tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68441852666165127142024-03-13T06:02:52.345-07:00Elder Crew CarlsonCrew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-38100197549504687192012-12-02T15:13:00.001-08:002012-12-02T15:13:20.527-08:00dear: week twenty seven.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">{woot! woot!}</span></div>
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this week marks 9 months... can you believe it!?</div>
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crew sent home quite a personal email this week-</div>
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he expressed many feelings, emotions, frustrations and joys.</div>
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here is a bit from his email:</div>
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one thing is for certain:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">trials, hardships and challenges only make us stronger.</span></div>
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he's becoming a "changed man" indeed-</div>
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and we can't wait to meet the new crew in just 14 months! </div>
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{i'm obviously counting down the days. ops!}</div>
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happy thanksgiving to you crew!</div>
Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-46087302413115281272012-11-13T12:36:00.001-08:002012-11-13T12:36:20.332-08:00dear: week twenty six.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">hello from crew! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">week twenty six already? </span></div>
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he sent home an email full of love, happiness and advice!</div>
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oh, and lots of great pictures this week:</div>
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above: a sure sign that crew is a missionary. what fun ties!</div>
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companions for two years, but friends forever.</div>
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now, for some words of love, fun and advice from crew:</div>
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happy twenty six weeks crew!</div>
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we pray for you every day.</div>
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we love you more than all the seconds you study your scriptures.</div>
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xoxo</div>
Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-66282588020266010922012-11-12T11:32:00.001-08:002012-11-13T12:36:45.963-08:00dear: week twenty five.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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it's happy because it's another month down in the books! </div>
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hip hip hooray! </div>
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here are a few words from crew this week:</div>
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50 days until christmas?</div>
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never have a been more excited for christmas than this year.</div>
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my heart skips a beat just thinking about the fact that i'll get to speak with</div>
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crewser on the phone is <i>just</i> 50 days! </div>
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p.s. dear santa: please make the time go fast until christmas day! love, elease</div>
<br />Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-53616559220623330942012-11-12T11:26:00.005-08:002012-11-13T12:37:09.767-08:00dear: week twenty four.<br />
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i'll let crew do the honors of telling you:</div>
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there's nothing like a good push of motivation.</div>
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right, crew? </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">we miss you dearly! </span></div>
Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-61899051966227768082012-11-12T11:26:00.001-08:002012-11-13T12:37:41.024-08:00dear: week twenty three.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">home sweet home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">this week, crew sent us a quick email and a peak into his humble abode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">take a look where crew is living this transfer:</span></div>
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mexico is his home for the next 16 months.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">home is where your heart is...</span></div>
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and crew's whole heart is definitely in mexico;</div>
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shared amongst the people, the culture, the gospel and the work. </div>
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speaking of home, we can't wait to have you back home.</div>
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however, couldn't be more pleased that your home is somewhere else for the next year.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">we are proud of you!</span></div>
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we are sending lots of love from your home back in the states. </div>
Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-89294347940537701872012-11-12T11:20:00.001-08:002012-11-13T12:42:46.440-08:00dear: week twenty two. <div style="text-align: center;">
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1. saying goodbye to beautiful valle de bravo.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{and to his "favorite" family. are favorites allowed? ;)}</span></div>
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2. jumping right into a new area and new companion.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{crew's frist american companion!}</span></div>
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3. a handful of baptisms and confirmations!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">he sure is staying busy. </span></div>
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4. a request for the book: "The Day of Defense".</div>
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5. holes in shoes; a sure sign of hard work.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{and lots of walking, of course.}</span></div>
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he was happy to recieve a change in area and companions!</div>
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change is good-</div>
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it keeps you on your toes.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">good luck in your new area crewser! </span></div>
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xoxo</div>
Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-82506093878907410432012-11-12T11:20:00.000-08:002012-11-13T12:38:48.516-08:00dear: week twenty one. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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this week's email and pictures are arguably my favorite so far.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">he is just so happy.</span></div>
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i know i keep saying that- but, happiness just seems to be radiating from within him.</div>
