Chet and Wendy

Sometimes you have to miss someone..........

2012-02-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

So Chet is in Arkansas for a few days. I miss him a lot!! But that could also be that I am home alone more than I want to be. But it's not all that bad. It's good to miss someone. It makes you appreciate them more. I'm grateful that the messes around the house have been small, but at the same time I miss them. So when he gets back we are making our pizza together and making a mess!! Tuesday better get here quick!! :]

Deeeaaaar Family,

How's it all goin?? Sounds like it has been good besides all the sickness. That stinks. Grandpa is cancer free!!!! YESSS!! How exciting getting the wedding all ready! Oh man that is so crazy soon! Woo brotha! Nate is going to be a married man!! I looove that Uncle Chris is going to sing for them. That is so cool! I still sing some of his songs while tracting and such. I think all my companions have heard him now. Too bad i can't sing it very well ha ha!

So yes, Linda Bell is getting MARRIED!! Crazy huh!? Like i talked about in one of the past emails, she started dating Brother Johnson. Blew all of our minds! They are so great together though! They stared just seeing each other every week then every couple days and now every day. No whenever we are with Linda, Brother Johnson is there too! It's so funny. They even went to the temple together!!! Cool huh!! They don't have their recommends yet so they both sat in the lobby. Linda said she felt like it was home, almost like she had been there before. It was so cool to hear about! Gosh it makes me so happy. But after that they started talking about marriage..ha ha. And after dating for 2 weeks they picked out rings!! Ahh!! It's seems like it all is going so fast, but then again her whole conversion went just as fast! It has been amazing to be a part of all of this. To sit back and see God's hand working in her life and how everything just comes together. She needed the gospel and He knew she was ready, so He made it happen. Oh and Brother Johnson by the way..has been praying for 5 years to find some one to marry. Ask and you will receive!! God is so amazing.

I'm feeling a little bit better! Brother Young called me that night and ordered some meds for me, but hasn't called back for me to pick them up. I should be getting another ankle brace too. I'll be calling him today to see what's up, hopefully i can get some drugs so i can get better! I'm tired of being sick!

Transfers............My new companion is..........Sister..........Kidding! Elder..............Lamm! From Eagle Idaho! He is a solid missionary. He's been out 7 months so by default i am senior companion, which means nothing! Ha ha he's a fantastic missionary. So far he's just as goofy as i am and has seen as much if not more Spongebob than i have! All we quote is Spongebob! He is super cool. I have a feeling that we are going to do really great these next few months.

So this week we are going to the temple!!! It's only been like 6 months!!! So today isn't our p-day, thursday is. We might after the temple take a day out in downtown Columbus, which should be awesome! Haven't been there in forever. I'll be pretty close to Pickerington!

Oh speaking of the temple, right now Linda is working towards the temple and a majority of the things we talk about is about the temple. So i was wondering if you guys could pick up a picture of it? Picture with a frame for her house. I guess it doesn't really have to be the Columbus temple either. Maybe you can split it up with the family or something? I dunno just whatever you want to do. We just want it in her sights :) Ya?

Ok well i gotta go!! I love you my wonderful family!! Thank you so much for all you do for me!! Have a WONDERFUL week!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

-Elder Robinson

Oh and i named this wendy's because i used my wendy's card today..;) Thank you!

Not a computer person.......

2012-02-04T18:10:00.000-08:00

So I'm not a computer person. I probably never will be. But that's OK. I get by and get done what I need to. I am trying to figure out the new timeline on FB. So I decided to update Chrys' first and play with it before I do mine. It's nice not to mess with mine first!! I think it's pretty cool! I have been adding things to his map and travels. He has photos that I have forgotten about. It's been fun. So now I think it will be OK to do mine. I have also been going through pictures with Ashlee. She has been seeing Nate and our family from the beginning. I even found a picture taken by Chet's Grandma Rogers when we had only been dating 2 weeks. Wow!! I miss the kids when they were young!! But seeing them when they are grown up with kids of their own is fun too!! I have laughed a lot over these pictures!! I just love my family!!!!

Dear family,

Happy Birthday Tyler and Chuck!!!!!!! I have some b-day cards all ready for you! Just gotta get em sent out! I LOVE YOU!!

Well, i've got like 10 minutes so it's going to be a short one this week.

It's been crazy here in Xenia. To say the least. Elder Riggs is being transferred! Tomorrow i will be with my new companion. Elder Riggs got a call this morning telling him he's being doubled in and training a new missionary. You can imagine how hilarious i thought that was ha ha. He is such a fantastic missionary though. He's changing lives. He changed mine. We're working on basically changing how we do things here in The Ohio and it is a lot of work! President gave us orders to re do all of our area books and create i guess you can call it an ultimate area book. Part of this is doing 2-2-5 around members houses and creating teaching records for every member in the ward. Sound easy right? Our ward has over 400 members...ha ha. It's pretty awesome though. We've already seen a lot of success in all of what president is bringing into the mission. It's really exciting to see.

These past few weeks have been rather hard. This sickness won't go away and it zaps my energy pretty quickly. I've been feeling like my body is falling apart ha ha i've discovered new pains in my right shin and ankle. I bent down to tie my shoe this morning in the parking lot and fell over from pain. My right ankle is still hurting from when i sprained it a month back. And amongst all this i felt i lost my motivation, like i had just hit a brick wall. No one was coming to church and everyone kept falling off date for baptism. President advised me to focus on loving them more, which i thought was crazy because i do love them already! But that same night at our dinner appointment someone shared an experience of praying for Christlike love. To be able to understand how he feels about us and why he does what he does for us. So i took that to heart and tried it. These past 2 weeks have been so different! I started praying more and trying to focus everything i have on the people i meet and teach. I go to sleep with them on my mind and i wake up with them on my mind. I really love them. I want them to come to the Savior! I find my self crying for these people in my prayers. I have been so blessed, He is so gracious and loving to me. Now it's time to really show my love and bring the blessing of Him into their lives. It's been so much better, and i have a long way to go but with him i can do better and rise up out of the old me. I love my Savior Jesus Christ. I know that we can be perfected in Him. I know that he suffered and died for us because he loves us. And i know that we need to love others into this work. What a great week. It has definitely made me see all of this in a different way. And i like it :)

Oh and we met a guy named Sunny on the street yesterday who was so hungry he was willing to give us his iPhone. Ha ha. So we walked to the gas station and bought him some food and did not take his phone ha ha. Of course. I love being a missionary. Where else do you get to experience these things??

I love you my family!! Have a great week! I will let you know who my new companion is!!!! Crazy!

-Elder Robinson

Just Rambling............

2012-01-27T17:53:00.000-08:00

So I don't really have anything to say this week. I'm really not a blogger. I think I ramble more than anything. After the Elder gets home I think my blog will grow cobwebs. Just for your information, I don't know why it puts the white back ground on his letters. I am not a computer person either. Just so you know.......

Dear Family,

Well that doesn't sound like a boring week to me....is it ever boring in Utah? Hmm. It's just one big Mormon party how can it be boring?! Ha ha. Anyway that's good you got that leak fixed! And it's snowing there eh? It sounds like country is finally getting cold ha ha. It is here...

So this past week was...well.... just a little awesome! First off we had our first ice storm this season! It was crazy!!! Being from Utah i was like, pshhhh this winter is nothin! But once that hit my view changed a bit ha ha...It was raining outside and it was 23 degrees! I didn't even know that was possible! It was SO fun though. It rained friday night and when we woke up EVERYTHING was frozen. We went to get in our car to leave for an appointment and we spent 20 minutes scraping just the front windshield! It was really cold so we took turns scraping and while one was scraping the other was sliding around on the ice ha ha. We even made a video of it. There was a nice lady that was outside and i was like, "we're from Utah we're new!" and she felt bad for us and gave us a really nice scraper to use so we weren't out there for days. It was great. And all on video. Ha!

Funniest thing ever....A guinea pig peed on Elder Riggs at an investigators house last week. It peed his pants. HA HA HA HA! It was shedding and he was putting it's hair on me so i told him i hoped it would pee on him. And it did!! I can't put into words how funny that was.

Thank you so much for the package! It was great!! I love how whenever I run out of Nutella and Oxi Clean you always get some to me ha ha. I've never had to buy it! The family picture is great! Both of them! They're on my desk now and the picture of the temple is on the wall :) Thank you so much! I think i now have enough pens and post-it notes to last me my mission! So My birthday was pretty good! We weren't able to leave our apartment because of the ice storm so we deep cleaned our apartment and updated all our papers and maps. It was very much needed! That night some members took us out to a Mexican restaurant which is rare! There's like 2 Mexican restaurants here in all of Ohio ha ha there's no Spanish people here! And of course there's Chipotle......which i don't like at all ha ha. Cafe Rio is SOOO much better. After that we went to the Weavers for cake! They are so awesome! I love love love those people. They made me a ice cream cake that they put in the garage to keep cold....which we later found out was a bad idea ha ha. They went to surprise me with it and it had melted everywhere. I DIED laughing!!! Oh my gosh it was the best. After that we went sliding down their driveway for a bit taking pictures and videos and such. SO fun! We found out that using a wreath to slide on doesn't work...well Alexis did ha ha. Then! To finish it all off! We had an awesome lesson with Chelsea. She is so spiritual. We taught her more about the Book of Mormon and committed her to read it and to pray about it. It was cool though, we felt like we didn't need to really teach her this time, just testify and let her feel the spirit! Then commit! And we did and it rocked! It was definitely one of the best birthdays ever!

We're doing something in the mission right now called 2-2-5. It where at member's houses when we go for dinner or something, we knock on the houses 2 to the left, walk across the street and knock 5 to the right, then cross again and knock 2 to the right ending back at the member's home. It's working quite well! There was actually one experience last week that was pretty cool, we were 2-2-5 ing the Terry's home and felt like it wasn't where we needed to be, so we got in the car and prayed. We knew then that we needed to be a couple streets over to find someone there. So we went to this other street, prayed, and the 2nd house we knocked on we found Ashley! She is so cool! And she loves to pray for everyone! We were able to teach her part of the restoration and we're going back tomorrow to finish it up! Boy am i grateful for the Lord being with us leading us to her! And keeping us warm while doing this in a snow storm!

Transfers are next week! Don't know what's going to happen. Elder Riggs has been here for 9 months and since the new policy the church has put out, Elder Riggs can stay another. It'd be crazy if he does though ha ha that is so long in one area! Oh and it's his first area too! Sheesh. I will let you all know what happens!

It was definitely a great week. Looking forward to next week! I've been pretty sick these past weeks with migraines and a crazy cough that won't go away and now some sinus stuff. I'm praying i can get over it soon. It's really getting irritating! I hope you all have a wonderful week! Be safe! Enjoy that dry dry cold!! Love you!!

-Elder Robinson

2012-01-21T17:09:00.000-08:00

So wedding plans are up, down then up again. I know things will work out weddings do somehow, it's just stressful getting there. But we choose to smile and laugh so we don't go crazy!! To top it off our ceiling started leaking this morning in our bedroom. We are very grateful for our landlords and their willingness to help in emergencies!! This is also Chrys' first birthday away from us. We also can't talk to him so that is a little weird. But I know that he is getting a cake and we made one too. We made one when our oldest was on his mission in Russia. It's what we do. A little silly maybe, but lets celebrate!! Your only 21 on the 21st once!! So here's to another week of craziness for the Robinson's.......bring it!!!! :]Dear Family,

It's so weird hearing about you all preparing for Nate's wedding! And me not having a part in it ha ha woa. It's still like...whahh? SALLY!! Tell her i will be getting a letter out soon! It's been so crazy here i just don't have time. People like to schedule things on our preparation days ha ha. Lizzie had a baby?? Wow congrats! That's so exciting! James and basketball eh? I've been playin a lot too! We'll have to have a good 1 on 1 when i'm home ;)

Ok so first off, i forgot it was my birthday this week ha ha. Well i remembered last week but i don't think it has hit me yet. It's a strange thing this mission does to ya.

So last week we had an Elder come home from California that we were able to be companions with for a day! He came home and wasn't able to be released until the next day. It was so fun! It was funny because we happened to have interviews with President Nilsen that day and he was able to tag along. We all talked him into acting like he was just a new missionary and try to get in an interview with him ha it was hilarious..until i had to spill the beans. He took me in and had the interview but before we left he grilled me on him ha ha so i had to tell him. He knew he wasn't one of his missionaries but wanted to make sure he wasn't just having a senior moment ha ha even though he's only 52. It was a great day though.

Right now in the ward there is some interesting things happening....on the dating side of things. Brother Weaver had a girlfriend in Utah that he met for the first time on Saturday and they are planning on getting married already. Woa! They are so perfect for each other though! It's almost scary how perfect they are. So we were able to meet her and talk with her when we went over for an investigator lesson on Sunday. It was great. The other thing is with Linda Bell...ha ha she's going to singles activities and at the moment has her sights on another member who we call The Johnson. He is probably my most favorite person! He's had a rough life but is ALWAYS smiling. He's had a couple car accidents that have really messed him up and he has some brain damage along with that. But right now since we just baptized Linda, we're like the middle-men kinda in this ha ha. When something happens she calls us all excited. It's so fun. She really does deserve happiness and they are great together! It's a pretty fun time right now. There is so much love in the ward right now :/ it's funny.

This last Sunday we went on a investigator search to get them to church ha ha. It was actually quite a miracle we found them! It was for Kaylee and Tristian who's mom is a member we are reactivating. It's going really well!! But the kids live with their dad on the weekends and he isn't so willing to get them to church. This past weekend they were there and Amanda their mom could not get a hold of them at all and she had been calling for days trying to get a hold of them. She was basically pretty afraid something had happened to them. So we said a prayer Sunday morning and felt prompted to go find them, so we got the address from Amanda and started on our way, having absolutely no clue where this house was ha ha! It is in another area that we have been in like 3 times between the both of us. So we started driving and we got pretty far in the area just taking turns where we though we should, again not knowing where we were or how to really get back home. We eventually were pretty lost and didn't know what to do until we came to a street named Xenia Dr. I was like "ha, maybe it means Xenia Elders drive here." So kind of jokingly we turned on it and that street led us to the exact street we were looking for! We were dying oh my gosh it was so funny. So we took that road to the house and right as soon as we found the house they pulled up but only because they had to run inside to grab something. So we jumped out and said hi and talked for a bit and found out they were with their grandpa not their dad, which was a good thing! So after we left we called Amanda and told her and she was able to get a hold of them. It may sound like a small thing but it was still a miracle! We were literally led by the spirit every step of the way! It was such a cool experience.

It's been a great week that's for sure. This week will be even better! We have some great lessons lined up already and we're so looking forward to them. Plus some of our investigators are making a birthday cake for me on Saturday at the Weavers :) i love these people. I just love being a missionary. It is too amazing. Mom and Dad, I too can say for myself, the day i left for my mission is the day my life was saved. I am SO grateful i have this opportunity to serve. I don't know where or who i would be with out this gospel and this mission. I love it so much. And i don't want to come home! Ha ha. I thank Heavenly Father everyday for this opportunity and for the influence of my family. You are all so wonderful! I am so grateful He watches over you and it is so cool to see so many blessings coming to you!

I love you all! Have a great week!!! Be safe!!

-Elder Robinson

2012-01-14T13:05:00.000-08:00

The only thing I can think about today is I want a disco ball. Yup. That's about it. Wouldn't that be fun to have one and dance the night away!! A disco ball........I guess that's a little silly. But dancing to your favorite song makes you feel good. So why not have one so you can have some mood lighting.........A disco ball.......

Dear Family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHELSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A card will be on the way :) I love you!!!!!

Oh man that is crazy with all the wedding things going on! My brother is getting married!!!! Woo! I'm glad to hear James is doing well. That seriously made all the difference for me, choosing good friends. I'd say they were one of the biggest influences in me coming out here to serve. I don't know who i would be with out them.

Well, another great week has past! It wasn't as crazy as the week before, but it's been really good! First off, I ate 2600 calories in one sitting at McDonald's on friday. I don't recommend that....Ha ha. It gave me a McHeadache.

We were able to find 3 new people to teach and only 1 of them was from all those return appointments we got. Ha ha. Yeah, out of 18 all but 1 fell through. Friday was probably the hardest day. We had 5 appointments and none of them were home! So we went finding for most of the day and we seriously talked to like 2 people. I don't know what it was but it seemed that everyone was in a bad mood and didn't want to talk with us. It stunk. The only people we were able to teach that day was some members at our dinner appointment! Ahh it was a really rough day. We were feelin pretty down. But we kept going! The next day was pretty much the same. It was hard. Thank goodness for Sundays! It was amazing! It was so recharging! It was exactly what we both needed, and we finished the week off strong and found our last investigator for the week! We as a zone did "destroy the standard"! We all together found 24 people! And most of them were in our own district! Woo!

So Elder Riggs broke the Beavercreek Elder's toilet today. He flushed it and it went all over. It was sooooo fun cleaning it up....

Anyway..
Last week we had a phone call from a member asking us if we could come share a lesson with her husband who is a non-member the following Monday night. So of course we said we would. We were actually pretty nervous for this one because he was very anti and had some very crazy doctrinal questions(more like bible-bashing questions) for us that we really didn't know how to answer. So this time i studied every second i got to answer the questions he asked us and i felt pretty prepared for the whole lesson, but when we got there he brought out even MORE! Ha ha. He basically anti'd us and told us nothing we taught was true. I had this whole chain of scriptures and things i could have used but when i went to use them all i could hear in my mind was just "Bare your testimony." So i did. I bore my testimony and after that his daughter bore testimony to him, then his wife bore hers which was the greatest testimony i think i've ever heard, then Elder Riggs bore his incredible testimony, then both of us bore testimony again. The spirit was SO strong! After that we asked him how he felt and he said he trusts his wife and said he'd consider reading the Book of Mormon to know for himself. I know it was the spirit that prompted us to bare testimony because Heavenly Father knew it was the only thing that would help him. The spirit was the only thing that could have taught him and confirmed to him of what we bore testimony of. It was just amazing. It was one of the most powerful moments I've had on my mission so far.

This week has been going great so far, our investigators had to be pushed back another week for baptism but are all still planning on it. January 28th! We found 2 new people to teach yesterday, and hopefully tonight we can find another. Gosh, missionary work is so awesome! So many things happen and your mind is blown every day with seeing God's hand in this wonderful work! I don't think the joy felt in doing missionary work can ever be measured. There is just nothing else like it. I am just so grateful to have this opportunity to be out here. It is so great!

Well my family, i must be going. Thank you for being such great examples to me! Thank you for all the love and support you give me, I love you!! Have a great week!

-Elder Robinson

Not much to say so here's the Elder........

2012-01-06T16:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry people but I really don't have much to say this week so here's the Elder.......Go the Great Ohio!! :]

Dear family,

Man, it feels like i haven't talked to you since last year! I'm glad new years was great for you all. Nothin better than to be surrounded by family! (besides being on a mission) James is a teacher!! He's growin up! That is so cool they let dad do that. The Mudd's? I'm not sure. Are they missionaries here? If so i could find them. That's way cool though!

So this past week.......i have got to say was SO AWESOME. It was probably the craziest! But it was the best. The beginning of the week was pretty normal and busy, we ran out of miles for our car on wednesday! That stunk ha ha. That night we were going on splits with a member to a lesson and we forgot something in the apartment so we ran across the grass and on the way back my foot found a pot hole and my ankle hit the ground. Perfect timing eh? The day we run out of miles is the day i sprain my ankle ha ha. The next morning my ankle was all swollen and purple and i really didn't want to get it checked out so we made a few phone calls and got a ride over to the Beavercreek Elder's to borrow a brace and a cane. That's right! A cane! Man i felt so cool. Anywayy, after we our ride drop us off at Wal-Mart for a investigator lesson/haircut and before Elder Riggs got out of the car the keys to our car, apartment, anything that is warm and has access to a fridge full of food fell out of his pocket in the member's car. We had no idea until he called us 20 minutes later to tell us he couldn't get them back until later that night. Awesome! So we decided we would just go tracting in an area by some members and see what happens. Mind you i'm Mr. Gimpy with a cane ha ha. But i still wanted to work! We ended up walking about 6 miles and got 1 return appointment. Woo! Satan never wins! We kick him in the face!

On new years eve we had a blitz with our Zone Leaders for most of the day, a blitz is where they come and get twice the work done in your area for the day. Elder Robbins and Shelton and I all went tracting for the whole day. We tracted all down this one street and all that we got was bible bashing verses thrown at our face which is no fun. But we kept going! We went onto this other street and no joke, 5 out of the 6 doors we knocked on we got a return appointment for. One family was even so nice they invited us in and fed us dinner ha ha! They were all Methodist and so nice. We gave them a Book of Mormon and they gave us all hugs and told us we were their New Year's blessing. That was cool. We'll be going by this week. Elder Riggs went with our other Zone Leader Elder Seeley and got one of our investigators on date for baptism!! January 28th! Woo! So right now we have the Thacker kids on date for January 21st, and Cody and Alex on date for the 28th. It's going to be a GREAT month!

On Sunday during church our district leader Elder Rose called and committed us to find another person to teach and for some reason it really pumped us up! We were worried we weren't going to have much time to find because of our dinner appointment, but it turned out that we didn't have one! We went out of the church running to our car yelling and making noises because we were so pumped to go find someone ha ha we got laughed at by some members but oh well! We ended up at some apartments not far from the church and tracted i'd say about 100 of them ha ha! It was soooo cold and we didn't have our jackets because we weren't planning on tracting but it was so fun! We ran from apartment to apartment and we got about 5 more return appointments from it. Right at the point where we were almost frozen to death we knocked on this one apartment at the very end of them all and some nice Muslim students let us in! And we taught them! They didn't speak English very well, but the spirit was there and thank goodness it speaks all languages!! Ha ha.

It was probably one of the most fun and hardest weeks of my mission so far. Because we worked hard and kept our focus and motivation, we found people who needed us. We got 3 new people in 3 days to teach and 19 return appointments set up for this week which is the most i have ever had!! This week is "destroy the standard week" and we are so planning on passing it up! What a way to begin the new year! I LOVE being a missionary. It has been THE most rewarding and enriching experience of my life. I am so grateful i can be out here sharing my testimony of Jesus Christ and the truth he has revealed to us. I am so grateful how much the Lord helps me to accomplish the things he asks of me. WOW what a wonderful week.

Until next week!! I love you all so much!

-Elder Robinson

P.S. I prayed after church that my ankle wouldn't hurt so i could do the work and as soon as i started tracting i wasn't limping any more!! Woo!!! The church is true.

Bittersweet........

