Hello! How are all 'yal?
I'm yet to receive the package you sent me, but when I get it, I know I will enjoy it!
It's going so good here in Puyallup! We still haven't had a baptism yet (which means an entire "transfer" without baptisms) but we have two lined up for this weekend, and four more the last weekend of the transfer. Yep, I'll tell you about the baptisms in my letter.
My companions are great right now. we're all once again getting along, and doing missionary work like crazy! We've been tracting and teaching, and hardly have any time...which technically, you should never have time on a mission, so I guess that was redundent. We don't have toworry about filling time! I'm getting a little worried though. Seemingly, this is my "follow-up" training transfer, so I'll most likely get transferred. Which is kinda bad, because we'll probably have more baptisms lined up at the end of the transfer, but I guess that's the way a mission goes.
I will write you a letter, but I don't know if I will be able to finish it today. I've been playing RISK and sewing our couch cushions back together. Thanks for teaching me how to do those things because it's amazing how many Elders don't know how to fix rips in pants or sew cushions.
Easter was awesome...and speaking of Easter...HAPPY EASTER! At least we we celebrate the life of Jesus and not the death. Anyways, Easter rocked...we had five at church and put a kid on date.
Oh, it's raining. Now you get a taste of what I get almost everyday! LOL. Although, besides today and yesterday, it has rained once in the past two weeks. It's been sunny and warm. I don't even have to wear a coat. And the soccer thing. That's how it is all the time in Washington. They do cancel school for snow... :) But when it comes to soccer, kids play rain or shine. I kinda feel bad for the little boogers.
Well, I will send you a letter about the baptisms, but know that I am doing well and am gaving a great time. Loves and handshakes to the family. I love you!
Elder Courtney Casselman
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Next Letter
Dear Mother and Father,
Hello, how are you? I've heard from reliable sources that you're sending me a package. YAAAAAAAY!!! Woot, I am so excited! It'll be good to get stuff in the mail! Yay! Well, here we go!
The mission has been great, and going really well. I've been on bike a few times and totally enjoyed it. Yeah, I'll regret that later, but it's nice to go out and exercise! But, hmm, I'll regret it, so, shhhh! The work has been awesome! We had so many people on date, but there was one super huge problem, if people don't come to church, they can't get baptized! There's this mental wall that people just don't understand. But we did have this totally awesome miracle. This Asian lady, who was legitimately interested in the church, dropped us. We think her family got involved. Anyways, that's not the miracle. After this devastating phone call, a few hours later, we got a call from a member. They're adopting a nine-year-old son who wants to be baptized! Woot!
The Spanish elders gave us a referral, because we gave them one. His name is Alex Pleski. He's 50 years of age, a musician and divorced, and it's been my privilege to teach Alex without another missionary. Yes, it's been me, a member and the Spirit teaching this guy. I've taught the Restoration (which went awesome and read 3 Nephi 11 with him. There is still one big problem. He's done acid in his time and when he reads the Bible and Book of Mormon, he interprets them to what HE thinks it means. He says it's HIS gospel. The problem is that it's not his gospel, it's Christ's gospel. So, I'm getting an experienced missionary to help me teach.
Elder Walters, on night during finding, had a bowel attack. He hiked over to a recent convert's house where he met her boyfriend's brother, Cyprus. Walters asked Cyprus if he wanted to come to church, and now he's getting baptized! He and I get along great! He loves video games and comic books, so it's nice to have someone to talk to who knows what I'm talking about.
We've also got four UBC's (unbaptized children) on date, so plus Cyprus and a recent convert's mom, that means I'll get my goal of six baptisms this transfer! We actually have four or five baptisms on the last week of the transfer!
A member had us over for dinner and fed us the the "Famous Nalder Burger". In it's grossness, it contained peanut butter and bananas. I highly recommend not eating it. Well, I love you guys! Thanks for your support and patience. I can't wait to get my package! Hugs and handshakes to you all!
Elder Courtney Casselman
Hello, how are you? I've heard from reliable sources that you're sending me a package. YAAAAAAAY!!! Woot, I am so excited! It'll be good to get stuff in the mail! Yay! Well, here we go!
The mission has been great, and going really well. I've been on bike a few times and totally enjoyed it. Yeah, I'll regret that later, but it's nice to go out and exercise! But, hmm, I'll regret it, so, shhhh! The work has been awesome! We had so many people on date, but there was one super huge problem, if people don't come to church, they can't get baptized! There's this mental wall that people just don't understand. But we did have this totally awesome miracle. This Asian lady, who was legitimately interested in the church, dropped us. We think her family got involved. Anyways, that's not the miracle. After this devastating phone call, a few hours later, we got a call from a member. They're adopting a nine-year-old son who wants to be baptized! Woot!
