The week after Thanksgiving.

Oh man.  Thanksgiving.  Let me tell you what.  We had a lovely lunch of turkey and apple crisp from some members.  Man, these PRs know how to make turkey.  Yet, as I was stuffing my face, I realized that we were still not in our area.  And we didn't have a car.  And our area is 7 miles up hill.  Talk about a great day.  Food ride barf.  Food ride barf.  Great cycle, let me tell you what.  Man, this area is growing so well.  I just hope the Lord will continue to put His trust in us, His servants.  Saturday, we had a luau here and it's so funny.  These people were like, "I know your mom.  Can I get a picture?"  I was like, "Oh man, alright."  It's just going on Facebook and I won't see it for two years!  One missionary got to dance with fire, it was amazing, until the side of his face got burned.  That was not nice at all.  And I grabbed an electric wire riding my bike.  Talk about stupid man!  But, all in all, this week was amazing.  I can't believe it's so close to Christmas, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Man, I suck at writing things.  If only I could just talk in person everyday.  Everyone knows the stories would be way way better!

 

Love all

 

Remember who you are

 

Elder Stout

Thanksgiving

Well, talk about an interesting week.  We have been so blessed to have found two new families in our area, yes the area which makes me cry everyday due to the bike ride. 

First lady was so nervous.  I mean, I would be, too, seeing a huge guy and a small Dominican walking towards your house at 8 at night drenched in sweat........ yet the moment we said the Church's name, she got a huge smile and told us about a commercial she saw as a child about our chruch and how she always wanted to learn more.  Yeah, that's straight up Holy Ghost right there.  Same situation with this new family, Danny y Nany.  As soon as the first prayer closed, he was crying.  I know the Holy Ghost is true and the only converter in this mighty work.  But, since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and we have no dinner citas which is probaly best for my health, I would like to take time to write what I am happy for. 

1) I am happy for the Atonement of my Savior, Jesus Christ.  For all those who know me now and before, I was not the best example.  Yet, I am so blessed that I can be given forgiveness for what has happened.  Though I still do not understand fully this magnitude, I cherish it forever with all my heart

2) I am so very thankful for my family and all their support for me throughout my life.  I have never done anything to please them (ask my mom how high school grades were), yet they always showed forth love, always.

3) I am so blessed for all of my friends that I have.  Be it from a baby to on the mission, every person I have ever talked to has changed my life for the better, and every encounter I have with anyone always makes me grow.  For all who read this, you are a true friend of mine.  I love you, cherish who you are individually, and as a friend.  Thank you.

4) So thankful for a good smile.  Though it sounds selfish, I am so happy that at least my teeth are perfect.  Don't care about my body or my brain, just as long as my smile still glows. :)

5) I am so grateful for ....... Jeez man, so much.  I don't have much time.  But I am so very thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ.  I know who I once was, and I still don't know what I can become.  But I want all to know that I know that there is a Father in Heaven, a God, and that His son and our older brother, Jesus Christ, came and was sacrificed for all of us here in the universe.  May you always remember what you are thankful for, especially this Thanksgiving. 

Love, 

Elder Stout
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Short one today.

LET'S JUST SAY.............. I LOVE YOU ALL.

 

 

Bonus, got to drive the mission van to Ponce today and back.  Broke the record for miles per hour.  Guess I am becoming more Puerto Rican.

 

 

Elder Stout

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Fast and Quick

Hello my beloved family and friends.

This letter will be fast and quick.

I have been transfered again to Toa Baja.  Mother, I am not sure if I can see the family, they have to ask, but I will ask also.  Man, I am so tired but so happy to still be a missionary.  Father, please, I need more information on the Board of Review.  If you can call President Alvorado, that would be a great blessing, if you have the time.  So very happy for all my friends, I hope all are well and enjoying their life and time.  Can you believe it's been 8 months!!!!!  So fast, I cannot believe it.

I love you all so much, please stay strong.

Love, Elder Stout

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Camera and clothes missing?

Oh good golly folks............  What a week to remember and forget, if you know what I mean.  I would first like to talk about Thursday.  As sad as it is, I realized I now do not want to marry a flight attendant.  After trying to talk to one, in English, for 25 minutes about the gospel, I came to the assumption that she is permenantly jetlagged.  I hope not............  I got my camara stolen!!!!!  Man, these Puerto Ricans, when they can't get what they want by paying, might as well steal.  I love stare downs with them............  Yeah Yeah Yeah I am so hard! These glasses are amazing!  Hopefully I can get a picture and send it home for all to see.  Man, I feel like my daddy now hahaha.  Nothing big happened until Halloween.  I woke up crying.  For the first time, I missed home. man.  HALLOWEEN YOU PULL AT THE STRINGS OF MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!  All I could do was try my hardest all day to recite word for word the entire movie of The Nightmare Before Christmas to stop from crying.  We went trick or treating and some lady was like. "Oh que bello Mormones, con un plaque y todo."  After laughs and jokes, we tried to give her a Book of Mormon.  She then realized we truly are Mormons.  Then the smiles went away.................... :)  Man, I love this work.  I got my lab results back, and so far I am in the clear, just gots to wait until the doctor here says something.  Man I feel so sore.  So, transfers are next week.  I wonder what's going to happen?  Any guesses?  Stay tuned to find out!  In other news, somehow my clothes have gone missing, too.  We live in a haunted house, I swear. (Actually right next to the cementary) YEAH :) Well hope all are well, know I love you, and keep praying for all who are close.

 

 

Remember who you are