Winner Winner...Chicken Dinner?
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Transfer & Win-Win Situation
This week Braxton spent a lot of time traveling. He said more than he has ever traveled. Sometimes it was 3 hours and still in his area. They were interviewing a lot of people this week.
In one day Braxton went to Colorines, then Otzoloapan, then Zuluapan, then Zacazanapan, then Luviano (which is said to be the most dangerous place in then mish, but Braxton didn't know until after) and then to Tejupilco. Needless to say it was a very long day. While he was in Otzoloapn Braxton bought a few knifes. A cop told him it was a Federal offense to carry them, but didn't to anything about it so Braxton now has them put away in his bags.
Braxton bought some bread this week that had bugs in it. He just picked out what he could see and enjoyed his bread.
In Santo Tomas de los Plantanos the missionaries taught a girl and prepared her for baptism on Saturday. They needed to take her to church (for baptism) but they already had a full car and so they needed to let one of the members kids out so that this girl would fit. Braxton said that they were only like 10 minutes from the house but it wasn't visible and there was absolutely nothing around. It was the middle of no where. As he drove away he looked in the rear view mirror and the little kid was waving. The little kid had cut his finger a week earlier and had a brace on it so when he was waving it looked like he was flipping them off.
The baptism was amazing! It's really cold right now and everyone wears coats and a few sweaters and the baptism was in a waterfall. It had rained everyday this week and Braxton just kept praying that the sun would shine on Sunday and that the water would be warm or at least bearable. When it was time for the baptism it was sunny, but cold. By the waterfall everything is shaded but when they stepped into the water it wasn't near as cold as it should have been. Braxton baptized the girl and when they walked out of the water they weren't cold. There was a breeze and the others who were watching were cold but Braxton and the girl never were. They even walked back to the car which took another 15 minutes but still didn't get cold. It was a really neat experience for Braxton.
Braxton is leaving Valle de Bravo. He is fine with leaving the area (since it's so big) but he was said to leave the members. It was a really great experience for Braxton to serve there for so long and he grew a ton while serving there. Valle de Bravo is the smallest branch and in the area farthest south and he is going to an area with 4 wards and the most dense place in the mission (as far as member go) and it's almost the farthest north in the mission. The area is Acueducto and it is in the Tenayo Zone. It will be a big change but Braxton is way excited.
Braxton enjoyed Sunday. He said it was really spiritual even though once again the speakers didn't show and the missionaries were asked to speak about 3 minutes before the meeting. It amazes Braxton how the Holy Ghost will just guide you when needed.
Braxton said "I honestly feel happier than I've ever been in my life right now for being able to share the Gospel with others and to progress myself." "Reflecting on last year and what I did and how Happy I was. It was the happiest year ever and I learned that by being apart of the missionary work is a Win-Win situation. we grow and others grow. The Lord blesses all of us."
"I just love the Gospel and I know that God blesses the family!!! I love you all so much and my for each of you grows as each day passes."
In one day Braxton went to Colorines, then Otzoloapan, then Zuluapan, then Zacazanapan, then Luviano (which is said to be the most dangerous place in then mish, but Braxton didn't know until after) and then to Tejupilco. Needless to say it was a very long day. While he was in Otzoloapn Braxton bought a few knifes. A cop told him it was a Federal offense to carry them, but didn't to anything about it so Braxton now has them put away in his bags.
Braxton bought some bread this week that had bugs in it. He just picked out what he could see and enjoyed his bread.
In Santo Tomas de los Plantanos the missionaries taught a girl and prepared her for baptism on Saturday. They needed to take her to church (for baptism) but they already had a full car and so they needed to let one of the members kids out so that this girl would fit. Braxton said that they were only like 10 minutes from the house but it wasn't visible and there was absolutely nothing around. It was the middle of no where. As he drove away he looked in the rear view mirror and the little kid was waving. The little kid had cut his finger a week earlier and had a brace on it so when he was waving it looked like he was flipping them off.
The baptism was amazing! It's really cold right now and everyone wears coats and a few sweaters and the baptism was in a waterfall. It had rained everyday this week and Braxton just kept praying that the sun would shine on Sunday and that the water would be warm or at least bearable. When it was time for the baptism it was sunny, but cold. By the waterfall everything is shaded but when they stepped into the water it wasn't near as cold as it should have been. Braxton baptized the girl and when they walked out of the water they weren't cold. There was a breeze and the others who were watching were cold but Braxton and the girl never were. They even walked back to the car which took another 15 minutes but still didn't get cold. It was a really neat experience for Braxton.
Braxton is leaving Valle de Bravo. He is fine with leaving the area (since it's so big) but he was said to leave the members. It was a really great experience for Braxton to serve there for so long and he grew a ton while serving there. Valle de Bravo is the smallest branch and in the area farthest south and he is going to an area with 4 wards and the most dense place in the mission (as far as member go) and it's almost the farthest north in the mission. The area is Acueducto and it is in the Tenayo Zone. It will be a big change but Braxton is way excited.
Braxton enjoyed Sunday. He said it was really spiritual even though once again the speakers didn't show and the missionaries were asked to speak about 3 minutes before the meeting. It amazes Braxton how the Holy Ghost will just guide you when needed.