The Spanish elders gave us a referral, because we gave them one. His name is Alex Pleski. He's 50 years of age, a musician and divorced, and it's been my privilege to teach Alex without another missionary. Yes, it's been me, a member and the Spirit teaching this guy. I've taught the Restoration (which went awesome and read 3 Nephi 11 with him. There is still one big problem. He's done acid in his time and when he reads the Bible and Book of Mormon, he interprets them to what HE thinks it means. He says it's HIS gospel. The problem is that it's not his gospel, it's Christ's gospel. So, I'm getting an experienced missionary to help me teach.
Elder Walters, on night during finding, had a bowel attack. He hiked over to a recent convert's house where he met her boyfriend's brother, Cyprus. Walters asked Cyprus if he wanted to come to church, and now he's getting baptized! He and I get along great! He loves video games and comic books, so it's nice to have someone to talk to who knows what I'm talking about.
We've also got four UBC's (unbaptized children) on date, so plus Cyprus and a recent convert's mom, that means I'll get my goal of six baptisms this transfer! We actually have four or five baptisms on the last week of the transfer!
A member had us over for dinner and fed us the the "Famous Nalder Burger". In it's grossness, it contained peanut butter and bananas. I highly recommend not eating it. Well, I love you guys! Thanks for your support and patience. I can't wait to get my package! Hugs and handshakes to you all!
Elder Courtney Casselman
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Snake
I got an email on Monday morning and this is what the subject line said:
Your son having fun @ the Egbert's.
Hmmm.
What did that mean?
Just look at the pictures below and you will see...
Don't you love the look on Elder Casselman's face here?
Here is his letter about the snake experience and my lack of memory as to his favorite scripture for the ward plaque.
"So, let's start off with this. How many times do I have to tell you what scripture I want on my plaque? lol. Just joking, it's 2 Nephi 22:2, 4 (Notice the comma. Verse 3, although great, is not part of my favorite scripture) Yup, it's a great scripture that I love to read every now and then.
So, I wasn't able to write a letter, mainly because I got stuck with Elder Walters as he blatently broke mission rules. But don't worry, I told him that what he was doing was wrong and I had to go, because he had to have a companion with him, and I lost the 'odd-one-out' game. Yay! I'll companionship inventory him on it, and express my displeasure of what he did. So, I will be writing the letter as fast as I can tonight, tomorrow morning and how every longer it takes to write your letter. There's so much going on so, I can't wait for you to get it.
Did I read the word 'package?' Yay! Ooh, I'm so excited to see what's in it. The snake was awesome, but before I held it, Brother Egbert said: "Keep it away from your face. Cuts can heal, but you can't get eyes back." Yeah, thanks for scaring my pants off. But it was awesome to hold, although I will admit, I was pretty freaked out when it started to slither up my arm, staring me right in the eyes. But yeah, it was pretty freakin' awesome to hold. It wasn't slimy, like you'd expect.
Yeah, could you talk to Bowman's. I know I mailed the check to you. I looked in my bag where I keep all my paper-work and couldn't find it.
Say 'hi' to Mr. Oram for me. Tell him I would like one of the Art History books at the end of the year, and ask him if it would be possible if he could save a nicer copy. You know, one with doesn't look like a dozen other students have used.
Wish grandma a happy birthday for me. Tell her that when I get the time, I'll send a letter to her. I just am so busy. Well, I don't have pictures yet to send you. It's been pretty busy here in Puyallup so I don't have a lot of time...even on P-days. But I'm doing great. Hey. I still haven't gotten a letter from Sarah. I'm kind of worried she's either 1) not getting my letters, 2) sending to the wrong address again, 3) just doesn't have time or 4) has a boyfriend...that last one was a joke. I don't care about that. I'd just like her to write me. Maybe you could talk to here and find out what's going on.
Well, thanks for all the support and patience you give me. It means a lot, especially with how hard a mission it. I love you so much. Thanks for being awesome."
Elder Courtney Casselman
Your son having fun @ the Egbert's.
Hmmm.
What did that mean?
Just look at the pictures below and you will see...
Don't you love the look on Elder Casselman's face here?
Here is his letter about the snake experience and my lack of memory as to his favorite scripture for the ward plaque.
