Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
12/20/2009
Dear family!
So I guess I need to apologize for opening my Christmas packages early (I am sorry). The assistants to the president brought them over and within the following couple of days I had to be preparing to pack if I got transferred. Which is probably the reason they brought the packages over when they did. So I had to open them so that I could situate everything in my suitcase. I am sorry for opening them early, but it had to be done! But again thanks to all who sent me something! It was great fun even though it was early.(and still is)
So we had our baptism on Saturday and we ended up baptizing 4 people. It was so amazing to play a part in all of it. There should have been 5 but something happened to one of our investigators and she ended up not showing up. Tonight we are going over to check it out and I hope that she still has a desire to be baptized.
So transfers came and I didn't get transferred, but Elder Hanks did. My new companion is a Filipino and his name is Elder Alcoy. So its going to be good that i have a Filipino comp to learn the language better. But I have to say that I do miss having an American haha, it's just so different. Wish me luck and pray for us both. We had a ward Christmas party on Saturday and it was fun to go and watch all the kids have a good time with there activities and games. A lady that owns a really good restaurant brought some spaghetti over and it was sooooo good! Then this other lady had some cheese flavored ice cream, home made. Its not exactly what you would call ice cream lol, but it was still good.
So i should be calling from a cell phone and the time you suggested is perfect to call and I will call around 11:30 and talk to all of you! (Oh I can't wait) It doesn't really seem like its Christmas to me because I am not with all of you. Also its like a billion degrees here and I wish I could see snow lol!!! Still as hot as it is everyone says that they are cold and they all have jackets on. All the American missionaries are still sweating and dying of heat. At night I use a fan and my companion thinks I am a nut case. Its funny to see his face as he shakes his head as I stand in front of the fan to cool off.
So the annual Polar Express night was Sunday night? It looks like you all were having a good time from the picture! Hey Happy Birthday Dad!!!!!!! I hope you have a great day! I cant wait to call on Friday!!! I hope you all have a great week! I love you all very much! We will talk soon!!!!
Elder Mulliner
So I guess I need to apologize for opening my Christmas packages early (I am sorry). The assistants to the president brought them over and within the following couple of days I had to be preparing to pack if I got transferred. Which is probably the reason they brought the packages over when they did. So I had to open them so that I could situate everything in my suitcase. I am sorry for opening them early, but it had to be done! But again thanks to all who sent me something! It was great fun even though it was early.(and still is)
So we had our baptism on Saturday and we ended up baptizing 4 people. It was so amazing to play a part in all of it. There should have been 5 but something happened to one of our investigators and she ended up not showing up. Tonight we are going over to check it out and I hope that she still has a desire to be baptized.
So transfers came and I didn't get transferred, but Elder Hanks did. My new companion is a Filipino and his name is Elder Alcoy. So its going to be good that i have a Filipino comp to learn the language better. But I have to say that I do miss having an American haha, it's just so different. Wish me luck and pray for us both. We had a ward Christmas party on Saturday and it was fun to go and watch all the kids have a good time with there activities and games. A lady that owns a really good restaurant brought some spaghetti over and it was sooooo good! Then this other lady had some cheese flavored ice cream, home made. Its not exactly what you would call ice cream lol, but it was still good.
So i should be calling from a cell phone and the time you suggested is perfect to call and I will call around 11:30 and talk to all of you! (Oh I can't wait) It doesn't really seem like its Christmas to me because I am not with all of you. Also its like a billion degrees here and I wish I could see snow lol!!! Still as hot as it is everyone says that they are cold and they all have jackets on. All the American missionaries are still sweating and dying of heat. At night I use a fan and my companion thinks I am a nut case. Its funny to see his face as he shakes his head as I stand in front of the fan to cool off.
So the annual Polar Express night was Sunday night? It looks like you all were having a good time from the picture! Hey Happy Birthday Dad!!!!!!! I hope you have a great day! I cant wait to call on Friday!!! I hope you all have a great week! I love you all very much! We will talk soon!!!!