Braxton said "I honestly feel happier than I've ever been in my life right now for being able to share the Gospel with others and to progress myself." "Reflecting on last year and what I did and how Happy I was. It was the happiest year ever and I learned that by being apart of the missionary work is a Win-Win situation. we grow and others grow. The Lord blesses all of us."
"I just love the Gospel and I know that God blesses the family!!! I love you all so much and my for each of you grows as each day passes."
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Years & Goals
Braxton went to the gym this morning and after working out he just wanted to throw up. That's what happens when you don't exercise for 20 years and then go full force all at once. :)
Braxton had an enjoyable week. He said he learned a lot about.....life. He has been thinking about goals since it is the first of another year. As he got his goals down he realized that the majority of them are family oriented and that living the gospel is the only way to achieve them. Which means they are good goals.
Braxton has been reading the Miracle of Forgiveness and just loves it. He thinks it is one of the best books he has ever read. The book if full of advice on everything including how to have a happy family. Another goal that he made was to do a back flip off a bar, a swinging bar. I believe that is happening today so hope all goes well.
There is a volcano outside the window and it is covered with snow. Braxton wasn't prepared to be serving in the cold. Nothing in his packet told him to bring anything warm. So he's cold but loving life anyway.
One of the thoughts that came from the book "Miracle of Forgiveness" is:....it's easier to stay away from sin than to pay the price later. (so true)
Oh and Braxton did have a baptism this week of a 16 year old kid. He said it was really spiritual .
Braxton had an enjoyable week. He said he learned a lot about.....life. He has been thinking about goals since it is the first of another year. As he got his goals down he realized that the majority of them are family oriented and that living the gospel is the only way to achieve them. Which means they are good goals.
Braxton has been reading the Miracle of Forgiveness and just loves it. He thinks it is one of the best books he has ever read. The book if full of advice on everything including how to have a happy family. Another goal that he made was to do a back flip off a bar, a swinging bar. I believe that is happening today so hope all goes well.
There is a volcano outside the window and it is covered with snow. Braxton wasn't prepared to be serving in the cold. Nothing in his packet told him to bring anything warm. So he's cold but loving life anyway.
One of the thoughts that came from the book "Miracle of Forgiveness" is:....it's easier to stay away from sin than to pay the price later. (so true)
Oh and Braxton did have a baptism this week of a 16 year old kid. He said it was really spiritual .
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Celebrating Dad's birthday
Braxton and the other missionaries went to Pena again. They ran across a guy who told them about a cave. Braxton of course was excited because he loves adventure. The guy went with them and Braxton was talking to him. As they talked they discussed stories about "the devils cave." Braxton said the stories weren't good stories either, then the guy told them that is where they were at. Braxton said it was way tight and they lighted their way with cell phones. Braxton didn't work a lot in his area this week because of Christmas and being in Metepec for the majority of the time. They did find a family of five however. The family had a nephew that had passed away a few months ago and they were interested in the message the missionaries had.
Things are going good and the time is flying by. Braxton is way happy though and enjoying his mission. For Christmas Braxton got the "Miracle of Forgiveness" by Spencer W. Kimball and he is enjoying reading it. (he loves it) His favorite quote so far is: "Hell is paved with good intentions!"
Yesterday only seven people were at church and two of those were the missionaries. So that is the only thing that isn't good right now. ("it sucks, oh and so does Satan")
Loved talking to the family on Christmas. It was a highlight for Braxton and us all.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas
This year Braxton got a box of wrapped gifts with scriptures to go with the gifts inside. I guess all the gifts had been poked by someone so they could see what was inside. So instead of a gift a day some got opened sooner. Braxton and his comp had Christmas with a few other Elders. I think Braxton said there were 6 of them together. (they were in Metepec) Braxton also got a book of the cruises which he loved! I know the missionaries went some place Christmas morning but from about 10:11 his time until about 2:30 he had his phone to his ear. :) Brooke came over and spent a little time talking to him too.
We let Jaydan talk to Braxton first and tell him about his mission call. Braxton guessed the closest and had even thought of Uruguay. I guess we know who has the "spirit". Anyway for guessing so close, Braxton will get another package sent to him before he comes home. 
Everyone in our family got to spent time talking to Braxton. Braxton sounded really good and has changed in a good way. He even has noticed the change in himself. :) It was really nice having the time to talk to him. We went through 4 calling cards. We wouldn't have even went through one if it had been a land line but cell phones eat up the minutes. I'm not complaining though because I had bought the calling cards last year and had them left over. One more phone call in May and then Braxton will be home. Jaydan will just miss seeing him by a month. So another 2 years for those two!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Metepec for Christmas
Braxton was a little sad that he wouldn't be spending Christmas in Valle de Bravo. Even though he is still assigned there the zone will be spending Christmas in Metepec all together. I guess it's to keep everyone doing the right thing and not messing up by doing something stupid. 
They confirmed Ernestina yesterday and afterwards had a little branch activity which was nice.
Braxton said it is a little cold (who'd have thought in Mexico). He didn't right much else because his hands were numb and besides we get to talk to him this week for Christmas! Hooray, Merry Christmas to us all!Braxton needs glasses and so when he gets home he plans on working in the fields to work off anything that we might send him to help with the expense. (good boy!)
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