2011-12-30T18:50:00.000-08:00

So I find that Christmas is bittersweet. We got to hear our Grand kids excitement over the phone and hear everything that they got. It is really nice to hear their voices, but hard not seeing them. Then we got to talk to Chrys. It was good to hear his laugh and his stories. Then when you say goodbye, you realize you won't talk to him till May. That is a hard goodbye. So now we are back to emails. There just isn't enough time for all your family sometimes. I always wish there is more!! It's hard going from a house full of kids to having just one opening up presents. I seriously don't feel that old!! I really did have a great Christmas it was just different in some ways. Kids stop growing up so fast!! :]

FAMILY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(yesterday) I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh man was it good to hear all your voices! It was a fun phone call. I'm so glad it was great Christmas for all of you! It really is such a great time of year. I do know an Elder Martin!! He was in my first zone and i just saw him at the Christmas Devotional! Ha ha that is awesome. He is a great elder!!

So this week was great! It was pretty busy. With Christmas and everything we were running around everywhere. On sunday we started out at church, then to the Hess' for lunch, then to the Bains to call, then to a white elephant gift party at the Benson's, then to the Weavers, then to the Ridge's, THEN to Carson Loder's. Ha ha. It was great. Oh, Speaking of Carson, this is for her:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Ha.

Anyway, it was an AWESOME Christmas!

As i told you all on the phone, i did do some caroling as tracting. We went to a dinner appointment and they weren't home, we knew we were there for a reason and needed to do something. SO we went tracting with our ukulele! We knocked on doors and if they didn't answer we started singing with our just excellent angel-like voices. It didn't work haa but it was a lot of fun. We did find 4 people to come back and teach though! One of which is that Windy lady i told you all about. I love how the Lord but us in the right places at the right time. He does His work His way, we just have to listen to the promptings so we can accomplish the things He asks.

Last week i messed up my right shoulder and it was hurting so bad i couldn't use my arm! Which made a lot of things pretty difficult to do. I was pretty worried i would have to go see someone about it, but on Sunday during sacrament i prayed that it would heal so i could actually do things and serve. By the end of the meeting i had full use of my arm! I love when things like that happen.

This week is going to be so great. We have a lot going on in preparing for the upcoming year! We as a zone are doing a "standard week" next week. We are all going to put in the extra effort to hit the standard of excellence, meaning 20+ lessons, 100% morning schedule, and 3+ new investigators. We are PUMPED! I know we can do it. I will let you all know how it goes!

Well, i best be off. Sorry it's a short letter, i don't know what else to say really since i just talked to you all on Sunday ha ha. But that's alright. I love you all so much! Thank you everyone for the love and support you give me! You are all such great blessings in my life. Thank you for everything!!! Have a great week!! Talk to you in 2012!!!!!!!!!

-Elder Robinson

Christmas time is magical......

2011-12-24T16:52:00.000-08:00

So I sit here on this beautiful December 24th and think what a wonderful Christmas season this has been. It has gone by too fast. I always need an extra week. I am so sorry to the people on my Christmas card list because my cards are still on my counter. They will be late this year. But that just means the spirit will keep going. I love to visit the Temple, but to go at Christmas time is magical. It's so cold, but so beautiful. I am grateful my birthday falls at this time of year. I wouldn't have it any other way. I wish for you all a very wonderful and loving Merry Christmas......Here is our family Christmas letter for you all....robinsonsfabulousyear.blogspot.com

Dear Family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you both!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry it's taken this long to email!! It's been a busy few days. Sounds like a great week for all of you though! Dane is engaged?? Whah? Ha ha that's crazy talk. That is so cool about your friend though!! You should have her give you the names of those in the area. If any of them are members then i'll bet i know them!

This past week was a good hard week. We as a zone do this thing where when we get a new investigator or some kind of miracle we call it in as a miracle. We send the zone leaders either a text or a voicemail and then they send it to the rest of the zone. This past weekend we had a ton of members wanting us to do service which is ok when it doesn't effect the work, but they were all "ox in the mire" things and pretty much were voluntold that we had to do them. I love doing service! But all we wanted to do was go FIND! Ha ha. Every hour in the day we were getting a ton on texts and voice mails and such about all the new investigators everyone was getting and all it made us want to do is go find someone to baptize! It was rough! It was inspiring though! It made me realize how much i really do love missionary work. And how bad i really do want to bring this gospel to others! So this week we committed to find 6 new people. We are so going to do it too. It's a lot! But i know they are out there.

We have 2 more on date! They're 11 and 12. They are hilarious. And SO spiritual. Their mom was baptized about 2-3 years ago in another area and comes to church when she can. We went over and taught the 3rd lesson and focused a lot on baptism which went so well. We invited them to be baptized and they said they really wanted to! The mom really wants it for them as well. Our timing on it all was pretty awesome though, they are like always all over the place and never have a set schedule so it's hard to catch them, but at like 8 at night we found ourselves wondering what to do, then they came to mind! So we decided to go see if we could get in, and sure enough they were there! So great. Man am i grateful to not be alone in this work. I love the Lord!

Elder Riggs and i had a chocolate fight while making BuckEyes. It was a very delicious battle. But we both lost ha ha. Those poor white shirts.......yay Oxi Clean!

Transfers were last week. Ha ha i forgot to tell you guys. The First Presidency is changing up transfers and now missionaries will be in areas for up to a year instead of 4 and a half months. So i'll be here in Xenia for a while ha ha. Of course depending on what the Lord wants. But Elder Riggs and i are here until at least February!

Ok.......I am pretty darn excited for sunday. Ha ha. I get to call! Woo! No skyping here in this mission. But we should be calling anytime around 2:30-3:30 our time. Hopefully you won't be at church or anything. If you don't answer then i'll have a chance to call later that night at another house. It's not a for sure because we don't know exactly where we'll be but it should be around there. Be ready for that Ohio number to pop up on someones phone!!! :)

Oh and full SD cards are on the way :)

Thank you everyone for the letters and packages!!! They brighten my day. I have a big letter from my ward hanging on my wall right now :) I love it!!

I've gotta say, i love life. I love being a missionary. I love sharing happiness. I LOVE the Book of Mormon. It is so powerful and is such a huge blessing!! I love the words of a living prophet. I love knowing that if i rely on him my life can and will be blessed. I love knowing that families are FOREVER. I am so grateful for the spirit and how it testifies to me that all of what my parents taught me is true. I love my Savior Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for what he has done for me, for my family, for the people i love and teach, for all of mankind. What a blessed life i have. Oh and i also love counting my blessings. If you can't tell. :)

I love love love every one of you! You are all a part of the many things i am grateful for! Thank you for all of your love and support.

Merry Christmas!

-Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

No......I'm not ready......but that's ok.......

2011-12-15T17:11:00.000-08:00

So I'm not ready for everything Christmas brings. But that's ok. I will be by the time it comes somehow. I have faith in me. I'm not too stressed yet. I might be next week, but that's next week. I like how Chrys says he lives everyday like it's Christmas. That would be an awesome thing to do. It would make for a happier world I think. But for me, I would just like to have Christ in my life every day. That's what makes me happy. So here is one of my Christmas wishes for all of you, that you may have Christ's love in your lives everyday. It's a great time of year so lets keep it going!!

Dear Family,

Glad to hear it was another great week! I love the stake choir stuff. I loved going to that every year. I'm glad everyone enjoyed it. Christmas ROCKS!

This past week was awesome. It was really inspiring! We had a zone meeting last week where President decided to visit all 9 zones in the mission and lay down the law basically. President is probably the most inspirational man i know. Seriously. He is so much like Elder Holland. I love it. Ha ha. I really enjoy all the chastising he does in the mission ha ha he makes you feel so pumped when he does!! There was a big "grey area" list in the mission where missionaries, even the zone leaders, weren't sure what the rules were regarding them. So he went around and destroyed it! Ha ha. So During weekly planning the next day we tore apart our apartment and rid it of all the things we are no longer allowed. And that same day we found our 4th investigator for the week and the rest of the zone found another 8! Ha ha. It was AWESOME! Last week was one of the best weeks I've had. I love the power that comes from obedience, and the vision and the fire for the work you receive from it as well.

The Christmas Devotional was so good!! President is really good friends with Sean Bradley, the NBA player. He had him come speak to us. He is 7'6" !!!!!! Ha ha he was SO huge! He is LDS! He and his wife served a mission and everything. He was also in Space Jam ha ha he's the tall white guy that gets his ability taken away from him. I actually wanted to rub this in Elder Johnson's face ha ha be like BAM! Maybe in my next letter to him ha ha. It was so amazing though. It was really inspiring. The spirit in that building was so strong! President got up a couple of times and bore his testimony on the Savior. I hope some day you be able to hear President bare his testimony. Oh my gosh. What an amazing man. And yeah i'm not afraid to admit i cried! Ha ha because when President cries you cry! Man. I love being on a mission. Something one of the assistants said was, " I was planning on having Christmas being a huge "pump up" type of thing. To feel real good right before the turning of a new year. Now that is is here, i feel just the same. I thought about it and i realized, people usually focus on Christ only during this time of year, like i used to, but now that i'm a missionary i'm focusing on him all the time, so i am always feeling his spirit with me! I am always feeling the spirit of (Christ)mas. SO it's not just a once a year thing, it's all the year!" Yeah, that's what being a missionary is like, it's Christmas every day! And that's how it should be for every one of us.

Ok well, sorry for the short letter, but it's been crazy busy lately. Didn't even get a p-day! But it is aallllll worth it. With sacrifices comes blessing from heaven!

I love you all! Thank you for all your love and support!!

Merry Christmas! .....i love saying that ha ha.

-Elder Robinson

It's All About Light.............

2011-12-09T17:31:00.001-08:00

Have I told anyone lately that I love Christmas lights? Well just drive by my house and you will see that I do. The older I get the more I seem to add. For my birthday I gift myself a trip to Temple Square, the most beautiful place at Christmas time. I just love to see them everywhere. In Chrys' letter he talks about how Sis. Bells baptism was like a light being turned on inside. It's all about the light......... :]

Dear Family,

Yay (Christ)mas!! Ha ha. I love the house when it's all Christmas'd up. I'm so glad to hear James is growing up! Ha ha that's awesome that he wants to play the violin now. And what a goal to have! To be first chair! Do it James! Ahhh kneaderrssss i miss it. I knew there was something missing this Christmas ha ha. Then again we do have Graeters. Yummmmm. And Panera bread. Oh man soooo good. Wow that was a quick package! Ha ha! Awesome! Excited to get it! I don't know why they wanted it so early. But oh well. I don't mind. Heh.

Hello mark Spongberg!

We had a BAPTISM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha ha Linda Bell was baptized on Saturday and confirmed on Sunday! It was so cool! I loved it. It's so cool to be a part of others conversions. To see the light turn on inside. To see their faith grow! There's just nothing else like it. It was a very spiritual service! We wanted the ward members and her fellow shippers to do the actual baptism and confirming, so we were able to just witness it. It was awesome! What a difference it has made in her already! The only thing i can really use to describe it is Joseph Smith's baptism experience. In Joseph Smith History 1:73-74 it talks about after they were baptized and had received the Holy Ghost, their minds were " now enlightened, we began to have the scriptures laid open to our understandings, and the true meaning and intention of the more mysterious passages revealed unto us in a manner which we never could attain to previously." That is exactly the experience of Linda! We taught her The Gospel of Jesus Christ as a new member lesson and she was saying things we had never taught! Ha ha it was awesome!! I am so grateful for the Holy Ghost. Man, what a gift!!

We pulled many pranks on the Beavercreek elders this past week. Ha ha ha. So funny.

On saturday night we went over to the Weavers with a ton of post-it notes with a plan to write "Go to church! Love the missionaries" on them. We ended up putting almost 200 all over Aaron Weavers room and car ha ha ha. That was too awesome. ........but they didn't come to church. Ha ha. Dang it. We'll get them this week.

Well, that's about it. Ohio is flooded. Ha ha. It's been raining forever. I will talk to you all next week! I love CHRISTMAS!! "to catch the real meaning of the spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the last syllable and it becomes the spirit of Christ." - Thomas S. Monson. Woo! So true! Focus on Christ and i promise it will be the best Christmas ever!!

I love you all!!

-Elder Robinson

I Love To See The Temple........

2011-11-28T14:49:00.000-08:00

This week we had the great opportunity to go to Chet's youngest sisters wedding in California. At the same time Chet and his brother were being sealed to his Dad and step Mom the night before. What a great feeling it is to sit in the Temple with your family and think of all your children and grand children and how much they mean to you. I watched my husband with his family and thought of my kids and the tears of love just flowed. I couldn't stop them. But that's ok, who wants to in precious times likes these. Then the next day we sat in another Temple to see his Sister get married. When she walked into the room and saw her family sitting together she started to cry. It was so sweet. To also have our sweet Grandpa do all the sealings for us made it extra special. There's knowing your loved and feeling your loved. We had both this past weekend. Then to get on and hear that through your prayers of hoping your kids can feel your love on these special days, one is singing "I Love to see the Temple..." is priceless. I do love when family time turns awesome and you don't want it to end.....

Dear Family,

Sound like an absolutely perfect week! Oh man that seriously makes me so happy. We're all stuck together!! Woo! Let's have a big party. When i get back. Ha ha. Wanna hear something funny? I woke up on friday singing, "I love to see the temple" ha ha. I just made the connection of why i was. I seriously could not get it out! I even sang it as i raked leaves at a member's house that night! Oh man. That's cool. Yay temples!!!

Alright so i don't have too much time this week so i gotta be fast.

We are having a baptism this week!!!!!!!!!! Wooooo! Linda Bell is being baptized on Saturday. We are all so excited!! We even cleaned the baptismal font for her ha ha. It is going to be a great day! And the people that referred her to us are coming up from Kentucky to see :) She is excited. The ward is excited. It's just an exciting time!!!

Thanksgiving ROCKED! SOOOOOO much foooooooooood! We had 2 dinners and 3 deserts. But that is just on that day. We had in total 4 thanksgiving dinners. We have a bunch of pie and turkey in our fridge right now ha ha. Oh man. I'm still full from all of it. We had one on wednesday with like 50 non-members at a member's house. Actually the house that Alexis is living in. That was craaaazy. Ha ha. And not necessarily in a very good way. We had to stay upstairs for most of it ha ha. Which turned out to be good! We taught Alexis' mom and now she's going to come to church! Woo! We had thanksgiving with our bishop mainly. It was awesome. Then on this last Sunday he and our ward mission leader invited us to the ward correlation meeting (which i've attended maybe 3 times my whole mission) and it was awesome! One thing that i love doing is building up a ward. We've really been trying to do that. We proposed a bunch of ideas to get the ward more missionary minded and to get them more motivated to reach out to others. The bishop accepted all of them! Ha ha. We're really changing things here in Xenia. The past 2 years they have had 3 baptisms, and now in this next month we are matching that! Ha ha! And we have another 3 potentials to be baptized. We are SO excited. I love this ward.

Met a guy outside of the library that went to jail for scalping someone....and talked to the missionaries while he was in jail. Ha ha. Wow that was fun. Really though it was ha ha. I love silly people.

Had no car for most of the week. Holy moly that was rough!! We did a ton of walking and still got a lot done! Went out knockin on doors for most of it. Conrad let us borrow his Ukulele and we took it everywhere. I'm getting a lot better! Ha ha. Good enough to tract with it! Woo! I'm also teaching Elder Riggs how to play it ha ha. It's so fun!

Found out that i'm not so good at Foosball.....thanks to the bishop....

I'm pretty good at throwing knives...found that out by....throwing knives. Ha ha. Took a cool video for that one

Well.......i think that is about it. I love you all! Thank you for the package!! It's all up on the walls and everything! And the candy is slowly making it's way into my belly! The church is true and the book is blue! Ha ha. Missionary work is the GREATEST thing ever!!!! I looooove it. Seeing this gospel change lives is such an incredible blessing. Have a great week! I love you!

-Elder Robinson

Beware of the Spray.........

2011-11-19T10:22:00.000-08:00

So Chrys' letter this week made me laugh. When our kids were growing up they would not wake up so what did we do? We would get the spray bottle and spray them with water! It worked every time! So to read that Chrys did this to some less active members to get them going was great!! But this morning James was in a mood! He ran into my bathroom and ran out with the spray bottle. He turned it on stream and got me right in the face. All I can say is......James beware of the Spray........ :]

Dear family,

Oh my poor old lucky. Ha ha she makes me laugh.

That is way cool about Brittany though! How exciting for the family! It sounds like it was a pretty eventful week for everyone. Especially at church ha ha ;) the accident story made me laugh. I can't believe Stephen Thomas is leaving already. It doesn't at all seem like he is that old ha ha that went by so fast. AND Zack Morris home already? Dang. I think i forget how long I've been out and how different the world is now ha ha.

This past week was pretty awesome. We have a lot of great things happening. Our 40 day fast is moving a long so well! The members are so supportive. The greatest thing about it though is seeing the miracles that are coming out of this. The biggest one is Alex. He is doing SO much better. I don't remember if i told you guys about his whole situation with his sickness but he had to get a foot of intestines taken out and after got a huge infection. That's really the only thing stopping him from getting baptized. That and a new whole just opened up in his stomach. Which is not a good thing but is most definitely not the worst. His infection is gone! He is healing. Which is a first since the surgery. He says his mood is even changing day by day. He said it was because he knew and could feel ours and the member's prayers and fasts for him. We had a chapel tour yesterday with him (which is a big step considering his condition) and as we were sitting talking in the actual chapel he said he didn't know what it was but he just felt at home in there. The spirit was so strong. I am so thankful for the spirit. What a major role it has in our conversion.. I count it as a special blessing to see it work in his life.

Then there's Aaron and Jennifer. They are so awesome. Elder Riggs and i were able to spend this last weekend helping them re-do their roof. Holy cow that was rough! Ha ha but SO fun! I am still pretty beat up from it ha ha. I got a nail in my butt. Yep. It hurt. Glad it wasn't rusty. Ha ha. Anywaaaayyy their situation is hard. Aaron is a member. Jennifer and her kids are not. Aaron and Jennifer are not married and are now living together and all but one child wants to be baptized. The children can. But Jennifer can't until she either moves out or marries Aaron. Aaron from what he told us doesn't want to marry her. Ha ha. Jennifer on the other hand has dreams about Aaron proposing to her ha ha. She really wants it. So in this 40 day fast we have been asking the members to fast for them to get married. And this whole weekend Aaron kept saying how much he loves her and how he's probably just going to have to marry her. Ha ha how awesome is that?! Yeah. There is power in fasting. We're going by tonight to talk to them about it more.

On Sunday morning we went over to the Weavers before church....want to know why?? To spray them till they get up and ready for church! Ha ha. It worked. They're a less active family that we meet with often. They are the coolest! Alexis Driscoll lives with them. She should be on the list of people who has added me on facebook.... Anyway next week we are going over and cooking breakfast to get them up ha ha.

We went out to Jamestown on i think....friday? I don't remember ha ha but anyway it's a part of our area that is really far away and eats up our miles like crazy so we don't go there often. But as we were out there we were knockin on doors in the SNOW! What?! Ha ha i mean normally this would be late for me being from Utah but it's still a shock ha ha. It's finally starting to feel like winter. And it sucks. Ha ha! We didn't know where to go so when we parked the car we decided to tract by flipping a coin to go right or left ha ha. We prayed that we would be guided to someone and through the spirit through that penny we were! We came in contact with a former investigator named Mike that wants to meet with us again and we are going back this week. Oh man. The mission is so funny ha ha.

Anyway i best be off. So looking forward to this next week. Oh man. I just have to much fun being a missionary ha ha. I LOVE IT! I know this is the true church of Jesus Christ! It's seriously the greatest thing in the world to help others see that. Full-time missionary or not. I love my Savior. I love the Book of Mormon. It is AMAZING! Annnddd...... I love you all so much!!! Have a great week! Be safe! I'm praying for you!

-Elder Robinson

P.S. I did get Chelsie's Package! Yum Snickers!!!! I am in the process of writing them back.

The Mama misses her Cubs..........

2011-11-10T12:55:00.000-08:00

So this week I am just going to say it........my kids and grandkids live too far away!!!! I am throwing a fit!!!!! I need to get it out of my system!!! Maybe I won't have so many teary moments when I see the sappy commercials about all the holiday family cheer haha. Well that helped a little, but not enough. New Mexico, Arkansas and Ohio are just to far away!!! But I do know one thing, they are all happy. They are all loved. That makes the Mama happy!! But I still want my Cubs!!! :]

Dear family!

I am glad to hear you all made it through the week! Ha ha. Indeed i am. Mom and dad, you guys are so weird ha ha. And i thought you couldn't get any weirder....ha ha. I love it. That music festival sounds awesome! Way to go Zack!! That is so cool! I wish i could have seen it! I really love hearing about all the church experiences you guys have. Church is awesome right?! YA! Yes yes i did get my package!! Thank you!!! Very surprised! Ha ha i was was like yay a boxx then i was like YAY MY BOX! Ha ha. I opened it and i smelled salsa...i was like no way. Ha ha. Thank you!!! Oh and funny thing, whenever i run out of Nutella you guys send me some like the next week ha ha it's so funny. I was like sweet! Elder Riggs was pretty happy about that too ha ha. Thank you for the pens too! They are really nice! Oh man. What a happy day that was.

This past week has been an awesome one. We had interviews with President Nilsen and the first thing he told me was, "you know, you have a sleight resemblance to...."and then just started laughing because i already knew what he was going to say. Ha ha. And then i laughed. And then he laughed even more. Ok, so i think for some reason i look even more like Jim Carrey as a missionary than at home because i get it at least 5 times a day ha ha. Including from the stake president here. Goodness. He thought that was pretty funny ha ha. I also got these past few weeks that i look like the Ken doll, you know, Ken and Barbie? Ya. And that i look like a model. Ha ha. I don't mind those so much. And then apparently i look like some weather man on the channel 7 news here in Ohio. Rich. But then again i've also heard i'm a better looking version of him. Ha ha why can't i just look like Elder Robinson!?!

The 40 day fast is doing so well! We have a family fasting for us every day! We're already seeing miracles. It's just too cool. And fast sunday was all directed towards missionary work. Wowww it was so cool. I am LOVING this!

Speaking of sunday.....it was daylight savings! And guess what we did? Or should i say didn't do?? We failed to change the time in our car. So when it said it was time to go to dinner at the Stake President's house, we showed up an hour early! Ha ha how great it that? It all worked out though. We all had a good laugh.

We were able to go see one of the many MANY Indian Mounds in Ohio over in Enon. Wow. For a big grassy hill, it was really cool. It was the one that Joseph Smith and Zion's Camp stayed by. Joseph talked about it and said that it was from a major battle and a lot of bloodshed happened there. There was definitely a different feeling there i will tell you that. It was pretty cool though, the little cabin that Joseph most likely stayed in was still there. Oh man, i love Ohio.

