Temple in Finland

This is in Helsinki Finland, when he was in Russia they went there to renew their visa's

Knee 2 weeks after accident

April 22, 2013 It's never fun to basically be invited/kicked out to leave, we just had that the other day. This lady calls and tells us to go to this medical housing complex and give this non-member a blessing who requested one, so we did. When we got there, the sister of this woman did NOT want us there and told us to leave. Well the lady that referred us is like a friend and told us to keep pursuing it, but we determined that it would make things worse. It's too bad when people don't understand. My knee is doing much better, I'm to like no limp right now, just a scar from the abrasion and maybe a lil bit tiny swelling and pain. Give Gary my blessing with his problems. H & A attended all 3 hours of church yesterday!!! So happy with that, they said that baptism and the church is what they need in their lives right now and that we can help them prepare for baptism, so maybe here in the next little bit. Jeff2Horse gave us a tour of his little farm of animals. He also gave us some packs of eggs, Anywho, I guess we're going to go shopping here now sooooo I'm gonna go. To answer your question, La Grande would be in the Nampa mission. Effective as of July 1st, the June transfer determines where you'll be. Well have a WONDERFUL week! - Love Elder Bennett

April 15, 2013 Yeah, you're right, the Webbs stopping at the Stake Center on their way home to Washington was pretty cool, weird though, I'm sure all of you have had those sur-real moments when it just doesn't seem like it's been that much time that has past and the occurrences of events, etc. Inception-like stuff, too hard to understand. So an update with the once was "softball of a knee"... the swelling is getting better and the abrasion is clearing up, it's more of a scar and less of a scab now. My flexibility is still haltered, my knee can't bend in certain ways and there is still a little bit of pain when I walk a lot. There was the dangdest thing though on exchanges w/ Elder Rogers in Ontario, we were basically on the road the whole time, District Meeting was in Baker, everybody always gets a kick out of my stuff, I had conference trivia and Restoration sticky note game stuff it was fun, afterwards Elder Epperson did Baker Bob's Half-Gallon challenge in like 5:57, which is way good, like among the best, he puts food down like no one I really know, anywho, we drove to Ontario, then to Parma for an interview, then like back to nowhere Oregon, and back, and then in the morning to Baker and then to La Grande home. But that's not the point either, on exchanges I'm taking a shower and there was a little bit of water that had collected so I was going to finish the shower by just soaking my leg in it and rubbing the bruises down a little, but when I went to get up with my right hand, it slipped on the wet tub and my knee reacted and bent back in a weird way and I was like "Ohhhawwa" and Elder Rogers came to the door and shouted, "Hey, do you want any pancakes?!" and I was like, "Ohhh gosh, explained the situation and because of the tight, concentrated pain I felt like puking and no pancake at the moment. Pretty funny though whenever a bystander hears like a falling noise in the shower when it's a healthy person. Sister Phyu has been home for like a month and I got an email from her. The comp is a good driver. Egberts are good people. Hmmm interesting about the 21st thing with the other missionary coming home same day as me . WONDERFUL about the scholarship stuff and classes. I'm healing from a minor cold, I've had a few nasty coughs, probably not to the extent of Shelly's type but loud, and a few days ago the chills, glad I'm over that. We have been going over these directories with the Bishops and Relief Society Presidents of people that they themselves dont know, which is a good sign of attendance and participation because both have a crystal ball, and it has lead us to find a few new investigators. One of them being this guy that has like Staph in his right leg, anyway we had a lesson with him got to know him better and gave him a Finding Faith in Christ. He ASKED US if we were going to follow up with him and teach more, love to hear that. He called us and said he cried the whole time and would love for us to teach him more and he wants to come to church so we are looking forward to that. Well I gotta get going but it was great to hear from ya, love ya lots - Elder Bennett Oh, and a lady who I did service for and taught while we were in a Tri-panionship for a while who said she'd never get "dunked" was just baptized this Friday, so that's way awesome to see and be a part of, she asked me to say the opening prayer. Have a good one! :)

April 8th, 2013 Yup, still in Oregon for the moment, which I'm fine with for now, a lot of stuff is building up and starting to happen to I definitely want to be a part of that. Don't want to set myself up for changing whats going to happen or anything. Elder Christensen is a stellar missionary, love 'em to death. I would totally feel fine with handing over "the reigns of the area" his way, he's totally ready for it and he's only 7 weeks out in the field. Conference was good, big focuses on the importance of teaching in the home, families, testimony, and obedience. I wonder if there is going to be like a major trial of all of our faith here pretty soon or something, even though there is stuff trying to get us everyday. I mean like an event that is just crazy. You asked where we watched it, we just watched it at home on our TV that we have.haha. just kiddin', we watched the first session at the Royers (senior couple that went to Russia, Novosibirsk) because the Stake Center satellite thing wasn't working, then we went to Brother Bradshaws to help him paint a little in his new part of his business during the break and watched the after-noon one there. After the Priesthood session, Bro.Bradshaw took us to Baskin Robbins for a cone of ice-cream, of course, Reeses. Kyla and the scorpion is a scary story, she'll be able to play in the den of the asps and the cocatrice soon enough, but for the current time, keep her away :) It was funny when President was calling to check on the leg and he started with, "Elder Bennett!! Ohh, how is the "softball" doing today?!" We've got a pretty legit group now, the Fellowship of La Grande has returned. We picked up two new investigators last night, which is always great. ? if you ever remember me talking about him, we went over there at about 7:45 or so and we were let in. He was playing his friend in NBA 2K13 and was VERY involved in that, but we were able to teach his girlfriend and daughter and get to know their backgrounds and beliefs. Our trips to Elgin have been fairly successful, we gave a BOM to a lady after contacting someone and she accepted and gave us her number and said we could teach her. ? and ?(both NM, been taught by the missionaries in the past) have a set apt. for this Wednesday and Bro.Hendrickson (WML in Elgin) is coming with us. Well we're going to go get our free weekly Subway and shop for some Ramen and whatever. Anywho have a wonderful week you guys! - Love Elder Bennett

April 1st His letter was not published due to his experiences and privacy of the people but.... I have had alot of people wanting to know how Elder Bennett is, so here is the update. Saturday night he was standing behind the Toyota truck that the missionaries drive and there was also a car behind them., it is a mission rule that the one not driving stand behind and guide the driver into the parking place. The missionary at the wheel didn't stop and pinned Billy between the two vehicles.. He was taken to the hospital for an X ray, he has an injury to his leg, mainly the side of his knee, it was very painful, he has quite a bit of swelling , brusing, and a laceration that did not require stitches. They did not find a break. He is on crutches and we are praying that he recovers quickly and is able to get around without pain. It could have been so much worse. We are very blessed...Monica Jenkins Lindsay was in La Grande, Oregon on Sunday and saw him at church, she said he was on crutches and made his way up to the pulpit to bear his testimony....Bless his heart..We are counting our blessings.

March 25th 2013 This letter was long but really couldn't be published because of experiences with people and families personal stories..... Transfers did happen..... Hardy goin to Eagle, (My District) I'm still DL, also still in Oregon MacFarlane staying:Training a new missionary Lehmuller leaving-Eagle:Training a new missionary Poplin: Nampa West Porras: Meridian somewhere