hey fam!
the weather is finally gettting nice here also. cooling off a little bit and making it good walking weather.
i bet jud and ty are happy to get their bikes out and go ride again!! so is all the snow melted away now?? what does ty have to ride now... i thought he sold his bike?? if jud's wrist doesn't snap again, it will get good and strong from the riding. hopefully it holds up. his arm is already messed up enough as it is.
the work must really be going forward here to open up another mission.(A brand new mission is opening up in Teresina Brazil. That will make 27 missions in the country there.) thats awesome!!
you haven't got a chance to go check out aunt Steph and uncle Brent's house yet? you need to take a weekend and go down there. i bet that it is awesome. they spent a lot of time building it.
sounds like preston is going to look like logan when i get home in 2010. lots of changes going on.
keep sending the emails that brady sends home. i like getting them.
so i think if you put "digital camera" on the box that you sent, they are probably going to take it and i might have to pay some tax but we'll see how it goes. i will let ya know. it should be getting here soon.
our week went good here. me and my comp are gettting along really good. he´s an Idahoan too so we talk about good ol home a little bit. i sure miss the rocky mountains.... that jon denver´s full of it. hahaha.
i love you guys.
have a great week. talk to ya later.
Elder Coats
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Week of March 18th
hey fam
the week went by really good and surprisingly fast!! the baptisms went really well and Ednilson and Ariani are so happy to be members of the church now. after the baptism the ward threw a little wedding party for them and there was a live band with one of the irmãos in the ward. the music was really fun and even though i wasnt able to cut a rug on the dance floor it was really fun to watch the whole ward dance and have fun. the brazilians know their dancing!!
it was my zone's turn to go to the temple this week so today we spent all day there. it was really good like always and the session went really good. i always like to go into the baptismal room and look at all the pretty paintings and stuff. the temple is beautiful!
i got the letter with the pictures of stokes all remodeled. it is so much different, wow! the town is gonna change a lot probably by the year 2010.
i was thinking that trent's wedding was gonna have the cowboy theme. i bet dad fit right in with the levi 501´s. that's awesome that they are happy and things are going well for them. i cant believe that my buddy that i grew up with is married!!! crazyness!!! he really did like her a lot when i was still home and i figured that they would get married before i got home. i got the wedding anouncement in the mail.
the missionaries, im sure, would be glad to do a family home evening with the fam, mom. we love to get references from members. work on getting that all set up for them.
sounds like ty had a good time at the girls choice dance. if they took pictures, you need to send me some when ya get them. ty with his hair all slicked back like elvis and what not, thats a fun theme to have for a dance..
elder da cruz got his hymn book and he really liked it. he told me to tell you thanks.
im excited to get the new package. sounds like there will be some good stuff in it.
i love you guys and im glad to here that all is going well. keep working hard!!
have a great week!!!
Elder Coats
the week went by really good and surprisingly fast!! the baptisms went really well and Ednilson and Ariani are so happy to be members of the church now. after the baptism the ward threw a little wedding party for them and there was a live band with one of the irmãos in the ward. the music was really fun and even though i wasnt able to cut a rug on the dance floor it was really fun to watch the whole ward dance and have fun. the brazilians know their dancing!!
it was my zone's turn to go to the temple this week so today we spent all day there. it was really good like always and the session went really good. i always like to go into the baptismal room and look at all the pretty paintings and stuff. the temple is beautiful!
i got the letter with the pictures of stokes all remodeled. it is so much different, wow! the town is gonna change a lot probably by the year 2010.
i was thinking that trent's wedding was gonna have the cowboy theme. i bet dad fit right in with the levi 501´s. that's awesome that they are happy and things are going well for them. i cant believe that my buddy that i grew up with is married!!! crazyness!!! he really did like her a lot when i was still home and i figured that they would get married before i got home. i got the wedding anouncement in the mail.
the missionaries, im sure, would be glad to do a family home evening with the fam, mom. we love to get references from members. work on getting that all set up for them.
sounds like ty had a good time at the girls choice dance. if they took pictures, you need to send me some when ya get them. ty with his hair all slicked back like elvis and what not, thats a fun theme to have for a dance..
elder da cruz got his hymn book and he really liked it. he told me to tell you thanks.
im excited to get the new package. sounds like there will be some good stuff in it.
i love you guys and im glad to here that all is going well. keep working hard!!
have a great week!!!
Elder Coats
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Week of March 11th-9 months in Brazil!
