July 05, 2011

Hey McBrides!

 

Happy Independence day!  It was insane out here. Fireworks all night (probably heard a few gunshots mixed in with them...), Barbeque's everywhere, flags galore. It was awesome!  I was kinda bummed though, because we're not allowed to launch any fireworks. But we did see a whole lot.  The people in Coatesville go crazy.

 

Anyway.. So this last week was pretty good. We saw a lot of people, taught a few lessons, and got some awesome pictures. I keep forgetting my camera cord so i can send you some pictures. Sorry, but I'll get them to you soon.

 

Thanks mom for sending those letters, they really helped. I should be picking up the package on thursday, can't wait to see what's inside.

 

So a little update. Elder Conradt and I have been able to set aside our differences and are now working really well with one another. Sure there are still times where we tend to bash heads, but it never escalates into anything serious. We're able to stop arguing, sit down and talk it out. In the end, we're cool with each other.

 

Not a whole has happened since the last time i wrote.

 

Bill's baptism date was moved to August 14 and I'm super excited about that. I now have peace of mind. I was worried he wasn't going to be able to make his date.

 

Mike is on track with his date for July 24 and he's pumped and excited about that.

 

We've gotten in contact with Dawn and her kids and they're doing really good. She's happy even though she found out she has cancer in both her kidneys. Her spirits are high and she can't wait until church next sunday.

 

but yeah, besides that, nothing new to report.

 

I do have a few questions though...

 

Dad, How's alaska treating you? have you seen many grizzlies? J'Nell was telling me that you invited her to drive buses with you when she turns 21, is driving something you'd like to continue to do?

 

Mom, How's Utah treating you? How are maddie and conner liking summer? Is J'Nell having "boy problems," cause if she is... Well, lets just say those boys better sleep with one eye open when i get back. =)

 

Oh, one more thing. I found out that the Ground breaking for the Philadelphia temple is mid september. and the Missionaries might be able to be apart of it.

 

Well, hope everything is going good. Thank you for your prayers, i definitely need them. And my prayers are with you.

 

Love you all

 

Elder McBride.