Monday, January 25, 2010

Tornadoes? that's psychadelik

Hola everyone,

We had an awesome week. We really buckled down and focused on the goals we set for ourselves this week. We still have several potential investigators that we are trying to contact and whoever is here next transfer will have a lot of work to do. I personally hope to stay in the area, and to have a really good experienced companion. Elder Swanson thinks he's staying but I think I am. This has been his area for seven and a half months so I think he's outta here, but at the same time, I'm a visa waiter, so they might not keep me here if there is a chance I'll leave any minute. Who knows. I just need some change around here before one of us goes loopy. But I cant get everything I wish for. I just dont want a lazy bum companion.

We picked up a new investigator last week, Cliff Isom and he really wants to be baptized. His baptisimal date is on the 13th of February. Only problem is he's living with his girlfriend and we either have to get one of them moved out or get them married this coming week or it's a no-go. It's all kinda lame. Hopefully they both take it alright. We have 3 others on Date, Zach and Colby Pike are ready to baptized on the 6th, and I think I might be performing my first baptism. It'll be awesome. Our other investigators are a little hesitant right now but we'll get them there eventually.

I heard california was drowning or something and there are mudslides and stuff. I hope everyone is alright at home. We're have a super dry winter up here. Every day they've forcasted 6 inches of snow but each day we get maybe an inch, which all melts during the day. The ski resorts are apparently getting lots but we dont see much of that.


I hope everybody is having fun and staying busy at home.

........ (added after he read letter from home)
I'm outta time. I'm glad the house didnt wash away. Tornadoes? that's psychadelik. Good luck on the road show. I got the pictures you sent me. Surfs up! I miss the Ocean. Ummmmmmmmmm got to go.

Love ya
Elder Wright

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

We go to bed every night completely wasted.

Hey everybody,

Not much new this week. It was sorta cold at the beginning of the week but it's definitely warmed up these past two days. (you know you've been in Utah for too long when 40 degrees is considered 'hot') We put several of our investigators on date. They are all in February, so we are looking forward to it. Downside, one of us probably wont be here to see it happen. But we'll see. If I'm transferred I can still come back to the area to see the baptism. We're focusing a lot more on our goals these past couple of weeks which had really been helping us push ourselves. We go to bed every night completely wasted.

Our landlord was out of town this week (thank goodness) but on saturday, the dishwasher kicked on by itself and wouldnt turn off, and then started spewing out water. I'm proud to say I used my handy dandy kitchen knowledge to shut it all down. We think the dishwasher is totally busted but that also means that we have a large pile of dishes in the sink that neither of us want to wash.I'm excited for transfers next week, I need some change around here. Hopefully some news on our visas will come through. Hope everything is well at home.

Hasta la vista

Elder Wright

Elder Holland and Elder Uchtdorf are probably my two favorite speakers

  
Hey it sounds like things are getting back to normal around home. finishing unfinished projects... I'm excited to see how the paveers and yard look. I havent gotten the letter yet but i'll make sure to get it next week. I'm glad that beast of a cabinet fit in the spot nicely. tell mom it was my christmas present from me :) I'm bummed that I missed the stake conference. Elder Holland and Elder Uchtdorf are probably my two favorite speakers. Read the Ensigns or watch general conference talks online for FHE. They are the best. How's Remy doign on his trombone playing? Ricey in school?

Elder Wright

Monday, January 4, 2010

Snail Mail--Nutrition at its finest

 
Dearest Mother, Father, 2 chubsters, and poochy,
Thanks for the package!  There was a lot of stuff in there.  I don't even know what to do with the potatoes.  I would mash them, but we don't have anything to mash them with.  Maybe bake them.  Or hash them.  I have so much food it is ridonkulous.  I got some pre-grilled chicken at the store and I'll try it with the Alfredo recipe.  I don't trust myself cooking meat.  I got some ground beef.  When I cook it with onions and garlic, at what point do I put the beef in, after the onions before the garlic, or after the garlic?  Same time?  I bought some Cool Whip and Nutella so I can make PBJs with bananas and that stuff too (Elder Swanson wants me to grill it like a grilled cheese).  Nutrition at its finest.  Also, can you send me the directions on how to cook the chow mein?  I honestly have no clue, and I want to do it right.  I just made some rice and pasta for this coming week.  I'll decide what sauces I want then.  Don't send anymore food until next transfer because I'll probably be leaving and I can't take it all with me. 
Thanks for the PJs.  They aren't food, but they are totally like baller shorts.  Also, back to food.  Can you (dad) send me the recipe to make the seasoned rice for b-fast burritoes?  I have eggs and hash browns but I'm still stupid at this stuff.  I'm glad my companion is picky, because he won't eat any of my food.  You should see our pantry.  Bottom shelf is all cereal, pop tarts, top ramen, spagetti Os and peanut butter etc...   My shelves are like pastas, chinese random stuff, sour dough, bananas, strawberry snowballs, etc...  I like food. 
Tell Ricey I'm glad I'm still popular among the band geeks.  I worked hard to become so well known amongst such a distinguished class of people. 
HI REMY!  Tell Bruno not to get too fat while I'm gone.
Love Elder Wright

It really goes to show how people are prepared to received the Gospel.

Hey everyone,

I cant believe it's already 2010. It's crazy to think about. I've been out for almost 5 months now. It's crazy to think about how much time flies out here.
We had a pretty good New Years, We got locked up again and watched some movies and got some 'chill' time. We of course were in bed by 10:30 that night, so we didnt have much midnight celebration. I got a little sick this week, but I think I'm mostly over it.
We've been trying to find more investigators to teach, because the ones we have seem like they wont take the commitments we leave with them seriously. We recieved a referral from chruch headquarters this week and we didnt take it as seriously as we should have at first. When we finally got a hold of the family, we found out the entire family would be interested in taking the discussions. If all goes well, the whole family could make the covenant of baptism at the end of January. It really goes to show how people are prepared to recieve the Gospel. Especially here in this valley.
That's all for this week, I hope you are all doing well at home. Best wishes always.
Love,

Elder Wright

It was good to talk to you all on the phone

Hey it sounds like you guys had a fun christmas break. It was good to talk to you all on the phone. It's cool that you are getting the hang of snowboarding. I'm afraid I really dont have much desire to snowboard anymore. It just hurts too much. Tell Remy he can shovel all of our snow. It's SOOOO much fun I cant even stand it.


My companion says he likes 5 guys a lot more than In-n-Out. I have yet to remind him that he has never been to an In-n-Out before in his life. I'm sure you saw the In-n-Out that just got built in Draper. It's the new 'thing' in the valley. The closest things people have to tourist attractions up here besides temple square. anywho. I sent the shoes home because they're no good for walking and they hurt too much to stand around in. I picked up another pair from Elder Crowder, which should last me a while too. I'm glad you got to know the office staff a little bit. sister warne is awesome. tell remy good luck with the cube.

RDub