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Hey everybody! We got to talk to Ethan for a little while on Mother's Day.  He didn't want to tell us all that had happened over the past week because he needed to save something for Tuesday, but it was fun to chat with him. When we talked to him on p-day, he filled us in on his adventure to Martin's Cove.  They woke up at 4:30 am in order to get ready and drive from Windsor, CO, to Martin's Cove in Wyoming.  It was a long drive.  Once they got there, they were split into groups to do service projects around the area.  Ethan's group put up signs in the camping area.  When they were finished they ate lunch (sloppy joes and brownies) then they went on a hike. Ethan said it was fun to hang out but most of the missionaries he knows well have gone home.  The district went to Laramie for dinner and then drove home.  Ethan said it was the scariest drive of his mission.  It was raining slush and they hydroplaned a few times.  I'm glad I was hear...

Hey everyone! Ethan didn't write today because he was super busy so I thought I would update you on how he is doing. Ethan is being transferred!  He will be going to Loveland, CO, to serve in the Boyd Lake Ward.  He doesn't know who his companion will be because he is going to train again.  I told him he is the mission trainer. 😉 Right now, he is serving in 2 wards in Casper.  But the area is going to be split so each set of missionaries will only have one ward to cover.  The apartment where Ethan has been living will be given to the companionship of sisters who will be serving in one of the wards and then the elders will have the other ward.  Ethan's current companion is staying so he will continue working in the one ward.   They had a busy day today because they had to get the apartment ready and cleaned out for the sisters to move into.  Usually, Ethan would wait for the transfer bus to get there and pack the morning of his transfer....

Hey everyone! This week was good as normal. We had some great lessons with Michael. He is almost ready to get baptized on the 30th. It is so cool. I might not be here to see it because transfers are on the 27th. It is still great though. I'll attach a bunch of pictures. There are some good ones this week. Thanks everyone for your support. It means a lot. Have a good week! From, Elder Pack PS:  Here is the information about the pictures.  I'm not sure what order they are in so I will try to make it easy to understand. There were 3 young men from the ward Ethan is serving in who have just left on their own missions.  Ethan took a picture with his companion and one of the future elders after the future elder's farewell.  Missionaries are looking younger and younger to me! They were sharing a message with a family and the dog didn't want Ethan to leave.  He went over and stood on Ethan's foot.  Ethan said it was pretty funny.   There was a house they ...

Hey everyone! This week was pretty good. We got some snow today. People were saying we were gonna get a lot but we only got about 3 or 4 inches.  We also started teaching a guy named Justin. We're gonna meet with him again today and we'll see how interested he actually is but our first lesson went pretty well.  I also had one of the best meals so far this week. A big ol delicious steak, salad, and French fries. The member who made it is super good at cooking. The picture I took of it doesn't do it justice.  Ethan's steak dinner I also got to go to zone conference. The focus was on teaching skills like setting expectations. It was pretty great. President Palmer playing video games Also, I got to hold a sword. A member we were meeting with has a ton of swords and stuff. It is pretty sweet. Holding a cool sword Anyway,  thanks  for reading everyone! You are all great. Have a great week! From, Elder Pack PS: We had a fun chat with Ethan today.  He showed us the...

He y everyone! Hope all is well with you guys, wherever you are. This week was pretty good. Thanks for all of your prayers for Troy and Michael. They both watched General Conference and really enjoyed it. And we had a good lesson with Michael.  So I'm really seeing how the gospel helps him focus and make him happier in his life.  Speaking of Conference, it was awesome! If you haven't watched it or are curious about what the prophet and apostles talk about, you should check it out. Every single talk focused on Christ. I don't really have anything else to talk about. I'll send some pictures that I took though.  Thanks for all of your prayers and support!  From, Elder Pack PS.  Here is some info about the pictures, at least what I know.   This picture is from last week when the elders went to check out the cave.  This definitely isn't a cave to go to if you are a fat man (haha).  Ethan wanted me to know that everyone got home safely before he se...

  Everyone: Ethan didn't write a general email this week so I thought I would share the pictures he sent to me and some things we talked about. Last month, Ethan's district tried to find a cave that was on the Casper mountain.  They never found it but a member in the stake went up and dropped a pin for them so they could find it the next time they looked.  They spent this p-day hiking up and exploring the cave.  I was nervous but Ethan said they "explored it in a very safe manner, so don't worry."  😉  The leaves were changing and Ethan said it was "super pretty."  I love it when he sends us pictures he has taken of nature.  He has a great eye for design. Ethan was asked to play the piano for their district conference.  He knows one hymn - Sweet Hour of Prayer - so that's what he played for them to sing.  Ethan said he did really well and they were able to sing along without a problem.  He doesn't know other hymns but he has been wo...

Hey everyone! This week was pretty great. We have been super busy and we taught a ton of lessons. So a successful week for us! We also had some cool weather as well. Casper has been great. Please say a prayer or two for Michael, Sarah, and Nicole! I'll include some pictures, including a whole bunch of pictures of the sky. Casper has some beautiful skies. Hope your week has been great! Love you all. From, Elder Pack PS.  Ethan is still doing well in Casper.  Dinner appointments have been a bit hit and miss but they have been getting good food. He has been training and is having a hard time letting his greenie struggle.  Ethan said his goal this week is to let his companion lead more so he can get experience.  Training is usually for 2 transfers and then the greenie should be ready to train another missionary.   If the greenie still needs help, Ethan said it is the responsibility of all the other missionaries to help him along.  But Ethan has found it ha...

Hey everyone! It has been a good week. I found out that I'll be staying in Casper for another transfer. That'll make 6 months here. I'm glad to be staying. I really like the people here and I'm learning a lot.  If you could be praying for Michael, he could use it. He is trying to learn about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and he could use an extra measure of the Spirit of God to help him understand. Troy, Kino, Nicole, Gus, and Todd could also use some prayers. Sorry for the short email, but things have been going good.  Thanks  for all your support.  Love, Elder Pack P.S. The third companion in Ethan's trio is being transferred so they will no longer have the minivan to drive.  Ethan is kind of bummed because the van has more oomph than the little cars do.  But the van belongs to the other area so they have to give it back. Bummer! There are a ton of new missionaries coming into the mission tomorrow so there are a lot of changes.  Ethan said there is o...