Made it to Trainer and a Stolen Umbrella

The subject line for this email was this:  Ok Clayton Fam, I'm going to need some help this week.  I have to admit my heart sank a little as I read it.  But, after reading it you will see he just needs to know he's doing exactly what he's been in training for himself.  I was quite concerned this week as several articles came to our attention of the unrest in his area, however he has reassured me that he is safe and protected.  And to be perfectly honest, I don't worry about him and know he's being watched over better than if he was in our care.  Thank you so much for following his journey and adventures.  He's doing awesome...

So from the subject youre probably thinking what the heck is going on
but its not the worst thing but its kinda bad....So thursday were
studying in the morning when E lder Morales gets a call from the ZL to
tell him that he is going to train and that he has to go to a meeting
in SPS ok sweet so were gonna have a change obvisoly then the zl says
oh and elder clayton has to go to this meeting too because he will be
training as well!!!!! What como que ah no oh freak thats when the
nerves kicked in so on friday we went to SPS and had this meeting with
like 15 other elders oh man i felt so over my head but ok we will see
right ah we so i dont even know im a little nervous but hopfully
everything will go good but i dont know im kinda nervous so thats the
big news for this week im gonna supe and train at the same time!!!!!
Ah lot  of pressure but ok the Lord Needs this so im gonna do it right
i just hope i can do a good job.

So ya other than that this week kinda sucked for teaching and finding
oh and someone robbed my freaking umbrella how ridiculous right people
these days i cant believe em. Also i found some Mt dew here in
Progresso and sent a package to Elder Peterson cause he loves the dew
and he was stoked for that so that was cool ahah

So Pats and Giants again huh the Pats are good again then thats sweet
i like them but it would of been sweet to see the 49rs but what can
you do.

So im good and SAFE haha dont be worried i know its a Hot country bt
dont worry im fine haha Honduras is bomb i still love it and know this
is where im suppose to be so how is Everyone Caleb in school hows that
and Jr Jazz are they still killing it i hope so today we just got done
playing 2 hours of soccer man its fun but the sun takes it out of you
for sure. Stetson hows school hows life making the big buck still i
hope. And Mom and Dad how ar ewyou guys doing is life good i hope so i
love you all so much and pray for yopu everyday youre the best.

Come What may and Love It

Im nervous for changes this week so who knows what will happen love you

Elder Clayton

Ice Cold Showers & Brotherly Advice

As you read you will see that it's still raining in Honduras.  He's doing well and I'm sure is going to really appreciate when he returns having a warm, long shower.  We did let him know that Elton John is still alive, and weird as ever.  Wayne's mom had a brain tumor removed on Tuesday and with the discovery of another one during an additional MRI went back into surgery on Thursday.  We opted to not tell Bridger until this week so we didn't damper the feel during the Christmas phone call.  He is glad she is doing well and will add his faith and prayers for his grandma.  Sidenote:  She is home and doing remarkably well.  Another blessing and testimony of faith and prayers.  His letters seem to be getting a little shorter, I'll need to talk to him about that.  Enjoy...

Ok well snow thats so great thats awesomeim glad you got some snow this week was INSANE for rain it rained for 3 days straight straight hard rain everyday we were soaked with the raincoats it was nuts. Also we have not had water in the house for like a good 5 days so ya a bucket shower is what were working with with somenice refreshing mountian water haha oh ya gotta love it baby as Hot Rod Hundley would say by the way is he still alive i heard Elton John died too True or what anyways this week was sweet um we had good lessons but found 3 news 3 OH MY GOSH ridicoulous thats terrible we found no one new but that's our goal this week to do. Also we have 2 familias that are prograsando so were gonna have 2 weddings si hombre and ya pretty sure well have another baptism this week too if everything goes to plan ALEXY so that will be sweet.

Um man about grandma kathy oh man i dont know that made me super sad but im glad that she is ok im gonna pray for here i know she will be alright just pray too.

I love you guys youre the best i havent bought any speakers yet maye today i dont know i gotta find like an ihome thing is what i want but well see if i can. i love you all so muxh i hope youre all great i pray for you everyday. What does stetson want to do school or what well the one thing he has to do is GO ON A MISSION cause its the tightest thing in the world haha i love it i love you guys yoiure the best.

Love Elder Clayton

Come What may and love it do your best and leave the rest to the Lord!!!

Bonus Pics from Sister Veirs Blog

I check the Honduras San Pedro Sula Mission Blog often, I am always so excited when I see a picture of Elder Clayton.  Even if it's a really small one and you really have to look closely.  Actually thats what makes it kind of fun.  Here's what I found at this latest look...

This was at the last transer day.  He's on the left with the watch on his right wrist.  (He's left handed, so it makes it easy to spot)

Here he is with his zone, his companion is on the far right, Elder Morales

Singing in the Rain & Prayers are Working

It was great to hear that things are happening in his new area this week.  Lots of rain as it's up to his thighs and a few pictures that he sent.  He looks so great and very happy which is always comforting to my heart.  Thanks for following his adventures in Honduras, it is appreciated.  Enjoy...

 I believe this is the Padilla Familia that he loves so much.

 Fred Astaire has nothing on this guy!!!

I'm assuming he is pointing to home???  Maybe...

Dang can you believe it i cant 2012 how crazy well it was a good week we worked hard and it paid off we had 5 investigadors in church 2 familys so we have to fams progressing they have a couple problems but were gonna work through those the first is a guy thats had a super rough past drugs gangs and other things but he has started reading the book of mormon knows its true and we can  see the change in his eyes it's crazy he  is an awesome dude the others are good too we just hav to keep finding and teaching. Finding is a little hard right now but just throw some prayers out and well find some people its amazing how prayer works. So this week was cool i guess it poured yesterday poured and the streets filled up at one point we walked in water up to well like my THIGHS!!! crazy right. it was nuts but ya crazy there was a member with us as we were in the mountian and ah man it was bad so much water.

Dang it was so good to talk to you guys man you guys are awesome thank you i dont really know what else to talk about im like out of words today new years was good like a regular day pretty much but with a ton of firework a TON it was super loud. oh ya so thats whats been going down onfriday we had interviews with president veirs hes really putting the pressure on us to baptize so we gotta work and try a little harder for him and the Lord.

Oh haha remember my littler speakers that i bought for my ipod ya the like blew up or so,ething i dont really know so i gotta find a new one so just wait dad told me of the person that gave 20 bucks to me that was awesome maybe if for my bday you could throw some money on my card cause im gonna try to find some new speakers.

So how are you guys i just want to know about you guys hows school life work ah. I love you guys you're the best ill be on for a bit so throw me a line love you

Love Elder Clayton