Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Elder Bennett had to come home from the Novosibirsk, Russia mission in November 2011 on medical leave, he was home for 7 months. Due to his medical situation it was required that he finish his mission in the states. He was on the mission for almost 8 months so he still has 15 or 16 months left. He left Wednesday June 20th, 2012 for the Boise Idaho Mission.The Idaho Boise Mission includes 30 stakes in South Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Most of the population resides in the Snake River Valley in Southern Idaho and the Oregon population is in a narrow band a few miles wide which follows Interstate 84 from Ontario to LaGrande, Oregon.
The Mission extends from Twin Falls, Kimberly, and Carey on the East to Ontario, and Lagrande, Oregon on the West. The Northern boundary extends in Idaho to McCall and Riggins and also includes Sun Valley on the Northeast. He is very excited to be able to get back out. He is currently serving in Meridian. So the blog will be up and running again.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Yeah, it has been a pretty crazy week to say the least! We have had transfers which means a lot of taxis, buses, and trains. I took a bus from Novo to Barnaul on Saturday, it's about a 4 and a half hour ride, so not too bad at all. It feels so weird to be out of the office! We had church services yesterday and there are so many great members in the branch and some of them already have a liking to me in a way because Elder Peterson, my trainer, served there for a very long time and they all love him. The zone leaders have a conference to go to this weekend so they wont be able to make it to the Musical Event this weekend at the branch so i have to take one of their spots and sing a solo! Talk about scary! I'm not sure who wrote the song but its called "My Way", don't quote me on this but I think it might be Frank Sonatra, not sure. So we'll see how that goes. At the moment its snowing and Im just so glad that I have my boots and my coat (it has fur and looks really cool). I told Elder Fitzgerald that if I slip and fall (which both of us almost did about 100 times on our way over here) that i'm just going to lay there and soak up the embarrassment. I miss you all and love you very much!
Yeah, it has been a pretty crazy week to say the least! We have had transfers which means a lot of taxis, buses, and trains. I took a bus from Novo to Barnaul on Saturday, it's about a 4 and a half hour ride, so not too bad at all. It feels so weird to be out of the office! We had church services yesterday and there are so many great members in the branch and some of them already have a liking to me in a way because Elder Peterson, my trainer, served there for a very long time and they all love him. The zone leaders have a conference to go to this weekend so they wont be able to make it to the Musical Event this weekend at the branch so i have to take one of their spots and sing a solo! Talk about scary! I'm not sure who wrote the song but its called "My Way", don't quote me on this but I think it might be Frank Sonatra, not sure. So we'll see how that goes. At the moment its snowing and Im just so glad that I have my boots and my coat (it has fur and looks really cool). I told Elder Fitzgerald that if I slip and fall (which both of us almost did about 100 times on our way over here) that i'm just going to lay there and soak up the embarrassment. I miss you all and love you very much!
Monday, October 31, 2011
FROM: Alex Bennett
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween! Thank you soooo much for the packages, the Reeses are lovely! Oh that is so cool to hear that you saw a picture of President Gushin! He's really the best, love 'em to death. You were right about transfers, they are happening this week so we have been super busy and I am actually going to be in Barnaul with Elder Fitzgerald (we served in the MTC together). I received the letters from the Walkers, it was wonderful, I wish I could as good of a missionary as they all are. They were talking about their vacation and the experiences that they had to share the gospel on it. Thank you for all of the stories and pictures they are awesome! - Loves Elder Bennett
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011 1:51 AM
It's crazy this week with all of the travel :) We had two sisters that had migration trips and a group of elders who were leaving on visa trip this morning. We had 13 people total at our apartment last night! Most came on bus or were serving in the city, but there was a plane that came in at 9:25 last night that President Gushin and I went to and there was a train that was coming in at 12:35 in the morning that Elder Kelly and I took a taxi to get to. To sum it up, it's been a 'lil bit tiny crazy here lately, and it will only get more exciting next week with transfers. To answer some questions... no we do not fill up the washer with the shower hose, but we do have to put the club hose in the toilet when we wash stuff if that counts. Big news, we've had our first snow fall last week, right after I told you it was sunny and warm... It's still pretty nice though, just a little chilly in the mornings and nights. We got some "boots with da fur" on Friday . Thank you for your emails and the pictures they are great! - Love Elder