Hey family
another transfer has passed and me and my comp are staying here together for one more. that means that i will be here for a few more months because he goes home this next transfer.
someone else will have to come here with me next transfer then i will train him in this area then i will probably go. so at least 2 more transfers here in caiuá.
im happy though because this area is good and the members like to help us out. this week went good.
nine months today!!! crazy-ness.
sounds like everything is going good back home. thats cool that the signs of spring are coming out for you guys. jud will stay busy now with his bike all spiffed up and ready to go for another year. try to send a picture of it maybe.
ty got him a cute date to the girls choice dance.... that should be really fun. if a remember right that girl that is taking him is really cute. i dont know why she would want to take ty though....jk. he already sold his new bike? i guess he always wanted to get a bigger one so now if he saves up his money he will be able to buy it. going to work at RKT is probably like going to a friends house to hang out for him. im sure he is working a lot but he sure liked to hang out and talk to the guy who owns the place. i bet he is really loving to work there..
by next year arien will have an immune system that will be able to fight off any germ that those kids bring in. is she planning to stay there at westside for a while??
how is the remodeling coming along there at stokes mom? have they got it looking like a walmart yet?
dad must be really busy keeping everything going there at coats rooter. he pretty much does all the dirty work. i would like to maybe work with him for a little while when i get home to save up some money again to get going with every thing. we'll see how it goes.
i still got a lot of good time out here doing this wonderfull work. this work really is something else. were going to have 2 baptisms this saturday!! Edinilson and Ariani, (that family that me and elder da cruz were teaching and baptized the kids) got married and so now they can get baptized. they really love the gospel and everything it is doing in their lives. they are really excited for their baptism.
thanks for getting the new camera mom. just as soon as you can get it out, the better. i havent been able to take any pictures for a long time.
im glad that gram is doing better and that you 2 were able to have a fun shopping day. im glad that i wasnt there though... you know how i love to shop... i hate to shop!! i love you guys so much!!!
have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ELDER COATS
another transfer has passed and me and my comp are staying here together for one more. that means that i will be here for a few more months because he goes home this next transfer.
someone else will have to come here with me next transfer then i will train him in this area then i will probably go. so at least 2 more transfers here in caiuá.
im happy though because this area is good and the members like to help us out. this week went good.
nine months today!!! crazy-ness.
sounds like everything is going good back home. thats cool that the signs of spring are coming out for you guys. jud will stay busy now with his bike all spiffed up and ready to go for another year. try to send a picture of it maybe.
ty got him a cute date to the girls choice dance.... that should be really fun. if a remember right that girl that is taking him is really cute. i dont know why she would want to take ty though....jk. he already sold his new bike? i guess he always wanted to get a bigger one so now if he saves up his money he will be able to buy it. going to work at RKT is probably like going to a friends house to hang out for him. im sure he is working a lot but he sure liked to hang out and talk to the guy who owns the place. i bet he is really loving to work there..
by next year arien will have an immune system that will be able to fight off any germ that those kids bring in. is she planning to stay there at westside for a while??
how is the remodeling coming along there at stokes mom? have they got it looking like a walmart yet?
dad must be really busy keeping everything going there at coats rooter. he pretty much does all the dirty work. i would like to maybe work with him for a little while when i get home to save up some money again to get going with every thing. we'll see how it goes.
i still got a lot of good time out here doing this wonderfull work. this work really is something else. were going to have 2 baptisms this saturday!! Edinilson and Ariani, (that family that me and elder da cruz were teaching and baptized the kids) got married and so now they can get baptized. they really love the gospel and everything it is doing in their lives. they are really excited for their baptism.
thanks for getting the new camera mom. just as soon as you can get it out, the better. i havent been able to take any pictures for a long time.
im glad that gram is doing better and that you 2 were able to have a fun shopping day. im glad that i wasnt there though... you know how i love to shop... i hate to shop!! i love you guys so much!!!
have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ELDER COATS
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Week of 03-04-09
hey fam
the week went by good, good and hot!!!! it is really humid and wet this time of the year.
sometimes people even stop us in the street to tell us that were crazy to be dressed the way we are in the heat. everything is going good though and there is only one more week left in this transfer already. looking back it seemed like it went by really fast.
the work is going good and each day im continuing to learn new things.
so how did larry miller die? i didnt think that he was that old... the jazz are still moving along then huh? so today we went to an american run pizza hut here!!! it was so good and i couldnt believe that i was still in brazil. it seemed like i was sitting back home.
trent is getting married. it seems so crazy!! my friend that i grew up with is getting his own place and moving to the next big step in life. they will be happy together. he really liked her. brittany foster also. lots of people from my grade are gonna be hitched by 2010.
i just about fell into and old man yesterday in the street!! i went up to talk to him and as i started to talk i tripped on a rock and about went down!! my comp and i were laughing so hard. the old man just kept on walking and said watch out for them little rocks, theyll get ya. it was way funny! good times on the mish!
