Last week, when Will wrote, he was excited to share that they had gotten Baptisimal dates for their new investigators. They were picking up "solid" investigators all the time. They also had 5 inactives at church the previous Sunday and a new investigator that they were going to invite to be baptised on the 26 of June. So hopefully now he has 3 baptismal commitments. He had also given a Home Teaching lesson and had a lot of fun. They were having a hard time hitting the streets to find people because they are so busy teaching.
This week he was able to attend a bar b que in Ponty Priedd. He ended up cooking since he knew how to man a grill. I'm so glad we taught him something useful for his mission! He and Elder Stokes ended up getting into a water fight with all the kids that came out. He said they were soaked to the bone. He didn't mind because the kids got it way worse than they did.
He had been on exchanges with his zone leader Elder Newberry. He enjoyed that Elder Newberry was a hard worker because he was able to feed off the energy that he had.
He then enjoyed a family home evening with a family by the name of Ringsted.
If anyone else has stories that they would like to share let me know so I can get them blogged. I know he is trying to write as many of you as he can. He has been so grateful that he has had so much mail. He is feeling very loved right now by people on both sides of the world. Thank you.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Elders in the MTC
These guys went to London South. All except the one on the bottom left.
Elder Beus
Elders Howe and Stoddard (Elder Steed is in the back)
Elder Cauffmen
Elder Walter
MTC Teachers
McMorn, Griffiths, Cook, Lyons, Benson , GobbleGobble is from Liverpool. They don't look much older than my boy.
Could you Ask for Anything More
I know! This one is kind of silly. We love holding the actual photos and have them overlapping each other. It really works. You get the whole Preston Temple picture! You just have to puzzle piece it together. Will was able to go three times while at the MTC. 
Church Buildings
These old Church Buildings are beautiful and fascinating. Will sends a lot of pictures like these.He Must Have Needed to Make Room on His Camera
This town was built in 1824. Will says that this is the oldest building he has ever seen.
These pictures were taken on their field trip while in the MTC
Doing Laundry Should Be So Nice
Happy Memorial Day
William's explanation on the back of this picture simply read,"Words can't describe this emotion"
Home Away From Home
This is William's first flat in Wales. I think it looks beautiful but I can't imagine what the inside might be like. William tells me that there are 6 foot weeds in the backyard with lots of thorns. He is a little afraid to have to go pull them.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Don't you just love it when he sends pictures?!
The town in the distance is Porthcawl.
Elder Stokes by the Irish Sea
William says they walk this path often. I wouldn't mind walking that path.
Elder Brewer and Elder Stokes pass by this church every day.Mother's Day
Will called me on Mother's Day! It was so good to hear him. He is doing great. I did ask him about Cardiff. He said that is where he goes shopping. He seems to be getting around because he sent me a couple more pictures of places he goes and they don't look like they are that close to each other on the map. He informed me that you can't get peanut butter in the UK. He is really missing PB&J and root beer. I discovered by looking online that there are several other American made products that are hard to get in Wales. Some of the things are American made cereals such as: Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Pop Tarts. Baking Products: Nestle, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker products. Drinks: A&W Root Beer, Welch's and Kool Aid. Treats: Oreo Cookies, Teddy Grahams, Twinkies, Nutter Butters and Chips Ahoy. I guess I know what to send in care packages now.
Playing Games
William is looking for Family Home Evening Games. He claims he is about ready to resort to BIG BOOTY. I don't think that is a bad idea. I thought I would remind him of how his Grandpa would lead the Family Song. If you have any suggestions shoot them my way.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Pictures we got from Will this week.
Despite his fathers dislike for Soccer, Will has taken up the sport. Apparently it is about all they play in the U.K. Of course, he doesn't call it soccer. Maybe his dad can take comfort in the fact that he is playing football again. These are the cleats, or boots, that he bought for playing *shh* soccer. 
We had asked Will to send us a picture of his new bike. He was able to get a pretty inexpensive one and we hoped it wasn't a child's banana seat bike.
William said this is a town called Cardiff. I hope he will share more information about the town in the future.
This is Will's Zone Area after football. Not sure why their color is ORANGE.
Elder Stokes! My girls think he is gorgeous! Will says he is great.
Elder Stokes is a Texas boy. I believe he is from College Station. That's near Austin if you aint familiar with the Lone Star State.
Elder Stokes is a Texas boy. I believe he is from College Station. That's near Austin if you aint familiar with the Lone Star State.
This is his Preach the Gospel book. It may not look like the one you have at home but he may spend a little more time with his book. He's looking for more super heroes to fill it up.
This is my son studying. It looks good on him, don't you think?!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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