Hey Fam first off dont worry about the email it was a bummer but it was awesome this week to read alot so thanks. Also i have gotten letters from like jared and rylee but i havent seen the stickers or any of that yet so i dont know about that .
And the Parade sounded like it went good so thats nice im glad I have nyah memmot rockin the catracho pride si hombre anyways i havent read dads letter yet but it sounds like the bearlake trip was a success it always is so thats nice. Did you guys have fireworks or anything for the 24th we heard that fireworks are all legal this year even the wyoming ones is this true? if so thats flippin sweet.
So everything sounds way good there i hope it is anyways it better be im out here working so i hope the Lord is blessing you.
Anyways for this week on Tuesday we went to San Pedro and Yes Pizza Hut but i have found the number 1 place in Honduras it is an American Store called Juniors and they had CHEX MIX CHEDDAR can you believe it ya i bought two bags of it it was amazing dang so good. So that was kind of a hight light Then on Jueves i had divisions with Elder Mcintire an elder that came to Honduras with me so ya our spanish isnt the best of course but we taught 5 lessons and did other stuff needless to say it was one of the best days id had in awhile. Also i was back in my area and it poured on us so bad that the streets were filled and i found myself wading in the water yeah wading over my knees hahah ah its crazy here but these people gotta know about this stuff so i do it Honestly i love wading through the water when its pouring and people are just looking at us and i love to have a big smile on my face cause the people are either thinkging dang that kids crazy or he knows something haha yeah its a little of both.
Then also something we did this week that was fun and ive done it before but it just kinda was more awesome this time it is reading the book of Mormon outside with investigators like in a hammak or on a rock dang i wish i could take a pick cause me watching them read and then me with all the different trees and stuff its really amazing.
So i bought a new watch!!!! Yeah itsa a casio and was the american equal to like 4 bucks so that was a deal ya so its not a nixon and its definitly not the next best thing but its works so thats nice how are my watches doing is Stetson or Caleb or Someone rocking em.
Anyways that was our week we had a couple investigadors in church but yeah its hard right now i havent had much success its hard but hopefully ill see something in a little bit hopefully.
I love you all so much ill keep looking forward to the stickers oh and you dont need to dear elder me with every letter its really cool its all good. Im doing alright still just trucking along im having a rough time at times but just know that im ok and spanish is alright still and ya I love you all so much and pray for you every day love you so much!!!!1
Love Elder Clayton
This came from a member that posted on Facebook. Isn't technology amazing.
From the same sweet sister. So glad she shared them with us. Gracious!
On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 2:48 PM, <claytonmom@comcast.net> wrote:
Hey Pal! Oh how saddended I was to read you did not get my email. I will always write you!!! Debbie Packard said that it happened occasionnally with Braden and so they got his password and username to make sure it was in his in box each week. If you trust me to do that, that would be super. I will not look at who you email or who is emailing you...I promise. I certainly don't want this to happen to you again. I know that this is what keeps you going each week. I have also sent things regular mail and dearelder. Are you getting those? I sent stickers to you quite awhile back, have you gotten those. I continue to send things regular mail just so you have something to hold onto and re-read when you need to.
How was your week. Dad and Caleb just got back from Scout Camp. They went to Bear Lake, staying in the Paris campground. I know that Dad will be writing you today and I'm sure he'll fill you in on what happened there. Just glad I have the boys I do. Ones who help out and are easy to have at camp. They had a good time with minimal complaints or problems. Stetson went up on Tuesday night with Doug and went repelling and also to the lake to wakeboard and tube with Doug and the Bishop. He had a great time, didn't hurt that Doug bought him a shake on the way in, and Bishop bought him one on the way home. That's more than I've had in all the years I've gone up there.
Dad and Caleb stayed at the house from Thursday until Saturday and spent some time with Grandma and Grandpa. I however was at home with responsibility to be in the Bountiful Parade yet again. This year we had about 100 kids participate in the parade. I made signs of all the missionaries and put a string on them to hang around their neck and each was given the flag of the country or state they were serving in. Our theme was "Going Forward in Faith." As the children marched at each announcer station this is what they read, "Going Forward with Faith" and sharing their knowledge and testimonies, these primary children from the Bountiful Orchard Stake are carrying and waving flags representing the 61 missionaries from their stake. Couples, elders and sisters from this stake are serving in 13 different countries. These children have wonderful examples for them to follow when they are of age to serve a mission of their own. It was so great to see them wave their flags and have the crowd cheer for them. Nyah Memmott carried yours. I'll send a picture of her for you to see. She was so happy to do it.
Tomorrow is the 24th of July and so today we talked about pioneers in Sacrament meeting. This is the one Sunday where your dad sings in church. So that is always a great day. It was also Tyler Jensen's homecoming for our ward. He's been home for almost a month now. He did a great job. He looks so different. Remember his long, blond hair. Short dark brown now, he looks great and has a little Oklahoma drawl about his voice. He said to tell you hello. We are not sure what we are going to be doing tomorrow, but it will be nice to just have no schedule and just chill as a family. We will miss you being here, but are so proud of you and what you are doing.
I love the pictures. Thank you so much for sending them. That is one thing that certainly keeps me going. I still shed a few tears each letter just to know that you are well and happy. You look great. I can't believe how pretty it is there. Tyler said it hasn't gotten below 100 degrees for the past month and is so humid. One day they were wanting to go into their apartment which was air conditioned and get a gatorade. He said a prayer in his head and they decided to keep tracting. The next door they went to was a professional b-ball player and he offered them to come inside and gave them a gatorade. He said his prayer was answered. Everyone chuckled, but we all know of the tender mercies and miracles Heavenly Father gives us if we just ask in faith. Not always will they be answered at the next door or even the same day, but they for sure will be answered in what is best.
Kylie, Cody and Ezra sat with us at church. They feel like family and we all take turns passing Ezra around. He's really getting cute, he smiles and almost laughs. I'll try and get a picture to send to you so you can see the changes in him.
Grandma and Grandpa's house is progressing. They should be moving in sometime the end of August. They are excited but are finding the life of being a vacationer in their trailer isn't too bad. I'll go and get some pictures and email them to you next week so you can see what it looks like. You'll be impressed. It's going to be really good for them and a lot easier, no stairs and not much of a yard.
Well, I guess I'll let you get back to your other things. I will send the email to dearelder again. Please know how much I love you and pray for you everyday. I think of you more than you probably could even imagine, but I know that you're doing exactly what you should be doing. The people of Honduras are already loving you like I do. I loved how they call your name. You have always made friends easier and kids love you. That will help people to see they can trust you and will.
Love you so much pal. Be safe and obedient.
Mom:)
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