Linda, one of our investigators that found us actually is on date for baptism! We're so excited for her. She is SO solid and loves the gospel. We have a goal for Dec. 3rd. We think it might happen earlier but we'll see.

I have experienced some cool things with the Priesthood lately. We've been giving a lot of blessings to others and it has been so great to see the power of the priesthood work. First was Alex, who is on date for baptism for the 31st of Dec. He is an awesome guy! He's the one with that cool story of meeting that ghost messenger guy on the plane. He has been super sick the past few years and nothing has gone right with his surgery. He had a really bad infection in his stomach that made it so he couldn't really do anything, so we offered him a blessing and he accepted. So this last saturday i was able to speak with his wife over the phone to see how he is doing and she said he is back to normal now. He is healing up fast and the infection is gone. WOW! Cool!! Then on monday night we went over to a less actives house because she and her daughter had asked for a blessing. Her daughter, Sam, was getting pretty sick and she couldn't breathe very well. Sam requested that i would give the blessing, she said that before the blessing was even over she felt better! She said she could feel her breathing improving which was way cool. Then Elder Riggs gave the mom a blessing and there was such a difference in her by the end of that one too! She was bawling through the whole blessing. The spirit was so strong. Gosh. I love being on a mission and doing the Lord's work.

I have really pondered this past week on Christ and what he means to me. I've been really focusing my studies on him and the atonement. I highly recommend it!! I really feel Him so much more throughout the day. I am trying to focus on Him and what He would have me do. I feel the Holy Ghost so much more. I feel strengthened and enlightened! I'm just....SO HAPPY! Ha ha. I love my Savior. I really really do. I love this work. I love this gospel. What peace and happiness it brings! Thank you for everything you do for me my wonderful family! I love you all so much!! MISSIONARY WORK ROCKS!!!!!

-Elder Robinson

Letting Chrys do the talking this week............ :]

2011-11-04T16:43:00.000-07:00

I really couldn't decide what I wanted to blog about so that is why I haven't. So this week I am going to let Chrys do the talking........ :]

Deeeeeaaar FAMILY,

I don't why i typed that in caps.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Ok first......James.....you are a girl. Ha ha ha i love that kid. He's growing up! That's funny he's trying on all my jackets and what not. He makes me laugh. Oh how i miss my disco jacket. I am so wearing that when i get back. Ha ha. What video is he in? YM/YW video? Is it like that one i was in? Only better? Ha ha. Except for of course the batman rap thing ha ha where i was on drums for the whole thing. Boo yah! I love hearing how the ward is doing. That is so awesome. I am glad everyone is well! Sis. Dougherty.....is...awesome! Thank her for me. Her and her husband are the best. Love the prayer list idea.

Alrighty welllll. This week was indeed an awesome one! First off. I was able to call Elder Pierce in Pickerington and talk with him for a little while earlier this week. I asked him how he was and he said "sore." I was like "from the car hitting you?" and he said "how did you know?" .......yeah i was just making a joke and it turns out he was actually hit by a car. Ha ha. I laughed pretty hard. A truck stopped for his companion and not for him ha ha hit him pretty hard and completely messed up his bike and he has some cuts and scrapes but is mostly just bruised all over. Crazy huh! I also was able to call Brother Sharples over there, my old ward mission leader. Gosh i love that man! Ha ha it's amazing the friendships you make out here. He's one that i am definitely coming back to visit.

We had the opportunity to attend an AWESOME fireside this last Saturday. Oh my gosh. It was a family that was in the Joplin, Missouri tornado. The one that had over 300 mph winds and went across 22 miles. The tornado went directly over their house while it was at it's strongest point. They had an incredible story though. The husband, Brother Wright had been having dreams about tornadoes and how he had to protect his wife and kids from it. Every 3 weeks he was having these for months up until the tornado hit. While the tornado was on top of them and they being in their parent's basement, he said he remembered the dreams and how he had to protect and stand over his family. So he had them all sit in the corner and he stood over them while knives and such were flying all around. He looked around in about the middle point and he saw his little daughter sleeping in his wife's arms. He said he felt calm and knew Heavenly Father had sent angels to watch over them. The whole fireside was so amazing. There wasn't a dry eye in the audience! Yes, including mine. The whole thing was centered around families and how much our Father loves us. It really brought out the love in me :) i was sitting there and was like, man, i will do anything for my family. I love you all so much. If there is one thing i have taken from my mission, it is my love and appreciation for my parents and my family. Amazing.

Yesterday was a pretty cool day! We had a very full schedule at church. That's how it always is though and i LOVE it! I love running around meeting and working with all these wonderful people. We were asked to do sharing time in primary for the senior and junior kids and boy that was fun! Participating in primary is probably one of my most favorite things to do in the whole world. Kids are too fun. Plus they baked a ton of goodies for us ha ha it was awesome. We were able to teach them more about prayer. Then right after that we were asked to talk in the 5th sunday lesson and present the ward this new thing we will be doing. We are starting a 40 day fast for missionary work in the ward. It's pretty simple but amazing. We eat with the members and give a lesson on fasting and missionary work and then the next day the family fasts for missionary work. Some of the other wards are doing it as well and they have at least 4 people on date for baptism in each area. Right now we have 1 on date with 5 we're putting on date within this week. And we haven't even started the fast yet! Ha ha. It was so cool though. We didn't really know what we were going to say and we had about 20 minutes to fill. Right before we went up I received the prompting to read a part of a talk from given by Pres. Hinckley and read from D&C 4 and expound on them and bare testimony. So i did. I felt like i did well. I don't remember too much of what i said. Ha ha. But hey, i still did what was asked. There was about 100 people there and after the Stake President got up on the pulpit and said we have his full support and later came up and said it was very inspiring and that it pumped the members up. Ha ha. Our meal coordinator had families running up to her asking to have the missionaries as soon as possible to be a part of all this. It was such a testimony builder. I loved it!

The ward is is so amazing. I have never seen so many people give so much support to the missionaries. It is so amazing. The work is exploding more and more each week! I am doing my best to be obedient and i am trying to stay in tune to listen for the Holy Ghost. I have some really cool stories about that but i'll have to write a letter or something because i'm out of time :(

I LOOOOOOVE being a missionary. LOOOOOVE LOOOOVE LOVE it! I love this gospel. I know it's true. Everything about it is true. I love you all so much. Thank you for being so wonderful to me. :)

Until next week!! Be safe!

-Elder Robinson

I think I will survive............

2011-10-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

Chet and I were driving around taking care of some errands. A song came on that reminded me of Chrys. Yes I got a little teary, but that happens. Then Chet got talking about how nice it is that we have time to ourselves lately since James likes his friends more then us. He was saying things like isn't this fun! We went to a movie together and now we are still doing things without having kids with us, doesn't it feel nice to be together. I was all teary at this point. He goes oh no, do I need to turn this song off. Thinking I really missed Chrys. I said no, I miss James.....hahahaa!!!!!

Dear Family,

Hey!!!!!! Ha ha sounds like a fun week!! One that FLEW by! Holy cow. Ha ha oh James. Skinny jeans? Okie dokie! V-necks though i have to agree with. That is so crazy he is getting so big! Ah! What the heck??

Poor Harris!!! Oh man that sounds so rough! But if it would happen to anyone, it would be him that can handle it ha ha. What a trooper! I love that kiddo. I gotta hear from them soon.

Debbie Bagley....no oils that i saw. Unless i missed it somehow ha ha but yeah i didn't see any.

Wow Megan Goodman, that's a name i haven't heard in a while ha ha. Spain! That is so cool!

I LOVED THE CARD! What a spirit lifter! Thank you!!!!!! The pictures are awesome ha ha I knew Jon couldn't resist my drums :)

You did get to talk to Collin??? Ah man i wasn't able to get a hold of him! I love that guy! You should have him stick his fist in his mouth ha ha he has a monster mouth. He is such an awesome guy though. He's going to be such a solid missionary.

OK, this past week ROCKED! We are seeing a lot miracles here! And you know why?? Because we are expecting them! We pray for it, and then work so we can have one. It's been amazing. On Friday our dinner appointment canceled on us and we had about 3 hours to fill before we were going to take dinner at the apartment. So we decided to pray and ask for a miracle. We sat for maybe 30 seconds and then felt like we should go find someone on a street we had prayed about earlier. We went, and tracted for a good 2 and a half hours. Talked to some nice people but no one that was interested. Even met a drunk French lady that we could barely understand ha ha. Then a recent convert in the ward called us and we talked for a bit and jokingly he told us that we were going to have a miracle at 7:01! So we were like, alright ha ha let's get to work! We had 13 minutes to have that miracle. 7:01 rolls around and we knocked on a house and talked with this lady named Tracy and she ASKED for a Book of Mormon and we are going back to teach her this Friday. How awesome is that?? Ha ha we prayed and had faith that it would happen. And it did! So cool. We sent in this miracle via voice mail to the Zone Leaders who forwarded it to the AP's who forwarded it to the whole mission. Ha ha we've had 2 miracle voice mails go mission wide in 3 weeks. Xeniaisthebomb!!!!!

On Saturday we got a media referral from headquarters in SLC and it was for a lady named Linda that had gone to church with a friend down in Kentucky and enjoyed it. Then that friend went on mormon.org and referred her to us. So we felt like we should go straight to her house as soon as possible but realized it was about a 30 minute drive and we had an appointment with one of our investigators, Alex, in less than an hour and wouldn't be able to make it to both. We still felt like we should go see her! But decided to go to Alex's. When we were about to leave he called and had to reschedule. So we were out the door and off to Linda Bell's! Ha ha. She has now been to church and knows it's true and we are hopefully going to put her on date for baptism this week! She says she has had all sorts of things happen to her this past year that has seemed to her like God has pushed her to us. She is an awesome lady.

I taught a college class!! Ha ha! SO cool! It was at Synclair, ranked i think he said #10 in the best community colleges in the U.S.. It was huge! And it was my first time in downtown Dayton. Mr. Moermon was awesome. He actually is an alumni to Harvard and said that he wants to write a letter of recommendation for us to go there :) he also talked me into going there for religion classes. Yep. I'm going to Harvard ha ha. It was so cool though teaching and baring testimony to about 30 people. We were able to show a couple videos off of mormon.org which went really well. Have you guys been on there? It's awesome! The newest video is of Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of The Killers!! Woo! Yep. He's a member! Anyway, the teacher invited us back to teach again for his winter class. I guess that means we did a good job! Either way it was fun!

GO SEE 17 MIRACLES! It is so good! We had a recent convert come to a member's house and we watched it with them. It's about all the miracles that happened to the pioneers when coming to Utah. Amazing.

Well, i best be off. But i am so looking forward to this week. It is going to ROCK! This area is exploding with missionary work! We have like 10 member referrals we have to visit this week ha ha. What a wonderful thing to be doing right now. I love being a missionary. I've never been happier. I wouldn't rather be doing anything else. I know this is the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I know he lives and loves every one of us. I love him. I love the Book of Mormon. What a powerful tool in our conversion! What a powerful tool in life! I am grateful for the atonement of Jesus Christ and the unending blessings it provides. I am grateful for a living prophet! I am grateful for eternal families. I am grateful for the examples you all are to me! Thank you for all the love and support you give me! I love you all! Have a great week!

-Elder Robinson

P.S. Can you believe it's halloween time already?? Whaaaaat??

The Conversation Goes Something Like This...........

2011-10-20T11:14:00.000-07:00

I have taken the conversation that I had with my Elder and made it smaller. It was a little longer, but decided to take out some of the personal things. It was really a great talk between us!! It has been hard not having the fb connection. We were spoiled!!! So here we go-
Chrys-bahhhh. Ha ha. Have you gotten my letter yet? P.S. this is weird that you're on the same time I am haha. Funny.
Me-I am loving this......just like texting hahaha <3
Chrys-hahahaa that's funny. Elder Riggs laughs haha.
Me-Tell Elder Riggs to have his family let you be friends on fb so I can tag him in some pictures!! I loved the pictures last time!! Meet a missionary hahaha
Chrys-Yeah ha ha ha meet a missionary. Gotta love the good ol baptist church. Saw that and was like, oh yeah haha. Couldn't pass that up. Oh I will tell Elder Riggs.
Me-Used your spacesuit on the blog....we laughed at your tag on the suit. Are you being trunky talking to me like this?? haha
Chrys-I was a space missionary! Yay! I have been hereby called to serve in the mission, the Moon. haha
Me-Watch out Moon people!! Elder Robinson is on his way....not only saving people in Ohio, but reaching far beyond!!!
Chrys-hahaHA trunky haha not really I'm just laughing a lot haha. this is awesome.
Me-We got your letter Saturday!!! We loved it!!! <3<3<3
Chrys-Oh Cool!!! I am glad. I was like I'm gonna send a letter haha. Alright we are going to go now I will email you guys later. Catch you on the flippy flop.
Then we passed some mushy goodbyes and the Mom and Son were happy campers!!!! It made my day!! I love that Heavenly Father knew I needed to talk to Chrys. 2 years is a really long time with only 4 phone calls.....well ok 6 phone calls because he did call from the airport twice!!

Deaarrr flamily,

I've got like 10 minutes. ha ha. So i'll reply to that email next week ya? I'm really glad to hear all is well at home though :) I didn't know Emily's grandma passed! My gosh! That's so sad. BUT i'm glad we know our Heavenly Fathers plan for us. I'm glad you guys are there for her. She's a wonderful girl and she deserves a lot of love from everyone! You be sure that she knows we love her.

I will get that letter for Ryan for you next week.

Ok, so like i said, i've got like 10 minutes ha ha so i have to be really quick. It's been SO crazy busy lately! The work is on fire! Ha ha yesterday we had 2 appointments during our prep-day and we didn't have enough time to come back to finish the email. But that's ok. We got a new investigator out of it! Amy Tutt. AWESOME lady with an awesome family. We carved pumpkins with her ha ha it was awesome. And we went back today and mowed her lawn and she made us lunch. She's so cool. We'll be teaching her every Monday.

This past week i have felt the spirit SO much. I have literally felt Him guiding us. We are following every impression we receive from Him and every time we do we have success. The other day we got the impression to go visit a referral from a member, but the problem was she was 18 miles out of our way and we are pretty limited on miles right now. Plus it was at a time that the members said she wouldn't be home. So we decided to pray about it and the same answer came, "GO". So we decided to go. We showed up to her house and she came to the door! We were able to talk to her about the church and families and everything and she was pretty interested! We're going back on thursday. Amazing. I love that. There's even been times while out tracting where i would hear an audible voice tell me to stop at a certain house. And when we listened, the person was receptive. From our finding efforts we have 9 return appointments for this week alone. AND we have a bunch of member referrals. One of which is a chapel tour tomorrow. My gosh. This week is going to be a busy one.

AND last night we got 2 more people on date for baptism. Ha ha! AMAZING!

TOMORROW, we are teaching a..........COLLEGE CLASS! Ha! Yeah!! It's gonna be so sweet!! It's going to be about 30+ people and i'm going with my district leader because we're on exchanges right now until tomorrow night. We're both pretty nervous, but i know that this is happening for a reason. And why be afraid? The Lord will be with us. We will be teaching on just about everything but mainly on the restoration and our basic beliefs. The teacher's name is Mr. Moermon. Pronounced Mormon ha ha and he's not a member. How funny is that? You can call me Elder Professor Robinson.

I LOOOOVE this area. This ward is so missionary minded. We get referrals just about every dinner appointment. I love it here. I love being on a mission!!!!!!! It is the best most enriching experience ever. My love for the Savior has grown so much. I love Him. I love Him. I love Him. I love this gospel. I love the Book of Mormon. I love our Heavenly Father. I am so grateful to be serving here in Ohio. It is the greatest place to be serving a mission!! I wouldn't rather be anywhere else.

I love all of you. Thank you so much for the support and love you have given me. I don't know where i would be with out you! Oh and thank you Bagley's for the package!! :) :) Just got it before i came here! Love it!!

I LOVE YOUUUUU!!!!

-Elder Professor Robinson

P.S. Tell the Coulters that i love them!

Silly Faces and Silly Words.........

2011-10-12T10:35:00.000-07:00

This week I am grateful for Skype, texting and Facebook. They keep me in touch with all my family far away. Who knew my Grandsons had such dance moves!! My Granddaughter saying she wants to scream and sing with me at Disneyland again. Then sharing Elder Robinson with everyone over the net. I am grateful to meet new people who were in Elder Robinson's ward just a few weeks ago. I learned that he is still a goof-ball. He had Nerf gun wars on Mondays because no one was at the church. He was on the dream team! He did the cinnamon challenge with this young Elder, but filmed it instead of doing it. He did it in my kitchen when he was 16 with his friend. So I guess once was good enough for him. I learned that he took over when his companion was trunky and made sure things got done, but still had a lot of fun. That this young Elder is looking forward to being his friend for life. I love missionary homecomings when they use words like jerk, stud, suck, poop, crap and turn it to-Christ like service. How do I love my neighbor. It's not about me. If you gave me a plane ticket I would go back right now. I am truly grateful for what life is giving me and the people who share it with me!!! :]

Dear family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA CHERYL!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Sounds like a great week you all had! First off, Mom, i laugh at you jumping at the fake bat. Ha ha! And of course dad and the "spider". So funny! I love it. Speaking of Lucky, i pet a dog that had the face of lucky, i fell in love with it ha ha i pet it for a good while. Ah the Moline family!! I miss them. I need to send a letter out to them. How are they doing? I can't remember if i mentioned this or not but that family in my last area, the Warenski's, the ones that know the Moline's, we're related to them ha ha! Not even kidding. We did a family history thing and they are related to the goodwin's as well. My 4th cousins! Great family. Tell Bonnie i say hi! And sorry i couldn't say bye to her. And to also give the new missionary a hard time ;) ha ha just kidding. Bryce and Kurt are back already?? Crazy! That's awesome though!! Rough for Bryce, 13 months in one area?? That is rough. Elder Rawlings would have been in the area right next to mine if i would have stayed ha ha crazy huh.

ELDER BROWNING!! Yeuhh! Ha ha i only got to talk to him for a second the other day, but that is so cool he is going to visit!! I'm going to send you an awesome picture of him ha ha. Say good bye and good luck for me. Also, if you could, get his mission home address? That is something i failed to do. And after him Collin should be coming! I'll have to get his number and talk to him about it if you haven't already.

Alright, to start off, we have someone on date! Alex Mansfeild. His story is AWESOME! It starts a year ago, he was on a plane coming from Chicago to Dayton and a stranger came and sat next to him and started talking to him and knew Alex's name and all these really detailed stuff about him. He had never met this guy before in his life! He was kind of freaked out. But then they stranger told him that his life was going to change in 1 month. So Alex was like ok whatever crazy guy. They talked more about all sorts of things until the flight ended and then he gave Alex a business card. After the flight him and his wife followed the stranger outside and as soon as he went out, the stranger disappeared. SO after he was home he went to where the address was for the business here in Dayton and it was all boarded up. So then he went across the street to some other stores to ask about it and they said that there had a been a big fire a year ago and that the man he was describing had died in the fire and that this wasn't the first time that someone had come looking for him. Crazy i know! Right after that the missionaries came in contact with him and started teaching him. He was progressing and doing really well but then he got really sick and had to be admitted into the hospital, exactly a month after he had met the stranger. He got so sick he wasn't able to be taught. So now, about a year later, he prayed for Heavenly Father to send another set of missionaries to come and if they did come, that he would join the Mormon church. And here we are!! Ha ha. Elder Riggs and his last companion came in contact with him a few weeks ago and we were able to teach him just this past week and committed him to be baptized. He LOVES the gospel and already has a strong testimony of the Book of Mormon. We are SO excited for him!! He says that this man was sent to him as a messenger of God and this whole experience has made him a believer and that this is what his Father in Heaven wants for him. It was definitely a miracle. We actually sent this story in a voice mail to the Assistants to the President and they sent the voice mail to the missionaries mission wide ha ha. Pretty cool i thought. :)

My eyes hurt from staring at this screen ha ha. Let's see, we are working with the ward a lot right now in getting everyone more motivated to do missionary work. It's working well! We met in a P.E.C. meeting with the bishop and ward mission leader and others and spent a good hour talking about missionary work and what we can do. I was able to take some of the things we used in Pickerington and suggest them and they loved it! We're also going to be doing a 40 day fast for missionary work which will pretty cool. Other areas are doing it and that have at least 4 people on date. There is SO much potential in Xenia it is crazy!! The work can really explode here if we do the things the Lord wants us to. It's so cool being here. The members are awesome. The investigators are awesome. It's just an amazing place.

I can't really think of anything else that has happened. Ha ha. We went to Wright Patt Air Force Base!! It was AWESOME!! Took a bunch of pictures. It was HUUUUGE! You guys should look it up and look at some of the pictures. It's amazing.

The fall leaves are starting to show!! It's beautiful!!! I'll be taking a lot of pictures in the upcoming weeks.

You should be getting a letter in the mail soon :)

I love you all. My testimony of this gospel has grown so much. The more i learn and experience, the more it grows. I love my Savior. I love the Book of Mormon. I love sharing my testimony with others. I know that this is all TRUE! I am grateful for all of you and how wonderful you are. You have been such a big blessing in my life. Thank you for raising me in this church and for the testimonies you have. I love you! Be excellent to each other!!

-Elder Robinson

Conference and Salsa go hand in hand..........

2011-10-03T13:37:00.000-07:00

How I love the smell of Salsa!!!! I come home and my hair smells like Salsa!!!! Then I have to take a shower and the smell is gone. It is so yummy again this year. If I am careful it will last the year. Then there is the silliness that comes along with it. We get so tired and the boys are so weird. The dogs are running around looking for food. It's what it's all about!! Then we get together on Sunday for the Salsa to be delivered and have a meal. We watch Conference and this time it ended up in a nerf gun war, card throwing and hand shocking game. Chet, James and I made 3 different yummy treats. It was a great time spent with friends. Chrys is in Ohio and CJ is back from Bulgaria is the only change. We had CJ bless the food in Bulgarian. It was beautiful!! This is always one of my funnest weekends of the year!! I always look forward to it!! We feasted on wonderful words and we feasted on wonderful food!! What a great way to start October!!! :]

Dear Family,

Heyooo!! Sounds like another grrreat week! Is there ever a bad one though? Nahhh. Oh man i got to conference on Saturday and all i could think taste and smell was salsa. Ha ha save a jar for me! Yum. How is it this year? Weird that Cj can speak Bulgarian. Ha ha. I guess it makes sense since he was there for 2 years huh...i don't use my brain often. That's so crazy all those missionaries are coming home!! That was so fast! What the heck! Ha ha. Dalton Slangrup ask to be friends?! Sweet!! Yes he is a priest in Pickerington, a very awesome kid! How cool.

