7-21-14
Wow! It sounds like a lot has happened this last week! A member was telling me that Rexburg flooded, but man, seeing the pics-that's crazy!!!! Hopefully, things get figured out with Dad and hopefully, you guys have a better week this week! Today we went and did our activity first, so that's why I'm on here later. Some member owns a place called Golfland, so we went there this morning. We did laser taggin'-it was super fun and free for us- so that was nice! We were there from about 11 to 2. It was a lot of fun and they had a laser maze. Basically, it's trying to go through lasers like on spy movies. It was a lot of fun, but I'm too big and my feet are too big. I didn't do too well-haha! This week was pretty good. We had a lot of lessons drop, so we only had 10 lessons by Saturday. We kicked it up on Sunday to try to meet our goal of 20 for the week. We got 8 or 9 lessons on Sunday, I think. It was a crazy busy day, but we were able to hit 19 lessons, so it was good! Hopefully, people follow through this week! My bike is doing good, the brakes just needed to be adjusted so it's fine. Nothing interesting or exciting really happened this week, at least that I can remember! Hey, keep up studying the scriptures! Don't ever say you don't have enough faith EVER AGAIN!!!!! That's a bunch of crap and not true!!! It's just another trial that will make you stronger! You guys are always in my prayers and I really hope things really do get better for you!!!! Hopefully, you have a great week! I love ya guys!
OFA ATU,
Elder Whaley
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Adjusting to the New Area
7-14-14
Well, the new area that I've been transferred to is right above my first area-pretty crazy! My new companion is elder Moody from North Carolina and he has short man syndrome-haha. He even admits to it-haha. He is definitely different from past companions. He has been out either 8 or 9 months. I am in a car share area, but it's mostly bike. We bike 2 weeks and have a car for a week, then repeat. You had asked why Elder Racule had a beard in some of the pictures that I sent. He had skin irritation from shaving, so the doctors said he needed to grow it out so he had permission to. The new area seems pretty nice, even though I have only been here for a couple of days. Man, I can't believe how much I miss the other wards, the Poly wards. It was so different and weird going back to a palangi ward (I'm guessing this means an English ward)! There was definitely a different spirit about it. Man, I miss the people from my last area a lot! It's super weird! Something cool is that Will Tukuafu (a player for the 49ers) is in our ward. Also, the 49ers stadium, the new one, is in our area. Our area is HUGE! Our area alone covers everyone else's area combined, basically. On Wednesday, it took us an hour and a half to ride to dinner-it was a crazy long bike ride, but wasn't too bad. This week has just been quite a bit of biking around. Elder Moody has been here for 2 transfers, but still gets lost...oh man! We have 1 investigator and are looking for more! Hopefully, the work picks up in this area. We'll see. My comp has been telling me that the ward might split soon, so we'll see what happens with that. There is Stake conference in August, I think, so maybe it will happen then. Our new mission president seems great, I just have to get to know him better. He seems like a great guy! I'm not sure if I'll die here or not since I only have 5 transfers left. Man, that is a scary thought that I don't like!!!!! Well, I hope you have a great week. Love ya!
Ofa Lahi Atu,
elder Whaley
Well, the new area that I've been transferred to is right above my first area-pretty crazy! My new companion is elder Moody from North Carolina and he has short man syndrome-haha. He even admits to it-haha. He is definitely different from past companions. He has been out either 8 or 9 months. I am in a car share area, but it's mostly bike. We bike 2 weeks and have a car for a week, then repeat. You had asked why Elder Racule had a beard in some of the pictures that I sent. He had skin irritation from shaving, so the doctors said he needed to grow it out so he had permission to. The new area seems pretty nice, even though I have only been here for a couple of days. Man, I can't believe how much I miss the other wards, the Poly wards. It was so different and weird going back to a palangi ward (I'm guessing this means an English ward)! There was definitely a different spirit about it. Man, I miss the people from my last area a lot! It's super weird! Something cool is that Will Tukuafu (a player for the 49ers) is in our ward. Also, the 49ers stadium, the new one, is in our area. Our area is HUGE! Our area alone covers everyone else's area combined, basically. On Wednesday, it took us an hour and a half to ride to dinner-it was a crazy long bike ride, but wasn't too bad. This week has just been quite a bit of biking around. Elder Moody has been here for 2 transfers, but still gets lost...oh man! We have 1 investigator and are looking for more! Hopefully, the work picks up in this area. We'll see. My comp has been telling me that the ward might split soon, so we'll see what happens with that. There is Stake conference in August, I think, so maybe it will happen then. Our new mission president seems great, I just have to get to know him better. He seems like a great guy! I'm not sure if I'll die here or not since I only have 5 transfers left. Man, that is a scary thought that I don't like!!!!! Well, I hope you have a great week. Love ya!