It's crazy this week with all of the travel :) We had two sisters that had migration trips and a group of elders who were leaving on visa trip this morning. We had 13 people total at our apartment last night! Most came on bus or were serving in the city, but there was a plane that came in at 9:25 last night that President Gushin and I went to and there was a train that was coming in at 12:35 in the morning that Elder Kelly and I took a taxi to get to. To sum it up, it's been a 'lil bit tiny crazy here lately, and it will only get more exciting next week with transfers. To answer some questions... no we do not fill up the washer with the shower hose, but we do have to put the club hose in the toilet when we wash stuff if that counts. Big news, we've had our first snow fall last week, right after I told you it was sunny and warm... It's still pretty nice though, just a little chilly in the mornings and nights. We got some "boots with da fur" on Friday . Thank you for your emails and the pictures they are great! - Love Elder
Monday, October 17, 2011
Re: my boy is just soooo far away, sigh
FROM: Alex Bennett
TO: vicki bennett
Monday, October 17, 2011 1:04 AM
Things are getting a little busier because of Transfers and a new policy that come out from the District Presidency that says that no one is able to travel alone anymore. So it's been like a big brain teaser/puzzle call it what you will, to get people to where they need to be. And there has been a lot more critical thinking and planning involved. Just barely had a cool experience like 20 min. ago in the office, a guy came in and started asking about our church and we talked to him about the Book of Mormon and he said he would read it and he even wanted a few more that he could give to his friends. And a little earlier at the super market buying groceries, a man stopped me and asked why we were here and said he would like to meet with us and learn more. One more quick, last night we had the goal to place a Книга Мормона and we weren't having a ton of luck. It was close to the time that we needed to get back and it looked like we weren't going to give it to anyone that night, but I said that guy right there, one more chance before we went home. He took it! You need to find and email Michael and Lisa Kelly and tell them how great their son is. He is so patient when I have questions and need help and he is just the best. This might be a surprise to you, but there is actually no snow here yet! But like you have said, i need to start getting serious about buying things. Well we gotta get going, I love all of ya, wish you all the best this week! - Love Elder Bennett
FROM: Alex Bennett
TO: vicki bennett
Monday, October 17, 2011 1:04 AM
Things are getting a little busier because of Transfers and a new policy that come out from the District Presidency that says that no one is able to travel alone anymore. So it's been like a big brain teaser/puzzle call it what you will, to get people to where they need to be. And there has been a lot more critical thinking and planning involved. Just barely had a cool experience like 20 min. ago in the office, a guy came in and started asking about our church and we talked to him about the Book of Mormon and he said he would read it and he even wanted a few more that he could give to his friends. And a little earlier at the super market buying groceries, a man stopped me and asked why we were here and said he would like to meet with us and learn more. One more quick, last night we had the goal to place a Книга Мормона and we weren't having a ton of luck. It was close to the time that we needed to get back and it looked like we weren't going to give it to anyone that night, but I said that guy right there, one more chance before we went home. He took it! You need to find and email Michael and Lisa Kelly and tell them how great their son is. He is so patient when I have questions and need help and he is just the best. This might be a surprise to you, but there is actually no snow here yet! But like you have said, i need to start getting serious about buying things. Well we gotta get going, I love all of ya, wish you all the best this week! - Love Elder Bennett
Monday, October 10, 2011
I'm alive
Monday, October 10, 2011
Hello, I just want you all know that I am still alive, we actually went with President Gushin (mission driver) to help the sisters buy a new bed and carry it to their apartment and some other business, so our day was kind of busy and we didn't really have a chance to write earlier, life of an officenick. I'm really grateful for all of your letters that you wrote to me and for your love. Hopefully I will be allowed some time that I can write a little more and fill you in on what's going on. Paka for now! - Love Elder Bennett
Monday, October 10, 2011
Hello, I just want you all know that I am still alive, we actually went with President Gushin (mission driver) to help the sisters buy a new bed and carry it to their apartment and some other business, so our day was kind of busy and we didn't really have a chance to write earlier, life of an officenick. I'm really grateful for all of your letters that you wrote to me and for your love. Hopefully I will be allowed some time that I can write a little more and fill you in on what's going on. Paka for now! - Love Elder Bennett
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