Well, yes, i am now in Xenia! This place is AWESOME! It has more different churches then i've seen my whole life. I thought Pick-Town had a lot, nuh uh! This place has a different church every 5 ft! It's crazy! But cool. It was hard leaving Pick-Town, it was like leaving home again! I am going to miss all the wonderful people i met and taught. Ah man and we had a couple baptisms this week! Ha ha. My companion is Elder Riggs, a very solid missionary. He came out the transfer after me, which means i am senior companion. The assistant announced it and i was like, whhaa? Ha ha. He also lived about 5 minutes away from our old old house in Orem ha ha and he went to Mt. View. Funny huh? I'm pretty sure i saw him too before we came out. Xenia really is so awesome though. The Dayton East Stake is the biggest in Ohio. Our ward has 300+ members in it, ACTIVE members. I don't know how many less actives we have, but i'm sure it'll put it over 400. Pickerington had almost 150 active members and about 50 less actives. Big difference! It is an amazing ward though. I am so excited to be serving here. I've already got a billion ideas for this area :) Stoked! Plus.....it's a car area!!!!! Yeauhhh! Get thee hence bike!

Oh, Elder Rawlings is awesome!!!

Anywayyyy, conference ROCKED! Holy moly i seriously took over 30 pages of notes. No joke! It was amazing! I have a ton of favorites, but the one Carl B Cook of the seventy gave was one of my most favorites. It's better to look up! I love it! I loved what he said about releasing our burdens. "Look up and step up and we will then cheer up because God wants us to be happy." I also love, "We can never repay Christ, but we can love the Lord." Brilliant. Oh oh!! And the best 2 years FOR my life! I think i might have to add a little to that, FOR and OF my life. It has been so incredible i can't even put into words. There is nothing i would rather be doing! This is the best 2 years everyone is talking about! Oh and in priesthood session......dad.....did you see Caleb Chapman in the choir?!? Ha ha! The choir was from PG and i totally saw him in there. So funny! I grabbed my companion and was like, I know him!! Ha ha. So random and awesome.

A quote from a member at dinner last night, " some people need a high five..to the face..with a chair." i about died laughing ha ha.

Ok so, i am sending the package today with pictures. It has a lot of random junk in it ha ha but i hope you will like it. I am also working on getting another present for you guys that i think you will love! It is awesommmme to say the least.

We went to hippie central of Ohio this morning. Very interesting. I'm sure it didn't help that we were walking all on the streets playing the uke either, ha ha. It brought up some good conversations.

Well my flamily, ha, i love you! I am loving it here. I am getting happier and happier by the hour! Ha ha and when i think i am happiest, i get happier! Ok maybe that is an exaggeration, but still, i'm happy! This church is TRUE! I love my Savior with all of my heart. I am so grateful for serving here in the great Ohio Columbus Mission. It's the best! I love you!!!!!!!!

-Elder Robinson

P.S. I played a drum set yesterday ;) i still got it he he.

Planning.............

2011-09-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

Well this past weekend we found ourselves at bridal shops. Yes, we were looking at wedding dresses. We felt like we needed to help Ashlee and Nate get a move along with the plans. The dress Ashlee had on hold they sold, so we were off. The last shop we stopped at we found the perfect dress!! I wish her family could have been there to see the look on her face!! Then it was searching on the computer, making a list and sending it off with Ashlee. We didn't have a date till Nate came in last night and said how does January 14th sound. So now let the phone calls begin! This weekend also bring Conference and with that comes...........SALSA!!!!! The smell of tomato's is so yummy!! The awesome uplifting words!! The great company of the Spencer's!!! Yes, I am so looking forward to this weekend!! I hope your weekend is just as awesome!! :]

Dear family,

There's a spider crawling on my computer screen.

That is all for this week.

Have a good one!

-Elder Robinson

I waited to see if he was going to write a longer letter........stinker!!! :]

Dear family,

Like that last message?? Ha ha! Stinking spider.

My brother is getting married!!!! Wow! That's amazing!!! Congrats on setting a date!

So it sounds like you all had a pretty crazy week!! Good! I'm glad all of you are staying busy! I'm lovin the new bishopric!! Brother Bagley yeauhhhh! Ha ha sorry i just had to say that. He's the bomb diggity. Him and his family. I love them. Isn't sacrament amazing? It's my favorite part of the week. And i am so stoked for conference!!! WOO! It also makes for a sweet door approach ha ha. Do you believe God could call another prophet? Well i can tell you today that He has. And then invite them to conference. Boo yah! We have a bunch of people coming this weekend we're pretty excited! Sad i won't be able to taste some salsa this October. But it's all good ha ha. You make sure the Spencer's know that i love them ya?

Well, another great week!

Francis is doing awesome. We gave him the Doctrine and Covenants. He loves it! He is excited for this conference too! He can only make it to the priesthood session, but it'll still be great!!

Esther and Dorthy are great! They are still on date but we have to push the baptism a week back with all that is going on this weekend and all that we still have to teach her. But the whole ward is excited and have already welcomed her in! We're so excited for them!

Yes, transfers are this week!! Crazy how fast this is going!! I am excited to meet Elder Rawlings! I will definitely be looking out for him. We have no clue what is going to happen with this next transfer. Of course, you never do ha ha but you can still kind of predict it. I've been here 6 months which is a pretty long time for a missionary to be in an area, let alone their first area! Elder Pierce could even leave. Or we could both stay ha ha. We won't know until tomorrow night. I kind of hope i don't leave yet, i love the people here. Our investigators are awesome. Our less actives are awesome. I love the ward. We have baptisms coming up. It would just be kinda sad. But it's the Lord's work and His will. I will do what he wants me to do.

Well it is time to go. I won't be able to send the package just yet with everything going on. It will be FOR SURE next monday. I have recently been taking a ton of pictures that i hope you will love ha ha they make me laugh.

I love you all so much. I know church is true. I know with all my heart that the Book of Mormon is true. I am so grateful for the knoledge i have of this!! Have a great week!! Be good! Read the BOM!

-Elder Robinson

P.S. watch the Glen Beck conversion story! It rocks!!

James and his silliness..........................

2011-09-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

So this past week I have been doing my best to spend time with James who wants to spend time with his friends more. So we took a day to do homework. He put on his songs and played them a little loud. "Mom do you know this one? Do you know this one?" It was the question of the day. We danced a little and laughed a little. Then he told me a lot of silly stories about his friends and yes, girls. Did you know that he hates when girls spray silly cologne? He turned his head one day and got it right in the eyes because a girl had it backwards. Yup, he hates it! He won't eat lunch if he doesn't have anyone to sit with so he will buy bacon/cheese potato chips. Sigh. He can talk like a run on sentence forever, but when we get in public he shuts up and doesn't say a word. What is up with that?? He asks me if he is driving me crazy, if I say yes, he says good because he likes to mess with peoples minds. I like that one!! Last night he looked at us with a straight face and said "Mom, I told my friends you had Chet Michael when you were 13. They lost all respect for you. Then I told them the real story and they like you again." We laughed so hard!! I told him I was 12 1/2 just to be clear though. So Chet and I cuddled and tortured him last night and it was great!! He is not going to let it happen to much longer. Yes, James is pure silliness and I am grateful for it!!

Dear family,

Sounds like a great week for all of you! Except dad ha ha. Poor baby.....:) Tell James he's the funniest kid i know. Wow. Ha ha. Bonnie Stern, YES!! Ha ha she is someone we were able to reactivate and get to church again. She is awesome!!! We call her Mama Bonnie ha ha. She is the best. Jon Browning is a goof, ha ha. He's so awesome. He's excited to meet all of you! Collin Janke too, he'll be out like 1 or 2 weeks after him and he wants to meet up with all of you too. He's going to Australia! I'll have him add you too on there. That's so crazy with the amount of missionaries coming in and out of our ward! That is amazing! As for the Navarro's....i love them! Ha ha they are so nice to write me. The CD is awesome! They are on my list of people to write back.

Ok so this week has been awesome! I got sick Friday night, which stunk! With the big weather change here like everyone is getting sick. Half the elders in my district is sick ha ha. I'm starting to feel a little better.

Francis is amazing. Ha ha. Nuff said. No really though, we met with him on Wednesday and he was telling us all about his experience in jail. He wasn't able to take a Book of Mormon with him when he went in but when he got there he checked the library and there was a copy! So he picked it up and read it every day! He was even made fun of for reading it, but he still did it! He said it brought so much comfort. He shared with us his favorite chapter which is one of the best ones ever, Alma 36. I was blown away with how much he was able to expound on the scriptures! It was amazing! He is doing well. And is excited to meet with us tomorrow and is excited for conference!

We have another person on date! Esther's daughter, Dorthy, so they will both be baptized on the same day! Both on the 1st, between sessions of conference! How awesome is that?? They are so amazing, they are way in tune with the spirit! And really eager to learn! We just taught the Plan of Salvation to them and Dorthy kept saying, wow! Holy cow! Wow! Ha ha she was loving Heavenly Father's plan. It was awesome! We're very excited for them.

I love being out here. I wouldn't rather be doing anything else. Everyone should serve a mission! It's incredible! Anyone who chooses not to, i think, is making one of the biggest mistakes of their lives!! It's fun, it's hard, it's rewarding, it's unlike anything i've experienced and i've never been happier. I love this work.

One thing that stood out to me this week that was brought up in Elder's quorum yesterday is a quote by an apostle when he saw the afterlife in a vision. Matt's talk that you talked about reminded me of it. It says he saw in the spirit world and in the kingdoms family units, happy and working together, but then he saw others who were alone and wanted to be with their family but couldn't. Simply because they did not fulfill their callings in the earth life. To go along with Matt's talk, finisher's wanted, Christ finished his calling on earth, and did a lot more than we could ever do. And yet, a lot of us don't fulfill our callings. Christ said to follow him, he is our example, and in order to do that we need to fulfill our callings and be finisher's! So in return we can be with our families forever. I hope that all makes sense ha ha i'm doped up on medicine right now.

Well i love you all so much! Thank you for the card!!! i love getting those!! They are such spirit lifters. Thanks for the cash too! It helps a lot!! Have a wonderful week!!

-Elder Robinson

Remembering............

2011-09-12T10:16:00.000-07:00

As I was reading about what everyone else was doing 10 years ago, I thought about what I was doing. Chet turned on the TV and we just sat there in shock. We got the kids to school. Chet went to work. Then the day was filled with sadness. James was only 3 and didn't understand why his afternoon shows weren't on, so I kept him busy doing other things. A few weeks later I was helping Chrys' 5th grade class and was talking to a girl. She had lost her Uncle on one of the flights. She told me all about him. How she missed his laugh. She just wished he would come home. That was when it came really close to my heart. So many families where changed that day. It was had to watch anything about it yesterday. The emotions are still there. I am so grateful to live in America!! I am so grateful to have a beautiful family!! I am so grateful to have the freedom to choose my religion and the everyday things I want to do!! I am so grateful for those who have fought and still fight for our freedom!! Now just to let you know about the howdy cowboy.......I was running out of titles for Chrys' letters so I was getting creative. I mean, I have 2 years of letters. I still have a little over 18 months to go............. :]

Deeeaaarrr familllyyy, !

Howdy cowboy? Ha ha! Well boy howdy i reckon that be a grrreat title! Ha ha i love it. I have like 10 min today ha ha so i have to be quick...Lovin the updates on Utah though! Sounds like things are going well, except for people getting sick! I hope they get better!

We have a baptism!!! Esther is going to be baptized on the 1st next month....yes...Conference weekend! Ha ha it's going to be conference then baptism then conference ha ha how awesome is that?? She is awesome. She said in the first lesson that the spirit told her that this is the one and only true church! She is so in tune with the spirit is is just too cool. I am glad i can be a part of this!

Francis, sadly, cannot be baptized yet. We don't know when but he can't be baptized because he's on parole. Which is for the next 5 years. BUT we are hoping and praying that after his community service is done that we can get special permission from President and the First Presidency to get him baptized before then! Eek!

We had a monsterous Nerf war last week! It was AWESOME! Ha ha we even had a less-active come! Which is way good! We dominated!! Pick-Town rules!

Yesterday while i was sitting in sacremenet i was reading the B.O.M. and had an overwhelming feeling of the spirit. A feeling of gratitude for having a prophet and having this wonderful book in my life. I just put my head down and prayed and thanked my Heavenly Father for these things! The Book of Mormon speaks to me DAILY. I love love love it!

I just want to make this clear......I LOVE OHIO!! Ha ha. I am where the priesthood was restored to this earth!! Ah! And the people here are so awesome. We were meeting with and investigator last night and i realized how much i really love these people and how much i love Ohio. It's Zion! According to my ward mission leader...ha ha. But so is Utah! He disagrees ha ha.

Ok 2 minutes! Ha ha i love you all SOOOO much! Thank you for everything my oh so wonderful family! The church is true! The Book is blue! Stay wonderful and have a great week!

-Elder Robinson

The End of Summer............

2011-09-06T13:40:00.000-07:00

I can't believe summer is over. It was busy!! Which is a good thing!! It was also relaxing at times because James has decided he likes to live at other peoples houses. He also discovered his Dad's bike. Am I sad summer is over? Yes and no. I will miss the warm weather and nice nights sitting outside. But I love the change in the seasons. The fall colors are so beautiful! I will be fine for a few weeks though if they want to stay away. Today is also Lucky's birthday. I sat by her mother's side for 2 hours and watched her come into this world. I was the first to hold her. She is the sweetest dog!! Well here is to another great end of the summer!! I hope your summer was wonderful and the next season holds many treasures for you!!

Dear family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCKY!!!!!!!!!! Oh my girl! That is so awesome i forgot it was today! Glad to hear my puppy is still my puppy!

Ha ha i'm glad James is listening to me! And he better believe i will beat him up if he does! Ha ha i love him. And he's taking German?? That's awesome! Way to go kiddo! Harris my main man caught the biggest fish! Isn't that like the 2nd or 3rd time he's done that on family fishing trips? Ha ha he is so awesome.

Francis is home! Yes! We cleaned up his yard with a few of the young men and it was awesome! He came home and the first thing he did was call us! How cool is that?? He thanked us and set up a time we could meet up with him. We went over Sunday night and saw him with a member of ours which went way well. Same old Francis! Ha ha he's amazing. I made sure he knew how happy we were that he was home. Should be at church this Sunday!

We had a former investigator contact a member of ours and then the member called us over to meet with her and the first thing she said was, "I want to be baptized." .......Wow! Ha ha can you say, golden investigator?? She's so awesome though. Her name is Esther and she is from Ghanna. We're going over the lessons with her on Thursday.

On Friday, some elders from the area next to us came over and blitzed our area with us. Meaning we got double the work done. It was awesome!! We went finding for a good 6+ hours on what happened to be one of the most hottest and humid days i have ever experienced in my life, but it gave a lot of chances to talk with people while they gave us water. Ha ha. It was awesome. Met some really nice people and was able to bare my testimony to them! I love missionary work!

Thank you so much for the card! I love getting those!!! They totally make my week. This last one was awesome! To see all those familiar faces! So cool. I will for sure be looking out for Elder Rawlings when he comes out this next transfer. He's going in the MTC tomorrow isn't he? Woo! Ahh the MTC. What a cool experience.

Jon Browning will be in the MTC next month i think the 12th or 13th, i'm not sure i'll have to ask. We go out on splits with him a few nights a week and he said he wants to visit you guys and go out to lunch or something when he goes out there a few days early. Cool huh! I assured him that you all would love that! He's an awesome guy, he will be an amazing missionary! He's one of my friends on facebook i think if you want to message him about it. Oh and Collin Janke will be going out early too when he goes in next month and he said he would like to do the same. I will keep you informed!

I will be writting grandma soon, but thank her for all she has done for me! She's amazing! I love her! The Gatorade is awesome! I have a full gallon mixed up in the fridge right now ha ha and thank her for her letters! Especially this one i just got today with the article out of Mormon Times! SO cool!!

Well my family, I am doing well. Missionary work is the BEST! I wouldn't want to to be doing anything else. I am a forever missionary! I always want to do this ha ha. I love serving others. I love studying the scriptures. I love baring my testimony to friends and strangers. I love feeling and seeing the power of prayer. I love my Heavenly Father!

Have a grrrreaaat week!! I love you all so much! The church true!

-Elder Robinson

Service and Dating..........

2011-08-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

So this week Chet and I realized that we were spending more time together. We have always had kids around us. Dates were few and we had to find the time just to have adult conversation. We really didn't want to be empty nester's. But we like having time for us again. We know we will be OK without kids in the house. We can spend time together and not be bored. A new chapter for Chet and Wendy. Kind of weird because I don't feel like I should be here yet!! Service......a great word! Chrys as you can see is excited for his friend Francis to get out of jail and come home. So he has the youth helping them fix his yard up. Awesome!! Sometime service is as simple as baking a cake or making someones bed. Sometimes it's bigger like sitting by a bed side or taking kids for a day. There is no service too small. For Chrys........his Mission is his service. What a great example. There are many who show what true service is around me. I was able to clean the cannery side by side with Chet. Was it hard.....yes......but it was so worth it!! Service is one of the hardest things to do, but it is so worth it!!!!

Dear Family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA NUNLEY!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!

Lauren is engaged now? Wow! Congrats!! James is growing up, man! That is crazy. Talking to girls too?? Oh that is just not right ha ha. I am glad you and dad get time together! Ha ha it's like dating again thats awesome. And i also understand Nathan's and James' take on it all ha ha gross. Elder Rawlings! Ok i will be looking out for him! He is going to love Ohio. It's so awesome here. It's a very Christian state. It's nice!

I don't have a whole lot of time so i will speed through this. :)

Francis will be home friday! So excited! Since he has left his yard has really gotten out of control, so on sunday i went to the young men's leader and set up a service project for them to do! We're all meeting tonight and we're going to whip it into shape for him! Oh man, i have really missed that man. The ward is really looking forward to being involved with him!

Zone Conference was this past week. It ROCKED! President is the best. He pumps us up so much! Ha ha. I just wanted to get out and baptise after that! Ha ha.

Yes we went to the temple last thursday and i have to say, incredible! I LOVE the temple. I'm so grateful Brother Coulter was able to take us. It was exactly what we needed!

I cut my thumb up pretty good! With an X-ACTO knife. It's pretty deep, deep enough for stitches but it's too close to my nail. Man did that bleed a lot ha ha i got video of it too! Woo! It's funny. But then not ha ha. Those band-aids you sent me with are pretty good friends of mine at the moment.

We taught an investigator on sunday! But this is no normal investigator, she's been investigating for over a year and a half and even has a calling in our ward! It was so good though! Completely led by the spirit. She finally opened up to us and expressed her feelings and we know her concers now. We and the ward have been praying for her and to be able to find these things out. We're also fasting for her and everything. It was so awesome!

Let me just say, thank goodness for the Oxy Clean you guys sent me. Chocolate on a white shirt is evil ha ha.

Oh and we helped out a less active yesterday and he lets his cats go to the bathroom wherever they want, and oh my gosh. His ceiling collapsed in his basement and there was water everywhere mixed with all the urine in the carpet, so awful ha ha. We couldn't even breath! I love the awesome things that you experience out here ha ha. We had to throw all of our clothes in the wash afterwards.

Well i have to go now, but i love you all so much! Things are going well! We're working though the obstacles! The work is progressing.

The church is true! How great is my calling to bring this truth to others!! I love it!!

Have a great week my wonderful family.

-Elder Robinson

Happy Birthdays and Homecomings.........

2011-08-22T10:37:00.000-07:00

This week finds the Robinson's with 2 awesome birthdays. Chet Michael the leader of the kids is celebrating his birthday today. I met him in October of 1984 when he was 6. Wow how time has flown by!! He is now a great father and he is a great son!! Happy Birthday Chet Michael!! Next we have Jackson Chelsie's youngest. He will celebrate his birthday this Friday. He has the most sweetest face that you just want to kiss!! He makes me just smile every time I think of him!! Happy Birthday Jackson!!!! It was a great week. We spent time with James at the aquarium and I touched everything with him. It was a great morning with just James. Then we took off Friday and went fishing. Ashlee and Nate came with us. I love the mountains!! I caught a stick....nice!! But it was so great just to be outside that I didn't care about the fish teasing me! Saturday Chet and I just spent the day together. How often does that happen?? Sunday was so awesome!! We got a new Stake Presidency and the meeting that went along with it was so uplifting I wanted it to keep going. But I had a homecoming to get to so I really wanted to get to Orem. CJ, Chrys' friend came home from Bulgaria and what a wonderful meeting that was too!! Lunch at the house after was so nice because seeing friends from the ward was great! I was so tired by time I went to bed I didn't have any trouble falling asleep!! I'm sure if you looked at me I must have been smiling!! Yes, I miss my kids and grand kids that are not with me.......but yesterday it made me so grateful that I have them and I love them soooooo much!!!!!!

Dear Family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHET MICHAEL AND JACKSON!!!!!!!! I love you both!!!!

Sounds like a pretty exciting week! Tell CJ to email me! I haven't heard from him in a while. That's so crazy!! The new stake presidency!! Wow Chris wells and Corbridge! That's so awesome! And bishop! I mean President! Ha ha. Man that is cool!! Let me know who is the new bishop ya? :) Oh and no i did not get transferred, still here. Will be here 6 months! Which is a long time to be in one area just so you know ha ha but it's all good. I love this ward. All the Gordons are in my prayers!

I really don't have much time today so i have to be quick.

Tuesday night we were able to go on exchanges with a member to visit some less actives. We went to the Tidwells who are almost never home and if they are they are busy and can't talk, but not this night! We pulled up and they were already outside, so we started to talk with them and all sorts which was really good. But then the Tidwells brother who was in town for a few days walked out so i started talking to him about all sorts of things which eventually turned into me being prompted to teach him the restoration right then and there while my companion was talking to the Tidwells. So i did and it went so well! He actually asked for a Book of Mormon ha ha and i gave him one with your testimony in it! He was so nice and was talking about how bad he wanted to get reading the scriptures and get in touch with God again. It was so cool. I am so glad i could be there and be an instrument in the Lord's hand to bring the truth to him.

I was able to see Elder long on Tuesday as well! It was so cool. He had left some things in the apartment and was in the area for a meeting so he stopped by. He's a life-long friend. He's also training again! Ha ha. He trained then had a 5 week brake then back to training ha ha. He's the most solid missionary i know! It was awesome to be able to serve and learn from him.

