December 30, 2009

Hey ya'll,

I think i am starting it off with a bang already in my new area. The zone leader called us on Sunday and said they don't understand how I do it. They want me to speak in zone conference and share with our whole zone the things we can do to help with our mission..... They called me last night about it and I have to speak tomorrow! aaaah! So I thought that was pretty cool. That's so cool about family pictures. They were always so fun! Me and Jer messing around making you and Ali mad, hahaha. Oh, the good days... (that will happen again though). We have 3 ladies that want to learn more. This place is so crazy to tract in because no one will listen to us! agh! I got so mad the other day because we tracted for 5 and a half hours and got nothing! But, I just have to keep flipping over the rocks I guess. My comp has been sick this week, as well. It was crazy, we tried to go out and tract and he went white and almost passed out! So, we went home and he sleptand I'm not gonna lie... I thought my eyes were gonna fall out! I read from 11am to 5pm! Holy crap, that is not an easy thing! I miss going to see the lights at the Temple. That was so fun! We get to go to theTemple next Wednesday. I'm pretty stoked about that! Tell Brit I love her and she's amazing! The church is true! I love you all! Have a great week!

Love,
Elder Naylor

December 23, 2009

Hey Mama!

I will be calling around 11-1ish depending on the time we get back from breakfast... I didn't want to leave my old area.There was so much stuff going on and everyone started crying when they found out I was leaving.... My comp is a little different and so is Elder Nicholls; so we call each other almost everynight and vent!.. haha It's breaking the rules but it helps... The area is sweet! Yes, I talked to a guy in my ward. He asked if I knew Dennis and I said yes and he's a toll and stuff! hahah just kidding. So we go play racquetball every Tuesday and Thursday with the people we live with. They are by far the coolest family I have met! So that's good. I can talk to him about anything! I have a reputation that I am trying to live up to here. The last while it has been really hard in this area to get lessons and get in the door. They knew my last areas numbers and challenged me to get the same here.... In already beating what I had in Craig.. so we are doing very well! We have 2 very close to baptism in Craig before I left. I tried my best and got 2 accept to be baptized so Elder Nicholls is a high roller right now!. I got the packages thank you so much. I have not opened the wrapped one and the one from Brielle I will wear whatever it is. You will see... I'm not scared. We are over the singles ward, so all the rm's are way fun to go teach with because they actually talk! Unlike the people in Craig. haha. Tha's a little plus I guess; not the same though! I only have another couple minutes, but when you asked me about what i did when I was struggling.Ii really prayed and right after that I read the scriptures.... There is a quote I always use if Brit wants to find out what the heck she wants! "if you want to talk to God pray, if you want God to talk to you read your scriptures".. I heard that somewhere and everyone uses that now in Craig. haha it's so funny I heard it 3 times in sacrament meeting up there. Sorry if this doesn't make sense. I am writing way fast and not looking up! I love you all so much! I can't wait to talk to you!

love
Elder Naylor

December 16, 2009

Hey Mama! Sorry i didn't even get to read your email.. I will see if I can come back later on tonight.. I'm being transferred so don't send anything to this address... I love you all so much! I hope your week goes great! I will reply back as soon as i can to your email!
Love, Elder Naylor

December 9, 2009

Hey! Mama! hahaha another dog huh?!?! well you better be ready for one more when I get home cuz I want one too! there were these puppies a family had and they were so cool! I almost bought one and sent it home. My finger is still being dumb...hand shakes don't really help too much either. agh! Sports tape is amazing. So Jer went hunting, huh? hahaha thats so funny! I am in the hunting capital of the country right now; so I know my fair share of stuff about hunting now. A ton of families want me to come back after the mission and hunt with them; so he better get his skills up before I get home! Dads such a stud! Long hours are hard. I know how he feels waking up at 5:00 the past 3 days and going to bed at 12ish is not too fun! We had a Christmas devotional in Grand Junction this week and it was way good! Oh... will you send me so more hand warmers? We are walking everywhere now because it's snowing all the time. It's negative 14 outside right now.... so it's a little cold. It was -23 last night! I'M A MAN! The mission pres came up and gave me a huge hug and said Elder... you're amazing and you have had an amazing start. We are the hardest working missionaries in the mission and we are in the 2nd coldest place. So, we are doing really well!Tell Brielle not to cut her hair, dangit! I used to think like some other people in our family until I realized what we are all here to do... to come unto Christ and live like him.. Where does drinking and smoking and partying take you? What else can you do and grow from that time you waist partying? idk alot of stuff ran through my head before my mission. Anyways, we have to walk to Wal-mart....in -14 degree weather. haha It's kinda fun to see how long we can last in this weather.. I don't know if I will be transferred. I hope not! I love you guys so much! Love Elder Naylor

December 2, 2009

Hey Mama!

Well, first off... I am only on my 3rd month! haha.. Today actually. I had a pretty good Thanksgiving. I had so much to eat! oh!.... I broke my finger playing football. It's all good though I have broken myself so much it doesn't even matter anymore. About 45 people showed up for the turkey bowl.It was a blast playing in the snow! I never ended up sparring with the girls dad. He backed out after we met. But, we are still talking to him and maybe something will happen later but nothing right now. I did get gma and gpa's package. It was awesome! I started cracking up when i saw the advent calendar! I won't have time to email them but, I will write them when I can!... It's kinda hard with a broken finger though. haha! The church really does a good job taking care of the people in need. It is amazing! Elder Nicholls and I are doing great! We get along so well and teach good together. Yes, he is very quiet.. everyone calls me the loud mouth because I teach so much. I am working on getting him more into the lessons and being quiet. We are the top missionaries in our zone right now. Our numbers are killing! we are setting 3 people to baptism here pretty soon! I am fine with warmth. I thinkI'm more used to it than Elder Nicholls. He got his stuff and wears it everywhere. He looks so funny because it's cold but not to the point of wearing 20 lbs worth of stuff. haha! I am doing great Mama. I hope I answered all your questions this time. I love you!....

I love you so much!
Elder Naylor