Well, this is hardly a weekly update anymore, but i promise im working on it.
I was transferred to Warren for what is probably my last area,
considering that after this one i only have 1 transfer left. To clear
up any confusion, i have not received my “trunky papers” but im sure
i’ll get those in a month or so.
Warren seems like a decent place. I’m still in a walking area, dont
ask me about that… heh, i guess im supposed to keep losing weight or
something. We’ve got a couple decent investigators but right now we’re
mainly focusing on getting to know ward members in different ways, and
looking for service. We also tract alot… once again, not my favorite
but it keeps us busy.

I’m looking forward to the holidays. we’ve got a big dinner lined up
for thanksgiving and a football game in the morning.
I’m doing pretty good myself, and i’m enjoying the work as usual.

Take care everybody, write me letters!

Just got his “walking papers” to serve out the rest of his mission in the far east town of Warren, OH.

Hey everyone, its been a little while eh?

Things have been going pretty good here in Cleveland. Yes im still here, and transfers are 3 weeks away. We finally broke our 8 or 9 week streak of not getting anyone to church last weekend, which was nice.
I’m doing great, im still with my greenie and he’s doing really well too. I’ve really enjoyed these past couple months and while i wish i had a bunch of great news, i dont. We’re still working hard and doing the lords work though.
Life is good, besides the cold weather. I’ve learned alot here, and cleveland is a good place to be.

I love you all, write me letters

Hey everyone, sorry i havent updated too much lately.  Its been a great few weeks. I’ve really enjoyed training so far. Our area is being built up and we’re having some fun and working hard.

Sorry i dont have any pictures, but i keep forgetting my camera. A highlight was yesterday, we went to the missions annual “Zoned out”  Half of the mission at the johnson farm playing games and having fun. They had all types of competitions and good games to keep us all entertained. After the first couple hours they let us do whatever we wanted.  Kickball, volleyball, dodgeball, football. it was alot of fun.

Keep writing me letters.
life is good

Quick one this time.

Big news i guess is that i’m training a new missionary this transfer.  Starting tomorrow (wednesday) i get to show a new missionary how to be a missionary. I’m pretty excited and a little nervous. We’re gonna have a good time though.
I’ll be staying in cleveland, and riding the busses like usual. Im pretty excited for this chance to train.

Last week was ok, not much happened. Got alot of referrals and went on an exchange with Elder Ritchie, a former comp. We had alot of fun and it was a nice break.

I look forward to your emails and letters.
Take care

hey everyone, sorry its been a little while.

These past 2 weeks have been pretty crazy, with the move, and losing
our car, but its alright. Things are going really well now that things
are settling down. We’ve lose some good investigators, but we’re
working hard to find some new solid people. We’re working in the nice
“trendy” area that we live in now, and we’re finding a few good
people.

The past few weeks i was under alot of stress and not very happy, but
i looked at everything and realized that i worry too much. Since then,
things have been great. I get up, run in the morning, study and hit
the pavement. I come home at the end of the day tired from all the
biking and walking. I love it, i feel like im working hard again.

I love all of you, i have less than 6 months now. Write me.

-Chas

What a week it was.

The week started off slow, but quickly picked up as it went on. I learned the unfortunate news that president wont allow anyone to goto baseball games anymore, so i missed that chance. I was put into quite a deliema on thursday, having to do with the mariners and baseball. We were meeting a lady from the ward at an appointment with an investigator on thursday night. She flammed us, but while we were talking to the member she told us that she is a head of security at the downtown Marriott hotel and that the mariners are staying there for the weekend. After a few questions she then says we could be with her on friday from 3-4 while she escorts the various players to their cabs.  If you couldnt guess, i was pretty excited at the chance, and said we’d be there. Later that night i looked at my planner and saw that we had 3 appointments. 2, 3 and 4 oclock. all in garfield heights for the next day. I was a little frustrated, but decided i am a missionary and i should probably goto those appointments.  On the train ride home that night, we missed our bus and had to wait an hour. I decided i deserved to goto the stadium and watch a couple innings from the sidewalk since it was a few blocks awake.  the next day  all 3 flammed us, even our dinner at 5 cancelled. I was a little upset, but ok. The next day while waiting an hour for our next bus in downtown i saw Ken Griffey and a few other mariners walking around downtown.

Missionary work wise, things are going well. I had a good interview with Pres. Sorenson and we have zone confrence coming up. At the end of the month we’re moving to a way nice apartment on the west side about a block away from the lake.

Everything else is going well, and next week i’ll post pictures.

Anyone who is writing letters to me at my Garfield Heights address: We will be moving to a new apartment on the 31st, so if you write me any letters later on in the week, please send them to the mission office.

Well its been another good week in Cleveland. We met our new mission president, and he seems like a pretty nice guy. He’s pretty funny, doesnt want any crap or complaining, and he seems like he knows what he’s doing. I like what i’ve seen so far.

The 4th of July was good as well. We had the Cleveland 1st ward breakfast, which was pretty good. Then later on we went to a bbq and then did some service. The fireworks you can buy here suck, no noise, and all they do is smoke. Lame. We saw tons of fireworks all over the area from all the suburbs and cleveland.

We had a good week otherwise. We may or may not lose our car this week, but change is good right??? anyways, the work is going well, sorry i dont have any pictures, i forgot my camera.

I love all of you.

-Elder Chas