We are having Zone Conference tomorrow! It may be where President will change up a bunch of things, we're pretty stoked! We do a lot of training there and have a lot of people speak to us.

I have to go now, but this week i am focusing on bearing my testimony. I do it a lot any way but i feel i should do it even more. I KNOW this church is true, i KNOW the Book of Mormon is true, i am so grateful for this privilege i have to serve!! It's amazing!!

I love you all SOOOOO much! Have a great week!!

-Elder Robinson

He holds us accountable..........

2011-08-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

Isn't it nice when not only you but your children hold you accountable. It can be a good thing. It keeps you on your toes. But to hear it from your Missionary is a great thing. You always hope to hear it once from your kids. So I guess this is my once! Another week has gone by and I am still plugging away. Chrys' friend that he grew up with comes home tomorrow. That is awesome and hard at the same time. He is older than Chrys so he would be home before him and Chrys did go out when he was 20. It just will be hard to have CJ here without Chrys. Soon though, they will be both here. Next week Chrys will be out 5 months, that went by fast.....lets hope it goes by just as fast for the rest. I want him to have all the experiences he needs, but 2 years and 4 phone calls is a long time. Right Mom's!! I hope this week brings all of you happiness with your families!! I hope to have some fun time with James before school starts next week. That is if I can get him away from Wyatt! Happy end of the summer to everyone!! :]

Deaaaarrrr FaaaaMMiillyyyy,

So many things happening at home! That's crazy! Way to go Kyle!! I love hearing about all the people leaving to serve!! Drake is leaving already?? That is incredible. And crazy that CJ will be home tomorrow!! Holy moly! I can't imagine what he is feeling right now. Please do send pictures! I can't believe James is in the 8th grade. I won't believe it! Ha ha. What a good year that was for me. They're changing the stake presidency? Sad! Good luck to you all! Ha ha. Tell President Doman if you see him that i say hi. I love that man.

This past week went well, honestly, i don't remember what happened ha ha. There is a family that moved this past week to Provo, the Windsors. Jeff Windsor, is an amazing man. I have learned SO much from him!! Especially about temples! And Free Masons...ha ha yeah random. It was good to know though because it's a source of anti out here. It was actually really sad to say good bye and see him go. But he's in Provo! And is going to teach at BYU! Ha ha so i'm not too worried. I'm definitely going to look him up when i get home.

So there's another family out here that i love. The Peine's! Their son Adam, is the cutest kid! He is i think 5. Last week at church, Brother Peine came to me and was telling me how when he was dressing Adam he was telling him how he wanted to look like Elder Robinson. Ha ha! Then yesterday the daughter, Erin, told me she went to button Adam's jacket and he said, "No! I want to look like Elder Robinson! He never buttons his Jacket!" Ha ha ha isn't that the cutest?? I love it.

Transfers are this week. That came fast huh?! We are all pretty sure i will be leaving, but then again Elder Peirce has only been here for 5 weeks and still needs to know a lot more about the area so i could possibly stay longer. Probably just another transfer if i do. It would be really hard to leave this area though, i love the people here. They are so wonderful. We are having one last Nerf war before transfers! Today is going to ROCK! ha ha. We had one last week. They are too fun. Except i messed up my pinky about a month ago playing dodgeball and it still hurts. I'm hopin i can still kick butt! Ha ha.

I have had the opportunity to bare my tetimony to so many people this past week. It has been so awesome. I love it. We were able to sit in a temple prep class with an elder that is preparing to leave for Australia and his family at their home. How spiritual! I was able to bear my testimony to him on temples and how incredible they are. And how much i miss the temple ha ha. I should be going soon though. Any way the spirit there was just awesome.

Well i must be going now. I love you all SOOOO much! I have been listening to some John Bytheway lately and in one he talks about family, especially parents. Thank you mom and dad for raising me in this Gospel. You two are such amazing parents! What a blessing. I love you both so so so much. Thank you for everything you do for me and our family! One thing he mentioned is, my friends and family have molded me into who i am today, and i hold you completely accountable for that! Ha ha. It's true, i am who i am and i do what i do because of you! Thank you!

I love you ALL!

-Elder Robinson

Deeear Familyy..........helloooooooooooo

2011-08-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

This week I was trying to think about what I wanted to write about. Nothing came to mind. Well actually something does, but I just don't like writing about it. I have been facing some challenges. As you get older it tends to happen. I am not a spring chicken anymore. But with prayer and listening for answers things are better. I am not laying on my bed crying and hugging my pillow. That is a good thing. I am not filling like my head is whirling around me 24-7. That is an awesome thing. I am not having headaches that brought on nausea. Thank goodness for that. It all came down to a leap of faith and prayers. Well and a change in medicine. Sometimes being stubborn is not a good thing. You can only stand your ground if you can get out of bed. I can get out of bed now. So I guess Chet has to deal with me being stubborn again. My family helped me to keep going and I am so grateful for that. Prayer helped me to keep going. When we get older we still learn. Yes, it is a fact. I hope that your week finds you with health, family and if you need it a little bit of stubbornness........because sometimes you just need it.

Deeear familyy,

Sounds like a pretty crazy week at home! I'm glad to hear all is well! Oh and let me say...i have not done the bump in the pool ha ha ha what does that even mean?? My dear mother...my dear dear tan mother.....you make me laugh. The Browns had their baby? Aw congrats! That's awesome! Oh and i don't really have much time today so could you tell Christian that i love him and to have an awesome birthday!

Another Good week here in Pickerington! The work is progressing. I honestly cannot remember what happened this past week ha ha it's all mushed together...hmm...we taught this awesome lade from Ghana that lives in Germany. It went very well! We're headed back tomorrow. She said she will have the entire Book of Mormon read by the next time we visit. Crazy huh. It was so cool though. I couldn't really understand what she was saying because she has such a heavy accent but i could really feel the spirit speaking to me and helping me understand what i needed to say. It's incredible how much the Lord is with his missionaries. I would never be able to do the things i do if it wasn't for Him.

President Nislen will probably be going on splits with us soon. He's been going with everyone around us but hasn't gotten to us yet. Pretty stoked! He is incredible. He does so much for us.

The ward is so involved with us right now! They are coming out with us almost every night and there isn't a night that we aren't being fed. Even the new families that just movied in last week have signed up for dinner! So cool. The bishop is trusting us with some major things right now and some big changes. We see him a few times a week. Less active members are really starting to come out and become involved in chruch and church activities. We have about 15 on our list right now.

We taught primary yesterday! 9 and 10 yr olds. It was SO fun! They didn't want us to leave ha ha. It reminded me of my kids at home. Oh man that was awesome. We teach every couple weeks. It's pretty much my favorite thing ha ha.

Well, i think that about covers it for this week. This upcoming week should be pretty amazing. I am loving it more and more each day i am out here! I love teaching about this gospel. The message we have to share is amazing. I love seeing the blessing that come from it. I love my Heavenly Father. I love the Book of Mormon. I love all of you!

Keep up the good work my family, have a great week!

-Elder Robinson

I Love Ohio!!!

2011-08-01T09:20:00.000-07:00

Well this week the talks were on talents. Are we using them or do we know all the talents that we have or did we just let them fall away. That is a lot to think about. If you really want to keep your talent up you need to practice. Put in the time to make sure you are a good listener, a good cook, a good piano player. So what is your talent? Or what would you like your talent to be? Another list maybe? As you read this you will see Chrys is learning the Ukulele. I played the Ukulele for 2 years in the 5th and 6th grade. I even played it with the 6th grade teachers while everyone else sang in our concert. Do I still play it? No.......maybe a talent I need to revisit? Something to think about. So what are your talents and future talents?

Dear Family,

It's great to hear you all had a good week! I did too! ... I'm older than Ashlee?? Ha ha what the...that's cool i guess! Anyway, i bought a card reader this past week so i could send a few pictures with this email and i forgot it. Ha ha. Oops. Next week. I've got some good ones. I'm glad church was awesome! Strange about the confusion though, i'm glad that turned around quickly. Sacrament has become so special to me. It's pretty much the only time i have to relax and just worship. Ya know? To sit back, pray, renew my covenants, and listen to the speakers. I learn something new each Sunday. I love being involved in it also, they ask us to pass every once in a while because there are so few deacons. I love it. I want to bless this Sunday.

I gotta say, one thing i do love hearing about is my mama! It makes me so happy to see the Lord blessing you. Hooray on getting your life back!

26 years!! You guys are OLD!! Ha ha! Wow that is so wonderful :) Happy anniversary!

This past week was a good one. I love the package!! So many things! It took me a while to get through it all. I promptly put the tie on as soon as i opened it! Love it! Also the box it came in i am going to use for a lesson i share with members and less actives. It's called the faith-box. I glue a candy bar in the box and put a big ? on the top and talk about how they can find out what is in the box. By exercising their faith! Then relate it to the scriptures and how they become delicious to you as you read. It is pretty great. And the box is PERFECT! Thank you! I'm lovin all the letters! I saw the bag and was like, are all those letters?? Holy moly i'll never catch up! Ha ha.

This past week we did a ton of less-active work. It was great! Less actives are my favorite. I love sparking up their testimonies again and sharing with them mine. A lot of them have just forgotten or have been caught up in the world. I'm so blessed to be able to help them progress in this gospel again. Yesterday we had 2 investigators and 9 less actives at church!! It was awesome! They all enjoyed going! We did some service for one this morning and i can see the light growing in her again! She also bought us a present ha ha she is so awesome. We're also working on bringing her husband to church too. He's an Orthodox Jew. Such a cool guy! He's really coming around.

I can't remember if i mentioned this a few weeks ago but i had my first experience with poison ivy. A big forest of them. Ouch. Ha ha.

I'm becoming better at the Ukulele! I'm having more lessons today. I can now sit back and play a few chords and relax before i go to bed. It's so fun.

We had 2 dinners yesterday. Can you say...STUFFED.

We're working on a family right now, named the Rothes Wonderful family! The Husband is a member and recently went kind of less active but is coming around and the wife and daughter have been investigating the church for almost 2 years. We're really working hard on resolving the anti she has got from family and help her feel the spirit so she will be baptized! We were over last night and played some games with them. Ah i love them!

I love Ohio! My testimony of me being sent here for a reason has grown so much. This is where the Lord wants me to serve in his vinyard, and i will the very best i can. I love serving these wonderful people. I love this gospel. I love the scriptures. I love all of you!!! Continue to be awesome.

I LOVE YOU!

It's HOT!!!!

2011-07-25T09:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Pioneer weekend!! I love the talks I heard in church yesterday. But my favorite came from a sweet 12 year old who said to be a "Trailblazer". Just like the Pioneers there are still many things to be done. Be a Trailblazer. Chrys is a Trailblazer for being a missionary. What are you going to do today? What about tomorrow? I think I better get a list going myself!! I am grateful to be of Pioneer stock!! If they hadn't come to the Salt Lake valley, I wouldn't live in the beautiful state of Utah! I Love where I live! I love to visit other states, but I love to come home to Utah! July reminds me of how blessed I am to be living in the United States and to be free to worship the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Yes, I am of Pioneer stock.......and I am grateful!!

Dear family,

It is so good to hear from all of you. James is TALL! That shouldn't happen. Not allowed. Ha. And i see James is even tall enough for Dad's bike? Goodness. And buying new tube for it i can relate to, i've gone through 2 already ha ha. Awesome. Yes, that's Elder Turner's name! Ha ha he's sitting on the computer behind me. That is so cool! We've been calling each other brothers all week ha ha.

I am so blessed. This past week i've felt just overwhelmed with blessings. The other night we came in to get ready for bed and while i was laying down i thought, "man, i am so tired.....and why am i so happy?" ha ha. I've been the happiest i've ever been this past week. It's been amazing! Time is flying by. I just realized how far i am into my mission, and how much more time i have. Wow ha ha it motivates me to work even harder because i'm only out here for so long! And it's not even a long time! There is so much to be done.

It was so humid and hot this week. I have never experienced so much sweat ha ha! It was insane. We biked miles every day and boy oh boy did i drink a ton of water. It was in the upper 90's all week with what the people here say, is 100% humidity. We pretty much swam all week ha ha. The other day we were biking on the trail that goes through this big park, that one trail i took a video on. If you saw it. And a big deer jumped out in front of me and i almost crashed ha ha i laughed so hard.

Elder Pierce is awesome, i don't think there is a goofier missionary in Ohio ha ha. We're both pretty much laughing all day every day. We get slap happy a lot ha ha. He's a way hard worker too.

Wanna hear something weird? .....ok so yesterday i was told by a priest that he never sees me not reading in some doctrinal book. I was like...I am always reading. Weird! Ha ha I love it! I learn something new every day! My brain seems to have finally kicked it into high gear. What a blessing.

A women and a child were shot wednesday in the apartments across from us. Don't really know what to say about that. Sheesh.

A drunk also showed up at our door in the middle of the night asking for help. That was also interesting. He wasn't very receptive to the gospel when we visited him the next day but i know that if we wouldn't of answered the door and talked to him, who knows what he would of done. It was a pretty different experience. He's a great guy though. I hope we can help him.

My testimony of this work has grown so much. I can tell you that Christ is coming. And it'll be a lot sooner than we think. There is so much to be done! But i know this is true, and i know that this is the Lord's work. I know that we aren't alone. There are angels all around us to bear us up! I am grateful i am a part of this, to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ, how amazing! I love serving my God. I love my Savior. I know he is real and he loves each and every one of us. I am so grateful for all of you and how wonderful of a blessing you are in my life.

Be an example of the believers and have a great week!

- Elder Chrys Robinson

New Companions and Cousins.......

2011-07-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

Well this past week Chrys asked us to look in a journal we have of a Grandfather on Chet's side of the family for names. He and another Elder had told the same story that happened in their families. So this morning each of the families sent the names and dates the Elders needed. I so wish I could have been in the library when they read each others letters!! Yes, they are cousins. How awesome for them to be serving in the same state that their family was baptized in. Two sides of Chrys' family lived where the Church started in Ohio. So great for Chrys!! He also has a new companion. Two funny guys living together. Let's see how this goes ha ha!

Dear family,

Aw man. Ryan just emailed me! That is so exciting! I got all giddy when i saw his email ha ha i was like woo! That is so cool. Tell Kevin i say helloooooooo. I love sally! There's a girl here in this ward that looks like her ha ha it's weird. Is Colten putting in his papers yet?? Let me know. WHAT?! Since when is it almost August?? Ha ha that's crazy!! Wow, CJ is almost done. Exciting! Corrine Bauer is serving a mission too? Oh man that is awesome! All these missionaries!! How amazing this work is, ya know? So many missionaries bringing the fullness of the gospel forth and crying repentance to the world! Ha ha so cool!

Transfers were awesome, i was able to see all my MTC district! Everyone except Elder Morley. I love those guys.Elder Pierce rocks, he's old! Ha ha he's been out a little over 18 months. He is super funny, i'm pretty much laughing all day. He's about 6'4" and 280 lbs. Big guy ha ha. He's teaching me the Ukulele! Elder Long was very bussiness like, and Elder Pierce is complete opposite ha ha. It's pretty different. This past week has been a very big learning experience. I realize how much i know about missionary work and about this area. I had no idea ha ha. I'll basically be senior companion till he can get around and get to know the members and such. It's hard but it is awesome!

Interviews with President Nilsen are this week, I AM SO STOKED. I have so many things to talk to him about ha ha. He's so awesome to just be around though. His main focus is love. Love everyone! He says we love the Savior because he loved us first. Same is with our companion. If you want the work to progress then you have to love and support your companion. President is so awesome. His other main focus is working through the members. Last night we were able to sit and talk over every single less active and part member family in the ward and see what the ward needs. It's very cool. President Hinckly promised that if we work with members the work will double. That's what we are working on this week.

It is SO HOT. This week the humidity is going to be up in the 90's as well as the temperature. Yay! . . .It's so humid right now it feels like i'm in a sauna ha ha and it's all foggy and what not. It's pretty great.

My focus on the work is increasing every day. I feel more and more independent and i feel and recognize the spirit more each day. Especially this last week. I love being a missionary, i love love love it. I love bearing my testimony to others and teaching them about this restored gospel. I love these people out here. I love this ward. I love my Savior. I know Joseph Smith was called to restore this gospel. I know the Book of Mormon is true. I am so so so grateful for this gospel and what it does for me and families all over the world. I love it.

Oh...and....

ELDER TURNER AND I ARE RELATED!!!!!!!! Ha ha!! We just printed out our emails like 30 seconds ago to compare, and we're related! Oh man ha ha that is so funny!!

I love you all so much. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You are each in my prayers! Talk to you next week!

-Elder Robinson

A week of many things.........

2011-07-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

It has been a week of many things. I held a Giant African Centipede. It felt like a moving toothbrush. Show no fear was all I was thinking at the time. I was glad that I did it because when was I going to have the opportunity to do it again? I hand fed a duck the next day with James and the grand kids. I walked and walked because I can. I am grateful for that! I have pictures that I can look at so the memories of my time with my family is still with me. I cherish that! My sweet dog Lucky traveled with us and was very good. We also got some really cute pictures of her. I love that after almost 16 years with us, she still loves us! I get to spend some quiet time with Chet this week. I am grateful for this. It doesn't happen very often. Yes, this has been a week of many things....... :]

Dear family,

109 days?? WHAT?! ha ha i don't believe it. Sounded like you had a lot of fun in New Mexico! Mom! That's awesome! I'm glad you were able to go out and have fun! A Giant African Centipede?? Woa! Way to go in Sacrament! Prayers really do invite the spirit in. I'm involved in Sacrament every Sunday just about in some way or another ha ha. It's great. Aww my Harris. I miss that little man. I got his card this last week and i loved it. I am writing him back today! Oops! I think Chelsie did write me a letter! Ha ha i feel so bad. I think it was the week of me leaving the MTC...and i really didn't have time to do anything, it was crazy. Sorry! I will find it and write back! I am also writing Emily back today and a few other people. This has been the first Prep-Day i've had in a while where i get to sit back and relax ha ha. I've been doin all sorts of things! Tell Judy i said hi!! The mom of Buy Low! Ha ha i love her. Oh man a family box? What am i to do? Ha ha i'm putting together a family box as well, but i'm waiting till after transfers this next week to get a few of the things for all of you. Cade Terris way to go!! Missions are the coolest! I laughed at that comment you made about Nate and Ashlee ha ha. That is so great they are happy! I would love to hear from them... . . . .hint hint nudge nudge.

Ok so this week, i found out that one of the elders south of us might be related to me....ha ha. We were talking and he mentioned about how one of his ancestors met the 3 Nephites, and i was like hey me too! So were talking a little more and found out that their last name was Rogers, and i was like hey me too! Ha ha. The stories were actually very similar. So...could you give me some names on all of that side so i could see if they match up with his? He's doing the same in his email right now too ha ha.

We were able to teach someone new this week, named Brandon. Pretty solid kid! We had dinner at Mary McCann's and she had Brandon there who is her granson. He wants to be a Baptist preacher! Ha ha he's so cool. Most reasons why people won't talk to the missionaries or members of the LDS church is because of the rumors they hear, which are all incorrect by the way. When we are able to talk with them about them it takes like 5 minutes to clear all of them up. This was Brandon's case, so we were able to talk about everything he had heard about us and cleared everything up! We taught him about the restoration and a major part about the Book of Mormon. We asked him to say the closing prayer and he said in it that he was grateful for God bringing us to him to talk him into converting to the truth. Ha ha awesome! And he came to church yesterday and talked to the Bishop and said he was coming back! Yeah, he'll be baptized.

I think one of the things i've learned most about while out here thus far, has been about other religions. In columbus there are TONS of different churches. Pretty much a different church on almost every single corner. It's crazy. But nice at the same time because a majority of the people here believe in God. We have an appointment this week with this guy that has been to seriously every church and faith you can think of. He was even a free mason! Which oddly enough, is one that i know most about because it's a big source of anti here. He is searching for the truth and i am so stoked that we can bring it to him!

I have to go, but i love all of you so much! Thank you for being such a wonderful family and a wonderful example of the believers! Reach out to someone this week! I promise there can be nothing better than sharing something you love so much with someone else. I love this gospel. I love the peace and joy it brings into my life and that i have this privelege to bring it to the people here in Ohio. Joseph Smith is a true prophet called of God to restore this truth in these latter days. The Book of Mormon is TRUE! I love you! Have a great week!

-Elder Robinson

Family Time................

2011-07-05T08:59:00.000-07:00

This is our first 4th of July away from Chrys. It was kind of weird not having him light everything on fire! We have been enjoying the love, laughter, hugs, screams of excitement and just plain being around each other!! I am grateful to have my family. To have my freedom. To be able to drive all day in a small car to see my grandkids, it caused us to be "car crazy", but it was worth it!! We still have a few more adventures before we leave on our journey home. But I am grateful to be where I am today!!!!

Dear family,

Wow you guys are in New Mexico?? Since when?? Ha ha. Well that's cool! Yeah i was talking to brother Coulter on the phone yesterday and mentioned that you were there and i was like what?? No fair. Then i said, wait a minute, i'm on a mission. Ha ha. It's the other way around! Ohh my mushy face family, i love you all so much. You know, i'm pretty sure i can feel all those Chrys hugs ha ha. Just the other day i for another reason other than being on a mission, felt good. Huh..cool! I really do feel of all your love though. Oh my i love lucky! How is she doing? Still my old puppy? Ha ha. So the whole family is there? That is way cool! Give all of Chelsie's boys (including Chuck) my love! And tell him the shower experience in the MTC is no longer. What did he call it...the tree of life? I dunno. They got rid of that fun though ha ha.

This past week has been probably the longest and shortest so far. Ha ha a missionaries time is so weird. Days go by like weeks and weeks like days. I was senior companion all week for the last of my training. It went well, i learned a lot! This Thursday is when i am officially out of the training program! Ha ha i'm still such a baby! But it's all good.

We were able to meet President Nilsen and his family yesterday! They are SO awesome! And young! He is a ridiculously successful man! He spoke briefly about what he's done in his life and at one point he was world wide president for Burger King ha ha! So crazy! And he brought Taco bell from being number 14 on the top drive through list to number 2 in the nation. And 6 years ago he bought Cafe Rio. When he bought is it had just opened their 6th restaurant and when he left they opened their 41st! It was also named the number 1 fast food concept in the nation. Crazy huh? They are all so great though. I was able to get a few hugs from him and took a picture and everything. They said they had been through Lindon quite a bit :)

Mary and Margaret, the ones who were baptized a few weeks ago wanted me to tell you that i have a mother and a grandma watching over them in Ohio, and it's them. Ha ha and that you need not to worry about me. Ah i love them! They're like my favorite people here ha ha.

