I have received packages, yes my suit is dry cleaned, I feel I am learning alot about the lessons and how to teach, it is hard for me to discribe the feelings I have been having. Travel plans I put in the mail today, so you will get them either tomorrow or the next day. Umm I haven't been able to print pictures because the machine has been broke, but it is fixed now and it would take 7 days to get the pictures back and I leave in 7 days before the bookstore opens, sooo no pictures yet :( I will do that when I get to Florida and the warm weather!!!!!!! How about this snow storm huh?!? It's crazy, Elder Teo has predicted the weather correctly ever since we have been here, he thinks that he will be a weather man! haha! I have become friends with an Elder, and the young women from his home did an activity to practice writing Dear John letters!?! And the one he got was pretty rude! It had the state of California were he is serving and below it is the state where he lived, and it said, "You are there, he is here. Enough said. Your Ex." That was very rude, even if it wasn't real!
Down the hall from my room lives a Scottish Elder who is going to California, he is awesome! I love the Scottish accent! And then there is an Elder from Austria, who came all the way here to learn Czech and then he will have to go all the way back there!
I know that this Gospel is true and I am thankful to be here on my mission! I love you all!
Elder Williams
Friday, January 28, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Cameron's Letter Jan 18, 2011
Hello Father!!!!!! I am here at the MTC and having a very good time :)
How is life going at home? How are sports going? Oh! before I forget my P-Days are on Tuesdays! I have just had a very spiritual experience here, it's very hard for me to put into words how I have felt these past 6 days. WOW!!!!!!! I have been here for 6 days! At times it feels longer, and sometimes it flies by! My companion is Elder Horning, he loves music: singing, leading, playing, and whistling! He also loves this Gospel sooooooo much! And he has a strong testimony! He is from Meridan, Idaho. It is outside of Boise, and he is a Boise State fan 1st, and BYU fan 2nd! We have had great times together and have gotten close.
Now for my district, there is Elder North, he is from Centerville, and he is a pretty good basketball player, Elder Svedin (Swe-deen, the Swe like in Sweden) he is from Melba, Idaho, and that is also outside of Boise, he is also a pretty good basketball player, and they are companions.
Elder Carpenter is from Orem, he is our District Leader, he is funny! Elder Orgill (Or-gill) he is from Hawaii, he loves surfing, his dad is the President of the Polynesian Cultural Center, he has met the Prophet and some of the Apostles, and he is also funny! Elder Teo-Tafiti, he is also from Hawaii, he worked at the Cultural Center before he came and he was a drummer there, he and Elder Orgill went to high school together in Hawaii, and those 3 (Elders Carpenter, Orgill, and Teo-Tafiti are companions.) Thats the District, we have spend just about all the time together, we have spent at least 35 hours of the time we have been here in a small classroom in 2M-209. But we have had some good, fun, and spiritual times in there! Our main teacher is Brother Beheshti, and he has taught us soooo much!
I live in 8M-407, top floor, right across from the bathroom, and on one of the top bunks!
Will you please post my address on Facebook and tell people to write me please!! I have seen at least 5 people here who graduated with me and they are all going to diverse places, they are going to Korean, Croatia, California, Mexico, and Kentucky. (I don't remember the others) But I am grateful at this chance I have to be serving a mission, I really want to get out into the field because I am that excited, but I haven't learned enough. I know that this Gospel is true, and I know that this Gospel was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
Love,
Elder Williams
How is life going at home? How are sports going? Oh! before I forget my P-Days are on Tuesdays! I have just had a very spiritual experience here, it's very hard for me to put into words how I have felt these past 6 days. WOW!!!!!!! I have been here for 6 days! At times it feels longer, and sometimes it flies by! My companion is Elder Horning, he loves music: singing, leading, playing, and whistling! He also loves this Gospel sooooooo much! And he has a strong testimony! He is from Meridan, Idaho. It is outside of Boise, and he is a Boise State fan 1st, and BYU fan 2nd! We have had great times together and have gotten close.
Now for my district, there is Elder North, he is from Centerville, and he is a pretty good basketball player, Elder Svedin (Swe-deen, the Swe like in Sweden) he is from Melba, Idaho, and that is also outside of Boise, he is also a pretty good basketball player, and they are companions.