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1. scored two goals in the big soccer game. "watch out for elder carlson!"</div>
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{he felt some true "brotherly chemistry out on the field".}</div>
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2. HUGE party in the center; crazy costumes!</div>
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3. found a "golden family of 5" to teach and hopefully baptize.</div>
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4. being able to watch and understand general conference in another language.</div>
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5. missionary life seems to be a dream come true. </div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-24098112242774570502012-11-12T11:19:00.003-08:002012-11-13T12:43:09.538-08:00dear: week twenty.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">October marks a new month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">it also marks one more month down for a total of 7 months completed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> this also means- only 17 more to go! yahoo!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">is it that obvious i'm counting down the days?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">of course, i want him out serving a mission-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but, that doesn't mean i can't miss him like crazy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. weather is changing; it's hard to keep up.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">{hot in the day, freezing at night.}</span><br />
2. Zone meeting in Metepec. "can't wait to see elder castro!"<br />
3. received letters from good, random and old friends this week.<br />
{"if only i was allowed to email them back!"}<br />
4. interviews with the president. all is well!<br />
5. struggles demand patience and courage.</div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-11836433257527112872012-11-12T11:19:00.002-08:002012-11-13T12:39:53.049-08:00dear: week nineteen.<div style="text-align: center;">
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which, left us with a short email and no pictures.<br />
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but, as usual, he assured us all is well...<br />
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glad to know he still has his sense of humor.<br />
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-1363825671682923842012-11-11T16:12:00.000-08:002012-11-13T12:40:13.562-08:00dear: week eighteen.<div style="text-align: center;">
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that smile of his is awfully contagious.</div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-44934377138175969252012-11-11T15:59:00.002-08:002012-11-13T12:43:55.786-08:00dear: week seventeen.<div style="text-align: center;">
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this week, here are a few words and pictures from crew!</div>
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{what a gorgeous place for a baptism, right!?}</div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-13762485743654805592012-11-11T15:50:00.001-08:002012-11-13T12:44:26.810-08:00dear: week sixteen.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">6 month mark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">yahoooo!</span></div>
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we so happy crew has done so well in his first 6 months.</div>
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but, more than anything- we are comforted by his happiness,</div>
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his love for our Savior and for his motivation in serving the people of mexico.</div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-34456450028449750052012-11-11T15:36:00.001-08:002012-11-12T10:45:08.689-08:00dear: week fifteen.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">rain, rain, go away!!</span></div>
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i'm going to let crew's pictures do al the talking this week.</div>
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why? because i love the pictures from this week.</div>
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his purity, his big heart an that smile just melts <i>my</i> heart. </div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-61896179933473983022012-11-11T15:28:00.004-08:002012-11-12T10:43:50.962-08:00dear: week fourteen.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. companionship is a joy and a challenge.</div>
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2. the atonement is "everything in life."</div>
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3. "miracle baptism" this week!</div>
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4. "i need to stop being such a baby." </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{it's good to be hard on yourself every once in awhile, right?}</span></div>
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5. his love for his mission president is growing by the second.</div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-89261679625318917872012-11-11T15:12:00.000-08:002012-11-11T15:29:50.271-08:00dear: week thirteen. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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here are 5 things from crew's email and week:</div>
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1. "summer flew by!" that's what happens when you are busy and happy.</div>
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2. frustration with the fact that no one will commit to marriage.</div>
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3. "receiving handwritten letters are the best!"</div>
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4. happy birthday to dad!</div>
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5. knock, knock, knock- that's what he spends is entire day doing in this area.</div>
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it brings great comfort and ease to read of crew's love,</div>
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success and joy each week.</div>
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we are all so proud of your, crew. </div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-29876310287088489592012-11-11T14:40:00.000-08:002012-11-12T09:41:45.426-08:00dear: week twelve. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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it's been another week; week twelve to be exact. </div>
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i cannot believe how fast the time is going.</div>
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accomplishing great things while he's out there.</div>
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1. sleep over with the zone leaders! can you say fun?<br />
2. baptizing a "vijita". {grandma, in spanish}<br />
3. sick with the 'GRIPA.' yuck!<br />
4. receiving an awesome package from home.<br />
5. a big adventure climbing a giant mountain.<br />
{oh and explored a cave "the size of a football field.}<br />
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crew got transferred, which means a new area with a new companion.</div>
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he is thrilled about this; read for yourself-</div>
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wonderful to know and hear he is doing awesome!</div>