That's cool about the missionaries in their ward! It's crazy because the Lord places so much love in your heart for the people you serve, so you really hate to say good bye to them. This last fast and testimony meeting we were able to stand and bear our testimonies and thank the ward for all the that they do for us along with all our ward missionaries! And several others got up and bore their testimonies on missionary work! It was amazing! There was one little girl that almost made me tear up. She got up and said, i know this church is true, i'm thankful for the missionaries and all that they do for us and they help us to be better people. How awesome is that! I love this ward.

Thank you SO much for the card!! I absolutely loved it! We went over to the bike shop down from us and we sat down for a little to cool off, so i decided to open it. Yeah. HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!! ha ha. Oh my gosh i closed it so fast ha ha. It was funny. Every time i listen to that though i can see Dad and James doing that ha ha. Hilarious. Have Nate write me please? And Ashlee too! Ha ha why not? Have them write one letter to me. I need to hear from my brother. Thank her for me for signing the card too :)

Tell G-ma and G-pa that i will send the Taska as soon as i can, i just need to save up enough money for it first. It'll be like 30 bucks ha ha. But i will! Along with a present for her and g-pa too!

Tuesday night we went to bed with tornado sirens blaring and Wednesday we woke up to gunshots outside our apartment. Pretty cool i thought.

My favorite missionary scriptures right now are Jacob 5:71-72,75. And Doctrine and Covenants 18:14-16. Read them!

Well my family, I must go. All is well, i love this gospel with all my heart. My testimony grows day by day. I have never experienced anything like it! I am doing the Lord's work! What could be better?? I am so grateful for the Book of Mormon. I am so grateful for you my wonderful and amazing family. Thank you for all of your love and support you give me! God loves you, and i love you!

-Elder Robinson

P.S. Transfers next week!

Stop to Listen.............

2011-06-27T10:35:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a day to remember to listen. I listened at church. There where many great examples around me that I was able to see and hear because I listened. I listened at home. The sound of an epic water fight between James and Nate was priceless. I listened to Sis. Coulter who posted on Facebook that she made brownies that made Chrys feel like home. I listened to Chrys and his letter as he talks of his service to others and his happiness. Yes, I stopped and listened........

Dear family,

I love you all! I love the letters. So many exciting stuff happening at home! I really am so so excited for Ryan and Stephen. That is the coolest. I didn't realize Stephen was that old! Ha ha! Well i gotta say, Dallas has some big shoes to fill! Ha ha totally joking. That is way cool. I'm glad he is ok! So you had your friend over ya? How was it? Did you mention that Ohio is the GREATEST mission on earth?? Well if you did then do it again ha ha. Good idea on not letting him meet the new President, there's nothing like the warm welcome in that airport from your loving president. He's pretty much your dad out here ha ha. Sis Endicott almost passed out? Oh no! Good thing you were there to help her. Speaking of the Coulters....Sister Coulter made me some of your brownies last night. Yum! Ha ha it sent me home for a little. Oh my Lucky! My favorite dog. I love that girl.

This last week was awesome, Tuesday there was a monster storm and we got caught in it ha ha. When it storms here, it STORMS. I looove it. We were so soaked we had to go home and change. Even my waterproof shoes were soaked. After that went over to a Jehovah's Witnesses apartment just a few down from ours. It turned out to be a complete Bible bash. My first one! Ha ha. He had his whole family backing him up with all these books and such. It was crazy. Sad though. He was really nice, but not open at all.

We were out and about the other day and saw a guy sittin on a tree stump, so we went to talk to him and he said, "You don't want to come over here guys." So we're like why? And he said, "Because i'm smokin weed." Yep. Ha ha. Smokin weed. Got a return appointment though ha ha! He's actually a way nice guy.

We had out last Specialized Training with President Jensen, it was SO amazing. It was hard though, it's cool the relationship you have with your President. I only saw him like 10 times while being out here but I have the up most respect and love for him. And I receive all the same back from him! The mission will miss him. But we're all so stoked for President Nilsen! It's going to be awesome.

I forgot to mention this but we went on splits with a guy in our ward Brother Converse, who we later found out was companions with John Heder on his mission ha ha! And went to BYU with him when he started his acting career. They still keep in tough and stuff. How cool is that??

We are going to work with the new President on getting us out to visit Francis while he is in jail. That willbe cool! I don't know if we will be able to but we will see.

The Westra's Book of Mormon is now with a man we started teaching named David. Great guy!

Oh! We have another person on date! July 23rd. Named Sabrina. Sabrina's mom just died not too long ago and the less active, Deisha, who is living with her was best friends with Sabrina's mom. So the Deisha's mom works in the temple and told her that she needed to Sabrina's permission to do her mom's temple work because she is reaching out to her on the other side of the veil. I hope i explained that ok ha ha. But she called us and wanted to meet and talk about what work her mom wanted done. So as we met she felt the spirit and she now wants to be baptized so she can do her mom's temple work! The coolest thing ever! Ah i love it.

Transfers are on the 14th i think. I can't exactly remember ha ha. This Transfer is a 7 week transfer instead of 6 because of the new President and everything. And the next will be a 5 week transfer. So for now since i don't know if i will be staying or not, send all letters and whatnot it to the mission home address.

On monday we had a huge Nerf Gun war at the church ha ha! You should have seen me! All that practice at home came in handy! I have been walkin funny and i'm all bruised because of it ha ha. So cool.

We have been working crazy hard here! I literally look like i've been punched in both eyes because i don't sleep enough for the amount of work we are doing. A member actually asked if Elder Long had punched me ha ha! It's great though! My old District Leader had the same thing. The work is really picking up and getting better and better! I LOVE IT!!

Oh and yes, my card isn't working. I don't know why...but yeah. My bike has seen better days ha ha got a pretty good flat tire the other day and i have to buy a new inner-tube. Cool! Oh I decided to send Nate's B-day card and Dad's Father's day card in with a package and some presents for you guys. It'll take a little while to get the things for it but i will get it all out you you :) I love you guys! The best thing about being on a mission is the fact that everything you do is based around other people. You are serving others all day every day. It makes me so happy! I know this gospel is true. With out a doubt in my mind.

I love you all! Be good!

-Elder Chrys Robinson

Words from Elder Carrey ha ha.............

2011-06-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

When Chrys was 5, I had been off medicine for a few years and had another seizure. I was on the phone with Chet's Mom and fell back on the bed. Chrys thought I was playing till he saw some blood coming from my mouth because I bit my tongue. He knew he couldn't call on the phone so he went across the street and got my neighbor Laurie who was always there for us. She called 911 and waited for Chet and the paramedics to arrive. Chrys knew everything would be ok. He was calm through the whole thing. He was my hero that day. So in his letter when he talks about this, it was March 14, 1996. It brought tears to my eyes. I hugged him tight when I came to and realized that he had taken care of me. The spirit does work in amazing ways!!!

Dear family,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE!!!!! A birthday card will be on the way.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY YESTERDAY DAD! A card is also on the way for you.

Wow! Sounds like a crazy week at the Robinson's! That's so awesome though. I'm glad everyone is having fun and i can assure you that i am as well! Yes! I got grandma's letter, i love it! I saw the pictures first and was like wait who's getting baptized? Then i read the letter ha ha ahh that is so amazing. Way to go Nick! Ha ha Sadie did Livvy's and Cami's hair? That's sweet! Mom, you're cool, feathers or not! Your friend got to see the President? No way! That's so cool! Yeah the whole mission is pretty stoked for him to arrive. We've been preparing. Tell your friend's son that it's not the Ohio, Columbus Mission here....It's The GREAT Ohio, Columbus Mission. Ha ha. It's the best mission. I haven't gotten anything from Connie..maybe it just hasn't came yet? I would love to hear from her! Poor Dallas...Prayers are being said. I am so glad that Papa Jay and Cheryl are doing well! I've been praying a lot for them.

This week.....We had a baptism! So awesome! 87 years old and didn't even plug her nose ha ha! I spoke at it, pretty good. It was weird, i couldn't read ha ha. I started and every time i looked at my paper it was blurry, so i just went by spirit ha ha. It was on the Holy Ghost. It went very well. I actually shared my experience i had with mom's seizure...strange that i did but it seemed to me that it wasn't just me that was sent to get Laurie...or else why would i mention it? The spirit was so strong. It was great.

Turns out that Francis is in jail for 90 days instead of 30. Sad. But we're sending letters, a triple combination, and the missionaries in his area to him. So it's all good.

We have someone else on date! July 28th. In the first lesson too! Andrew, he's 19 and he looks like he's 25 or 26 ha ha. He has tattoos all over and what not, but he wants to turn his life around. It's so cool that i am able to be a part of this.

We're teaching a Jehova's Witness. Pretty cool. Their doctrine is confusing ha ha. But he has a lot of questions we can answer so it's cool. There is a lot of Jehova's Witnesses here, really nice people!

We went on exchanges on wednesday with my district leader, Elder Rose from Lehi. Awesome day!! And That night we went fire-fly catching. We caught about 30 and took them to the apartment where they later got out and went all over our ceiling. Oh my gosh.........I never thought i would see a lightning bug. They are the coolest thing. The just started coming out this last week. It makes Ohio all magical looking! Ha ha!

I received a big box of Books of Mormon! So awesome when i opened it! I almost cried! All the left over B.O.M.s from missionary month. I already handed out the Cole's family to a boy names Caleb who has just gained a testimony. And i now have the Westra's in my back pack :) THANK YOU LINDON 13th WARD!!!!!!

Speaking of back packs....my taska broke. Well, the little metal hook that connects the strap to the pack itself. Talk to Mr. Mac about it maybe? I'm using my Ful backpack right now. Also...my card from home says it's lost or stolen? I had to use my missionary fund to buy some bike parts...which isn't the greatest thing to do. Could you look into that?

Ohio is Wonderful, It really is the greatest place to serve a mission. I am so grateful to be out here learning and serving. Oh and did i tell you that i LOVE studying? Yeah, i bet you never thought you'd hear me say that ha ha. I love it though, because i now know how to! I have many cool videos for all of you. One of the lightning bug craze, and some of a 20 ft fire :)

This church is true. The Priesthood is real, and the power is real. I am so grateful for this Gospel and the knowledge i have, and that i have the privilege to bring it to those who are in need of it. I know Joseph Smith is a prophet that was called by God to restore this church. I was told a little bit ago by a temple president that i am here to build Ohio back up to what it once was. Ah. What a task! Ha ha. I love you guys. You are all the best. I couldn't have a better family! Keep staying awesome! I'm sorry i can't email everyone back, i'm out of time! I love you all though.

Love,

Elder Robinson. Or as EVERYONE likes to call me, Elder Carrey.

Faith and Chrys now eats salad............ :]

2011-06-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

Faith......such a small word. It has so much meaning. I have faith that Heavenly Father will keep my son safe while he is on his mission. I get to talk to him 2 times a year. I get to write to him as often as I want. He has wonderful friends in Ohio on Facebook that send "love notes" back and forth. He sends his SD cards with his pictures to see his adventures. I don't get to hug him. I don't get to run my fingers through his carpet head. I don't get to dance and sing to our favorite songs with him. But I do know he is where he is to meant to be. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family. Sometimes the love is so strong in my heart I think I will just burst!! Yes Faith is a wonderful word!!

Dear Family,

I'm so glad to hear all is well in Utah. Mom, you are amazing. I remember sister Bagley one time telling me how she loves how much I love my mom, and how much i show it! Well it's true, I love my mom. And why not show it? I love you mom!

Yes, i am eating salad, ha ha! Weird huh? I eat it all the time now! I forgot i told the Coulters to tell you ha ha. Oh good you accepted Jon Browning! Yeah he was on there when i was at his house and i told him to add me, so he did! Awesome! He goes out on exchanges with us about twice a week and is putting his papers in. His family is so cool too, they do a lot for us. They're actually going to be in Utah this upcoming week ha ha. Oh and i didn't get Trent's letter! Not the one where he says he has a baptism. At least i don't think i did. That's so righteous! Ha ha he is awesome. Chet Michael and the family is gonna be there this week?? That's cool! Did they get my letters? Nate will be 25?! WHAT? Holy moly. When did that happen. He is ooollddd ha ha. Tell him to write me ya? Ooo speaking of sunsets, Ohio sunsets rock. It's an amazing sight every day. I don't know why they are so crazy and awesome looking here, but they are sweet.

Dad+pee on his shirt=funny. Bah!

Ok, what a week it's been. Let me pull out my list......ha ha.

It definitely has been awesome. The work is progressing. We have been doing A LOT of finding. And it paid off! We had 6 return appointments this week. 4 of which from saturday. That was a good day. And now to all that has happened this last couple days:

Francis..is in jail. Yeah it sucks. But he called last week actually right after i sent my email and said a goodbye. But only for 30 days. It's sad. But good also because after this he should be done with everything and can be baptized. He's an awesome guy! Plus one of our members is going to find out where he is at and if it's in county in our area, then we can go visit! Ha ha cool huh? If not then we'll just send him a letter or something.

A recent convert's sister died yesterday. Bro Gibbin's funeral was on wednesday. An elder in our district was ET'd on saturday, which means he was emergency transfered. A lady that has been investigating the church for over a year got fed a bunch of anti things from her unlcle and now won't be baptized. Her husband who was a less active became active for this past year and now is kinda becoming less active and won't talk to anyone. And we got sworn at more than any other week we've had. Ha ha. Awesome right? But now because we kept at it and worked hard, this week is going to be so amazing. We have a baptism! And a movie night, Joseph Smith: the Prophet of the Restoration for our investigators right after. We have so many appointments and we're going to invite a family to be baptized. We're really feeling the Lord in this work. I mean he literally is involved in every little thing we do. It's so cool. I feel so incredibly blessed! I love this work. I am so happy to be a part of it. My testimony of the Book of Mormon has grown so much. I know it is true. I love helping others grow in this gospel, it's the best thing in the whole world.

Next week is Father's day! I will be sending a good e-mail on monday. And Nate's birthday! Cool! Well i love you all so much, i have no time to write anyone back :(

I love you all so much. Thank you for everything you do for me. Keep being awesome!

-Elder Robinson

A True Missionary Mom........

2011-06-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

We have the best example of a True Missionary Mom in our ward. Her son has been home for a while now, but she still writes to all the missionaries in the ward. We have 12 missionaries with 4 more going out by September. She WRITES to ALL of them!! She is amazing!!! They write her and send her things. She is not their Mom, but I think she is truly the best example of a Missionary Mom!!

Dear family,

I really don't know what to say in this letter, after what happened with dad. It seems to me that the bishop is talking about what will happen, my companion and i are working hard! I promise! But i am doing it because i want to, not because we are told to.

The bishop is an amazing man. He's going to be a General Authority i know it ha ha.

Well, this past week was hard for me also. Going out and finding that person who needs the gospel is hard. Of course, having the Lord on your side makes it a billion times easier. We only had maybe 4 set appointments this last week, all the rest of the time was out contacting and finding and trying to get some return appointments. It was rough, but i think it paid off.

We had someone commit to baptism, so cool! June 18th. She is 87! Mary, the baptism from a few weeks ago, her mom had been sitting in on the lessons but said she was too old to be baptized. We couldn't be too pushy with her, so we encouraged all the family to talk with her and encourage her. We pretty much stepped completely out of the picture. And sure enough, the spirit got to her! Her daughter spoke with her one night about it and after went in her room. About an hour later came out and said,"Ok, i can do it on the 18th or the 25th." Ahh it was awesome!

Francis' sentencing date is tomorrow, a little nervous. But he told us that he knows in his heart that he is ready to be baptized, and that no matter what he will be. I love that guy.

Another successful Preach my gospel class yesterday! We started practicing, it reminds me so much of the MTC ha ha. I love being the teacher this time ha ha.

There's another missionary here from the Lindon Stake! I think he said he was in the 11th ward? I can't remember. But he just got here a little over a week ago. As soon as i heard that he was from Lindon i tracked him down and gave him a big hug ha ha.

I've almost been hit while on my bike about 4 times now, people like to for some reason swerve towards the missionaries, it's not exactly the funnest thing in the world. Ha ha.

Well, i don't really have much else to say. At least i can't remember anything that i was going to say ha ha. Except for this gospel is true. I am so grateful to be a part of it, and to be a part of this marvelous work! Ohio is wonderful. I love being a missionary.

I love you family, you are all so amazing. Stay true blue through and through.

-Elder Chrys Robinson

The Family was a little Grumpy..........

2011-05-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

Well the family was a little grumpy yesterday. It took us a while to figure it out, we can be a little slow at times. It was a holiday and the library was closed so Elder Chrys didn't get to write us a letter. Wow! We all run to the computer at 9:30 am to see who could get on their email the fastest, and then we checked all day.........yes we were a little grumpy. Then we became happy because today we got a letter. But not only that, I got a small personal note all to myself!! So the grumpiness can leave at least for today!! :]

Dear Family and Friends,

How can anyone live here?! It's so hot! Ha ha. It's only 97 outside but the humidity is....fun. Walked out of our apartment today and felt instantly drenched. Ohio is wonderful though. Yesterday was a huge Memorial day cook out for the Pick 2 ward so we went to that and ate food and such. A big band was there and there was this older couple dancing swing ha ha it was awesome. We played football for a good hour and i don't think i have ever sweat more in my whole life. I mean it. Ha ha it was so good though i loved it. That is the reasoning behind the late e-mail though. That and the library was closed. Sorry about that.

I'm so glad things are going well, i pray for you all every day. Sally told me she dropped by?? She said you guys all looked so happy! Ahh that makes me happy. I love Sally. Oh and i did get the card, but the video did not work :( i'm gonna see what i can do though. I love the thing Alex made!! Amazing!! James is out of school in a week??? What? Where did all that time go?

This week went well. After the baptisms it has been hard because our investigator pool is low. We're out contacting a lot. Contacting is so fun though, you meet so many interesting people. Most of which believe in God which is good, but are pretty set in their ways. Last week on i think friday, EVERYONE was talking to us on the street ha ha. We'd be biking and hear an "Elders!" from someone sitting on their porch. Or a bunch of girls yelling " How are you superman?!" ha ha ha. That one made me laugh. We got 3 more investigators that night though! Which is what we needed! We went to President Jensen's last transfer. So sad! Also half of our zone was leaving. One of which went home. It's amazing how fast you can love people out here, we were all teary eyed through the whole thing! Yeah, we're a bunch of babies.

We're working very closely with our bishop in this upcoming week. We're building "member missionary packets" to get the members more involved. We're so excited. Also, we had our first Preach My Gospel class! It was great! The priests we are teaching are a great bunch of guys. One just got his mission call to Australia!

Francis is doing so well, he's preparing himself for baptism. I love going over there, he's so awesome! He's golden. We're teaching him right after this, pretty stoked.

Had a pretty wonderful experience this week. I was sitting reading the letter that Sally's mom sent me :) woo! Anyway, she mentioned the Plan of Salvation, and how wonderful it is to know we are to be with our families forever. Instantly an intense feeling of the spirit came over me, one of those ones where you have to stop what you're doing and just say...wow. This is true. Ha ha. Like the times at the baptism i told you guys about! It was an amazing moment. I am so grateful that i am able to be with my family forever. It hurts to think about all the people that don't know what i know. I'm so grateful i am a missionary and i am able to bring the truth to them. How great is my calling! Thank you Mother Marsh!

I love you all so much, you are the best family in the world! It made me so happy to receive that card and read that you guys are reading the "giant" Book of Mormon every day! It's true, all of it is true. I am so grateful for this gospel, for my testimony, for a living prophet! Keep reading my dear family, I know it is true. I know my Heavenly Father lives and loves each and every one of us. Thank you for everything you do, and stay wonderful! I will write everyone back this upcoming monday, all other prep days have been crazy!

I LOVE YOU!

-Elder Robinson

OH! P.S. we successfully dropped a marsh mellow off a 3rd story building into Elder Jones' (the elder that went home) mouth. SO awesome.

I HAVE THE BEST GMA AND GPA EVER!!!

2011-05-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

Ok.......so I have a son who loves his Grandma Nunley's Chocolate potato cake. So she sent him everything to make it in a box with music and his favorite snacks. Now as you can see in his letter he is making songs about how much he loves them for sending him yummy packages. I love that he appreciates getting things from his family!!

My family,

I love you guys. Every one of you. The spirit you have uplifts me every monday as i read your emails. Oh and I HAVE THE BEST GMA AND GPA EVER!!!! Cake, recipies, fastbreaks, and clair de lune?! Holy cow I was singing throughout the apartments about how wonderful my grandparents are. Literally...ha ha. And i looove the letters from livv and harris :) i love you guys.

This past week was the fastest week yet. Monday-Wednesday felt like one whole day. It was ridiculous. As each week goes by i realize how short 2 years really is. It's so crazy.

We had another baptism! SO good! Her husband just reactivated a few months ago and he was able to baptize his wife and his daughter. Such a strong spirit there. And we have another baptism on date, very cool story. She's from Ghana, and has been here for about 3 years, across the hall from us. She was taugh by the missionaries about 2 years ago by an Elder Walker, ha ha that's right, Kevin's friend! For some reason they dropped her though. We don't quite understand why. Anyway, she said that she has been searching for a church to go to but couldn't find one, and whenever she would think of somewhere to go, the picture of Christ on our front door would flash in her mind. WOA. And on thursday she went to someone in our ward because she knew she was a member, and asked for a Book of Mormon, so the member quickly called us and we were there within 5 min. We taught her the first lesson and invited her to be baptized! She accepted! We met up with her yesterday and asked her about her reading and she said about 5 times, "it's true, it's true." Yeah. That is just too cool. Blew our minds that's for sure.

Francis is well. We still don't know what is going to happen, so we're all a little nervous. We're all hoping and praying he doesn't go to jail. He's such a great guy.

Our ward members are becoming so involved with what is going on! It's amazing! Things are looking up here in Ohio!

And i am SOOOO glad Nate is doing well! That makes me so happy. A girlfriend too?? Woa! She sounds like a keeper. I love you Nate!

PS3 broke? Sad day. Keep that hard drive of all the videos though. Just gives James more time to play drums!

This past week has just been amazing. Definately hard, but amazing.

I gotta go! Here's my favorite quote.

One of the assistants this past week read this quote by President Eyring at President Jensen's last Zone conference,

"I am a part of the fellowship of the unshamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a Desciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, recognized, praised, reguarded, or rewarded. I now live by Faith, lean on his presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, devided, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up....or let up until i have stayed up, stored up, and paid up for the cause of Christ. I must go till He comes, give till i drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner will be clear."

30 seconds! Ha ha. I love you all so much. This Church is true. The Book of Mormon is the very Word Of God

I Am Completely Me!

