Ben's Fun Experience!

Ben emailed us on Weds. He's feeling a little homesick because he hasn't gotten any letters from his "FRIENDS"! Wonder how he'd feel if we didn't write!

He said he was going to zone conference on Friday(today). He is having to learn Spanish, so he asked if we'd send him a book on Spanish. There was an old one in the closet, I can't believe I found it, but I went right to it. He needed a new vial because he lost his. I had already bought him a shirt. He always liked shirts with words on them I found one that said "Keep staring, I might do a trick", perfect for him! I bought some teriyaki jerky, and some black licorice, because I'm sure you can't get that in NY! Mailed it overnight cost $77.00 buck-e-toes! It would have gotten there by Weds. for $13.00,but Craig said to go ahead and send it so I did!

He seems to be doing alright, this is the first time I've heard him sound a bit discouraged. They usually get transferred every 6 to 8 weeks, and get a new companion, but he is in the same place with the same companion, Elder Talbot. Elder Talbot is from St. George. Ben said that the branch doesn't like the missionaries, and he isn't feeling to fond of them.(They don't have them for dinner, and they won't refer contacts for them) Guess that is why he is still there, he's got something to learn!

Couple of weeks ago they went to the Orange County Chopper shop. It is in his mission so they went on their P-day. He sent pictures I'll have to learn how to post them or have Katy do it.

He said that he gets to drive, and has about 4 times. He and and Elder Mook(someone he was in the MTC with)were out on a split. Elder Mook had a red dot so he couldn't drive.(Something that had to do with a driving violation that happened back home I suppose)They were on their way to a meal with an investigator. He said out of nowhere it started to rain, thunder and lightening. He said about ten miles up the road they could see a tornado. They got a call from the investigator, and he told them to turn around, a tornado was coming. He said a tree right by them was struck with lightening. They turned around and a bazillion cop cars and fire trucks were heading towards the tornado. He called that a fun experience! He also swears another time during a thunderstorm lightening struck outside. He felt a shock, and his bum is still numb!