Elder Mulliner
12/13/09
Well all I can say for myself is WOW!!!! 133.56 ounces of peanut m&m’s, 14 boxes of mac and cheese and a grand assortment of tasty treats!!! Yes the smile on my face is gigantic! I hope that the treats last me at least two weeks or more!!!! JK - Thank you all so much for the packages and especially to all who wrote me letters, that was my favorite part!! Tyler’s and Ashley’s made me laugh pretty hard I am still laughing about some funny cartoons and humor they sent to me. Thank you all so much for taking the time to write me, it really means a lot.
OK so the One thing that I really need is the time zone difference so I can know when to call. I really have no idea what it is so please try to figure something out with that.
Well this week went by really fast its most likely my last week with Elder Hanks which is sad because we have had some great times and so many funny times together. We have a few elders coming in from Utah. I know that one is from Lindon, his name is Elder Ellis. (So close to Home!)
This week I Had to get my suit pants let out. Yep, I have gotten a little rice belly going on and I just stand in front of the mirror and look at myself in disgust, haha just kidding its not that bad its just funny.
Finally there has been a few more people put up Christmas lights and little kids go around caroling for money. Its really sad when they come up to us and ask us for money because we aren’t allowed to give them any. We say we don’t have any money which is awkward when we have just walked out of the local drug store or market that we have clearly spent money in.
I was able to watch the Christmas devotional last night in our stake center and it was great and the music was awesome! All the talks were great and I especially liked Pres. Monsons talk it was my favorite. (can you believe this is me saying these words to you?) My mission has really changed me!
The language is slowly coming along and I think it would help if I had a Filipino companion but I am doing okay.
That’s good news that there is finally some snow on the ground. The people here think that our weather is cold and everyone is wearing jackets and stuff. We walk into their house sweating to death and its really funny when they look at us sweat while they freeze. They ask us what snow is and what it feels like and what do you do with it. Oddly its hard to explain snow to someone who has never seen it before but we try to do the best we can.
That’s crazy that we have 7 missionaries out from our ward. Are there anymore planning on going out anytime soon or are we done for a little while?
Its funny that you mentioned Grandma Jeffery because I have been thinking when the last time I saw her was and it has been a while. Be sure to take pictures of her and send them my way. Also send pictures of the snow and Peyton building the first snowman of the year.
I hope that everyone is doing well and that your all having a great time do what ever it is that you do each day. I am loving it here and there is nowhere else I would rather be! Yes I do miss the little things and all of you very much! But I know that there are people that need what we have and with the Lords help, me and my companion can give them that. It has been hard, but my life has changed so much in the past year I cant even explain it. This gospel is the only way to have true happiness and joy.
w
Well that’s my report for the week. I love you all so much and miss you! I hope you have a great week! Don’t get too cold!! Haha
Love Elder Mulliner
OK so the One thing that I really need is the time zone difference so I can know when to call. I really have no idea what it is so please try to figure something out with that.
Well this week went by really fast its most likely my last week with Elder Hanks which is sad because we have had some great times and so many funny times together. We have a few elders coming in from Utah. I know that one is from Lindon, his name is Elder Ellis. (So close to Home!)
This week I Had to get my suit pants let out. Yep, I have gotten a little rice belly going on and I just stand in front of the mirror and look at myself in disgust, haha just kidding its not that bad its just funny.
Finally there has been a few more people put up Christmas lights and little kids go around caroling for money. Its really sad when they come up to us and ask us for money because we aren’t allowed to give them any. We say we don’t have any money which is awkward when we have just walked out of the local drug store or market that we have clearly spent money in.
I was able to watch the Christmas devotional last night in our stake center and it was great and the music was awesome! All the talks were great and I especially liked Pres. Monsons talk it was my favorite. (can you believe this is me saying these words to you?) My mission has really changed me!
The language is slowly coming along and I think it would help if I had a Filipino companion but I am doing okay.
That’s good news that there is finally some snow on the ground. The people here think that our weather is cold and everyone is wearing jackets and stuff. We walk into their house sweating to death and its really funny when they look at us sweat while they freeze. They ask us what snow is and what it feels like and what do you do with it. Oddly its hard to explain snow to someone who has never seen it before but we try to do the best we can.
That’s crazy that we have 7 missionaries out from our ward. Are there anymore planning on going out anytime soon or are we done for a little while?