2011-05-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

Dear family,

Another week gone by already?? What? It was the fastest week by far. I am so glad to hear everyone is doing well. Ha ha ha ha dad spilled bubbles on Tabitha. That's funny. Bishop emailed me, gave me a quick update. So many missionaries!! It's soo cool! I am seriously so excited for them all. What an awesome time to serve.

I'm so glad you like the giant Book of Mormon! I figured that would be easier for dad ha ha. But yeah don't worry i have one too. I have the smallest version of the B.O.M. and the largest. Ha ha. The smallest is what i take out with me. So did you guys like the package?? Sorry it took forever to get it out. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.

This past week has been pretty great. Tuesday was terrible ha ha we biked a good 13 miles all over pickerington going to appointments that ended up being us knocking on the door with no answer. Really hard day, but we didn't give up. Then wednesday we went on exchanges with our zone leaders, so good! Elder Jones came to Pickerington so me and him took the area over while Elder Long went to Gahanna. Elder Jones and I rocked Pick1st! It was so great! SOOOO humid but so great! We met some great people and scheduled a lot of appointments. Painted some chairs too, which ended up on my pants and shoe ha ha oh well.

Thursday was fantastic also. We were able to go to a trainer's meeting with the President. I just have to say he is so amazing. I love being around him. He always gets us so pumped ha ha. After that we went to Coulter's and shared a spiritual thought. THEN we taught some new investigators! I love it. This lady said we were the answer to her prayers. We were able to teach her a little bit and lift her spirits. She says we are the nicest boys on the face of the planet ha ha.

Francis said that he knows that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. Ah! Isn't that the coolest?? We're trying to schedule a baptismal date for him but it's hard because we don't know if he will go to jail or not. I guess we'll just wait and see.

We were able to teach at the Mini MTC on saturday that the stake was holding. That was super cool. We did contacting and meeting people. It's so exciting seeing people who are preparing for missions! And to be a part of it!

It's been a very tiring week, but we've been doing better than ever. I love helping others recieve the Restored Gospel. Heck, I love helping others! Being a missionary isn't just teaching and preaching, it's serving others. Helping other's burdens a little easier to carry. Improving the lives of anyone we can. There's nothing else like it. As each day goes by, I get more and more excited to serve. My favorite thing to do here is contacting, just going out and talking to people. I have met so many cool people! And many more to come. I love this job.

Taylor is in Slovenija now?? AH! That's awesome!!

Member missionary work is coming along nicely.

Preach My Gospel class starts this week.

Where's my letter from Liv and Harris? And James? I haven't gotten a letter for almost 3 weeks! Besides the packages....

I love you all so so so so much. I am having so much fun out here, I am completely me! I am so blessed. I must be the most blessed missionary in the world. Keep being wonderful my family. The Book of Mormon is the very word of God. This is the one and only true church on the earth. CTR. Christ is coming. :)

Love,

Elder Chrys Robinson

P.S. I was able to play a members drumset :)

A Perfect Mothers Day......

2011-05-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

What makes a perfect Mothers Day..........

Talking to your oldest Son and hearing your sweet Grandson say "Come on Dad!" because he wants him to go play with him. Seeing what weird things you can do with your tongues on Skype with your Daughter and her family brings on the laughter. Getting a beautiful card and peanut butter cups with it from my middle Son are always a great treat. My Missionary Son calling saying he heard the primary children singing Mom songs and he started crying because he missed me and loves me, then we cry on the phone together. It's a good thing. Then we come to the youngest who hugs, kisses and lets me tickle him. Then after that he bugs me all day. Chet buys me flowers, chocolate and cooks for me. Yes, it was the perfect Mothers Day. Filled with love and happiness. For me that is all I want. To know that my Children are all happy, safe and loved. I hope that this Mothers Day was just as awesome for you!!!

My dear family!

It was so great talking to you yesterday! You all sound so wonderful and happy. James sounds old. Weird. I love seeing how much Heavenly Father is watching over all of you.

Well i really don't know what to say in this, seeing how i said everything over the phone yesterday ha ha. I guess when you send this out, include my update from yesterday. But i really love it here. Really really. I have the best job in the world. I'm so grateful and blessed to have a loving family that supports me so much! You all are seriously the best family in the world! I love you all!

We are so excited to start this new program! The bishop loves the idea, and we're working with the young men's pres. this week to get it up and running. Elder long and I are also going to come up with lesson plans and everything this week. And today i have to go buy a bunch of supplies and what not, just so you know, i have to buy it with my card. Crazy exciting though! To be able to give back to all our ward does for us makes me happy. The work is about to get ten times more exciting!

Ok so here's a couple of things i forgot to say yesterday, my legs are huge. Ha ha. Between biking and walking, they are very beastly. It's awesome ha ha! There's a lot of Elders that when on a biking mission, by the end they can't fit in most their pants ha ha.

Also, we were able to order a video for the baptism yesterday. I really encourage you to order it! It's i think 8 bucks so not that bad, it's called Another Testament, Reflections of Christ. It's SO good! Almost everyone was crying by the end, so cool. That baptism was amazing.

I wrote this down on a post-it note to put in here, but i don't remember what it is ha ha. I must have liked it so i'll just tell you. Continue in faith on mormon.org. You should check out that site if you haven't, some of the stories on there are really amazing. Plus i think Jimmer has one on there ha ha boo yah!

Packages are going out today! Headed over there to send them as soon as i am done here. It's not much, but i think you'll like it. I bought one for myself in the MTC that i use every day. And i'm so excited you are going over Preach My Gospel!! That book is soooo incredible! We seriously use the things in that book daily. The section I'm sudying a lot this week is CH 1-Lsn 5 and CH 4-How to recognize the spirit. You should report back to me what you study throughout the week! That'd be cool.

Tell the Bishop that i love him, he is such an amazing man. Tell him to write me or email me sometime.

Well I best be off. This church is true. Read the Book of Mormon, it is evidence that Jesus is the Christ! He is real, He loves each one of us. My brain is blown daily by the things i learn out here. Untill next week! I LOVE YOU!

Love,

Elder Chrys Robinson

Happiness and Love.....

2011-05-02T10:06:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a great Sunday.......Chrys sent a message to Chet and I through Facebook that he loved us and he hoped we had a great Sabbath. I love Sunday's that start out that way. The feeling of love, happiness and joy all together. Going to church and seeing happy little faces in the nursery. Coming home and spending the day with the family that is here. I still miss my kids and grandkids that are not close, but just knowing how much I love them and picture them in my heart helps. I hope that your week is filled with love happiness and joy!!

Dear Family and friends,

It's so good to hear from you! I feel the spirit so much when you all speak of missionary work and testimonies and such. James has glasses?? Woa! Cool! I am sooooo glad mom is doing better. I pray for her so much. I'm so happy that dad is bringin the bucks! Ha ha so cool! Each one of you are in mine and Elder Long's prayers morning and night.

This thast week i'll admit, was rough. We did have some very good appointments and did get a lot of things done but, no new investigators! We went finding every day and it was rough being rejected by almost every person you talk to. But the secret to moving past that is prayer! On saturday we were tracting for about 5 hours and couldn't find any one to talk to! Earlier that day i prayed to know which street to go find on and it took me a good 20 min ha ha but i found it and once we got there, the people were rude! Ha ha it was so hard. House after house of being rejected. We had 1 more house to go to then we had to head to our dinner appointment, and i was feeling so down! So i said a prayer and i instantly felt better! It was an incredible experience. It felt like i was being given a hug. Literally. And before i was done with my prayer this kid came up and said, "that's my house! someone is home too!" and before we could even ask he ran inside and grabbed his mom, her my companion and i had a really great conversation about the gospel. We're going back this week!

My main thing this last week, and biggest thing i've learned, is how to listen and hear what the spirit is prompting me to do. It's amazing, we are only instruments in God's hands, we work and bring souls to him by the guidence of the spirit. Amazing.

Francis accepted the invitation to be baptized! We don't know what to do though because he is under house arrest and can't have his ankle monitor in water ha ha so yeah.....we'll have to figure something out. We met with thursday and it was amaaazziing! The spirit there was incredible! He said that whenever we speak he feels something. That we are blessing from God. How amazing is that?? We helped him recognize and understand exactly what that feeling is.

Was able to participate in a baby blessing yesterday! Very cool!!

Also went to Bro. Gibbins for another blessing. He is doing 10 times better! It really is a miracle! I love going there and feeling the love and apreciation from him to us. And to really see how much God loves him. I love being a missionary!! And the man we went with, Bro Sharples, our ward mission leader, may be the funniest man alive ha ha every word that comes out of his mouth is a joke. I cry nearly everytime i am around him because i always laugh so hard.

One of our investigators is getting baptized this week!! I'm so excited!! Mine and Elder Long's first.

Thank you so much for the package!! It was perfect! Feel free to send more ha ha! Especially conference talks! Ooooo safety for the soul by Jeffrey R. Holland. The talk that inspires me everytime i listen to it! And the talk we show investigators! Best talk ever! listen to it!!

Yes! Call next week! Crazy! This is going by so fast for me! I will be calling most likely from the coulter's house, at around 8:00pm Ohio time. I should have about 40 minutes with you guys :) who ever you want to be there is fine. Sadie? I'm just so excited!! Can't wait to wish my mom a happy mother's day!

Hmmm....i can use my card to buy things but they told me i need cash to send packages....so....i dunno. I will try at least but most likely next week. I couldn't even get Sadie's present out this week cuz i'm so busy! Even P-days are busy! I have soo many pictures ha ha like 500 now. Plus videos! And a special present for the family! I will FOR SURE get it out next week!

I love being a missionary. I really really do. There really is nothing else like it. I love this gospel. My testimony grows stronger every day. I love hearing from you guys :) and the harder i work, the more increased love i feel from you all. I love you all soooooooo much. Thank you for being the best family in the entire world, i am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life! I need a letter from Liv and Harris! Just thought i'd throw that in there :)

I love you!

Keep The Great Ohio Columbus Mission in your prayers!

Blessed............

2011-04-25T10:55:00.000-07:00

I was thinking about my family this week and how blessed I am!! I don't get to see everyone of them, but I love them all so much!! Heavenly Father has blessed me and I feel it everyday!! The older I get the more I see his hand in everything that I do. I am so grateful for this!! I am hoping that your week brings you all the love that you are in need of........because really that's what makes it all work!!

Oh family,

What a truly incredible week it has been. It was strange though, almost every one of our investigators bailed on us and tracting wasn't super great except for last night and thursday. Our numbers were terrible! Ha ha BUT! We had some amazing experiences and we have 3 new investigators, pretty solid ones too. We got very few lessons in, but the ones we did get in were just simply amazing. Just goes to show that numbers don't mean a thing out here.

First, there's a man names Francis. I think I mentioned him in last week's email. This guy has been through a lot. He was heavy in drugs and alcohol till he was about 24 then he had his daughter and he made a promise that she would never see him on any drugs. So he was clean for i think he said 21 years till his wife left him and took his daughter, which was about 12 years ago. He has been struggling ever since, but through all of this i feel that Heavenly Father really guided us to him, Francis said the very same thing. He says he wouldn't get up in the morning if it wasn't for us. In our first lesson on monday, he told us pretty much his life story and how he needs God and how he has felt so worthless for all these years. After he told us this, the first impression i had was to bear my testimony, so i did! I was all teary eyed and so was he, there was so much spirit in that room. The second i felt the spirit, i could tell he could too, by the end i could really see his faith in Christ grow, one of the best things i've seen yet. At the very end he offered to say a prayer which shocked both me and Elder Long ha ha! So he said a prayer and then he asked if we could say one too. We have an appointment with him tomorrow. I can't wait to get him into that baptismal font ;)

Yesterday Elder Long and I were able to take the sacrament to this wonderful man in a retirement home, a month ago he had 2-3 strokes and needs to be cared for daily. It was sad, but also so happy. Sitting there talking with him, he and his wife cried as he told us how grateful and blessed he was that he could have the missionaries there to give him the sacrament. Oh man i get the chills just thinking about this! I almost cried it was amazing! After the sacrament he asked for a blessing, and i gave the anointing and a member we were with gave the blessing. SO much spirit there. Ahh i love this job! Ha ha! He said like ten times love you! Love you! Love you! before we left. Amazing.

Ok i wish i could tell you more but i have to go!

I'm sorry i ask for so much! But i just found all this out. I need cash for sending packages. And i have 2 that need to be sent. I have like 6 bucks ha ha send cash please?? Oh and my black steve maddens i wore to church, i would very much love those!!

Elder long and i have made some awweessoome videos of us chasing geese and what not ha ha and i have like 300 pictures! I'll send them with the package.

Tornado sirens rang the other night.

It's Sadie's birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's no such thing as dry skin here.

Oh and i am going to talk to my Zone Leaders this week about the mother's day call, i dunno at what time that with be at but yeah. Pretty stoked! Could you have Sadie there? I only got 4 minutes with her at the airport, plus i just have things to tell everyone.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! My easter was fantastic! Some members got us some eater candy and stuff :) You are the best family in the whole wide world!!!!I'm sorry i can't email dad back :( but i will write him a letter at the apartment.

I have the best job in the world. To bring people unto Christ, what could be better?

Love,

Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

My first letter from Ohio!

2011-04-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

Dear family,

Things are fantastic here. It is SO beautiful! I love it more and more each day. My mission president and wife are amazing. He sounds like Jeff bridges when he talks ha ha. My first day out here was probably the weirdest day ha ha it felt like a dream.

My companion is Elder Long from texas. Awesome missionary and great person. I'm learning a lot from him! He says i am the most optimistic person he's ever met ha ha. My favorite thing so far about this perfect work is tracting. I dunno why all the missionaries hate it ha ha it's been awesome meeting a lot of cool new people. Met this guy on friday that is going through the 12 step program and you could really see that he's ready for some change in his life. Going back later this week. Also met another man that has been searching for a church for 15 years and was completely open to us and our message. We have an appointment today for him and a few of his work friends and family. Gosh i just love it here. I am learning so much and meeting so many great people. Too many stories, too little time!

Yesterday i went to our ward for the first time, pretty amazing i have to say. The bishop asked me to come to the stand and bear my testimony ha ha which was pretty great. It's only like 150 people in the ward. Easy cheese. We are also being fed every night by the members. So amazing! Ha ha i'm going to get fat! Woo! Let's see what else.....i'm singing in choir! Elder long doesn't sing so he just watches ha ha. My bike broke on friday! It won't shift. I think we're taking it in tomorrow. I don't mind walking though so it's ok.

The Coulter family is great aren't they?? We are over there almost every day ha ha i'm so glad they can keep you updated and everything. The green breakfast consisted of green sausage, green pancakes, green milk, and those two green eggs. I drank the milk ha ha.

I met my first nazi. Ha ha. Pretty cool guy. He's a member of our ward and we were at his house last night. He has a bunch of guns we got to play with :P

Also lost a pair of jeans in the MTC. Dunno how. In the 1st week they were gone ha ha. Silly billy.

Pulled 6 eye lashes out at once the other day. Yeah.

I need music! The cards don't work on the music player :( Send cd's! We have a stereo lol so yeah. Any classical music. Movie soundtracks(intrumental) inception soundtrack!! Chris Keith definitely! Oh and i need a jacket. So you can send like my white one or put money on my card for one. If you could that would be great! Clair de lune! I neeed that song. A good piano version. Have James find it.

All is well my wonderful family. I absolutely love it here. I am sooooooo blessed!! And sooo happy! I love all of you so much. I wouldn't be me with out you. I'll be mailing my letters today. Teaching is amazing. The people are amazing. This gospel is amazing. Jesus is the Christ.

Who misses who more.........

2011-04-08T16:09:00.000-07:00

The other day James asked me who misses Chrys more. I thought about how to answer and told him we miss him differently. I miss him like a Mommy. You miss him like a brother. Sadie misses him more romantically. Not that anyone misses him more or less, just different. Because we all miss him a lot. Then I got thinking about all my kids and grand kids. I miss them not being around for dinner. Or not being able to make brownies with them. The giggles they have. Then it went to my family and friends. I am so blessed to have everyone in my life that I love. Now I am going to put some parts of Chrys' letter on here. I am so grateful that he chose to serve the Lord. I know we will be ok while he is gone. I will miss him, it's my Mommy's heart.

Dear Family,

This will be my week update. I'm gonna write this whenever I have a cool experience, then send it out on Monday. Plus it helps me not forget things lol. (I am taking parts out because they are personal plus it is a 6 page letter).

We taught a new guy named Jmichi (?). A Japanese man that has never heard of the church, he actually doesn't know anything of God. It was such a different experience teaching the basic fundamentals that I've known my whole life. So cool. So spiritual. My days get better and better! I am beginning to feel like a missionary :) I haven't been this happy in so long. I love it here. The food kinda sucks... ha ha but that's not why I'm here. Off to bed now! Excited for another amazing day!

Pencil today! I won't say much in this about my day except for definitely in the top 3 best Sundays of my life. It'll be in the email I send. Aw missionary month. Boy how I wished I took that more serious when I did it. Still so fun. Elder Merkley?! That's so cool! Straight from the airport. They would do that ha ha. I'm loving the Mirror! Works great with the whole anti fog thing. Pretty awesome! Luggage tags too! Have yet to put them on ha ha still sittin on my desk. But next week I'm gonna need them good and on them. I'm sorry I ask for so much from you guys, but I need a lot! Most of which I can't get here at the MTC. Thank you all though for being so wonderful. Yess got Gma and Gpa's package. Ate it allllllll up! Ha ha so good. I'm gonna write back tomorrow.

Oh my package. Ha ha yeah I got it. The hands are a big hit with well everyone ha ha. (We got big sticky hands from the $1 isle at Walmart). It was pretty epic when another Elder I live with Elder Fullmer and I got them to high five! Ha ha! So funny. We're very bored when at the residence lol. The bouncy balls as well have been an amazingly big hit. They have been all over the building. And in a b-ball tourney in my room lol.

Also just because I know you all would think this is funny, I am mostly known as Elder Carrey. As in Jim Carrey. Ha ha. I don't know how but the word got spread that I can do a mean impression and that I am the next Jim Carrey. I have people I don't know coming up to me calling me Elder Carrey ha ha I'm like I don't know you! I kinda like it though, it's fun.

I am sorry I can't write so many personal letters back to each of you. It's really hard because you just don't have that much time to do anything other than study. I will write Nate back and send it later this week and another letter for James. I love you guys thanks for all you do! Till next time :)

Love Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

P.S. I want my drumsticks and black pad :) ( you can't keep Chrys from his drums!)

2011-04-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Mom.

You saw him and didn't get a picture?! (I saw one of the people from Kid History at James' orchestra concert.) That's like my fav out of all of them! "Randy! Randay! Randaay! Randy?" ha ha ha. Oh my sounds like Dad is having oober loads of fun ha ha. Silly man. I love that James uses my blanket. How is he doing? I'm about to write him a letter. And no I was going to write Emily a letter then leave it with you guys but I just didn't have time. So I'll send hers with this one. Oh mother stop crying! I'm not crying ha ha really though. I'm too busy to cry ha ha the only time I get to is before I get to bed but I'm too tired so I just fall asleep ha ha. I might today tough since it's P-day, but we will see. I'm already getting sick of the choco milk ha. Ever since the day me and Taylor drank 5 glasses at lunch. It made 9 for me that day. I almost puked it all up lol. Things are fine here. I love my teachers. Just starting to get over home sickness...sorta. Every once in a while my mind wanders off and I'm also getting sick. Well no I was sick Saturday night and all day Sunday. I was worried that they would just lock me in my room all day (which they do by the way) so I asked the other Elders in my room to give me a blessing. I almost instantly felt better. I am still a little sore in my throat but it's much better. Last night it was so bad I couldn't even touch my neck. Nor turn my head. My teachers are amazing. One teacher, Brother Harward is one of the coolest guys ever. Really funny and jokes a lot but always know how to bring the spirit to whatever we are doing. In our first lesson together, in the middle of it, he stopped and told us this. He drew a line across the board and made little marks on it and each one of them is where you're testimony and knowledge is. He then explained each mark and what the testimony would be like at each point. He got me thinking and worrying so much. He then said something that I wasn't expecting, "Whether you are at the best or the worst the fact is, I don't care. The Lord doesn't care. The fact of the matter is, you are here to serve. The Lord is going to lift you up and you will be up there with the best." He said he felt like he really needed to tell us that. It was exactly what I needed. It has been one of the few times I've cried here ha ha. I thanked him for it. I was so worried when I got here that I wouldn't know enough. But it's amazing how fast I'm learning here. It's wonderful. Last night was great. We were able to watch The Joseph Smith movie. Man I love that movie. Anyway I'm gonna leave the rest for the email letter. I love you! I miss you!

Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

Oh! and Brother Harward had a J.S. ring too. Another reason too why he is so cool lol.

Dear Dad.

I think I should write yours and Mom's letter in the same one ha ha I'm all lettered out! I'm great though. I miss everyone a lot but I am doing fine. Other Elders are wrestling in the rooms down from me ha ha against the rules! But that's my district for ya though lol except us Ohio guys I live with. I worry about you guys a lot. Just praying everyone is safe and accounted for lol but really I do worry. It's no good. I think I'm adjusting well. Saturday was the longest day ever ha ha a total of 12 hours in class lol probably 3 of which I slept for ha ha! I am so tired all day long. I honestly don't think I've ever been so tired in all my life lol. I loooove going to bed at 10:30 though! I sleep so good! Oh man it's to great. I also love saying "Elders!" to everyone ha ha. It's so funny to me. I'll be walking and say "Elders!" and shake their hands and stuff just to be annoying lol. Oh or also you guys didn't pack my pablo shoes or my wrestling shoes or the inner part of my jacket (he left it at the church) I looked everywhere. Anyway I'm gonna go. I love you Dad. Send more letters! lol Dear Elder is great.

Love,

Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

Life is Great!

2011-03-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

I know this is long but the letters came a few days apart.......