Ofa Lahi Atu,
elder Whaley
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| Elder Whaley and Elder Moody by the new stadium-they look hot! |
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Getting Transferred!
7-7-14
NOOOOooooooooo....I'm getting transferred!..DANG IT!!!!! The thing is, Elder Racule is getting transferred, as well! It's crazy! I don't know what's going to happen! We'll see on Tuesday!...Dang it!!! That stinks right as I was getting to know the members, man they are great!
On Friday, the Samoan branch had an activity. We played football and volleyball almost all day! It was super fun! One of the best 4th of July's ever. Man, I was so tired after-especially running around in the sun and eating all day-haha. Then, we went to Sister Drova's, a lady in the Moorepark ward that I worked with in my first area, and watched fireworks from her house. It was a really good day! I loved it. On Saturday, we just went around and did service and tried visiting people, but a lot of people were gone. We had dinner with the Misa'alefuas. They're an awesome family and so nice to us! They have a son on a mission, too, and when we go over there, we just go in and they call us their sons-haha-it's awesome! Love that family! Sunday was good. We were at church from 9 to about 5:30. It was a long day, but we had a meeting with all the Poly missionaries in the morning, then went to the Tongan ward. We then went to the Samoan branch and had a super awesome testimony meeting there. It went for an hour and a half! There weren't any gaps. There were people lined up to speak! It was awesome! You could feel the Spirit really strong! Man, it was a great meeting! Last week was really good! Man, I loved serving in this area! I hate that I'm getting moved! It's just part of the work......it happens, but we'll see what the Lord has in store for me! I don't really want to go back to the English program-haha! It sounds like things went well in Utah and hopefully, those tests will help out! I hope you guys enjoy your summer and have fun. Love you guys!!!!!
Ofa Atu,
Elder Whaley
NOOOOooooooooo....I'm getting transferred!..DANG IT!!!!! The thing is, Elder Racule is getting transferred, as well! It's crazy! I don't know what's going to happen! We'll see on Tuesday!...Dang it!!! That stinks right as I was getting to know the members, man they are great!
On Friday, the Samoan branch had an activity. We played football and volleyball almost all day! It was super fun! One of the best 4th of July's ever. Man, I was so tired after-especially running around in the sun and eating all day-haha. Then, we went to Sister Drova's, a lady in the Moorepark ward that I worked with in my first area, and watched fireworks from her house. It was a really good day! I loved it. On Saturday, we just went around and did service and tried visiting people, but a lot of people were gone. We had dinner with the Misa'alefuas. They're an awesome family and so nice to us! They have a son on a mission, too, and when we go over there, we just go in and they call us their sons-haha-it's awesome! Love that family! Sunday was good. We were at church from 9 to about 5:30. It was a long day, but we had a meeting with all the Poly missionaries in the morning, then went to the Tongan ward. We then went to the Samoan branch and had a super awesome testimony meeting there. It went for an hour and a half! There weren't any gaps. There were people lined up to speak! It was awesome! You could feel the Spirit really strong! Man, it was a great meeting! Last week was really good! Man, I loved serving in this area! I hate that I'm getting moved! It's just part of the work......it happens, but we'll see what the Lord has in store for me! I don't really want to go back to the English program-haha! It sounds like things went well in Utah and hopefully, those tests will help out! I hope you guys enjoy your summer and have fun. Love you guys!!!!!
Ofa Atu,
Elder Whaley
Wanting to stay in the Tongan program
6-30-14
First of all, Happy Anniversary on July 2nd. The big 21 or 22, right? I can't remember, but hopefully you enjoy it! Also, hopefully, the trip down to Utah is good and they're able to help! Yes, I got the book that you sent. Thank you SO much! Ya, I think that's the name of the place we live (I looked up his address and it had an apartment complex that looked really nice and I asked him if it was where he lived). It's pretty nice where we live. We live with two other missionaries, so it's fun! It's a pretty big apartment, so it's nice! We got the new president on Saturday. I think the outgoing pres and the new pres were together for an hour, then president Watkins left to Utah....Super Crazy! We will meet him on Wednesday morning, so it will be interesting! I'm hoping to stay in the Tongan program, but we have president Mella now and he can change a lot of things up since he's new and there's a new Tongan elder coming in, so we'll see what happens. I really don't want to get moved-that would suck!!!!!
This week was good. We did a lot of service, which was fun. About every day we averaged around 2 to 3 hours of service. Then, we went around and tried to find new people and visit less actives. Even though some people aren't active or are non-members, they're all super nice! It's just the way their culture is-it's awesome!!!! Things are going good! I'm just anxious to see what happens in the upcoming transfers! Hopefully, it will be good!
