9/28/10
September 24, 1996 - Tuesday
I cut short my BOM reading so I could write a little in my journal. Don't worry I'll catch up tonight. Well nothing much has been going on lately. I've only gotten one letter still and now I'm sick. I got over the nose hurts and big headache. Now I have body aches and throat hurts and little headaches. I'm aching all over. I was thinking about getting a blessing but I'm almost over it. Well I'll write later. bye
September 21, 1996 - Saturday
Today was pretty good. We really procrastinated on doing the language yesterday. Well I ran out of time. I'll write in the morning. Goodnight.
September 20, 1996 - Friday
Wow what a difference a good night's sleep and a preperation day make. I sat in the bathroom and read 1 Nephi 1:1 about good parents. I tried to write in my other journal [my journal for scripture study] about how bad my parents were. Or the fact I could've been raised better. But it was a lie and the spirit told me so. It led me to write that I was here and I wouldnt've [is that even a word] been here with any other parents. I've been put into a family that was right for me. The Lord knows me and what I needed to have to stay active in His Church. And the fact that I've been striving to follow my Savior for thousands of years before this one. So why give up now.
I really needed that testimony that I was suppose to be here. Not only that but the fact that it brought the Spirit into my heart. I bore my testimony/shared the experience with Elder Parks and then the Spirit told me to share with Elder Kindred the spirit that he brings. The example that he is as a District Leader to me. He prays so long at night. It really makes me strive to be more humble, more communicative to my Heavenly Father. Elder Kindred said he was glad that I waited to go on [my mission - when he was on] his mission. I am glad I'm here. In the name of Jesus Christ amen. в имя Иисуса Христа - Амин.
I really needed that testimony that I was suppose to be here. Not only that but the fact that it brought the Spirit into my heart. I bore my testimony/shared the experience with Elder Parks and then the Spirit told me to share with Elder Kindred the spirit that he brings. The example that he is as a District Leader to me. He prays so long at night. It really makes me strive to be more humble, more communicative to my Heavenly Father. Elder Kindred said he was glad that I waited to go on [my mission - when he was on] his mission. I am glad I'm here. In the name of Jesus Christ amen. в имя Иисуса Христа - Амин.
September 19, 1996 - Thursday
Today sucks. I have a cold and no energy. It seems like we talk everything to death. It's just because I am tired. I'll write you tomorrow when we have more time on our P-Day. I need a pick-me-up, so I am going to read my BOM. night
9/22/10
September 18, 1996 - Wednesday
Well today didn't go too well. In the first class we went down and had blood drawn for aids testing [No that is not the "didn't go too well" part]. It was really fun. We all sat around waiting and our teacher came down with the rest of our class to get our blood drawn. So we just sat there talking about Russia a little bit and about whatever we wanted. But is was so funny. Earlier that day in class one of the Sisters in the class, Sister Bishop, left to go to a meeting. She got back when we were at the Health Center. Then we went to lunch at an earlier hour to miss all the newbies on Wednesday.
When we got back from lunch we sat down to study, like we would have before lunch and Sister Bishop had another meeting. So we studied for an hour then went to Gym. Played basketball etc. Well we went back to class at 3pm and at about 4 or so Sister Jensen [Sister Bishop's companion] came back and started to tell us that Sister Bishop is leaving. She couldn't continue because she was crying. Then a girl from another class came in and told us that she [Sister Jensen] was changing districts but that she would still be in our class. She would have to move into their room and become a threesome like us [Kindred, Parks & I]. She doesn't know why she left only that she might come back. But if she came back it would be in a couple of months. I liked Sister Bishop - she was good natured and she was always striving to get herself and all of us speaking Russian.
Then I got sick. I have diarrhea and a runny nose and a huge headache. Plus I have extremely bad gas tonight. That might be because I ran out of Superstrength 120 miligram pills of gas relief and started taking 80mg chewable gas relief. I wrote home to my parents and they still haven't written me back. It's been a freaking weak. Where the heck are my letters. I've mailed out 11 altogether. Some were to Gib and I don't think they will get here for quite a while. But everybody else should have their letters. Well tomorrow I'll probably get them. night
When we got back from lunch we sat down to study, like we would have before lunch and Sister Bishop had another meeting. So we studied for an hour then went to Gym. Played basketball etc. Well we went back to class at 3pm and at about 4 or so Sister Jensen [Sister Bishop's companion] came back and started to tell us that Sister Bishop is leaving. She couldn't continue because she was crying. Then a girl from another class came in and told us that she [Sister Jensen] was changing districts but that she would still be in our class. She would have to move into their room and become a threesome like us [Kindred, Parks & I]. She doesn't know why she left only that she might come back. But if she came back it would be in a couple of months. I liked Sister Bishop - she was good natured and she was always striving to get herself and all of us speaking Russian.
