Subj: Hola Familia
Well things are great here in machu picchu and a little chilly. its great to have the weather change but everyone asks me like everyday, arent you cold? because i am always in a short sleve shirt. we didnt have any baptisms this week, but we have three planned for this week! i am loving the experiences that i am having here and am truly blessed of the lord. thanks for all the support and prayers.
Querida mami
Lo siento mami that i didnt get your email this morning but i hope you like the fotos. one is our room in which you can see that we have up the flag. and the other is me and elder silva who was in my last zone its really just to show how much weight i lost adn the last is the baptism of rudi last week bc we didnt have any this week.
I love you and hope you are well. i will write more next week, but hope you sent that package bc i have no more business cards lol. i hope you know i love you adn will read your email next week. bye mom
Querido Papi
Yes the time really is flying and we are approaching another transfer which means just one more until we another about the divisions. but these divisions might only be temporary bc the word is that the papers are in for another mission within the next year! i dont think a day has gone by in which i hoped or wanted the 50 lbs back, and this peruvian was still smaller than me just well built and the tallest i have baptized lol. adn i dont know if it was really 50 lbs, but i do know how many inches. i measured my belt and each notch is one inch apart, and i have dropped 5 notches including the new one i made, entonces i have lost 5 inches!
Well i think the suit will be done during this week so monday i should be able to send fotos if the computer will let me send pics, right now i am having trouble. thats so cool that you won the tickets to see all three bands, thats so cool. i do miss classic rock a little. I am sure Jordan is stoked as well. are the seats good?
Tell shaun congradulations on the 1000 club!! thats so awesome that he hit that goal, was it exaclty 1000 or a little over. well thats definately more than i could have done. and more on the squat he has me by 25 lbs at my best. right now he destroys me bc i cant lift at all. but that is so awesome and send my congrats. I also cant believe he is graduating! take lots of pics( or just let mom do it naturally) but send me some. its crazy how old he is and that in one year he will have his mission call.
i am sorry that you got sick but i hope you are better soon. i will add your health to my prayers. provecho on not waking up until noon. i remember saturdays after games doing that but it all seems very long ago lol. i also cant believe that it has been another month and that i have 7. i hope you are doing better today and that this letter cheers you up. I love you dad and i love this gospel. i know that heavenly father loves us and that for this he sends us here in families. you have always been a great example to me and i thank you for teaching me the ways of the Lord ( Mosiah 4:14-15). I love you, and will talk to you again soon.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Well another week has come and gone, but only days since i called home. i am still doing great and also loved the opportunity to call home and hear everyones voices. we just got done with the temple this morning so i am kinda on a spiritual high and loving life. i was a little bit trunky after talking to everyone on monday, probably because i talked a little long. But now i am back in the work and i feel great. not too much new to share but its still great to say hi. I am sorry that i cant send any photos but i dont have my camara, i will try to be better.
Querida Mami
hello again and thank you for your email. you are welcome for the letter and i hope dad didnt feel to left out. Elder Pozo is doing good. i feel bad because hes having trouble entering his email right now and so cant talk with his family. ya not much of a stomach left on me. i still have a lot of work to do and will have to work really hard to make sure it doesnt come back. i did have my pants taken in but i dont think there is anything to do about the shirts-i dont want to buy new ones. i have like 3 also that i have never opened that are for after the year mark but they are not going to fit me :( lol speaking of clothing i have a question. i was thinking of buying a suit down here from a member who makes them. i trust his quality and it would fit me better. but obviously i wanted to consult with you first. let me know what you think. i want a black one and it would cost between 180-200 soles. But i need to know in your email on monday to give him time to make it before the cambio (transfer).
My spanish wasnt amazing! but i am improving. it defenitely sounds crazy in the house but it also sounds like everyone is doing great. Send all my love and say hi for me. Apologize that i didnt get to talk more to Shayla, but let everyone know it was great to her their voice. i cant believe shayla is going to be in high school. shaun said she doesnt even look the same anymore. is she still way tiny and thin?
