Hey everyone,
What´s new back home? Things here are normal. It´s raining, which is super nice. The sun has just been burning my face these past few days. So the cloud coverage really helps. The work is moving along as well. We had four baptisms yesterday. We have had an amazing experience teaching one of our investigators. I think I might have told you guys last week but we were teaching here and she´s all, I was praying for an answer and I think you guys are it. I learn so much from the people we teach. Being baptized is really a big decision and a huge change in these people´s lives, and I admire so much the faith they have to take such a big step so fast. There is a talk, I dont remember who gave it, but it said that someone who as read the Book of Mormon and prayed to know if it´s true and felt and answer in their heart, will be willing to do anything the Lord tells them to be able to follow him. I have really seen that here in the mission. Those who read and pray with real intent will receive and answer and those who have an answer will do whatever they need to to follow the Lord. Sometimes I am hesitant to do the things I know I need to, but the example these new converts show is really amazing. Our faith is really what will save us. After a long period of time without progression, we dont notice that anything is wrong, and that´s when we need to reflect and think about how we can increase our faith. We need to enter into the unknown, go out of our convert zone and do those extra things that set us apart from the rest, and then the Lord will reveal his hand and our faith will continue to grow. I love you all and hope all is well at home. I gotta get goin, we have a few appointments right now. Keep me updated on all the good stuff.
Love, Rees
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
3 Months Left!!!!
Hey fam,
Sounds like the trip to Monticello was a blast. Man I miss the cold. Here is has just been pure sun. It´s not that hot, not even close to how it is at home, but the sun burns so bad. I have one of the best neck tan lines in the mission. Today we went and played soccer and then ate pizza as a zone. It was fun but it took up all our time. Now it´s late and I dont have much time to wrtie so I´ll be quick. This week flew by. We had a baptism of a family of 4 on sunday. I´m attaching the pictures right now. They have really changed since they have been going to church. It is amazing how much the Gospel changes the lives of the people. I know I probabably say that every week but in every person the changes are different and it is such a great experience to be able to see. O how blessed we are. Tell Jager and Bubba that I´m stoked for them. O what amazing experiences lie ahead of them. I love you all. Thanks for everything.
Love, Rees
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Work, Work, Work!!!
Hey fam,
Wow sounds like there is a lot going on these days. I cant believe Bubba is headed out so fast. That´s gonna be awesome going to Monticello with Jager. Lots of exciting news. Here things are normal like usual. Just work work and more work. I dont think I have ever been so blessed before in my life. The truth, the Lord has blessed me with 21 amazing months. There is no greater work than this, and it´s a huge blessing to be able to work here. It´s sometimes overwhelming to think that we are the only ones in the world that can help those around us achieve salvation. And even more so to think that only two of us, here in our area, are the ones that can do it. The Lord trusts in us more than we know. Especially if he lets a bunch of teenagers do this great work. He continues blessing us with miracles each week and the gospel truly changes these people´s lives. I love you all tons. Have a great week.
Love, Rees
Wow sounds like there is a lot going on these days. I cant believe Bubba is headed out so fast. That´s gonna be awesome going to Monticello with Jager. Lots of exciting news. Here things are normal like usual. Just work work and more work. I dont think I have ever been so blessed before in my life. The truth, the Lord has blessed me with 21 amazing months. There is no greater work than this, and it´s a huge blessing to be able to work here. It´s sometimes overwhelming to think that we are the only ones in the world that can help those around us achieve salvation. And even more so to think that only two of us, here in our area, are the ones that can do it. The Lord trusts in us more than we know. Especially if he lets a bunch of teenagers do this great work. He continues blessing us with miracles each week and the gospel truly changes these people´s lives. I love you all tons. Have a great week.
Love, Rees
Monday, March 8, 2010
Lessons from Rees!!
hey fam,
How´s things???? Things here are going great. We´re getting to know the area a bit better and we´ve had tons of fun. This week we found like 4 families and wow what a blessing. I learned a good lesson this week. When our motives aren´t pure, the Lord doesn´t help out that much. Sometimes I still get caught in the idea of baptizing a lot for the recognition. But I just think about some of the people I have baptized and how the Gospel has changed their lives and I realize, that´s what really matters. We are so blessed to have the Gospel in our lives. There really isn´t a greater feeling that helping others come unto the Lord. I think sometimes it feels so good because so many reject us and slam doors in our faces, and then when one finally accepts, o how awesome it is. This week we have our zone conference and the picture of the mission again. That should be fun. I´ll be sure to send a copy when we get it. I love you guys tons. Thanks for all the emails each week.