Then I got sick. I have diarrhea and a runny nose and a huge headache. Plus I have extremely bad gas tonight. That might be because I ran out of Superstrength 120 miligram pills of gas relief and started taking 80mg chewable gas relief. I wrote home to my parents and they still haven't written me back. It's been a freaking weak. Where the heck are my letters. I've mailed out 11 altogether. Some were to Gib and I don't think they will get here for quite a while. But everybody else should have their letters. Well tomorrow I'll probably get them. night
9/17/10
September 17, 1996 - Tuesday
Well yesterday it went pretty well. I didn't have a sudden outpouring of the spirit. Actually I don't know if my testimony has been strengthened on Joseph Smith, but I do have a testimony of him.
But man - tonight was just totally awesome. First we had L.Tom Perry speak at a devotional. We were singing as he came in and it was so presence. That's the word I used. You could just feel his presence. The song was so strong too. It was very intense. First we had the choir sing a song and then we had Sister Perry talk to us for a while. She spoke on "Conversion is a Modern Day Miracle." For someone to change their lifestyle completely because they felt the spirit is a miracle. Then L. Tom Perry spoke. He spoke on how to be a good missionary. He was really good.
(I'm going to send home for a journal and start writing all the talks we have in there. So it will be in a further publication. )
Then we rushed over to 9M - which is where we meet to have district stuff. And President Watson gave one of the most awesome discussion I have ever been too. The assistant to the President told us before that we were going to like it. He said it was awesome. I thought yeah he's pretty good I guess. He'll teach a good discussion. It was on the Plan of Salvation. It was so pu~~~~~. There is hardly a word to describe it. The spirit was so strong that I just kept putting my hand to my chest, like I was signifying the truthfullness. I just couldn't believe how awesome the whole thing was. Whew. I'm going to have to write home about this one.
Well it's getting close to 10:30pm so I have to go to bed. Night. Don't worry I'll put it in my journal among my talks. [I don't know what I was referring to in the last sentence]
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But man - tonight was just totally awesome. First we had L.Tom Perry speak at a devotional. We were singing as he came in and it was so presence. That's the word I used. You could just feel his presence. The song was so strong too. It was very intense. First we had the choir sing a song and then we had Sister Perry talk to us for a while. She spoke on "Conversion is a Modern Day Miracle." For someone to change their lifestyle completely because they felt the spirit is a miracle. Then L. Tom Perry spoke. He spoke on how to be a good missionary. He was really good.
(I'm going to send home for a journal and start writing all the talks we have in there. So it will be in a further publication. )
Then we rushed over to 9M - which is where we meet to have district stuff. And President Watson gave one of the most awesome discussion I have ever been too. The assistant to the President told us before that we were going to like it. He said it was awesome. I thought yeah he's pretty good I guess. He'll teach a good discussion. It was on the Plan of Salvation. It was so pu~~~~~. There is hardly a word to describe it. The spirit was so strong that I just kept putting my hand to my chest, like I was signifying the truthfullness. I just couldn't believe how awesome the whole thing was. Whew. I'm going to have to write home about this one.
Well it's getting close to 10:30pm so I have to go to bed. Night. Don't worry I'll put it in my journal among my talks. [I don't know what I was referring to in the last sentence]
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9/14/10
September 14, 1996 - Saturday
Well today was kind of long. We sat through all the classes. I didn't have very bad gas, but I did a little in the evening. My Phazyme is running out. I have to write my parents and have them send me more. I learned that you are not suppose to write home on any day but our P-Day. Our teacher said we could write this Sunday so I am going to.
Tomorrow we start SYLing [Speak Your Language]. We have to speak in our language all the time whatever we know. Then we have to ask persmission to speak in English as a last resort.
Tonight I am going to pray and ask Heavenly Father if Joseph Smith is a true prophet. I have before, but not really spiritually. I've always believed he was, but I need to know so that I can share that knowledge with other people. I love him for the Book of Mormon and his words in the "Teachings of Jospeh Smith" are so powerful and inspiring. So I need to have my testimony of Joseph Smith strengthened tonight. I'll tell you how it went. walt
Tomorrow we start SYLing [Speak Your Language]. We have to speak in our language all the time whatever we know. Then we have to ask persmission to speak in English as a last resort.
Tonight I am going to pray and ask Heavenly Father if Joseph Smith is a true prophet. I have before, but not really spiritually. I've always believed he was, but I need to know so that I can share that knowledge with other people. I love him for the Book of Mormon and his words in the "Teachings of Jospeh Smith" are so powerful and inspiring. So I need to have my testimony of Joseph Smith strengthened tonight. I'll tell you how it went. walt
9/13/10
September 13, 1996 - Friday
Today has been kind of weird. Well really weird. Who knows what is going on. I think we were supposed to go and play basketball or something, but nobody told us and it is a little bit late now. It's almost my first full day. I'm going to write a letter to someone now. bye for now. пока
[Later in the day]
It seems like I've been here forever and only two days - well I've only been here two days. I wrote to Vernae yesterday and my mom yester. I wrote Tammy also. well goodnight.
[Later in the day]
It seems like I've been here forever and only two days - well I've only been here two days. I wrote to Vernae yesterday and my mom yester. I wrote Tammy also. well goodnight.
