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Hello Elder Owen

 

Well another week has gone by, time seems to just be flying!  I am sure you are starting to feel the same way.  So how is

the work going?  It sure sounds like you and your new companion are staying busy.  I was glad to hear you finally got a

new one that you like and get along with.  Although he was not your favorite, I am sure you were still able to learn from

him and take some good to your new comp!  How many people are you currently teaching?  Were you able to get a fire

lit and get your WML in gear?  You already know this, but there is no better way to get referrals and new investigators

then by using members!!  I had so much more success in my mission using members, rather than working hard and long

hours out in the heat knocking doors.  Work smart and hard, but work smarter!  So are you still in the same area or

were you moved?  Mom said she got a bunch of pictures developed, and we are excited to see those.  We were looking

at the blog the Brooke has put together for you, and Anna just started crying last night and said that she just wanted to

see you!  It was soooo sad!

 

Well Megan and I both thought it would be a great idea to put together a lil package for you, maybe even include some

gift cards.  After your last letter though and hearing about "faith dining" it sounds like you no longer need those!  From

the sound of things, I bet you are eating well and doing just fine!!!  The losing weight is probably coming from work, rather

than not eating :)

 

Megan and I have decided to take a family trip in November to Disney World.  Anna kind of thinks we are going, but we

are trying to keep it somewhat of a secret, so she does not drive us nuts about it!  We are going to fly, and are staying

at a resort on the Disney property for six nights.  I think Megan is the most excited, I am excited about flying!  I am sure

Blake will love the plane also.

 

Well, continue the great work.  We love reading your letters each week, and it sounds like you are just doing great!!

Keep it up, and know you will continue to be blessed for all you are doing.

 

Love Michael

August 18, 2009 (From MOM)

Dear Scott,
Well I took a ride up to Utah this last weekend, and I gave you a BIG shout out as I drove by SLC on I-15!!!  Sa good!!!  I knew you were very busy and all into the work, I thought it best not to disturb you! he he!!

We got your package in the mail. Thanks!  I took the CD of photo's over to Costco and got them all developed...all 269 pictures!!!  Wow! That was a lot of photo's you had!  I will try and mail you up a few of them, you might want some to put in a frame or just see.  It was great to see them all.  You will need to label them when you get home!:)
I also had a big surprise when Brooke showed me your mission blog!!!  It was fantastic, and I just love it!!  Brooke has done such a great job!  I sent out the blog address to everyone so now that can keep up to date on you.  Brooke will post those pictures from your CD on it too.  She said she might add a slide show of all the pictures.  Anyway, I was so happy and excited for that, what a great way to record your mission.  Are you able to see the blog on your p-days?  I hope so, you will really like it!

I know you want the ipod.  You have mentioned it about 10 times now.  Did I tell you that the front yard looks so bare without that big tree now? :)  I have asked Dad about sending you that ipod, and the decision was to send you Mark's old one.  It is small and should work for you.  Now all I have to do is get Dad to actually clear it off and mail it up to you...that will be the hard part!  We will try and get that done soon for you.  Should we put Mormon Tab. music on it for you?  Let us know okay?

We have laughed a lot about your "Faith Dining"!!!  Grandpa thought it was pretty funny too.  We all went out to dinner in Bountiful at the "Mandarin" and we would not let Grandpa pay.  He said "Faith Dining" works for me!!! ha ha!  So funny!

Melanie was married this past week in the Manti Temple.  I went to her reception last Saturday night and it was so nice.  Melanie looked really pretty and happy.  I think she married a really nice guy.  He is in the pharmacist program at University of Utah.  Lots of weddings coming up.
Guess who else is engaged?  Chelsea Owen!!  She is getting married on Feb. 13th, 2010.  She graduates in Dec. with  her RN degree.  That was fun news to hear!  And of course, Angie & Ryan.  So fun, love is in the air!!

I am finally proud to say I am on the last few chapters of the BOM!  I truly have enjoyed my reading this summer.  I think I have learned more that ever with the reading this time.  I know that book is true.  What are you studying during your personal scripture time?

Jeff and Mark are back to school on Monday.  Yeah!  "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"  I will take Mark to register and get his schedule and locker tomorrow.  Jeff is busy with Vivace practices, and is working a few days at the gun range this week.  It's the last few days of freedom, then back to school!

Sad news, do you remember Glen Davis?  He passed away this past week.  His funeral was today.  It was so nice, but I wished more members would have attended.  He was such a sweet, gentle man.  He was buried in the Coppell cemetary.  He has been so ill the past year, I know it was hard on him.  I will miss his kind manner, and his handshake each week at Sac. Mtg.  He was a such a faithful person.  A sweet man.

Let's see, what else can I tell you?  Clarke Hill is working in Roy at a paint shop.  He moved down last weekend and is staying with the Hill Grandparents.  Marilyn said it was a good job opportunity for him.  He will work fulltime for a few months and save up money for his mission.  He leaves for the MTC on Nov. 4th, so he has time to work.  I think he is delivering paint/supplies to different job sites.  It will be good practice for him to get out and meet people...help prepare him for mission work right?
I was able to see Marilyn while in Utah.  She and I have so much fun together!!  We never seem to run out of things to visit about.  She is such a dear friend.  It's great she is in No. Ogden so I can see her a little more often.

Tell us all about your week.  We love to hear about everything.  Can you send us your favorite scripture?  I need to order a plaque for the church.  I will put a picture of you on it, and want to include your scripture too.

Lots of love to you sweet boy!!!  Keep working hard.  The weeks are going by so fast!
Love, Mom