Love, Rees
How´s things???? Things here are going great. We´re getting to know the area a bit better and we´ve had tons of fun. This week we found like 4 families and wow what a blessing. I learned a good lesson this week. When our motives aren´t pure, the Lord doesn´t help out that much. Sometimes I still get caught in the idea of baptizing a lot for the recognition. But I just think about some of the people I have baptized and how the Gospel has changed their lives and I realize, that´s what really matters. We are so blessed to have the Gospel in our lives. There really isn´t a greater feeling that helping others come unto the Lord. I think sometimes it feels so good because so many reject us and slam doors in our faces, and then when one finally accepts, o how awesome it is. This week we have our zone conference and the picture of the mission again. That should be fun. I´ll be sure to send a copy when we get it. I love you guys tons. Thanks for all the emails each week.
Love, Rees
Sunday, March 7, 2010
LDS Prom
Rhegan and Joel Rollins went to LDS Prom together. It was amazing!!! Isn't she a beauty????
Saturday, March 6, 2010
SPIRITLINE!!!!
Rhegan has had a great year on spiritline!!
Cheering at football games, basketball games, performing at assemblies, and end of the year banquet!!! Rhegan, you rock!!!!
Happy 17 Rhegan!!!!
RHEGAN AND MONICA!!!!
PEIWEI WITH FRIENDS
I can't believe you have been in our home for 17 years. We were so excited to have a princess after two boys. Thank you for all the joy and happiness you have brought into our home!!! You are loved!!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
4 Months Left!!!!!
Hey Fam,
Sounds like things are good as usual. Things here are great too. Tuesday we had changes. I got my new comp Elder Cordova and we got put here in Izcalli, Ixtapaluca. Our area is awesome and there is just tons of people in the streets! We are just on the other side of the hill of Chicoloapan, where I was for 7 months. So it´s exciting to be back in the city where all the people are. On tuesday at the changes meeting I wanted to see if I could guess who my new comp would be, so I went and said hi to a group of newbies, but I didnt know which one it would be, and as I was walking away I turned the corner and saw my comp, and all I said to him was, hey your gonna be my comp. And sure enough, that´s how it was. He´s an awesome kid. I bet dad would get along with him cuz he likes to dance. = ) He´s from Tabasco, down south. We really have a lot of fun together and we get along great. On Sunday we had our first baptism and it was awesome to see him baptize on his first sunday in the mission. The only problem here is the ward, the assistance is really low and there is no bishop nor first councelor. It´s almost all pure women and they all gossip like crazy. So we´ll be working extra hard with the member to get the ward going. It´s gonna be a great 4 months here in Izcalli. I love you all and hope all is well back home. Say hi to everyone. Thanks for writing. = )
Love, Rees
Sounds like things are good as usual. Things here are great too. Tuesday we had changes. I got my new comp Elder Cordova and we got put here in Izcalli, Ixtapaluca. Our area is awesome and there is just tons of people in the streets! We are just on the other side of the hill of Chicoloapan, where I was for 7 months. So it´s exciting to be back in the city where all the people are. On tuesday at the changes meeting I wanted to see if I could guess who my new comp would be, so I went and said hi to a group of newbies, but I didnt know which one it would be, and as I was walking away I turned the corner and saw my comp, and all I said to him was, hey your gonna be my comp. And sure enough, that´s how it was. He´s an awesome kid. I bet dad would get along with him cuz he likes to dance. = ) He´s from Tabasco, down south. We really have a lot of fun together and we get along great. On Sunday we had our first baptism and it was awesome to see him baptize on his first sunday in the mission. The only problem here is the ward, the assistance is really low and there is no bishop nor first councelor. It´s almost all pure women and they all gossip like crazy. So we´ll be working extra hard with the member to get the ward going. It´s gonna be a great 4 months here in Izcalli. I love you all and hope all is well back home. Say hi to everyone. Thanks for writing. = )
Love, Rees
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