10/26/2009 - Week 24

Not many new changes in the work. We spent most of our time tracting this week, and we did find one man who might be interested. He is a newly married father. They each brought a young boy into the marriage. They are so nice, so we will see what happens. Other than that, not a lot happened, but it is good.

Small world, huh? It was so funny running into Chris Poulson. "Do you have any family from the Bear Lake area?" "Do you know Mike?" me:"Yeah, he is my father!... ". He seems like a really nice guy, and I can't wait to talk to him more! Dad watch out, I am going to learn all your deep dark secrets at dinner.

Mom, Happy Birthday! I knew your Birthday was coming up, but wasn't sure when. Mom, I love you. I have a good mommy. You have done so much for me. It is too bad we can't Skype each other, that was always fun. You could always sneek out here and join Elder McEwan and I in your kind of weather! Don't worry about me, I am working hard just like you taught me. Make sure to eat an extra piece of cake for me!

10/19/2009 - Week 23

This week has been pretty good. We have started to plan better and things are looking up. We really have to depend on the Lord day to day, because we never have any appointments. At the end of every day, I have no idea what we are going to do tomorrow. But we plan, and we usually find someone, who will let us talk to them for more than 30 seconds. We, actually, did find a single guy who we taught the first lesson to, but we had to refer him to the singles ward. We also found an man in his 80's who we have been trying to teach.

We are trying so hard... but it is just tough. We got the singles Elders, Spanish Elders, and us all tracting my tiny area, so everyone sees us quite frequently. It is good though. That won't stop us from working hard, and maybe if we can't see the blessings here, maybe you will see them in Wisconsin.

10/12/2009 - Week 22

I am tired, lol. Training is hard work. My new companion is Elder McEwan from Bountiful, Utah. He has huge desires and expectations and I want to help him have the best experience he can have. However, we have no one to teach and had only one, almost lesson. I am really feeling Elder Queens pain. There was nothing Elder Queen could do to keep us busy enough, obedient enough, bold and outgoing enough. Now I am in that position; there is nothing I can do to keep us busy enough, obedient enough, bold and outgoing enough. We come home after a hard day’s work and it never is a success, it seems. I really don't want to keep letting Elder McEwan down like this. Well... we have begun meeting with ward members to get referrals, so hopefully that will be good. I just have to keep pressing onward and upward, and hopefully things will improve. I know the Lord accepts my hard work, and things are good!

A little bit about Elder McEwan. We get along great. He is a music major, who wants to be a jazz drummer. He is tall. He is dedicated to his service and will be a great Elder. I am grateful that he is my companion.

California is a little cooler this week, but still warm and sunny. There are no seasons here; it is kinda weird.

We haven’t been able to meet with Lauren, and the member family will be gone for a while. Her grandparents aren’t doing so well, so we will see what happens. I hope that her pure testimony hasn't faded and we will meet with her Friday. We might have to refer her to the Elders outside of the mission, where she is living. We will have to reschedule the baptism either way. I will still see Elder Queen every once in a long while. Yep, the opera singer would be Elder Queens older brother.

Nathan and Elder McEwan

10/05/2009 - Week 21

Lets see... This week was good. We got to teach Bobby (young, inactive member) and his nonmember girl friend. He is really excited about taking the lessons and invited us to dinner, even though they have nothing. We won't be able to take him up on that offer until next week, unfortunately. We also taught Lauren. It was the third lesson, she received an answer to her prayers and knows the church is true. She accepted to be baptised on October 17th. It was a great! Elder Queen was really happy to see some success after all his work in this area. Well, Elder Queen is gone, now, to Newport Beach 1st ward. I am still here, and am excited to keep working with these amazing people and to start training. Yes, I have been called to be a trainer in the Orange 3rd ward. I feel very humbled, but it is good. I will meet my tainee on Tuesday. Right now, I am with Elder Lancaster and Tuipulotu for the day. Oh... and my hair looks fine and you can't even tell that there is anything wrong with it any more. Thank goodness for quick growing hair.