9/12/10
September 12, 1996 - Thursday
Well today I was made a senior companion. We change every two weeks so for the first little while I am in charge. That just means that I get to say where we go. It's all the same any way. I had an interview with the Branch Pres. and he asked if there was some unresolved concerns. [I told him about some past sins that I had already taken care of. He explained that even after missionaries had taken care of things - the MTC kind of brings them out again and you feel guilty again]. Afterwords I still felt concerned about it, but then I rebuked satan and invited the Spirit. I couldn't feel bad, so I think that I am clean and it was only a ploy of satan. night.
September 11, 1996 - Wednesday
Well I am in. The first day was awesome. I met my companions. I have two [companions]. Elder Kindred and Elder Parks. There is my orange dork dot. It's called that for who knows reason. Well I feel the spirit. It's calm and gentle and makes me feel like I can accomplish anything today. I know that what I am doing is the right thing. Mom cried a bit and so did dad. Well he was teary-eyed mostly. But I know I am supposed to be here.
September 10, 1996 - Tuesday
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The Tuesday before I go into the MTC. We are right now traveling down to Salt Lake, actually Pleasant Grove, to stay with the Van Dorns. Last night was one of hectic preparation. I didn't eat very well last night, the whole day, and I had a huge headache.
3pm - we just went and watched Legacy. As the movie started and the music started playing. I felt the spirit and it testified to me that what I was doing was right. It gave me peace and told me not to worry, I'd do alright.
9/10/10
September 10, 1996 - Tuesday
Well we are off to the MTC. I hope that I can get everything packed.
love walter
Have a wonderful life sir [Don't ask me what that meant]
love walter
Have a wonderful life sir [Don't ask me what that meant]
9/8/10
September 3/4, 1996 - Tuesday/Wednesday
It's 12:30 so it's Sep 4th, but it is still the night of the third. At work the night of the third went very well. I didn't have to check at all. I finished the load after Judy & Jess left and then faced a litt. I got a silver money clip and cake and a balloon from work. It was really neat. I also learned that Kathy [Holloway - store director] does go to church. She takes her kids to Primary and usually stays with them.
I left for Pocatello at about 7 and got at Vernae's at about 11:20. I should have stopped at Kate's first but I was so tired I wasn't thinking very good. She let me have it. Well kind of. Well I'm going to sleep because I don't have to do anything until 3 tomorrow. Wow. I left my Book of Mormon in the car. So I am going to read Kate's Friend. I also thought up a solution to Kathy's problem but I'm not going to tell her because it is her's.
Katrina went to the store at about 12:30. Samuel is off to kindergarten. So Katrina said to put her down if she (Ashlynn) keeps crying after I'm holding her. So I got down with her on the rocker and sang "the ants go marching." Pretty soon she fell asleep. Then I asked Joseph if he wanted me to sing to him too. So he climbed up in my lap and I sang "the ants go marching" to him too. They are both asleep. cool huh?
I left for Pocatello at about 7 and got at Vernae's at about 11:20. I should have stopped at Kate's first but I was so tired I wasn't thinking very good. She let me have it. Well kind of. Well I'm going to sleep because I don't have to do anything until 3 tomorrow. Wow. I left my Book of Mormon in the car. So I am going to read Kate's Friend. I also thought up a solution to Kathy's problem but I'm not going to tell her because it is her's.
Katrina went to the store at about 12:30. Samuel is off to kindergarten. So Katrina said to put her down if she (Ashlynn) keeps crying after I'm holding her. So I got down with her on the rocker and sang "the ants go marching." Pretty soon she fell asleep. Then I asked Joseph if he wanted me to sing to him too. So he climbed up in my lap and I sang "the ants go marching" to him too. They are both asleep. cool huh?
9/1/10
September 1, 1996 - Sunday
One week before my farewell. I still haven't gotten completely ready yet. Anyway, Eric Garner stopped by my house and we talked for about 45 minutes. It was good to see him. I had to go to work at 8-Midnight. Well the truck [delivering Frozen] didn't come in at 10pm like it was supposed to. So I had to come home from 10 until 12am and go back for two more hours. So right now I am preparing my talk.
August 30, 1996 - Friday
Today work sucked so bad. It was a royal pain in the ass butt. I was working GM (general merchandise) but they kept calling me up to check. I was working 9-3 and at 1:47pm I was called to check. I checked until 2:30pm. They they kept calling me the entire time until 3:00. I ignored them though. But I had this huge bad feeling in my stomach. Tonight I am going out with Tammy and tomorrow, hopefully, I will go out with Michelle.
August 29, 1996 - Thursday
We got back last night from taking Gilbert dow to the airport in Salt Lake and he flew out at about 7am. It was neat to see him again. Well I called Vernae. I am going up to Pocatello Tuesday night the 3rd, and staying until Thursday or Friday. I'll have two dates there and tomorrow I am going to pal around with Tammy. Hopefully Saturday I'll have a date with Michelle and hopefully sometime after this weekend also. I need to call Jayme Holdaway and see when or if she got married. Tomorrow I am going to start cleaning my room. Night.
August 27, 1996 - Tuesday
I am almost running out of pages. It's a good thing I only have two more weeks until my mission. It's Tuesday. We are going down to Salt Lake City, well UT anyway, to see Gilbert off into the mission field. It'll be really exciting. I am envious, anxious and ready to go.
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