i love you guys!! i hope that you are all happy and enjoyin life!
have a great week!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ELDER COATS
the week went by good, good and hot!!!! it is really humid and wet this time of the year.
sometimes people even stop us in the street to tell us that were crazy to be dressed the way we are in the heat. everything is going good though and there is only one more week left in this transfer already. looking back it seemed like it went by really fast.
the work is going good and each day im continuing to learn new things.
so how did larry miller die? i didnt think that he was that old... the jazz are still moving along then huh? so today we went to an american run pizza hut here!!! it was so good and i couldnt believe that i was still in brazil. it seemed like i was sitting back home.
trent is getting married. it seems so crazy!! my friend that i grew up with is getting his own place and moving to the next big step in life. they will be happy together. he really liked her. brittany foster also. lots of people from my grade are gonna be hitched by 2010.
i just about fell into and old man yesterday in the street!! i went up to talk to him and as i started to talk i tripped on a rock and about went down!! my comp and i were laughing so hard. the old man just kept on walking and said watch out for them little rocks, theyll get ya. it was way funny! good times on the mish!
i love you guys!! i hope that you are all happy and enjoyin life!
have a great week!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ELDER COATS
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Querida Familia,
Another week has come and passed and now my wonderful p-day is coming to an end. p day always goes by so fast! we had a zone activity today in portão with a few other groups of missionaries to play pool and pingpong and then we had an american food feast. it was way fun and i was able to talk with my trainer elder barrus for a little bit. he is going home in 2 months. he was going crazy and we laughed at some of the good times that we had together.
the week went good and we knocked a lot of doors and found some new people to teach. knocking doors isnt always the funnest thing to do but when ya have success its all worth it.
sounds like things are going good back home and your already having some early signs of spring... maybe it will warm up a little bit there for you guys.
the chocolates that you sent were so good! me and my comp really enjoyed the package.
if you can send the new camera as soon as possible that woulod probably be the best. the one i had before was a really good one so if you want to just find one similar to that one that would be good. the one i have is done i think. i ll keep trying with it and save it to try to get it fixed later.
i hope that both grandmas get feeling better... i dont think that grandma raquel can put off going to tamara's for too long so she should get better soon. tell grandma helene i dont even remember if my knee was still hurting or not after three weeks. its doing good now though. we walk a lot everyday and im thinking that is helping it out quite a bit.
i was thinking even to ask you to maybe send those ankle weights that ya fill with sand to start to build my thigh up again...
anyways all is good and the weather has been a little nicer to work in lately so were pushin right along!!
i love you guys so much!!!!!!!!
Have a good week!
um a Braço bem forte!!
Elder Coats
Another week has come and passed and now my wonderful p-day is coming to an end. p day always goes by so fast! we had a zone activity today in portão with a few other groups of missionaries to play pool and pingpong and then we had an american food feast. it was way fun and i was able to talk with my trainer elder barrus for a little bit. he is going home in 2 months. he was going crazy and we laughed at some of the good times that we had together.
the week went good and we knocked a lot of doors and found some new people to teach. knocking doors isnt always the funnest thing to do but when ya have success its all worth it.
sounds like things are going good back home and your already having some early signs of spring... maybe it will warm up a little bit there for you guys.
the chocolates that you sent were so good! me and my comp really enjoyed the package.
if you can send the new camera as soon as possible that woulod probably be the best. the one i had before was a really good one so if you want to just find one similar to that one that would be good. the one i have is done i think. i ll keep trying with it and save it to try to get it fixed later.
i hope that both grandmas get feeling better... i dont think that grandma raquel can put off going to tamara's for too long so she should get better soon. tell grandma helene i dont even remember if my knee was still hurting or not after three weeks. its doing good now though. we walk a lot everyday and im thinking that is helping it out quite a bit.
i was thinking even to ask you to maybe send those ankle weights that ya fill with sand to start to build my thigh up again...
anyways all is good and the weather has been a little nicer to work in lately so were pushin right along!!
i love you guys so much!!!!!!!!
Have a good week!
um a Braço bem forte!!