"So, let's start off with this. How many times do I have to tell you what scripture I want on my plaque? lol. Just joking, it's 2 Nephi 22:2, 4 (Notice the comma. Verse 3, although great, is not part of my favorite scripture) Yup, it's a great scripture that I love to read every now and then.
So, I wasn't able to write a letter, mainly because I got stuck with Elder Walters as he blatently broke mission rules. But don't worry, I told him that what he was doing was wrong and I had to go, because he had to have a companion with him, and I lost the 'odd-one-out' game. Yay! I'll companionship inventory him on it, and express my displeasure of what he did. So, I will be writing the letter as fast as I can tonight, tomorrow morning and how every longer it takes to write your letter. There's so much going on so, I can't wait for you to get it.
Did I read the word 'package?' Yay! Ooh, I'm so excited to see what's in it. The snake was awesome, but before I held it, Brother Egbert said: "Keep it away from your face. Cuts can heal, but you can't get eyes back." Yeah, thanks for scaring my pants off. But it was awesome to hold, although I will admit, I was pretty freaked out when it started to slither up my arm, staring me right in the eyes. But yeah, it was pretty freakin' awesome to hold. It wasn't slimy, like you'd expect.
Yeah, could you talk to Bowman's. I know I mailed the check to you. I looked in my bag where I keep all my paper-work and couldn't find it.
Say 'hi' to Mr. Oram for me. Tell him I would like one of the Art History books at the end of the year, and ask him if it would be possible if he could save a nicer copy. You know, one with doesn't look like a dozen other students have used.
Wish grandma a happy birthday for me. Tell her that when I get the time, I'll send a letter to her. I just am so busy. Well, I don't have pictures yet to send you. It's been pretty busy here in Puyallup so I don't have a lot of time...even on P-days. But I'm doing great. Hey. I still haven't gotten a letter from Sarah. I'm kind of worried she's either 1) not getting my letters, 2) sending to the wrong address again, 3) just doesn't have time or 4) has a boyfriend...that last one was a joke. I don't care about that. I'd just like her to write me. Maybe you could talk to here and find out what's going on.
Well, thanks for all the support and patience you give me. It means a lot, especially with how hard a mission it. I love you so much. Thanks for being awesome."
Elder Courtney Casselman
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Puyallup
I've been doing great! We fasted yesterday (because the zone has not done well) and we met an eight piece family. They're black and actually, the wife and oldest son are interested. They're all over the age of eight, and are very nice! We also tracted into a very kind couple who want to come out on a church tour.
We had a strange semi-miracle. He's a 77 year old. I don't think he retains much, but he wants to be baptized. His date is set for the 17th but there are two problems. First is his wife. We have never met her and she doesn't know he's been taking lessons from Mormons. We will meet her tonight, so we'll see how that goes over.
The second problem is that his daughter is a sandbag (someone who's been baptized but not confirmed).
We also got a referral from the Spanish missionaries, Alex Pleski. He's a divorced musician who wants to sell a song he wrote 25 years ago. He came to church but I can't see him going anywhere, but Greenie-faith can be used for all good!
Conference rocked! I loved Elder Gibson's and Elder Scott's talks. They were the two that hit me the hardest! But of course, the ones I didn't fall asleep during were all amazing! I took great notes and everything!
Well, it sounds like everything is going swimmingly at home. Thanks for the update. Love you all. Hugs and handshakes to you all!
With love,
Elder Casselman
We had a strange semi-miracle. He's a 77 year old. I don't think he retains much, but he wants to be baptized. His date is set for the 17th but there are two problems. First is his wife. We have never met her and she doesn't know he's been taking lessons from Mormons. We will meet her tonight, so we'll see how that goes over.
The second problem is that his daughter is a sandbag (someone who's been baptized but not confirmed).
We also got a referral from the Spanish missionaries, Alex Pleski. He's a divorced musician who wants to sell a song he wrote 25 years ago. He came to church but I can't see him going anywhere, but Greenie-faith can be used for all good!
Conference rocked! I loved Elder Gibson's and Elder Scott's talks. They were the two that hit me the hardest! But of course, the ones I didn't fall asleep during were all amazing! I took great notes and everything!
Well, it sounds like everything is going swimmingly at home. Thanks for the update. Love you all. Hugs and handshakes to you all!
With love,
Elder Casselman
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Transfer Time
So, I'm kinda sad I won't be able to write you a letter this week. It's just been crazy busy and my new trainers don't leave me any time to myself like Berger and Cook did. Another sad thing is that I forgot my camera, so you won't be getting pictures this week.