Well, I hope all goes well in Utah this next week and you have fun and make the most of it!!! Love ya guys!
OFA ATU!
Elder Whaley
First of all, Happy Anniversary on July 2nd. The big 21 or 22, right? I can't remember, but hopefully you enjoy it! Also, hopefully, the trip down to Utah is good and they're able to help! Yes, I got the book that you sent. Thank you SO much! Ya, I think that's the name of the place we live (I looked up his address and it had an apartment complex that looked really nice and I asked him if it was where he lived). It's pretty nice where we live. We live with two other missionaries, so it's fun! It's a pretty big apartment, so it's nice! We got the new president on Saturday. I think the outgoing pres and the new pres were together for an hour, then president Watkins left to Utah....Super Crazy! We will meet him on Wednesday morning, so it will be interesting! I'm hoping to stay in the Tongan program, but we have president Mella now and he can change a lot of things up since he's new and there's a new Tongan elder coming in, so we'll see what happens. I really don't want to get moved-that would suck!!!!!
This week was good. We did a lot of service, which was fun. About every day we averaged around 2 to 3 hours of service. Then, we went around and tried to find new people and visit less actives. Even though some people aren't active or are non-members, they're all super nice! It's just the way their culture is-it's awesome!!!! Things are going good! I'm just anxious to see what happens in the upcoming transfers! Hopefully, it will be good!
Well, I hope all goes well in Utah this next week and you have fun and make the most of it!!! Love ya guys!
OFA ATU!
Elder Whaley
Friday, June 27, 2014
Encouragement from Elder Whaley
6-23-14
Malo Lelei,
This week was pretty good. We went to Santa Cruz on Monday and that was a lot of fun and it was really nice! Then, throughout the rest of the week, we did a lot of service-mostly pulling weeds and moving stuff! A lot of fun! I am loving this area! The new mission president is coming in on Saturday, so we'll see what happens. Hopefully, he keeps me here or that would really suck....fingers crossed! This week we had dinner with a part member Samoan family that we'll probably start teaching the lessons to. They enjoy having us come over. They're a super cool family! So that looks pretty promising and we have another Samoan kid we are going to start teaching, too! That's kinda what's going on right now that I can remember-haha. Everything blurs together sometimes and it's hard to remember-haha! Things are going good over here. Hopefully, things are going well for you back home. Just keep pushing through. There is a reason for everything and if we pray for help, Christ will be right next to us in the same yoke, but the trial won't be taken away! He will just make us stronger through his love! I know this church is true and I have definitely seen that on the mish! I love you guys and keep the faith and keep going!
Ofa Lahi Atu!
Elder Whaley
Malo Lelei,
This week was pretty good. We went to Santa Cruz on Monday and that was a lot of fun and it was really nice! Then, throughout the rest of the week, we did a lot of service-mostly pulling weeds and moving stuff! A lot of fun! I am loving this area! The new mission president is coming in on Saturday, so we'll see what happens. Hopefully, he keeps me here or that would really suck....fingers crossed! This week we had dinner with a part member Samoan family that we'll probably start teaching the lessons to. They enjoy having us come over. They're a super cool family! So that looks pretty promising and we have another Samoan kid we are going to start teaching, too! That's kinda what's going on right now that I can remember-haha. Everything blurs together sometimes and it's hard to remember-haha! Things are going good over here. Hopefully, things are going well for you back home. Just keep pushing through. There is a reason for everything and if we pray for help, Christ will be right next to us in the same yoke, but the trial won't be taken away! He will just make us stronger through his love! I know this church is true and I have definitely seen that on the mish! I love you guys and keep the faith and keep going!
Ofa Lahi Atu!
Elder Whaley
Doing Well!
6-17-14
Sounds like you had a good nice weekend-that's good! Trek sounds like fun. I wish they did that while we were there, but oh well, life goes on! This last week was good. We hit all of our goals and had a good week! It was a lot of fun! Man, I can't believe it's already half-way through the transfer! It's crazy! It's gone by so fast. I'm picking up on the language, but slowly. It's sometimes hard to remember things, but it's always awesome when people are talking and I can pick stuff out and kinda piece it together and get an idea what they're saying. There's still quite a bit I need to learn, but I am loving it! Yesterday, we went to Santa Cruz and that's why you didn't hear from me on my regular p-day! It was a super nice, fun day! It was nice to play volleyball on the beach and just relax and enjoy the sunshine and ocean! Lots of fun! We then went to a buffet with some other missionaries after and ate a lot man (how did I know?). Just these last 3 weeks I think I've gained 10 lbs. haha
I love serving in the Tongan Samoan program! Super Awesome! Everyone is so willing to help out with anything! Things are good and this week we are going to teach our potential investigators along with a part member family that wants to feed us, so it's looking good! We'll see what happens! I love you guys and hopefully all is going well and you're doing well and you have a great week! Love ya!