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he loves the mission, the work and the people.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">we are all cheering you on, crew! </span></div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-91159396921227279392012-11-11T14:13:00.001-08:002012-11-11T14:49:41.543-08:00dear: week ten. <div style="text-align: center;">
you can all give me a big fat spanking. </div>
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i deserve it for slacking off so much on crew's blog.</div>
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but, i have made a commitment to get back on it. </div>
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why? because crew has sincerely asked me to.</div>
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so, let's back on track- starting off with this picture:<br />
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i love this one of him and his good friends out in the field. </div>
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stay tuned for the weeks to come!</div>
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i will stay on top of this!</div>
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Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-55514420521062084692012-08-12T20:14:00.000-07:002012-08-12T20:14:52.039-07:00dear: week nine.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1,2,3 say cheese!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">received</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 1.4;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 1.4;">a few letters, which is always a good thing,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">even though it's past <span style="font-size: x-small;">{and now a long time ago}</span>, he wishes you </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">i know crew would agree with me, the forth of july is one of the best american holidays. if not <i>the</i> best one.</span><br />
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</div>Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-77293973316197778522012-08-12T19:59:00.003-07:002012-08-12T20:18:18.848-07:00dear: week eight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">if only crew new that i'm four weeks behind....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">but, he doesn't! so i am safe... at least for now.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"I had another baptism last night! He is 17 years old and composes/plays really cool music I wish I could understand it all! He learned everything so quick and was ready for his baptism so fast. We also have another young girl and boy close to baptism too! I couldn't be happier. This week, we found a mother and a daughter who I believe are oro or escogidos! In english Gold or Chosen! This is what we call the people that God has prepared for us and that are ready for the message He has for them!... </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I recieved more letters- which obviously makes me so happy! I still haven't figured out how long it takes for them to get to me or for me to send to you- but hang in there! I am sending some soon!... </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The temple is amazing, but is under construction. They are repolshing Captian Mornoni!...</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Spanish is coming along really well! Im talking a lot more in the lessons and I'm having an eaiser time expressing my feelings! We havnt had that many contacts lately so we dont have many progressing investigators. But we are having a lot of baptisms! This week we will pick up some new investigators!...</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The metro is crazy here- I love it and it is only 3 pesos... so less then 30 cents!...</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Everything is going great! I'm loving the work. I want to be a little lazy at times but elder aranda is really good and keeps me going! After the food my body craves sleep! We are working really hard and it is paying off!...I will be sending letters tomorrow if I get around to writing them today! I think Elder aranda and I are going to help other missionaries paint their apartment!...</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Cant wait to receive a package! I cant wait to see some photos! Hope everything is going well at home. Thanks for the little updates!...</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Yes. I have lost a little weight! Close to 9 Kilios!!! Figure out what 9 kilos in pounds is! All I'm going to tell you is, I'm looking good! But, you all knew that before!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #222222;">he loves his </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">graffiti, doodling and discovering it!</span></span></span></div>
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</div>Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-67613130744788245982012-07-20T21:11:00.002-07:002012-07-20T21:15:39.892-07:00dear: week seven.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Good week!!!!! 3 baptizms back on track!! We were suppose to have 5, but right before they went to change into their baptismal clothes, they flaked out.... It was so annoying!! They are so ready to make the best decision of their lives, and it's so sad to see them walk away. Hopefully they will commit next week! My fingers are crossed! The old lady we baptized is 76 years old and she is one of 24 for brothers and sisters! Can you believe that? There are 26 people total in her family.... Her dad is still alive he is 110 years old. Crazy!!!! The young girl is Laura- She is my favorite! I love her family. We have family home evening with them tonight! The work is going great and I love my companion. We are working so very hard which makes for fun times! Even though the time is flying by, Sunday is the always the hardest day for me... I just love sundays at home. I love having a coke after church with a tuna sandwhich! And simply relaxing! hahah. I miss the family so much.... but, it is all good! I wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I finally received some letters yesterday! You could say that last tuesday was almost better then any christmas.... hahah. I loved all of your letters. It was so nice hearing from home. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">During this week it rained like no other!!!! I have never seen rain like this nor have I ever been so soaking wet! The rain is amazing though!! Quick story: There was a street that was completely flooded, and since I was already soaking wet I said to myself, "I only live once".... so, I walked out into the street. The water was close to my knees! This will be a memory to keep forever. I get soaked everyday! It is guaranteed to rain around 4 in the afternoon for the next 2 months!!!</span></div>
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i have a feeling ladies will be lined up at his door when he returns.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{good thing he has 19 months left! he's growing up too fast!}</span></div>