Well mom i love and always pray for you. i hope you truly are well. i am glad you could hear the joy in my voice, but if there was any doubt in your mind i want you to know that i love the mission and what i am doing here in Peru. There could be no better way to spend these two years at this time in my life. i am grateful for the experiences i have had thus far, for the spirit and to be witness as people accept the gospel and change their lives. and i am excited for what the future holds. its so crazy to hear everyones mission calls and i am excited to hear shaun's in a year. By the way say hi to the wagners and congradulate them that kyle is now in the CCM. I love you mom and will talk to you in a week.
con Amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
Querido Papi
ya so mission norte looks like the mission but we will see in July. but no north doesnt have the real Machu Picchu and right now i am no where near it either. it actually is part of lima central right now but will be part of the new mission cuzco that will open up in July.
I am so excited about july and everyone that is receiving their calls, also it might have something to do with the fact that i just left the temple....but ya im excited and i loved getting the chance to talk to you on monday. it being so near i dont really have anything new to add, but thanks for your email and i just wnat to say hi.
well i dont have a lot of time but i love you dad and cant wait to read your email this monday also. btw what would you think of a peruvian made black pinstripe suit for me?? I will talk to you on monday dad but i love you and am so greateful for all your support. i pray for you daily and please pray for the work aqui in peru and in all the world. Bye dad. I love you adn sorry that the line cut out on you monday when we were talking on the phone. Stay true to the faith and read the Book of Mormon.
Con Amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
Querida Mami
hello again and thank you for your email. you are welcome for the letter and i hope dad didnt feel to left out. Elder Pozo is doing good. i feel bad because hes having trouble entering his email right now and so cant talk with his family. ya not much of a stomach left on me. i still have a lot of work to do and will have to work really hard to make sure it doesnt come back. i did have my pants taken in but i dont think there is anything to do about the shirts-i dont want to buy new ones. i have like 3 also that i have never opened that are for after the year mark but they are not going to fit me :( lol speaking of clothing i have a question. i was thinking of buying a suit down here from a member who makes them. i trust his quality and it would fit me better. but obviously i wanted to consult with you first. let me know what you think. i want a black one and it would cost between 180-200 soles. But i need to know in your email on monday to give him time to make it before the cambio (transfer).
My spanish wasnt amazing! but i am improving. it defenitely sounds crazy in the house but it also sounds like everyone is doing great. Send all my love and say hi for me. Apologize that i didnt get to talk more to Shayla, but let everyone know it was great to her their voice. i cant believe shayla is going to be in high school. shaun said she doesnt even look the same anymore. is she still way tiny and thin?
Well mom i love and always pray for you. i hope you truly are well. i am glad you could hear the joy in my voice, but if there was any doubt in your mind i want you to know that i love the mission and what i am doing here in Peru. There could be no better way to spend these two years at this time in my life. i am grateful for the experiences i have had thus far, for the spirit and to be witness as people accept the gospel and change their lives. and i am excited for what the future holds. its so crazy to hear everyones mission calls and i am excited to hear shaun's in a year. By the way say hi to the wagners and congradulate them that kyle is now in the CCM. I love you mom and will talk to you in a week.
con Amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
Querido Papi
ya so mission norte looks like the mission but we will see in July. but no north doesnt have the real Machu Picchu and right now i am no where near it either. it actually is part of lima central right now but will be part of the new mission cuzco that will open up in July.
I am so excited about july and everyone that is receiving their calls, also it might have something to do with the fact that i just left the temple....but ya im excited and i loved getting the chance to talk to you on monday. it being so near i dont really have anything new to add, but thanks for your email and i just wnat to say hi.
well i dont have a lot of time but i love you dad and cant wait to read your email this monday also. btw what would you think of a peruvian made black pinstripe suit for me?? I will talk to you on monday dad but i love you and am so greateful for all your support. i pray for you daily and please pray for the work aqui in peru and in all the world. Bye dad. I love you adn sorry that the line cut out on you monday when we were talking on the phone. Stay true to the faith and read the Book of Mormon.
Con Amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
6 MONTH MARK
WHERE SPENCER IS TODAY-
San Juan de Lurigancho is a district in Lima, Peru, located in the area known as Cono Este. It is sometimes referred to as simple "SJL" on various forms of transportation. With a current population that may have exceed one million people, it is the country's most populous district and possibly one of the largest urban neighbourhoods in the world.
