December 25, 2017 Inverness AL with Elder Lewis

********************

Update on Kaden!

We talked with him for about an hour on Christmas.  He was transferred to Inverness with Elder Lewis.  They aren't sure what is going on with Elder Lewis's passport problems, just that he needs to get a new one and they are hoping for Jan. 2.  He is still a little bummed about not being with "the two cool Elders" from Ensley but is making the best of it with Elder Lewis.  He told us "I'm sure there is a reason" for it all.  

He is happy and healthy!

December 18, 2017 -- Ensley AL with Elder Bayer and Elder Standfird

Hey mom!

I was transferred to Ensley Al. Yeah I know what you think but it’s not that bad. And I’m in a trio. It’s me Elder Bayer and Elder Standfird. They’re awesome!! Elder Bayer has been out for 1 year and is from Kansas and Standfird 16 months and from Utah.  But I also just got a call from President and he’s gonna change it and put me with Elder Lewis (my Trainer from Jamaica) for a transfer and then he’s gonna go home. So I most likely will go to this area called Inverness. So I’m kinda stressed out of my mind right now.  Ensley is a car area and idk about Inverness.  I don’t know anything about skyping this time mom. I’m so stressed because idk where I’m gonna skype and I’m nervous to leave again. President just said that he wanted to know if he could put me with Elder Lewis in Inverness just until next transfer. And I’ll let you know what happens in a couple of days. And that’s all he said. Elder Lewis has to go back to Jamaica and so I guess there might have been problems with his passport. I hate going somewhere and then moving me to another place after. Ugh, it bugs me so much but oh well I guess. I know it’s with Elder Lewis but I still don’t want to leave. I sent President a message and basically told him I didn’t want to move again. But I think I’ll have to move because I don’t have a choice in this I guess. 

For the packages just send them to the mission office. Here’s the address if you don’t know what it is. Just send the address to everyone. I’ll get them sometime. 3100 Lorna Rd Ste 107  Birmingham AL 35216.  Until I find a solution to what the heck is happening you’ll just have to send them there and I will get them

I thank yall for the prayers. I need them right now. Love to hear about the stuff at home now. Here’s my week. 

MONDAY-  so we got the transfer news that night and I wasn't surprised what happened so we played ball in Camden and I sucked because I was so nervous who I was getting and where I was going and then we drove back and went to bed. 

TUESDAY- So we got up and we went to district meeting and then we shared our testimonies and then we went to Magnolia and talked and went to dirt cheap and then we came back and went to Docs and talked with her and said my goodbyes and then we went to Beths.  She cooked food and we talked and watched family feud and then we said goodbye and took a pic and then we went home for the night. I packed mainly that night. 

WEDESDAY- we got up and I got dressed and put all my stuff in the car and drove up to transfers and we got to the meeting I was called to Ensley in a trio.  So we got our stuff packed and then we went to the apartment and we went to move some stuff for a lady and then we went to a really good chicken place and then we went to the church to get a projector and then we went and had bible study at the church which we watched a movie and then we went home after that. 

THURSDAY- today we got up and we went to the mission office to get some packages and then we went to see this person Wilma and then we went to Walmart and bought some groceries and then we went home and ate some food.  We went and saw these people Megan and Megan and then we went home after that. 

FRIDAY- today we got up and we went to see this guy Curt and he has a bap date for the 23rd of this month.  We taught him about the word of wisdom. And then we went to see this person Shelly and we talked with her and then we went to Walmart and tried to contact people but nothing so we went home and played some board games. 

SATURDAY-  today we went to try and see Shelly and then we went and saw some less actives who were cool and then we went and took the bike rack off of the sisters car and then we went and had dinner and then we tried to see some other people but nothing. You have to be careful at night in Ensley. There is a lot of crime here.  It’s a lot worse than Selma.

SUNDAY- Today we went to church and I blessed the sacrament and then we went and had other classes and then we went to priesthood and then the church put on a Christmas lunch and I met a bunch of people.  Then we went home and Elder Bayer wasn’t feeling good so he took a nap and so did we and then we went out after dinner and we tried to see Shelly but she wasn’t home so we went home and played board games. 

Monday- today we helped some missionaries move and then we ate lunch and then we came here.  I’ll send you some pics. 

I thought I was staying in Selma so I got some food then forgot it. Ugh. And now I have food here and am moving again.  It’s been a long week.  

We also have a Christmas party on Thursday. We have a small tree in the apartment but that’s about it. 

After emailing we are just going back to the apartment. There’s nothing else we can do tonight. But stay in, too scary.  

Well mom we will be leaving the college soon but we have some computers at the apt complex so I’ll talk to you later if I get more details about the following days and if I’m leaving. 

Love you forever too,

Elder Webb

****Later in the evening****

Hey mom, I’m at the complex.  

I just got off the phone with President. He said he had an apartment in Inverness that he’s been paying 1000 dollars for and he wanted that to be used so he’s gonna put us there.  There is already a set of missionaries in Inverness.  He said when Elder Lewis went to the airport, he found out his passport had expired and he couldn’t go home and he was so depressed and he still kinda is so pres. didn’t want to have a lot of trios in the mish so he put Lewis there and he prayed and decided to put me there to cheer him up a bit and let him enjoy the rest of his time here. Plus President told me he trusted me to do that for him. He knew I’d accept a hard choice. So we will be together until he gets a new passport which could be 3 or 4 weeks to a transfer.  And if he gets it before the transfer ends I will be put back in Ensley but if he goes for a full transfer I could move somewhere else. So we will see but in the meantime I will be in Inverness. I leave tomorrow.