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</div>Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-1323873116032984052012-07-20T20:48:00.000-07:002012-07-20T21:11:09.529-07:00dear: week six.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">crew's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{not so faithful to the blog}</span> sister decided to take a long trip to italy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">whereabouts, experiences and memories while in mexico.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!!!!!!!!!!! I hope it was a good one! Mom told me about all the new golf equipmet you go. Gosh, you have a enough shoes already- save me a pair for when I get back! My dream gift for you dad, is to play a round of golf with you, but I can't... I'm a little to far away. (ha!) I miss golf so much... Just the little things about golf, like your pre rutine. Driving the cart so fast that your waterdown coke goes flying everywhere... Listening to you complain about some body part that hurts after you hit a bad shot... You pushing up your glasses before you roll a 30 footer in. I wish I was there to celeberate with you dad. I miss you and I hope you had the best father's day of your life! I will be home soon. This week went by so fast. I dont know where the time is going... 11 more days and I have 1/6 of my mission complete.... I love my new companion, he is so funny. The best par of the day is when we read every morning- I read in Spanish and he reads in english! He is really funny and I have nick named him "Eor" from Winnie the Pooh. He has 14 months in the mission field and he knows how to handle every sistuation. I'm learning so much have these two missionaries as my first companions! Elder Aranda does everything with love. Right now the work is really fun; I love companion study and doing the work. The last 2 or 3 days it hasn't stopped raining... Nonstop rain! My companion goes without a coat and has holes in his shoes..... He is so funny! We are having a lot of fun together! This change is going to go really fast! In 11 days I will have 4 Months! We didnt have a baptism yesterday but we recieved a miracle! There was an elder couple (in their 70's I believe!) that wanted to get baptized, but they were attending another ward... so, next sunday we are baptizing them in our ward! We taught them last night. They are so poor and beyond humble. Plus, they make the best food! ....Well I have to go already! Guess where I'm going? To the temple!!! My companion has knee problems and the doctor of the mission is at the temple! I will send you the picts next week!! sorry there is no pics this week! I love you all! Have a good week! Cant wait to hear from you next monday!"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"This week I had the worst day on my mission, but I learned soooo much that day. I think all the little things over time just built up and during companion study, I couldnt take it anymore, and I had a little blow up. But, all is well! I will write you about it in a letter! This week I had a lot of spiritual experiences. We are dealing with a lot of people that have drug problems and I told them the experiences I have had with my brothers. I was a baby and couldn't stop crying. It was great. I now can pretty much understand everything now and I am doing well in the lessons!! My testimony is getting stronger and stronger each week! When I got here, the President and his Wife told me that June and July are the rainy months.... First day of June rain! second day of June rain... so on and so forth! it has rainded everyday so far in June but, I LOVE IT! My Northface jacket is the BOBM! The Thunder here is soooo loud it is crazy! Elder Castro and I were walking along the street and a crack of Thunder went off. All the cars alarms on the street went off! It scared me soooo bad! Today we played soccer, Zone vs Zone, and that was really fun! It was kind of like indoor soccer. They have a bunch of soccer fields in the middle of 2 busy streets and the fields are surrounded by fences. It was really fun! After that, we went to the center of the city- It is unbelievable!! The catholic church and all the buildings around it are amazing! Wait tell you see the photos! Oh, and I bought 12 ties for 30 dollars they are sooooo cheap here!" -Elder Carlson</span> </div>
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having opposition helps us realize the happy, good, and joyous moments of life.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"One month under the belt and 3 in total! This last week went soooo fast.. As each day goes on, the time gets going faster and faster... it is insane! Right before I fall asleep, is when I think about home, but that only last for about 5 min because Im soooo tired... There are days I could fall asleep walking! Tonight we are having another noche de hogar (family home evening) with my favorite family! The familia Ortiz. I gave the dad one of my ties because he is a new member and didnt have one! Their daughter wants to marry me. She is 13 and she wont get baptized, so I told her if she got baptized that I would take her back to America with me! ha ha. This week went really well. I had over 70 contacts and Im speaking more and more in every lesson. However, some days I just dont have my spanish and that was yesterday- I dont know what my problem was, but I couldnt understand anyone or speak that well. But, today is a new day! Today I bought my companion and I subway- it ended up being 25 dollars... Sorry about that- I must of thought it was my birthday or something! We fasted saturday night to sunday night and the whole time I was thinking about the chocolate banana shake I had with Greg at the club in AZ. I'm still craving one of those they are amazing. It is really hard to fast as a missionary; we walk so much and it is so hot here right now I get burned everyday. I put lots of sunblock on everyday! It takes all the water out of your system! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This week we got the ERTERNAL INVESTIGATOR to commit to a baptism date this weekend. She has been taking lessons form the missionaries for over a year and has attend church a million times, but wont get baptized... I think this is the week! Everything is going well. The spanish is coming along but I just have to be patient. It is going to take 2 or 3 more months- Elder Castro thinks in 2 months! So hopefully that is the case!!!! I only have Elder Castro for 2 more months... Im going to miss him. We play basketball every morning at 6:30 to see who buys the cokes for the day- so far the series is 5-2 for me! I'm not going easy on him because he pushes me had with the work! ha ha." -Elder Carlson</span></div>
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</span></span></div>Crew Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248246957713975344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844185266616512714.post-83868841929158305352012-06-03T16:45:00.000-07:002012-06-03T17:15:54.620-07:00dear: week three<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"Time is the funniest thing when you are a missionary..... The weeks go so fast and then you look at how much time you still have, and it seems like there is no progress. This week was my hardest working week. This week I contacted around 65 people! Im going to try and do better this next week. I think contacting helps my spanish the most. When I talk with the natives, each person has a differnt response to what I say. It is really difficult understanding when they talk to me, but during a lesson when Elder Castro is teaching, I can understand everything! I think im thinking too much when people talk to me, but I'm working hard! Spanish is coming along great. I actually taught my first lesson by myself for 10 or 15 minutes and then Elder Castro had to clear up some things that I didnt explain that well. But, he was really proud of me- so I think I did a good job. It is so weird to think that I can speak another language!!!!!"- Elder Carlson</span></div>
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a new time, the Lord's time, and time as a missionary. </div>
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