Its funny that you mentioned Grandma Jeffery because I have been thinking when the last time I saw her was and it has been a while. Be sure to take pictures of her and send them my way. Also send pictures of the snow and Peyton building the first snowman of the year.
I hope that everyone is doing well and that your all having a great time do what ever it is that you do each day. I am loving it here and there is nowhere else I would rather be! Yes I do miss the little things and all of you very much! But I know that there are people that need what we have and with the Lords help, me and my companion can give them that. It has been hard, but my life has changed so much in the past year I cant even explain it. This gospel is the only way to have true happiness and joy.
w
Well that’s my report for the week. I love you all so much and miss you! I hope you have a great week! Don’t get too cold!! Haha
Love Elder Mulliner
12/6/2009
Hello!
So I just got your email all typed up and I pushed the send button and there was something wrong with the page and it got lost! So here I am typing it again.
So this past week has been great. We have 4 baptisms coming up and also transfers. On the 17th is our transfer day and on the 19th we have 3 of our baptisms and then next week we have one more baptism scheduled. It's a great week ahead.
We have been keeping busy which is always good. We went over to a families house for dinner for the moms birthday and had some great food and some pie called buko pie. All I can say is that it was so good!!! You can only get this pie in the southern part of our mission for some reason. It was made of coconut it’s kind of like a pudding but its way good. We don’t really get any dinner appointments anymore I dunno why but I wish they would invite us over more haha.
Christmas here isn’t anything like at home. There are only a few people who even have fake trees, which are little, and then a few have lights on their house. It's really going to be weird with no snow and no family! At least I get to talk to you guys! I’m really excited for that. Whats the time difference there? I have no idea what time it is when I email you. So if you could look that up on the Internet or something and let me know that would help out a lot. I can call on Christmas or Christmas Eve if that would be better? I don't know which would work better for you. That’s awesome that Peyton wasn’t afraid to go see Santa! I bet if she is really good she will get the real cup cake maker she asked for, but only if she is really really good!!! I cant believe how big she is in that picture you sent! Dang she is getting tall. So Dad you finally got released out of the scouts! Now you can get called to a counselor in the bishopric! That’s my guess anyways. It sound like the ward activity was fun and can anyone tell me what kind of food you had?
How is everyone doing and what’s everyone been up to? How are the Davies and Hemenways doing? Hows Chase, Carson and Caden doing? Let me know about everyone who live around us and what's going on back home.
Well I love you all and miss you! I hope you have a great week!
Love Elder Mulliner
So I just got your email all typed up and I pushed the send button and there was something wrong with the page and it got lost! So here I am typing it again.
So this past week has been great. We have 4 baptisms coming up and also transfers. On the 17th is our transfer day and on the 19th we have 3 of our baptisms and then next week we have one more baptism scheduled. It's a great week ahead.
We have been keeping busy which is always good. We went over to a families house for dinner for the moms birthday and had some great food and some pie called buko pie. All I can say is that it was so good!!! You can only get this pie in the southern part of our mission for some reason. It was made of coconut it’s kind of like a pudding but its way good. We don’t really get any dinner appointments anymore I dunno why but I wish they would invite us over more haha.
Christmas here isn’t anything like at home. There are only a few people who even have fake trees, which are little, and then a few have lights on their house. It's really going to be weird with no snow and no family! At least I get to talk to you guys! I’m really excited for that. Whats the time difference there? I have no idea what time it is when I email you. So if you could look that up on the Internet or something and let me know that would help out a lot. I can call on Christmas or Christmas Eve if that would be better? I don't know which would work better for you. That’s awesome that Peyton wasn’t afraid to go see Santa! I bet if she is really good she will get the real cup cake maker she asked for, but only if she is really really good!!! I cant believe how big she is in that picture you sent! Dang she is getting tall. So Dad you finally got released out of the scouts! Now you can get called to a counselor in the bishopric! That’s my guess anyways. It sound like the ward activity was fun and can anyone tell me what kind of food you had?
How is everyone doing and what’s everyone been up to? How are the Davies and Hemenways doing? Hows Chase, Carson and Caden doing? Let me know about everyone who live around us and what's going on back home.
Well I love you all and miss you! I hope you have a great week!