Elder Coats
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
hey mom!
this week has gone great and it got even better when i made it to the secretary office to pick up the package!!!! it got here just about the time that you said it would. lots of good stuff in there and i know that the member is gonna love the football. thanks for getting that for me.
tomorrow we have mission conference so im also excited for that. they're usually way good.
im glad to hear that the jazz are doing good so that loyal and robbie will keep their cool. thats crazy that they beat the lakers. all ive heard is that kobe is really tearing up the league this year.
me and my comp got a really good reference from a member this last week. we taught 2 younger kids all the lessons and they excepted baptism!!! we had there baptism this last sunday. it went really good. they are really excited about the church and they don't miss sunday meetings for nothing.
sounds like you had a good valentines day and all. nothin better than a good ol pineapple!! good times.
did arien and justin make it out of the snow storm in wyoming?? the snow in wyoming is crazy stuff!
so im not sure if my card in the camera is ruined also but i was able to put all of my photos on a dvd right before i lent the camera to them so i did save the pictures at least.
i thought that was so cool that brian got farmer of the year in franklin county this year!! he works so hard so i wasnt surprised but thought that was way cool. i miss workin on the farm with him. i would like to help him out still when i can during the summer when i get home.
spring should be reaching u guys pretty soon so that will be good. i love spring. everything is going well here and tudo tranquilo.
i love you guys and pray for you all. have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!
um a braço bem forte!!!
Elder Coats
Thursday, February 12, 2009
February 12th, 2009
hey family!
everything went good this week and we were able to find some new families that seem like they are interested in the message. were gonna return and see if it was true interest or not. thats kinda how the mission is. teach a good lesson to a family that acts interested but when ya go back they dont really care. its great though.
só freakin bênçãos!!! i hit the eight month mark!! we made some root beer to celebrate. brazil dont have rootbeer or mountain dew or dr. pepper.
sounds like you guys had a good week with the golden corral and the birthday parties!
the snow is still holding out strong there huh. i bet ty is loving that.
thats cool that he is liking his new job there at ron kellers. maybe this summer when it gets a little busier he could get on there full time.
i think that it is funny that people think that im am still going to the games because ty looks like me!! i think that by the time i get home he will change quite a bit. im just hoping that he doesnt get any uglier... i got his letter the other day with the few little pictures. juds truck is pretty slick. i love getting letters from you guys. jud is still working at the plastic place. im sure that he is loving that... no he just needs to get through it until he can find something better. he has been lucky that they havent laid him off. they know that he is a good worker. i hope that kris and the kids are still enjoying the new house. im sure they are.
the personal supplies are holding out good. if your thinking of sending a package i just need like muffin mix and deoderant and maybe a can of mountain dew.
oh and a camera if possible... i think that mine is done for. i knew that i shouldnt have lent it to the member but i did. makes me mad. i cant finish out the rest of my mission without a camera.... i guess i could buy one here but i just dont know how good it would be. just let me know what you can do.
my clothes are still holding out well also. ive had to do a few sewing jobs here and there but there still pretty, so no worries.
we played a little basketball today with our zone and i am so sore!! it has been a long time since i actually ran. i need to start eating less rice and beans i guess.
i love you guys so much!!!!! keep working hard and doing what ya need to do. Be happy!
até a semana que vem. tchau.
Elder Coats
everything went good this week and we were able to find some new families that seem like they are interested in the message. were gonna return and see if it was true interest or not. thats kinda how the mission is. teach a good lesson to a family that acts interested but when ya go back they dont really care. its great though.
só freakin bênçãos!!! i hit the eight month mark!! we made some root beer to celebrate. brazil dont have rootbeer or mountain dew or dr. pepper.
sounds like you guys had a good week with the golden corral and the birthday parties!
the snow is still holding out strong there huh. i bet ty is loving that.
thats cool that he is liking his new job there at ron kellers. maybe this summer when it gets a little busier he could get on there full time.
i think that it is funny that people think that im am still going to the games because ty looks like me!! i think that by the time i get home he will change quite a bit. im just hoping that he doesnt get any uglier... i got his letter the other day with the few little pictures. juds truck is pretty slick. i love getting letters from you guys. jud is still working at the plastic place. im sure that he is loving that... no he just needs to get through it until he can find something better. he has been lucky that they havent laid him off. they know that he is a good worker. i hope that kris and the kids are still enjoying the new house. im sure they are.
the personal supplies are holding out good. if your thinking of sending a package i just need like muffin mix and deoderant and maybe a can of mountain dew.
oh and a camera if possible... i think that mine is done for. i knew that i shouldnt have lent it to the member but i did. makes me mad. i cant finish out the rest of my mission without a camera.... i guess i could buy one here but i just dont know how good it would be. just let me know what you can do.
my clothes are still holding out well also. ive had to do a few sewing jobs here and there but there still pretty, so no worries.
we played a little basketball today with our zone and i am so sore!! it has been a long time since i actually ran. i need to start eating less rice and beans i guess.
i love you guys so much!!!!! keep working hard and doing what ya need to do. Be happy!
até a semana que vem. tchau.
Elder Coats
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