Ofa Atu,
Elder Whaley
Sounds like you had a good nice weekend-that's good! Trek sounds like fun. I wish they did that while we were there, but oh well, life goes on! This last week was good. We hit all of our goals and had a good week! It was a lot of fun! Man, I can't believe it's already half-way through the transfer! It's crazy! It's gone by so fast. I'm picking up on the language, but slowly. It's sometimes hard to remember things, but it's always awesome when people are talking and I can pick stuff out and kinda piece it together and get an idea what they're saying. There's still quite a bit I need to learn, but I am loving it! Yesterday, we went to Santa Cruz and that's why you didn't hear from me on my regular p-day! It was a super nice, fun day! It was nice to play volleyball on the beach and just relax and enjoy the sunshine and ocean! Lots of fun! We then went to a buffet with some other missionaries after and ate a lot man (how did I know?). Just these last 3 weeks I think I've gained 10 lbs. haha
I love serving in the Tongan Samoan program! Super Awesome! Everyone is so willing to help out with anything! Things are good and this week we are going to teach our potential investigators along with a part member family that wants to feed us, so it's looking good! We'll see what happens! I love you guys and hopefully all is going well and you're doing well and you have a great week! Love ya!
Ofa Atu,
Elder Whaley
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Two-thirds of the Way There!
6-9-14
Wow! It sounds like you guys are busy with a lot going on! Hopefully, things get better and I would advise you to look talks up on lds.org! Why do you remind me how long I've been out???? Ahhhh, I don't want to know. I hate it when people ask or mention it because most of the time they say, "Oh really? You have been out for a while! You're on the downward slope, you're almost done...." It really stinks that it's going by too fast!!!! Things are going good! I love my new area and Elder Racule is AWESOME!!!! The language is coming, but slowly. Most of the Tongan members talk too fast and I don't understand anything. I can pick out things here and there, but I still have a lot to learn and I might not have that long in this area either! :( We'll see since there will be a new mission president, so who knows what will happen. I am loving it, though!!!!!! We just picked up 3 new investigators in the Samoan branch and got about 16 referrals in the Tongan ward, so the work is going good! Man, we get soooo much food, but really good food! We haven't eaten at our apartment for the last 2 weeks, besides breakfast. It has all been at members' houses, fast food, or buffets. I leave meals sooo full-hahah. The Tongan food is sooo good! At Hearty Man the other day, I hit 300 lbs. on the bench! I was surprised! It was super cool! These areas are awesome! The people here are so nice and friendly! It's awesome! If you could send that exercise book, that would be great so I don't get too fat - haha! On Sunday in the Tongan ward, Will Tukuafu came in and had church with us. He is super cool and a super big man. His arms are HUGE!!!!! If you don't know him, he plays for the 49ers! :) That was pretty cool! Things are going great and we're staying busy! Hopefully, things go well for you, as well. Have a great week! Love ya!
Elder Whaley
Ofa Atu
Wow! It sounds like you guys are busy with a lot going on! Hopefully, things get better and I would advise you to look talks up on lds.org! Why do you remind me how long I've been out???? Ahhhh, I don't want to know. I hate it when people ask or mention it because most of the time they say, "Oh really? You have been out for a while! You're on the downward slope, you're almost done...." It really stinks that it's going by too fast!!!! Things are going good! I love my new area and Elder Racule is AWESOME!!!! The language is coming, but slowly. Most of the Tongan members talk too fast and I don't understand anything. I can pick out things here and there, but I still have a lot to learn and I might not have that long in this area either! :( We'll see since there will be a new mission president, so who knows what will happen. I am loving it, though!!!!!! We just picked up 3 new investigators in the Samoan branch and got about 16 referrals in the Tongan ward, so the work is going good! Man, we get soooo much food, but really good food! We haven't eaten at our apartment for the last 2 weeks, besides breakfast. It has all been at members' houses, fast food, or buffets. I leave meals sooo full-hahah. The Tongan food is sooo good! At Hearty Man the other day, I hit 300 lbs. on the bench! I was surprised! It was super cool! These areas are awesome! The people here are so nice and friendly! It's awesome! If you could send that exercise book, that would be great so I don't get too fat - haha! On Sunday in the Tongan ward, Will Tukuafu came in and had church with us. He is super cool and a super big man. His arms are HUGE!!!!! If you don't know him, he plays for the 49ers! :) That was pretty cool! Things are going great and we're staying busy! Hopefully, things go well for you, as well. Have a great week! Love ya!
Elder Whaley
Ofa Atu
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