Elder Lewis was an AP and I have no idea why they don’t keep him there.  Elder Lewis apparently wanted to go somewhere else. 

Yeah I know things happen for a reason.  And yeah I guess it’s better with Lewis than someone else. 

I’ll try and hang in there.  He’s been using that all my life. (I told him Heavenly Father needs to use his big teddy bear personality right now).  

I will let you know about Monday if I find out any details.  Thanks mom!!!!!!!!! And please pray for Elder Lewis to get his passport as soon as possible!

LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER. CAN’T WAIT TO TALK TO YALL!

Elder Webb

December 11, 2017

Hey mom!

As you can see it did snow.  We did end up staying at the Columbiana elders apt because it was too late to go back so we stayed the night and then we got up and we saw exactly what is in the first pic. It surprised all of us. It did seem colder than the night before though. So we got a text right after the pic that said we had to stay inside and we couldn’t drive so we couldn’t leave (although all of us were from Utah so we were like come on guys). We were all talking about how nobody can drive in this. People were going 25mph in slush. Barely slush. It was bad lol.

So we stayed and played Scum for most of the day.  We played beer pong (NOT WITH BEER BUT WITH KOOL AID) and that was really fun and then we all decided to go to Walmart and get some food and so we went to Walmart and then came home and played more scum and then we went to their church and then me an Elder Church were gonna head back to Selma.  So we called Beth and she said I wouldn’t come back her boyfriend Randy couldn’t get out of his hunting club and it’s still snowing so we stayed another night. So we then played more scum and we added punishments to make it more fun.  So one of the punishments was Elder Church had to do a snow angel shirtless and one of the other guys had to wax their arm pit with a wax strip and then of course I lost so they decided to wax my chest.  It hurt so much. Then we went to bed.

So we got up the next morning and then we went to Arbys and then we went home.  I showered and got ready then we went and saw Marcus(recent convert) to see how he was doing. His house burned down last week on Wednesday and so the branch is trying everything they can do to help him. So then we went to docs and then we went home for the night.

Sunday we went to church and Elder church gave a talk and then we went to see some less actives and one crazy Beth gave us some candles.  They light up with a remote. They’re cool. Then we went and saw doc during the day.

We have d meeting on Tuesday like a testimony one and that’s the week.

NOTHING FOR TRANSFERS YET. We will hear about it tonight. I’m so nervous. Plus I won’t know where I’m going or who I’m getting. I’d like to stay one more then head out of Selma. People don’t want me to leave lol. It’s just nerve racking and I remember a thing Elder Lewis told me that the one thing he won’t miss is transfers lol. He’s leaving on Wednesday for Jamaica, sad right.

I sent Elder Lewis this email today - Oh My the last Monday till you leave I’m so sad man!!!!!! Thanks for being an Awesome trainer to me. Even when I was not doing well you still showed me love and I am very grateful for that.  Love you forever bro. Take care.

Elder Lewis reply - aww thank you brother it’s sad but I’m holding in, and man I miss those times so much.  The days in Wetumpka.  Enjoy every moment man because you won’t get another time like this to serve.

No snow for yall then? The snow is already melted here. Lol

We just heard they’re closing down Camden for missionaries. The ones there will leave and there won’t be any coming back after them. So if I stay it’ll be us and magnolia unless they change it.

Well were gonna head to Camden! Thanks for all you’ve done and I’m gonna keep trying and I pray about our family every day. I pray for dad and the safety of you guys back home and I’m having the most fun I can have until it’s time for me to head home.

LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER!!!!!
Elder Webb



*****This was his little email with his dad*****

Hey dad!! Yeah the snow is weird to people down here but not to us. They freak out! Lol. My bike is good.  I just need to pump up the tires that’s about it. I’ve just been checking on it a bit just feeling the tires. I hear the Chargers are doing good.  Lol.  Doc made Tater Tot casserole one day and we ate it that day and I’ve made it once. I haven’t been homesick since Weatherly. 

Usually the missionaries tell their dads about the bad stuff cause the moms will freak out and worry. That’s why sometimes I’ll tell you some of the stuff cause you know you’ve been here before. Can’t wait to be back in the ward again though. It’ll be different than when I left lol. Love you dad!

December 7, 2017

Hey Mom!

Sorry for the late response, we just got back to Columbiana. It’s closer than home to email and we know the Elders here. 

I had a great birthday.  We had a multi district meeting with the zone and afterwards all the missionaries there sang to me.  Then we went to longhorn steakhouse and then I went and saw Kenny on the way back. So it was a pretty good birthday. I got your package and gmas letter.  Transfers:  I have no idea whats gonna happen.  I could stay or go.  Pres didn't tell me anything. We won’t know until Monday night and we won’t know where we are going or who we are getting. I hate it but I guess I’ve got to get used to it because this is the normal now. I’ll ask Sister Talbot to text you if I’m getting transferred.  If I do leave were gonna go to that person Beths home and have the last dinner.  OH and she made me a cake on Tuesday that said Happy Birthday Deacon Do Little. It’s my nickname. It was cool. 

IM 20 YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!!! OUCH MY BACK!!!!!!!! LOL. But I can’t believe it.  I can see myself more mature and growing up. 

The weather is rainy and it’s got pretty cold. 

Here are some pics. That’s docs tree. She’s getting baptized on March 17 and I’ll be going back for the baptism. I think she will go through with it as long as Pres keeps it like it is.   The other picture has the famous historical Selma bridge in the background. 

Ok!!!!!!!!!! Love you mom!!!!!!!!!!!

MISS YOU AS WELL!!!!!!!!!! 7 MORE!!!!!!!!!

Elder Webb