LOT'S OF SERVICE...

Hey!

 

This week has been good! We have been able to do a lot of service this week whether it be raking leaves or shoveling snow. Like you said mom we got a little bit of snow this week. If I remember right it snowed twice. Both times it put down a couple of inches not to much but enough to make it feel to much like winter - haha. What happened to it being 60 and sunny around Christmas! I am going to come home in November next year and it is going to be hot to me! I actually have gotten pretty used to the weather up here. 

Other than service this week we were able to teach a few lessons. We saw L this week and we found out she had to go to Billings with her Mom this Sunday so she didn't make it to church but she said she will be there for sure this Sunday. I guess we will see! Other than that not much happened this week.

 

I burned a white shirt this Thursday since I hit a year! Thanks so much for the package! The rolled up ones were cool but a pain - haha. Who ever folded that dollar into a buck did a good job! 

Since it was my year mark we went out to eat at the only place in town which is actually like a 15 minute walk - haha. It is called Wade's. It is the same place Bro. Sweat from Heber took that picture of us. It is pretty good food for the most part. 

This Sunday we had a pretty funny experience. Every Sunday night at 6:30 we go to the local Methodist Church because the Pastor there likes it if we come and visit I guess. All I know is everyone tells us to go  so we do - haha. Anyway this Sunday the Pastor was sick so he didn't show up. His congregation was waiting for him but then got tired of waiting and were all getting ready to leave right when we showed up at about 6:25. One lady kind of jokingly asked us if we would give a sermon! I said "I don't know about that" then another lady asked in a more serious way if we would really do it. I felt like I couldn't say no. I didn't know what we were going to talk about so I started looking through my Bible frantically! I decided we would talk about 1st Corinthians chapter 13. It's all about Charity. So we gave like a 15 minute Sermon on Charity in a United Methodist church! It was hilarious!!!  They were really happy and enjoyed it!
Since there is only one store in town they take advantage of it and it is really expensive!

It is crazy how much the ward grew with all the Tortilita ward members coming over! It's going to make my homecoming talk that much scarier! I seriously hate speaking. So Mom, do you still sit in the same bench every week even with the wards being rearranged? Lol. I wonder if I know anybody from the Tortilita ward that is now in our ward. That seriously sucks that we lost so many people!

Okay in my next box can I ask that you send me some food items that you know I like. Chips, snacks, cookies, mac n cheese, pb & j, etc. Since there is only one store in town they take advantage of it and it is really expensive. Also, we don't get invited to dinner very often here so I'm purchasing more food than in my other two areas, but with the same amount of money. Also, next time you make jerky to send to me will you do your terakki kind. I didn't like the plain kind - thanks!

Hey, mom, I'm sorry I missed your birthday yesterday but I'm sending you a card today. Not much you could do with it falling on a Sunday! Have fun going to dinner and a movie later this week with dad and jessica. 

Well I hope you have a great week and stay busy!

I love you guys so much!

-Elder Richardson

CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:

Really think about what your grateful for in your life and pray for those blessings. As Thanksgiving approaches I have been thinking about what I'm thankful for. I am blessed in so many ways and I want the Lord to know how grateful I am.

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Hey Dad!

This week has been pretty good! We have been able to stay busy with service and a few lessons. Most of the questions you asked I answered in the email to mom. To answer your other questions I am very tired of walking! It sucks - haha. We don't have to do to much in the Branch other than bless the sacrament and we have to participate in lessons a lot. I am sure we will be asked to speak! 

How was having the missionaries over on Tuesday? Are they cool Elders? How long have they been out? That is insane that you have to fill that many callings! That would be spiritually and physically exhausting! 

Things in Harlo are going good. It is pretty hard to be in such a small town where literally nothing ever happens. Everyone here is in their houses by like 6 pm and stay in for the night - it stinks. 

It is starting to get a little colder. We got a few inches of snow this week but not enough to stick around! When I get home we are going bow hunting in the snow somewhere! Start thinking of a place to go! 

Well I hope you have good week and that it is a little less stressful!

I love you dad!!!!

-Jake