Elder Carpenter is from Orem, he is our District Leader, he is funny! Elder Orgill (Or-gill) he is from Hawaii, he loves surfing, his dad is the President of the Polynesian Cultural Center, he has met the Prophet and some of the Apostles, and he is also funny! Elder Teo-Tafiti, he is also from Hawaii, he worked at the Cultural Center before he came and he was a drummer there, he and Elder Orgill went to high school together in Hawaii, and those 3 (Elders Carpenter, Orgill, and Teo-Tafiti are companions.) Thats the District, we have spend just about all the time together, we have spent at least 35 hours of the time we have been here in a small classroom in 2M-209. But we have had some good, fun, and spiritual times in there! Our main teacher is Brother Beheshti, and he has taught us soooo much!
I live in 8M-407, top floor, right across from the bathroom, and on one of the top bunks!
Will you please post my address on Facebook and tell people to write me please!! I have seen at least 5 people here who graduated with me and they are all going to diverse places, they are going to Korean, Croatia, California, Mexico, and Kentucky. (I don't remember the others) But I am grateful at this chance I have to be serving a mission, I really want to get out into the field because I am that excited, but I haven't learned enough. I know that this Gospel is true, and I know that this Gospel was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith and I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
Love,
Elder Williams
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Cameron's 1st Letter Home
We got a letter in the mail (1/18/2011) today from Cameron. I'm not sure why he didn't email us. He mailed this on the 14th so I'm thinking that's when he wrote it. Anyways here is what he wrote in his letter:
Dear Family,
The MTC has been like French Imersion, get here and get right to business. It's like they need us to learn things. My companion is Elder Horning, he hails from Meridian, Idaho, and first and formost he is a Boise State Football fan. We bunk with Elders North and Svedin (Swen-dan). We are all going to Tallahassee. In our district there are 3 other elders: Elder Carpenter, Elder Orgill (Or-gill), and Elder Teo-Tafiti. They are going to San Jose, California. Elders Orgill and Teo-Tafiti are both from Hawaii and they knew each other since middle school. Elder Carpenter is from Orem, sorry I forgot to say where Elder North and Swedin are from. Elder North is from Centerville and Elder Swendin is from Melbel, Idaho (I think it was, I know it is Idaho.) All of them are Great!
I get to sleep on the top bunk, haha. Meals have been awesome, mash potatoes, gravy, and chicken 1st dinner, 1st lunch I had a double cheese burger. Yum! 2nd dinner lasagne and breadsticks. It was awesome!!
Sorry to go back to the beginning, but the reason they are getting right down to it is because they are training us to help fight a war on many fronts. It feels great when there are hundreds of missionaries in the same room. At the first big meeting all the newbies gathered and there was about 400 strong present, and about half of them were from Utah (that's alot). I have seen about 6-8 people I have known or still know. Elder Lewis, and some other Elders I graduated with, and I think I saw Jamie's friend Rachel from High School. Well it's getting late, so keep me posted on things. Love you!
Love
Elder Williams
Dear Family,
The MTC has been like French Imersion, get here and get right to business. It's like they need us to learn things. My companion is Elder Horning, he hails from Meridian, Idaho, and first and formost he is a Boise State Football fan. We bunk with Elders North and Svedin (Swen-dan). We are all going to Tallahassee. In our district there are 3 other elders: Elder Carpenter, Elder Orgill (Or-gill), and Elder Teo-Tafiti. They are going to San Jose, California. Elders Orgill and Teo-Tafiti are both from Hawaii and they knew each other since middle school. Elder Carpenter is from Orem, sorry I forgot to say where Elder North and Swedin are from. Elder North is from Centerville and Elder Swendin is from Melbel, Idaho (I think it was, I know it is Idaho.) All of them are Great!
I get to sleep on the top bunk, haha. Meals have been awesome, mash potatoes, gravy, and chicken 1st dinner, 1st lunch I had a double cheese burger. Yum! 2nd dinner lasagne and breadsticks. It was awesome!!
