggage at the airport, it will have to be off of my
card... Also, I thought about getting my suits dry cleaned here at the
MTC, it is way way less than the normal price, and lastly I may buy a no
screen I pod for 4 dollars, from another Elder. His dad works for
apple, and gets them for discounted prices as long as he buys them in
large quantities, I am not the only Elder jumping on this deal.</div>
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As
for Lance, I need his address, I am going to write him a letter. Also
if there is anyone who wants to be added on the e-mail list, I would
have no problem with that. </div>
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Also,
if yall send a package, I need my drink mixes, and my Green Gatorade
Bottle.Other than that I am doing great I love yall so much!</div>
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Tell
Jaimen congratulations, I love getting his game updates and tell him
they are doing way better than last years team. 6-3-1 i think it is,
holy cow they are killing it!!! Congratulations.</div>
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Tell Bryson to pet Squashy for awhile, I hope he will calm down for yall, and I hope to see him when I get home.</div>
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Tell Eli and Bryson, sorry to hear about all the sickness. I hope they and I believe also dad are feeling better.</div>
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Love you guys, cant wait for the next letter!!!</div>
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January 31, 2015<br />
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Waz Up!!! Hey Everybody, I
made it through week 1, only 103 more to go....lol. Anyway, this week
has been pretty great!! We have been working with two practice
investigators, except one really is an actual investigator. Me and my
companion have taught the first on 4 times, and the second one twice.
The first investigator came up to us yesterday and told us that he was
acting like a friend of his, who he has been trying to introduce the
gospel for years. About 2 months ago, this friend finally accepted the
missionary lessons. Ill tell you all this because he told me and my
companion that we taught him the exact same way he and other veteran
missionaries have. He told us he has tried a thing like this multiple
times before, and has never had a companionship get so close to being
what he taught. He said we need to work on our Spanish, but we are
almost to the point where we can both be out in the field!! I know its
like this because of my faith I have in the Lord. He has blessed me so
much in being teachable and giving me the ability to teach.<br />
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Now
the investigator who really is an investigator, in the middle of the
lesson, burst into tears during his story and following our comments. I
felt like I was living Jeffery R. Hollands talk "We Are All Enlisted," I
did as he said and I "Watched my words work miracles." I have never
loved somebody I did not know, but on that day I did. I thought of all
the people I saw with the missionaries and instead of seeing them as
just children of Heavenly Father, I saw them as family, I saw them with
love in my heart.</div>
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Also
being in the MTC you go to the Provo Temple every Saturday. It is
beautiful, and it is huge. I will attach pictures for you all to see. I
love it so much. I love the work that is done there, and I love the MTC
for giving me the opportunity to take part in it. </div>
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To
my family I will never stop loving you! No matter what happens,
everybody needs to know that. I miss you all the time, but the Lord has
plans to put me to use for the next two years, and I would not have it
any other way. He has blessed me already, and I want you all to know
that he will bless you. Heavenly Father loves us all personally, he
loves our strengths and our weaknesses. He only wants what is best for
us. So I want to say "get ready," because the best of me, has yet to
come.</div>
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I love you all and I hope nothing but the best, Ill see yall next week, and Hasta Luego!! </div>
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Is it hard to
believe week one is done and gone, I have been told its only easier from
here, but I doubt that tremendously. I know there will be days of
happiness, as well as sadness. <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423794812946_6084">
However,
regardless of what the feelings are, I don't want you to ever worry
about me. I am fine. I have sort of been sick this week. The altitude
and cold gives me bloody noses almost everyday, and the food has given
me some stomach bug. My companions hate it the most. haha!! </div>
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Anyway,
I sent out a letter to yall on Thursday. Inside is a letter to yall,
Grandma and Papa, and Aunt Amber and her family. It is very important
that everybody gets there letters. The spirit took control of the reins,
and I feel like what I shared in the letters is needed to be read. </div>
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Also,
I cant tell you how much the Dear Elders, brighten my day. My district
leader gets mad, because yall keep sending them each day. He says its
not fair that my family loves me so much, I just keep living it up. :)</div>
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I
hope all is well there. I hope getting your thing removed went well,
sorry I couldn't send something on the day of, for encouragement. I am
glad to hear Eli is doing better, and tell him I said Hi, and that I
love him. Tell Jaimen when I get back nobody is allowed to score on him.