MOST RECENT LETTER FROM SPENCER-
Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 11:05 am
Subject: Hola
Well i have been transferred! I am in MachuPicchu!!! en serio but its not the Machu Picchu that you know, but in some ways it looks similar. i am in the zone Canto Grande which is in Lima and the distric San Juan Lurigancho-which is the district that will be part of Lima North. So with only one transfer before the switch it looks like i will be in Lima North, but i know that the decision comes from the Prophet and the quorem of 12 so im not worried. It is a little sad though because of the 8 gringos in my entry group i am the only one right now in SJL which will be part of North. But my new companion es lo maximo!! His name is Elder Pozo, and he is a life long member from Lima misma. i have to respect the elders that are here serving so close to their home...i couldn't do it. its kinda wierd being here only because its so close to my old area. when people ask i say ya vengo de Zarate cercito no mas or i was in Zarate no far from here. when i first heard i was a little upset i thought maybe provincia but when i arrived it felt right and i am happy to serve wherever the Lord wants me. One thing that is way cool is that my new comp was the trainer of one of the missionaries in my group, who was also my comp in the MTC, Elder Porter.
Querida Mami
Dont worry about not congradulating me, its only 6 months after all. but the time is really flying. i need to know solamente how much money to pull out, so tell por favor in the next email. i dont think i will be able to send you a letter this week but i will try for next week. we dont have a serpost in nuestra area so we can only send letters on lunes, pero we also can only write letters on Lunes so im going to have to try and figure this out. ummm no i dont do my own laundry pero bleach pens are lo maximo especialment with ties and they are impossible! to find down here. Gracias por sending the email to Jon, Kruse was a mutual amigo in the MTC, but went home for medical reasons, i just thought jon would like to know. i dont think you knew Kruse but he was my comp in the CCM the last 3 weeks i was there.
ya sorry about all the spanish, sometimes its just easier. but i dont think i am going to try and stop b/c you guys seem to like it. ahh Cesar, ya he raised his and in contra de los profetas so we left him, lol just kidding. but he does have a hard schedule so i only saw him like one time after. now i am in a new area so i cant really say.
Gracias mami por tu email and all of your support. i cant wait to call you. we are going to cally today to set up the call during the week and i am way excited. know that i love you and pray for you. There is really nothing more i can say.talk to you soon. lovae ya bye!
Con amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
Querido Papi
as you will already know i got transfered this week so yes there is something knew! lol and dont worry about not writing again, you congradulated me on my 6 months and it just means i get two this week! besides i know you were busy, i still cant believe sarah is married its really wierd to think. this week in Zarate we had one baptism planned that i will miss and like 5 more people who are ready that just need to accept the baptism. but i am here now in Machupicchu, but i didnt leave Elder Stoler, my replacement and other gringo, without people to teach. This week we had a baptism here in bueno Canto nuevo i failed to mention that we have a pretty big area and dos barrios ( two wards) the baptism was in barrio canto nuevo but was last monday i was only present for the confirmation this sunday b/c transfers are mid week. we have about four planned this month but others who can also be baptized. my area also is almost all hills its in Lima but doesnt really feel like it. everyday up and down the hills, i am starting to lose even more weight lol.
Yeehaaw shaun finished, i knew he could but was starting to think that he wasnt going to. only 12days away! i dont remember how many days i had left but it was defenitely more than 12 lol. Congradulate him for me. i dont really know why but i am so proud.
ya i am bouncing back and forth from spanish to english a lot. sometimes its just easier to say what i want to say and express myself in spanish. it sounds like you like it but if not i can try to change it. i already explained it to mom but she said it was cool. i cant believe Stephanie is going to have a baby so soon. its wierd to not be there. i still remember the birth of kaleia.
ya right now im not running with the changes but maybe we will start again we could never go very far becasuse we have a time limit of 30 mins but it felt good to run again. good luck with your running too. i would rate my spanish about a 7 because i really do understand almost everything said to me but speaking is another story, especially with all the rules about subjunctive and all that.
Well dad thanks for everything; for your advice and love and for all your help growing up. i love and will talk to you soon. i have to go but say hi to everyone for me.
Con Amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
San Juan de Lurigancho is a district in Lima, Peru, located in the area known as Cono Este. It is sometimes referred to as simple "SJL" on various forms of transportation. With a current population that may have exceed one million people, it is the country's most populous district and possibly one of the largest urban neighbourhoods in the world.