Love Elder Mulliner
11/29/2009
Hey Hey!
well today was the most astig(cool) pday ever! We went down to the southern part of our districts area and we went to a crocodile farm! It was sweet. I guess the filipinocrocodile is really rare and they pretty much raise them on the farm and release them back into the wild. Well any who i got to hold about a 15 month old croc! Wow it was sweet and it was hissing at me while I was holding it. I did get a few pictures of it so you'll just have to wait and see them when I send home the CD. So after that we went to this river that was close by the farm. Amazingly it was blue, like clear blue, and it's the only place in the Philippines that the water is like that. We hiked around there for a while and then we heard some helicopters coming around the corner and the 2 helicopters landed pretty close to where we were hiking. So we went over and talked to the guys and i guess it was the Philippine Air Force. I did get some sweet pictures of us right by it and by the outside turret gun thing. Wow it was Sweet! So that was the highlight of the my week as far as the adventuring goes.
It was a really fast week and I have to say that I really miss having turkey!!! I also miss being around the table during dinner with all you guys! I think Christmas is going to be a weird one for me, but we get to talk!
I am glad the the party for grandpa's 80th birthday was a success and that it all went well. I bet is was great to see everyone and for grandpa to see all his friends.
So as far as the pictures go, I will be sending home a CD with all the pictures I have taken so far on it. My companion said it wouldn't be a good idea to send home my camera card because the envelope would have a really good chance of getting opened. He got a letter in the mail a while ago and we could tell that it had been opened and looked through and the person who opened it just put a little tape on the seal. I hope I can fit a CD in the bubble package you sent. I also saw the family picture that Paige sent and i laughed when i saw the blown up picture of me. I have to say that it looks a little funny and please tell me that Peyton is standing on something and that mom isn't getting shorter!!!! Wow Peyton has gotten huge in the past 4 months! I can hardly believe it!
It's almost December and I cant believe how fast this year has gone! It crazy. What have the girls been up to? Has Morgan been able to take her exam yet for school? Hey Paige, that's pretty crazy that you found a dead dude at work! How was that?
Well that's my report for this week, I hope you all have a great week!! I love you all!
Love Elder Mulliner
well today was the most astig(cool) pday ever! We went down to the southern part of our districts area and we went to a crocodile farm! It was sweet. I guess the filipinocrocodile is really rare and they pretty much raise them on the farm and release them back into the wild. Well any who i got to hold about a 15 month old croc! Wow it was sweet and it was hissing at me while I was holding it. I did get a few pictures of it so you'll just have to wait and see them when I send home the CD. So after that we went to this river that was close by the farm. Amazingly it was blue, like clear blue, and it's the only place in the Philippines that the water is like that. We hiked around there for a while and then we heard some helicopters coming around the corner and the 2 helicopters landed pretty close to where we were hiking. So we went over and talked to the guys and i guess it was the Philippine Air Force. I did get some sweet pictures of us right by it and by the outside turret gun thing. Wow it was Sweet! So that was the highlight of the my week as far as the adventuring goes.
It was a really fast week and I have to say that I really miss having turkey!!! I also miss being around the table during dinner with all you guys! I think Christmas is going to be a weird one for me, but we get to talk!
I am glad the the party for grandpa's 80th birthday was a success and that it all went well. I bet is was great to see everyone and for grandpa to see all his friends.
So as far as the pictures go, I will be sending home a CD with all the pictures I have taken so far on it. My companion said it wouldn't be a good idea to send home my camera card because the envelope would have a really good chance of getting opened. He got a letter in the mail a while ago and we could tell that it had been opened and looked through and the person who opened it just put a little tape on the seal. I hope I can fit a CD in the bubble package you sent. I also saw the family picture that Paige sent and i laughed when i saw the blown up picture of me. I have to say that it looks a little funny and please tell me that Peyton is standing on something and that mom isn't getting shorter!!!! Wow Peyton has gotten huge in the past 4 months! I can hardly believe it!
It's almost December and I cant believe how fast this year has gone! It crazy. What have the girls been up to? Has Morgan been able to take her exam yet for school? Hey Paige, that's pretty crazy that you found a dead dude at work! How was that?
Well that's my report for this week, I hope you all have a great week!! I love you all!
Love Elder Mulliner
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