I hope soccer is going well, and I tell him to keep his head up. I am
only gone for two years and I can count the number of days in my head. I
put this in the letter, but tell Bryson, to keep up the good work with
Paul. And to work on his shooting. Papa Dear Elder-ed me, and told me a
score was like 12-14. Tell Bryson I expect 30 points a game by the time I
get back. </div>
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I
hope you and dad are doing great and that work is going well. I am
sorry you cant be active much, but I know everything is done for a
reason.</div>
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On
a side note, when yall read my letter, make sure everyone is there. It
will be in chicken scratch, because it was 11 at night, and I wasn't
supposed to have a light on. Anyway, I keep visioning yall reading the
letter together. I don't know why, but that is how I see it going. </div>
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Also
I will not be able to get on the Walmart thing while I am gone, so I
will keep sending pictures, and Ill print off the ones I don't send on a
word document.</div>
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Anyway,
I love yall so much. Good luck reading my letter. Believe me its not
the best "writing" ever. Please make sure the letters get to Papa an
Grandma, as well as Aunt Amber. Also, if yall would try to find out
Bethany Crafts e-mail that would be great. The only things I could use
would be the long sleeve white shirt I left. Believe me, I could use it
when wearing a suit. I could use my drink mixes, as well as my Gatorade
water bottle. Love yall and see yall later.</div>
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<b>From:</b> Spencer Shepherd <<a href="mailto:spencer.shepherd@myldsmail.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spencer.shepherd@myldsmail.net</a>><br /><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423794812946_3726">Date:</b> January 24, 2015 at 6:24:17 PM CST<br /><br /><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423794812946_3724">Subject:</b> <b>First Email</b></div>
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<br />Waz Up Everybody!!!<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423794812946_3689">
I finally made it to P-Day! While I am in the MTC, my P-Day will be on Saturday.</div>
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So
this week has been a roller coaster, mainly because its the start of
the mission. I already like the MTC a whole lot! My companion is a guy
named Elder Biddulph (pronounced Bid-off) he is a 18 year old from Salt
Lake City (lived there all his life), he has already served a three
month mission in Pocatello, Idaho, so he will leave Arizona a few months
before me(Ohh yeah, we are serving in the same mission). He and I get
along great, there never really is a dull moment, because we both try to
be funny in front of the Hermanas...lol. He got his call while he was
serving around eight months ago. So he went home and had plenty of time
to study the language. He is a Spanish genius. As for the rest of my
district, my companion and I live with two other guys who are going to
be serving in Montreal. Canada. They both got here three days before us,
because they are both foreign, and both of their flights were really
really early. </div>
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One is a
guy named Elder Feth, he is 18 and turns 19 in a few days. He knows
Spanish inside and out, and sometimes teaches the class. He is from
Canada, and so he was "overjoyed" to see that he would be going to a
different part of the country. He knows three languages, he knows
French, English, Portuguese, and technically a fourth Spanish. He was
called as our district leader the second night I got here. He is a
really cool guy, and is really friendly. </div>
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The
last Elder in our district is Elder Safarov. He is Russian, but has
lived all over the place. He was born in Georgia (the country) and then
moved to Russia, France, and Belgium. He speaks 7 languages. He knows
French, Portuguese, Argentinian, broken English, Spanish, and I forget
the rest. Ill let yall know in another e-mail. </div>
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Anyway,
the sisters (they prefer hermanas) in our district are really awesome
as well. Two are from Arizona, and are serving in Spain, and the other
two are serving in Montreal Canada, just like the other set of elders.
One of them is Herman Dexter. Hermana Dexter is from a small island
somewhere near Tahiti. Anyway, she does not know English. The only way
to talk with her is through French and Spanish. So the night we met our
Branch President, he said nobody was to talk in English around her ever
again...... Wait What!!!!!!!!!\</div>
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This
has only motivated me, because the other Elders speak really good
Spanish, I am about the only one who needs to step up to the plate. It
is hear that I say this. </div>
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I BELIEVE 1000% IN THE GIFT OF TONGUES.</div>
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When
I got here I only knew some vocabulary. Today, I can hold a
conversation pretty well, and I can read and write Spanish really well. I
am so glad Heavenly Father is helping me with the language, because
Wednesday, I was scared to death. </div>
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Anyway,
my district is predicted to be one of the best that comes through the
MTC. We all are in amazing standing with the language, and we all get
along no problem. We also were the only district, to have all
companionship's get a return visit with some volunteer investigators.
Haza!!</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1423794812946_3693">
Anyway, things are
going pretty great, as long as I can keep learning Spanish like I am
already doing. I love Utah, except for this horrible cold weather. I
have the clothes to make it through, but this morning me and my
companion went to workout, and it was 19 degrees outside. It is
ridiculous!!! I cant wait to get to Arizona and feel the heat again. I
miss you all, and hope everything is nothing but awesome in Texas. I'll
try to get some letters sent out, but I wont make any promises. So....
talk to yall next Saturday. Adios. </div>
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In
the picture of me and the other three missionaries, they are as
follows. From Left to Right, Elder Safarov, Elder Biddulph, Yours Truly,
and Elder Feth.<br />
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<br />Hola Mi Madre,<br />
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Sorry,
this is the first time I have gotten in contact with yall, its just
that everything at the MTC is super busy all the time. Me and the other
missionaries in my district have yet to go to bed on time (10:30).
Anyway, the Spanish is going great, I didn't really know much when I got
here, but now I am able to speak, write, receive, and read pretty well
in Espanol. Anyway, my companion and I get along great. His name is
Easton Biddulph (pronounced Bid-off). He already served a three month
mission in Pocatello Idaho, and he got his call eight months ago. So he
already has a very good ability to do everything with Spanish. He is a
great guy and he has a great testimony. He has lived in Salt Lake City
his whole life, and we can see his Grandmas house from our apartment. We
do keep our room clean, and I have become famous in our zone, because a
majority of the missionaries in the zone are being called to Texas, so
they love asking me questions and keep trying to learn as much as
possible. Also, I am known very well, because I am continuing a line of
Elder Shepherds in Spanish speaking missions. The Elder shepherd before
is a really cool guy, and he leaves next Wednesday for Argentina; I
think. Ill let you know the concrete details in a later e-mail. Anyway, a
lot of time is dedicated to scripture study, and in my study, me and my
companion came across the following. </div>
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What
you do is read Isaiah 29:11, and immediately after, read Joseph Smith
History verses 63, 64, and 65. Ill let you tell me what you think, but I
found it to be pretty awesome!!</div>
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Anyway,
I am going to send a group e-mail, so ill put more in that, I love you,
dad, and... yes Jaimen, Bryson, and Eli. I hope everything is great,
and I hope recovery is going well. </div>
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Love yall. Sincerely Elder Shepherd.</div>
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P.s.
Also I really have felt that I need to have my friend Bethany Craft on
my e-mail list. She is the one whose e-mail I forgot. Also I am glad
you already to knew about Dear Elder. Anyway Love Yall and bye!!</div>
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