Emails July 6, 2009

The Mommy-Elder Lancaster is from Smoot or Star Valley Wyoming. It is close to Idaho in about the middle of the border. He was in Rocklin when I was in Lincoln and they are the same stake. Then I was his ZL in Chico he was out in Willows/Orland. So I have been around him a couple of times so that was pretty nice to at least kind of know who I was going to be serving with. The Elder that went to Mt Shasta I did get to talk too. He actually got a ride from some members up in Mt Shasta so I got to see them. It was actually really funny because I went and helped carry down his stuff and when the family saw me there were all "wait a second we know him" so that was really funny. They told me that it looked like I have grown up a bit since they last saw me. So looks like your baby is getting older. In Chico we had Zone Conferences combined with Redding and Anderson so we switched between the three stakes for the hosting area. I was able to get back up there a couple times before I left Chico but Redding is still and hour south of Mt Shasta so I could not run into anyone from there. I might be ok with socks, though I am a size 11 in shoe. Pants I might need a new pair but I could just spend $20 and get a decent pair from Wal-Mart or Kohls. I am just lazy. Than the g situation is 32 regular cotton poly. The missionary from PG is Sister Shannon McCarty. Dad actually ran into her friend at a bank not to long ago which was pretty funny. I think she has lived there her whole life but I am not sure. She gradutated 05 so a year before Kyle and two after Jodi I think so she said that she did not know either of them. We did get part of the 4th off. From 4 on we were with members at BBQs and stuff so that was really fun. Though I probably gained a lot of weight due to eating at every stop on the way. I have no idea if things go on for the 24th or not. That is cool that Brad and Ryan came over. What cause had them come over? As for Brad tell him it was because of religious freedom or something. A lot of them are actually wanted over in Russia so they thought they would be safe in the land of opportunity. I did get my bike fixed. The shop was really cool to the guy took it apart saw that it was nothing big and just fixed it without charge. It was SWEET! I did not know that there was a relative in the area. Does he live in Antelope itself? If so is he a member and should I look him up and go and say hi? I did here about Kyli and that is to bad about there still being problems. I know how difficult it can be to go through the custody battles we actually helped a couple people through them it was CRAZY to see and participate in. You probably need to have a steel and cement barrier put down that side of the house to protect it from damage or falling down. Though that might not actually do much but get chipped down until nothing remains. Things are good though. We have a lot of things that should be taking off here really soon. It was really sweet to see the work of the Lord by placing me where he has throughout my mission. I have insights and things that were and are needed here it is awesome. Other than that though things are just one step at a time and one day at a time. How are you doing? Anything new and exciting going on? Well I love you mom so very much and hope you are doing well. Take care and I will talk to you later.Love always your son,Elder Brickey

Curley's-Hello there! I am sorry to hear about the job Ryan. Though I can promise you that it only means that the Lord has other plans for you. I know that because it is almost like a transfer in a way. At first you wonder why and then you realize later the reason. I do commend you for not putting yourself down. More than likely it is your boss and just her issues. You are a wonderful person and she is missing out on having an awesome person working with her. I am sorry to hear also about the house thing. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Than again I do not think that you guys have ever left my prayers but I will keep these things on my mind for you. For the subject heading. I did my email to Mom, Dad, and Scott and I did not have one from you. I than had a feeling to check my yahoo account and BLAM there it was. I bet though with your hectic week that your minds were elsewhere but it is all good. I love you no matter what! Well I am getting the area down. It is a smaller city to me at least but there are a lot of houses close together. My bike is working good now. I took it in and got it fixed and it turned out to not really be anything so that was nice. My companion is from Smoot/Star Valley area. It is on the border of Idaho about halfway up the state or so. He loves it there. He goes to U of Wyoming and plans on living there forever. Plus he gets to light off wicked awesome fireworks whenever he wants how cool is that! Well I hope things get going better for you. Love ya tons.Love,Elder Brickey