All right. First item of business. I have been transferred to the Puyallup South area. I am being follow-up trained by Elders Walters and Stringham. I don't know them very well, since they never talk (I think they don't like each other). The other Elder is Elder Wager. He's pretty nerdy but we get a long great. Our new apartment is absolutely beautiful! It's clean, and I actually have a bed frame. In fact, I have a dresser! GO FIGURE!! Elder Berger made fun of me for bringing hangers, so, me being stupid, I left them all in Lacey. I get to Puyallup and there are no hangers. Yup, That's the story of my life. Elder Wager lent me some of his hangers until I can get a few. I'll get you pictures of the apartment eventually! lol.
So, I need you to do a couple things for me. The first is I need you to get Alyssa and have her manage my facebook account. Apparantly, I didn't change my profile picture, so Jamie checked me out on facebook to see a really freaky picture of the Joker. I need that changed. Have Alyssa change the picture to one of me and Sarah at Prom. That seems reasonable. Also, if I have any friend requests from Washington, that's one of my investigators, recent converts or a member. If it's from Washington, have Alyssa accept the request. If they live in Utah, send me they're name and I will yea, or nay.
My new address is:
17702 85th Ave. Ct. E #C
Puyallup, WA 98375
So, you can write me again. Oh, and could you get that address to Sarah? I haven't gotten a letter from her in over three weeks. Also, apologize to her from me, because I will not be able to write her this week. Along with that, give her my e-mail address.
I'm doing good, just got some great new ties. We didn't baptize in the last half of the transfer which was kind of hard. But, I'm much less stressed and besides being sick right now (just a wicked annoying sore throat...I CAN'T TALK AT ALL) I'm doing great. I love my apartment SO MUCH! How have you guys been? And why the freak is Alyssa in Mexico? Seriously, first you two, then Alyssa! Are you all taking vacations because I am gone? Thanks for sending a short e-mail. Reading on these plasma screens hurt the eyes, especially when you have so much to read.
Well, we were driving to my new area and we passed a giant billboard advertising for Portal 2. Yup, that made me homesick. Then, within seconds, drove past a GameStop! WHAT THE HECK?!? I was super sad after that. Well, that's all I can think of right now...sorry. I'm not feeling so well, and I need to take an Ibuprofen. Thanks for everything...Love you all.
Elder Courtney Casselman
All right. First item of business. I have been transferred to the Puyallup South area. I am being follow-up trained by Elders Walters and Stringham. I don't know them very well, since they never talk (I think they don't like each other). The other Elder is Elder Wager. He's pretty nerdy but we get a long great. Our new apartment is absolutely beautiful! It's clean, and I actually have a bed frame. In fact, I have a dresser! GO FIGURE!! Elder Berger made fun of me for bringing hangers, so, me being stupid, I left them all in Lacey. I get to Puyallup and there are no hangers. Yup, That's the story of my life. Elder Wager lent me some of his hangers until I can get a few. I'll get you pictures of the apartment eventually! lol.
So, I need you to do a couple things for me. The first is I need you to get Alyssa and have her manage my facebook account. Apparantly, I didn't change my profile picture, so Jamie checked me out on facebook to see a really freaky picture of the Joker. I need that changed. Have Alyssa change the picture to one of me and Sarah at Prom. That seems reasonable. Also, if I have any friend requests from Washington, that's one of my investigators, recent converts or a member. If it's from Washington, have Alyssa accept the request. If they live in Utah, send me they're name and I will yea, or nay.
My new address is:
17702 85th Ave. Ct. E #C
Puyallup, WA 98375
So, you can write me again. Oh, and could you get that address to Sarah? I haven't gotten a letter from her in over three weeks. Also, apologize to her from me, because I will not be able to write her this week. Along with that, give her my e-mail address.
I'm doing good, just got some great new ties. We didn't baptize in the last half of the transfer which was kind of hard. But, I'm much less stressed and besides being sick right now (just a wicked annoying sore throat...I CAN'T TALK AT ALL) I'm doing great. I love my apartment SO MUCH! How have you guys been? And why the freak is Alyssa in Mexico? Seriously, first you two, then Alyssa! Are you all taking vacations because I am gone? Thanks for sending a short e-mail. Reading on these plasma screens hurt the eyes, especially when you have so much to read.
Well, we were driving to my new area and we passed a giant billboard advertising for Portal 2. Yup, that made me homesick. Then, within seconds, drove past a GameStop! WHAT THE HECK?!? I was super sad after that. Well, that's all I can think of right now...sorry. I'm not feeling so well, and I need to take an Ibuprofen. Thanks for everything...Love you all.
Elder Courtney Casselman
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