MOST RECENT LETTER FROM SPENCER-
Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 11:05 am
Subject: Hola
Well i have been transferred! I am in MachuPicchu!!! en serio but its not the Machu Picchu that you know, but in some ways it looks similar. i am in the zone Canto Grande which is in Lima and the distric San Juan Lurigancho-which is the district that will be part of Lima North. So with only one transfer before the switch it looks like i will be in Lima North, but i know that the decision comes from the Prophet and the quorem of 12 so im not worried. It is a little sad though because of the 8 gringos in my entry group i am the only one right now in SJL which will be part of North. But my new companion es lo maximo!! His name is Elder Pozo, and he is a life long member from Lima misma. i have to respect the elders that are here serving so close to their home...i couldn't do it. its kinda wierd being here only because its so close to my old area. when people ask i say ya vengo de Zarate cercito no mas or i was in Zarate no far from here. when i first heard i was a little upset i thought maybe provincia but when i arrived it felt right and i am happy to serve wherever the Lord wants me. One thing that is way cool is that my new comp was the trainer of one of the missionaries in my group, who was also my comp in the MTC, Elder Porter.
Querida Mami
Dont worry about not congradulating me, its only 6 months after all. but the time is really flying. i need to know solamente how much money to pull out, so tell por favor in the next email. i dont think i will be able to send you a letter this week but i will try for next week. we dont have a serpost in nuestra area so we can only send letters on lunes, pero we also can only write letters on Lunes so im going to have to try and figure this out. ummm no i dont do my own laundry pero bleach pens are lo maximo especialment with ties and they are impossible! to find down here. Gracias por sending the email to Jon, Kruse was a mutual amigo in the MTC, but went home for medical reasons, i just thought jon would like to know. i dont think you knew Kruse but he was my comp in the CCM the last 3 weeks i was there.
ya sorry about all the spanish, sometimes its just easier. but i dont think i am going to try and stop b/c you guys seem to like it. ahh Cesar, ya he raised his and in contra de los profetas so we left him, lol just kidding. but he does have a hard schedule so i only saw him like one time after. now i am in a new area so i cant really say.
Gracias mami por tu email and all of your support. i cant wait to call you. we are going to cally today to set up the call during the week and i am way excited. know that i love you and pray for you. There is really nothing more i can say.talk to you soon. lovae ya bye!
Con amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
Querido Papi
as you will already know i got transfered this week so yes there is something knew! lol and dont worry about not writing again, you congradulated me on my 6 months and it just means i get two this week! besides i know you were busy, i still cant believe sarah is married its really wierd to think. this week in Zarate we had one baptism planned that i will miss and like 5 more people who are ready that just need to accept the baptism. but i am here now in Machupicchu, but i didnt leave Elder Stoler, my replacement and other gringo, without people to teach. This week we had a baptism here in bueno Canto nuevo i failed to mention that we have a pretty big area and dos barrios ( two wards) the baptism was in barrio canto nuevo but was last monday i was only present for the confirmation this sunday b/c transfers are mid week. we have about four planned this month but others who can also be baptized. my area also is almost all hills its in Lima but doesnt really feel like it. everyday up and down the hills, i am starting to lose even more weight lol.
Yeehaaw shaun finished, i knew he could but was starting to think that he wasnt going to. only 12days away! i dont remember how many days i had left but it was defenitely more than 12 lol. Congradulate him for me. i dont really know why but i am so proud.
ya i am bouncing back and forth from spanish to english a lot. sometimes its just easier to say what i want to say and express myself in spanish. it sounds like you like it but if not i can try to change it. i already explained it to mom but she said it was cool. i cant believe Stephanie is going to have a baby so soon. its wierd to not be there. i still remember the birth of kaleia.
ya right now im not running with the changes but maybe we will start again we could never go very far becasuse we have a time limit of 30 mins but it felt good to run again. good luck with your running too. i would rate my spanish about a 7 because i really do understand almost everything said to me but speaking is another story, especially with all the rules about subjunctive and all that.
Well dad thanks for everything; for your advice and love and for all your help growing up. i love and will talk to you soon. i have to go but say hi to everyone for me.
Con Amor
Elder Spencer Fogleman
Tu Hijo
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