Sorry to go back to the beginning, but the reason they are getting right down to it is because they are training us to help fight a war on many fronts. It feels great when there are hundreds of missionaries in the same room. At the first big meeting all the newbies gathered and there was about 400 strong present, and about half of them were from Utah (that's alot). I have seen about 6-8 people I have known or still know. Elder Lewis, and some other Elders I graduated with, and I think I saw Jamie's friend Rachel from High School. Well it's getting late, so keep me posted on things. Love you!
Love
Elder Williams
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Cameron goes to the MTC Jan 12, 2011
What a day!
Elder Williams and his companion (dad) woke up at 6:45 to begin their day.
It started with companion study and prayer then breakfast.
After getting ready for the day Elder Williams proceeded to finish packing & weighing suit cases. Then rearranging packing from one suit case to the other to balance out the weight. At 11:15 we were off to pick up Laura from school and head on our way to Provo.
Cameron choose to go to Brick Oven for lunch so he could eat his favorite last meal of hawaiian pizza. The meal was going great until one of the waiters spilled a cup of marinara sauce on Cameron and his mom, oops!! Not good. At least none of it got on his white shirt. Just his suit coat and pants. What a mess!!! With the help of other waiters and manager we got cleaned up the best we could. (No charge for the breadsticks that went with the marinara sauce and no charge for our drinks. And they will pay for the dry cleaning.) The meal was great despite the accident. Cameron also got 2 free cookies and suckers (since he was a missionary) to take to the MTC with him (1 for him and 1 for his companion). Lucky!!!
With a filling meal in our belly's we headed to the Provo temple for quick pictures, then it was off to the MTC for Cameron to begin his adventure as Elder Williams. Follow him on here for updates on all his adventures.
At Brick Oven for Lunch 
What cute sisters!! (the ones left at home)
Guess who is taking the picture???
Time for pictures at the Provo Temple (it's tradition)!
What a handsome missionary!
Striking his favorite pose. Look at that belly!!
Do I have to get a picture with my sisters?
I guess a picture with mom & dad is ok.
Cameron and the leaning Provo Temple.(I wonder why it does that?)
Look Cameron, see what I can do!!!
It's what's left of "The Fam" (We miss you Jamie)!
Cameron and his cool scarf!
Emily's goodbye!
Cameron after Laura finally snuck him a kiss goodbye (he wasn't going to let her do that).
Look Cameron, see what I can do!!!
It's what's left of "The Fam" (We miss you Jamie)!
Cameron and his cool scarf!
Emily's goodbye!
Cameron after Laura finally snuck him a kiss goodbye (he wasn't going to let her do that). (Mom wasn't fast enough with the camera.)
The Williams Men ( okay 1 boy and 1 man)!
Mom's tearful goodbye.
The Williams Men ( okay 1 boy and 1 man)!
Mom's tearful goodbye.I love you Cameron!!!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Here are a few of my favorite things!!!
Cameron made a list a few of his favorite things at the request of his mother. This is the list he gave her:
Cameron's Favorite things to send him:
Twix, Kit-Kat, Skittles, M&M's (plain),
Pringles chips: Pizza, salt & vinegar flavor
Hawaiian or Pepperoni pizza from Village Pizza
Dunford Chocolate donuts
Pictures of friends and family
Cut out newspaper stories about Jazz, BYU, and Westlake
Waffle Crisp cereal
Other Favorites:
Color - blue
Hymn - Joseph Smith's First Prayer
Canadian treats - sour gummy worms and Smarties
Food - Pizza
Drink - chocolate milk
Christmas treat - cheese cake cookies
Scripture - D&C 4:4
Cameron's Favorite things to send him:
Twix, Kit-Kat, Skittles, M&M's (plain),
Pringles chips: Pizza, salt & vinegar flavor
Hawaiian or Pepperoni pizza from Village Pizza
Dunford Chocolate donuts
Pictures of friends and family
Cut out newspaper stories about Jazz, BYU, and Westlake
Waffle Crisp cereal
Other Favorites:
Color - blue
Hymn - Joseph Smith's First Prayer
Canadian treats - sour gummy worms and Smarties
Food - Pizza
Drink - chocolate milk
Christmas treat - cheese cake cookies
Scripture - D&C 4:4
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