Dear Family,

Life is great! I'm getting all settled in. Just unpacked my stuff. Sittin at my desk thinkin about my amazing day. I am a missionary. It is official. I miss you all so much that I hate thinking about it because I just want to see all of you and hug you, but I'm doing much better than I expected I would be doing on my first day. I'm lost everywhere I go ha ha, but thank goodness for the other Elders and Sister missionaries. My companion is great. He is from Highland. His name is Elder Michael Morley. He's quiet sorta but I can tell he has a strong testimony. Haven't seen Elder Taylor or Elder DJ Doman yet, but I have a feeling I will. There's an incredible spirit here. Everywhere I go is just amazing. All the people here are amazing. Here, I feel like I learn so much easier. I don't feel like I am in school. It's much easier to pay attention here and learn. My favorite part here so far is the investigator classes. A person plays the role of someone who doesn't know of the gospel and it may sound a little cheesy and unreal, and sometimes it is, but if you really pay attention and treat it as a real situation, then you learn so much. The other thing I loved about today was singing. We sang with all the new missionaries in one big room. It was pretty amazing. I am safe. I am tired. I am happy. The chocolate milk here is a dream come true. My P-day is on Monday. I can receive letters whenever and read them that night, but I can only write and send my letters out on Mondays. James better be writing a letter to me right now about how he is doing and about the fam. Oh and about that last test message I didn't get to see ha ha. Send me letters as often as you feel you want to. Let Sadie and Sally know about my P-day, and tell them they're wonderful and I love them. Did you bring the pillow, movies and letter to Sadie? I hope so. It means a lot that she gets those. Anyway it's about 15 min form bed time and I'm exhausted, and thirsty ha ha. I love you all so much. Stay safe. I am praying for each of you.

Love~

Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

P.S. I need Trent's address

P.P.S. I need post it's!! Send many!! :]

P.P.P.S. Mom, Stop crying. ha ha. Love you.

Dear Mom~

I am doing well and adjusting to missionary life here. I have been called to be Senior Companion here to my companion Elder Morley. I've been feeling the spirit and love of you guys so much. I just found out that we are being taught in a new program called, the Pilot program. It's been up and running for about 4 months now. We're one of I think he said five branches here in the program. Out of like 200 or so. I am loving my teachers. They are so amazing. It's been a day and already I feel like I've learned so much. I'ts so easy to focus on the Gospel here. I've born my testimony like 10 times already ha ha. Never in my life have I done that. Every time was in front of a group. The last time was in front of our branch and branch President and his Counselors and they're wives. It was amazing. The spirit was strong but most the testimonies before mine were short, mine was kinda long ha ha. I got real emotional and everything then after that the missionary bore a wonderful testimony in which he got emotional. I love bearing my testimony. It always made me nervous to do so because I felt like it wasn't strong enough, I felt completely the opposite now. I feel more confident in myself and my testimony. Gosh it's only been a day and I feel like I have learned sooo much! It's amazing here! As long as I am working and reading it is lol. On the down time I think of home. I miss everyone so much. I worry about yo all. Send so many letters my way please! I love it! Dear Elder has worked out pretty well so far. It's pretty fast. I am loving it. I saw Elder Taylor Baker today. Had dinner with him. Also I saw Elder Rhen Andersen! Remember him? Huge guy from the old ward that I was friends with. Great guy. He's going to Russia! Been here for 4 weeks, and still has another 6 ha ha. Crazy. I'm looking out for Elder T.J. Monga. He should be here. Anyway I gotta go. Time for bed! I love you all! Send many many letters! Oh and I am sleeping very well actually ha ha I'm tired all day long. Thank you for your prayers. You are the best Mom ever!

Love~

Elder Chrys Adam Robinson

2011-01-21T15:20:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

There are 3 important people in our family that have January birthdays. First~ Chelsie the sweet Mom and amazing cook that can melt you with her smile. Second~ Chrys the silliest kid I know that can also in quiet moments make you cry. Third~ Tyler who with his big brown eyes just make you fall in love with him every time you look at him. I want each one to know that they are priceless to me and I love them dearly!!! Happy Birthday Chelsie, Chrys and Tyler!!!!!

2010-12-14T21:20:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!! Guess what I wrote the Christmas blog!!! I know I haven't been on here for a year. My Granddaughter told me I needed to updater this a few months ago. I just need to get myself into blogging. So go to robinsonsfabulousyear.blogspot.com and tell me what you think. Don't forget to laugh because that is what I'm all about!! :)

Merry Christmas

2009-12-15T14:21:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Also instead of a Christmas letter I started a Christmas blog. Please read robinsonsfabulousyear.blogspot.com. Let me know what you think.

How life changes...

2009-10-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

I have been having a hard time lately. I usually talk to my friend Laurie, but she passed away 15 months ago. I do have other friends, but I feel like their lives are so busy it would be unfair to burden them. So here I sit feeling the need to just unload.

These past two years have been really hard financially. One day you have a house the next you have to short sell it. One day you have rent money the next you have $20. It has put a lot of stress on the family. It is a hard time to find a job and that doesn't help either.

One day your husband goes to help at your parents house and is there for 3 minutes and has a tree branch fall on his head. It has been six months. He has changed in ways that I go to bed angry at him. I can not get over my anger. I cry and try to understand why he is doing things the way he feels they should be done. The little changes have made big issues in our marriage. I have been mad at him, but not like this. It's like I am mad at another person. I am trying to understand what he is doing and saying. I know he has a brain injury. I feel like I need to get to know him again. I love this man so much! I see him laughing with the kids and I think there he is and I want to hold on to it. It's not all bad, just different. He cries when he realizes that he is different and feels like he is letting us down. I know we will find a way to fix this it will just take time.

I'm not writing this to get the pity vote of the week. I am writing this to thank my Heavenly Father for my blessings. I have a beautiful family. The best ever. I feel he is waiting for me to make it through this challenge and move on to the next. An Eternal Family is worth working for. I have a loving husband. He loves me and tells me all the time. We know it will take time, but we will make it through together. I do know Heavenly Father loves me. I am grateful for his love every night as I pray myself to sleep. I am also grateful to all my friends. I have so many wonderful people in my life.

I thank you all for letting me unload. I love you all!

Happy Birthday Caleb!!!

2009-09-14T21:29:00.000-07:00

This month is such a special one it's birthday time for you...we'd really like to celebrate this birthday time with you! Zippidy a and hidiho there's something we can do...we'll sing a song that we all know....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!! I don't know if all the words are right, but I like this song! Have a wonderful birthday! We love you! Grandma and Grandpa xoxoxoxoxo

Happy Birthday Jackson!!!

2009-08-27T14:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Happy Birthday Jackson dear. Happy days will come to you all year. If I had one wish then it would be....a Happy Happy Birthday to you from me!!!!! I'm sorry I am a day late but that doesn't mean I love you less, it just means I was waiting for my brain to catch up. I love you so much! You are just the sweetest little boy!!! Hugs and kisses!!! XOXOXOXO I love you, Grandma!!!

Happy Anniversary!

2009-07-09T21:37:00.000-07:00

I always forget our Temple anniversary. It is important and I don't know why we both do it. We got a card in the mail today from my Mom and Chet asked me why. I had to think. I remember that day with sadness and with hope. I remember being sealed to Chet, then my Mom held Nate as he was being sealed to us. Outside the Temple Chet Michael and Chelsie were waiting with Chet's family. I knew that I was laying the foundation and hoped that I could complete it with having all my children sealed to Chet and I. That was July 11, 1987. We now have finished our foundation by having all our children sealed to us, December 15, 2000. I remember how we faced each other. I remember the boys watching. I felt complete. Where there was a small separation, the gap had been closed. As a little girl I had always wanted to be married in the Temple. When we were not able to, we started to make plans. Just less than 2 years later was our special day. I have three very special anniversaries. August 3, 1985 the day I married my best friend. July 11, 1987 the day I married my best friend in the Temple. December 15, 2000 the day we were finally a family forever.

Happy Birthday Harris!!!!

2009-06-24T16:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Harris...Happy Birthday to you!!! You are the cutest little man!!! You make me smile and laugh!!! I will make you brownies for as long as a can!!! Love Ya!!! Grandma Wendy :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATE THE GREAT!!!

2009-06-20T16:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Happy Birthday Nathan Dear...Happy days will come to you all year...if I had one wish then it will be...a Happy Happy Birthday to you from me!!! Happy 23rd Birthday! I know all you wish for is a nice long nap...maybe tomorrow! We love you!!!

Yes, a new blog from Wendy...

2009-04-28T15:24:00.000-07:00

I know that I haven't blogged for a while so here goes. I just wanted to say how thankful I am. Each day I wake up with my best friend. I have noise in my house from my kids and grand kids. I have a nursery each week that is wonderful to be a part of. Our house sold and there are really nice people in there. We have a house to live in. I know that we are having many trials, but I do know that Heavenly Father love me. I still worry about a lot of things, but I have a lot of things to smile about. I love my family so much that just the thought of them makes me happy. I am very grateful and I need to say it more! Yes, Heavenly Father loves me and my family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHET...

2009-03-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

I wanted to wish Chet a Happy Birthday so here are the 48 reason why I love my Chet! It may be a little long...

1-He had me at "Would you like to dance?"

2-He has amazing eyes

3-He says I love you with just a look

4-He give great hugs

5-He forgives me for not being perfect

6-He has a great laugh ( it is a little loud in movies!)

7-He talks so loud, you can hear him in the other room ( I always know where he is at!)

8-He keeps me on my toes by being late

9-He is a great Dad

10-He is a great Grandpa

11-I love the ADD in him and wouldn't want it any other way!

12-I love how he eats ice cream every night in bed and wakes up with some on him

13-He has a cool name! Thanks Nana for that!

14- He is just so handsome!

15-He is very supportive

16-He thinks of others before himself

17-You need to tell him things three times before he hears it, this way you know he hears you

18-He loves his calling

19-He loves his boys at church and they love him

20- He loves nursery

21-He loves my nursery kids and they love him

22-He gets me cereal and brings it to me in bed almost every morning

23-He walks faster than me and laughs as I try to catch up with my shorter legs

24-He loves going to church

25-He is my husband forever

26-He reads almost every night with James

27-He has at least 5 books half way read at any given time

28-If he finds a quote, he prints it and puts it up all over the house

29-He likes to make lists for everyone

30-He takes longer than I do to get ready

31-He snores and wakes himself up, then tells me that I woke him up by snoring

32-He wakes himself up when he starts to laugh in his dream, then we are both laughing

33-He bought me a 365 Easy Casserole Recipes book

34-He helped me pick out my wedding band and I love it

35-He holds my hand wherever we are

36-He loves to sit with me on the deck and cuddle

37-He has cold feet and likes to put them on me as we are going to sleep

38-He can do laundry

39-He does the dishes

40-He is a good cook

41-He will clean a bathroom

42-He fixes my computer so I don't yell at it

43-He keeps our cars running (This is a must!)

45-He has a wicked smile!

46-He makes me melt inside

47-He is spiritual

48-He loves Me!

I am so grateful that Chet has put up with me all these years! I am so blessed to be his wife! Here is to a great 24 years together! I look forward to spending my forever with you! I love you! Wendy

My "Oh My HECK!" day...

2009-03-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

7:28 am Get a call saying Nate had been hit by a car while on his bike.

8:10 am Dropping off kids late to school so I can go to the hospital and meet Chet there.

10:00am Taking x-rays to dentist and waiting for Nate to get there ( you do need front teeth if you are over the age of 8).

11:30 am Taking Nate (who has two front teeth again) to the chiropractor.

12:30 pm Getting home to make a sandwich and not eating it because James forgot his Colorado homework. I love going to school more than I have too.

1:10 pm talking on the phone and eating my sandwich before I have to run back to school to get the kids.

2:15 pm Falling in the parking lot ( yes, I forgot how to walk) while getting James. I had to do it when all the mom's where there.

2:30 pm Get home to find Nate's meds kicking in and he is feeling good. Now I need to make brownies for Livvy because they will be here soon!

This has been a crazy day. Through all of this it comes down to one thing. BLESSINGS. Chrys and James wanted to get home to make sure Nate was ok. People have been calling and Nate is thankful that people care about him. We have been so blessed by good people who helped us this morning in Nate's care. It is nice to have him on the couch watching a movie. I am grateful for all of my children. When things like this happen you love them even more. I am grateful that Heavenly Father has trusted me with the care of all my children even if they are older, the caring doesn't stop, it just gets stronger! It may have been a crazy day, but if was filled with blessings and family. What could be better...

Happy 8th Birthday Livvy!!!!!!

2009-03-11T14:15:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Livvy! Happy birthday to you!!! We hope your day was as perfect as you!!! We love you so much!!! Hugs and Kisses from Grandpa, Grandma, Nate, Chrys and James!!!

Pay it Forward...

2009-03-09T10:30:00.000-07:00

1. Be one of the first three bloggers to comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me (Yes, handmade!).

2. If you are one of the first three to comment, you are a winner! You agree to post this challenge on your own blog, meaning you pay it forward, creating a homemade gift- anything! for the first three bloggers who comment on your post about this giveaway!

3.The gift you send to your friends can be any price range and you have 365 day to make/ship your item.This means you are willing to maintain your blog at least till gifts have been shipped or received. Remember it's the spirit that counts!

4. When you receive your gift, blog about it. If you are not one of the three you can still play along. Go ahead start your own pay it forward chain. It's all about paying it forward. Enjoy!

My Dad...

2009-02-15T18:25:00.000-08:00

Here are Nate and my Dad a week after his surgery. He had 18" of bowel removed and they found a small spot they took off of his liver. We were glad to see him up!

We took Lucky to cheer up my Dad. Here she is making sure he is ok. They are so cute together!

I wanted to write about my Dad for a while now. I do love him so much. This has been a big scare for all of us. He was in a lot of pain for a year before they found out he had colon cancer. He now looks forward to 5-7 months of chemo. It was like he was 74 not 64 overnight. I always picture my Dad young and strong. He has slowed down a lot. We will be talking and he will look at me with his beautiful blue eyes and say "How are you Wendy. I worry about you." I tell him I am fine and doing good. That seems to make him feel better. I remember riding on his back like a horse going to bed. We would wait till he got home and climb on him. We all went to work with him and always walked around with a ball of putty fixing walls or getting a paint brush for him. I don't think my Dad ever stopped. I do love you Dad! You have the kindest heart I know. Life has not been easy for him. I know that he has always done the best that he could. I am so lucky and blessed to be your daughter!

Happy Birthday Chuck!!!

2009-02-02T08:01:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Chuck! Happy birthday to you! We hope that your day is the best (even if you are working)! Thank you so much for being in our family! You take such wonderful care of your family! We love you, you are the best!!!! Love~ Chet, Wendy, Nate, Chrys and James

Happy 6th Birthday Tyler!!!!!!!

2009-01-30T10:06:00.000-08:00

Happy, Happy Birthday Tyler dear! Happy days will come to you all year! If I had a wish then it would be, a Happy, Happy Birthday to you from me!!! Happy Birthday my Silly Billy!!!! We love you so much!!!! We hope that your day is full of love and fun!!!! Love~ Grandpa and Grandma Robinson, Nathan, Chrys and James Hugs and Kisses!!!!!!

Happy 18th Birthday Chrys!!!

2009-01-21T10:29:00.000-08:00

Chrys was so happy to get a big, soft body pillow for his birthday!

He had to fight his Dad for it, but he won in the end!

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Chrys... Happy birthday to you! And many more!!! We hope your day is great and are looking forward to your celebration this weekend! We love you Mom and Dad!

Family Home Evening Drum Circle...

2009-01-16T20:43:00.000-08:00

Last Monday we went to a family in our ward and had a drum circle for F.H.E. I tried to get the video of us singing Book of Mormon Stories, but it wouldn't work.

Here are the Grandpa's showing us what they are made of. You rock!

Chrys and his friend Alex were doing their thing!

Livvy, Chet M. and Harris showed us how to play as a family.

It was really fun. We came home after two and a half hours of music. We were singing Popcorn Popping and I am a Child of God. Then we would just get a rhythm and play. It was the best! We need more drums in the house!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHELSIE!!!!!!!

2009-01-12T15:49:00.000-08:00

You've had a birthday shout hurray! We want to sing to you today! One year older and wiser too! Happy birthday to you!!! We want to send you our love (since we haven't gotten you on the phone yet). Hugs and kisses to our greatest daughter!We miss you tons! Hugs and Kisses!!! Dad, Wendy, Nate, Chrys and James

Snow, snow, snow...

2009-01-06T15:02:00.000-08:00

Still snowing...27 hours and counting. It is beautiful, but will it ever end?

Still Snowing...

2009-01-06T09:25:00.000-08:00

Yes! It is 10:25 am and it is still snowing! Can you see Chrys' car? We have around 15 inches now. Chet was sliding down the street and went into a snow bank to slow himself down. He ended up hitting the curb. He is alright, but the kids wanted to go back home (yes you still have to go to school). They were just down the street from the house. You have to love the Utah Powder! It is beautiful, but stay home to love it!

Utah Powder... the best around!

2009-01-05T19:20:00.000-08:00

This is a great snow day! It started around 1:00 and it is now 8:25. We just measured and we have 9" and it is still snowing! The white blob in this picture is a clump of snow. Cool!

Chrys' car was seeing sunshine the other day. Well the poor thing is covered again. Sorry car!

Chrys was trying to look cool. It looks like he has dandruff! He came in and rub it in my face. Thanks Chrys! Not to worry he got Chet too!

This is James running while Chet shovels. It was kind of sad because after Chet cleared the way to the road, the snow plow came and made a mess for him. That is just how it always happens! We do love the snow though. It is so beautiful! It just amazes me!

2008-12-31T23:43:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Our neighbor did fireworks and we watched from our deck. It was soooo COLD!!!! We hope yours was warmer!!!

2008-12-31T19:54:00.000-08:00

We wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year! May 2009 bring many blessings to you! As it was said in "Kung Fu Panda" ( what a good movie) - Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it is called a present.

Happy Birthday James!

2008-12-26T21:08:00.000-08:00

James wanted an oreo cake. Now he says he is double digits because o in 10 is not really a number, but 1 is. So there you have it 11 is a real double digit number.

We had his friend Wyatt come over and stay the whole day! They didn't even go outside.

He got his new basketball ( He is starting basketball in a week). Yeah!

What can I say we live in BYU country. He has been asking for a blanket for a long time!

Happy Birthday to our James! We have so enjoyed having these last 11 years with you! It has gone so fast, but it has been so full love and fun!

Tis the Season to give...

2008-12-25T15:04:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our Mess! We wanted to share a little of our Christmas with you. I told them to stop picking up, it looked a lot messier. I am all into the mess!

Lucky needs a haircut and a quiet place to sleep. She waits till it's her turn for her treats!

Nate gets to get rid of his old jacket! We are all happy about that one. Now he can be in style where ever he goes!

Chrys got a present made by James that tells us what we already know. Chrys is Cool! James had fun with the Popsicle sticks this year!

James is ready to play with his new shirt(from his friend Wyatt) and a new football. If only there wasn't so much snow!

We hope that your day was filled with love, fun, laughter and family. We miss you all!

2008-12-24T22:08:00.000-08:00

May you all be blessed this Christmas night. We love you all. May tomorrow bring love and laughter to you.

2008-12-23T10:09:00.000-08:00

This is picture tag from the Tippetts on Chelsie's blog. Open the third folder, pick the third picture, do no edit just explain the picture. This is James ( his back is towards us) at his ballroom dance showcase. He loves to dance. Who knew! He will be starting again in January.

2008-12-22T09:45:00.000-08:00

I wanted to write about what a perfect day yesterday was. I heard angels sing... had love from my little ones in nursery... had 43 kisses from James as my gift... back breaking hugs from Chrys... love, smiles and silliness from Nate... birthday calls from Harris, Livvy, Chet Michael, Jaime, Chelsie, Tyler, Caleb, Jackson, Chuck, Lori...dinner at my Mom and Dad's... Bubble bath for my big tub... two cakes... but the best was Temple Square. Just the thought of how much I am loved by my family and the Savior was awesome. Chet looked at me and said I looked so pretty. I told him I was happy. It is so simple, Love. That is what it is all about. God gave us a gift of love when he gave us his Son. His Son loves us unconditionally. To be a part of this makes everything perfect. Yesterday was Perfect.

2008-12-21T22:37:00.000-08:00

Today is Wendy's birthday! She is my rock!

Wendy, I love you with all my heart and always will. Love Chet.

Every year we go to Temple Square to celebrate and we had a great time!

2008-12-20T15:54:00.000-08:00

We wanted to wish our Jaime a very Happy Birthday today. She keeps us on our toes... takes care of our son and grandchildren... She is a very important part of our family. Happy, happy birthday Jaime dear, happy days will come to you all year, if I had a wish then it would be... a happy, happy birthday to you from me.

Laurie's Gift...

2008-12-16T21:42:00.000-08:00

I don't know if i will have time to write these next few days so I am doing it now. My birthday is in a few days and I was feeling very thankful for my friend Laurie. I met Laurie in April 1990, she lived across the street from us. She took me in right away. She was always there when I needed her. Nate, Chrys and James considered her their second Mom. She loved my family as her own. She stood up for all my children when I wasn't there. She was our rock. I remember when she first got cancer. She didn't want to tell me because it would ruin my weekend. So she waited till Monday. She was always worried about how everyone else was. We would talk about how hard it was for her. We celebrated when she went into remission. That only lasted a short time. She again didn't want to ruin my Christmas and wasn't going to tell me till after that her cancer had come back. I called her and we cried on Christmas eve together. Then we made a plan. We took care of each other. My last birthday was perfect. Our ward had helped with a sub for santa for them. It was the hilight of Christmas. Then on my birthday we went to see "A Christmas Carol" and after to sizzler after to eat. We laughed, hugged and just enjoyed each others families. They left and we went to Temple Square ( my birthday present). I was so happy and sad, it was the perfect birthday. I lost my Laurie on July 26th. We went to see her in the hospital the day before just to send our love. Saying goodbye was an eternal blessing. We held hands, looked and each other through our tears and she said " I love ya Boo". I told her I loved her back. We just held each other then smiled the most loving smile. Her eyes were so blue and full of love for everyone in the room. She was able to donate them so they would have the gift of sight. I am forever grateful for all my Laurie moments. They are in my heart. So this Christmas I look back in love and miss my dear friend. I am putting the beautiful clouds that were in the sky the morning after she left us and the sunset after we said goodbye at her funerel. I know she left them for all of us to say everything is ok. Thank you Laurie for showing me what true friendship and love are supposed to be. I will hold you in my heart till we see each other again.

My Christmas List...

2008-12-16T09:12:00.000-08:00

So here is our Christmas List to go with Chet Michael's. Chet's Santa and Reindeer. Our leg lamp. My train I painted (I can't find my yellow train car though). My calendar my Mom made me ( I grew up with one also). Chrys and James have their stockings. Chet Michael made me my nesting dolls when he was in the 8th grade. They are Santa, Mrs. Clause, Reindeer, Elf and present. I think he shows great talent. But I really like how Lucky looks when we don't shovel some grass space for her. Sorry Lucky. I will get better at this as I go. So if it looks a little unorganized, it is. I am just grateful to see all that my family is doing. It helps when they are far away to see what they do day to day. May this beautiful snowy day bring you lots of love and laughs.

2008-12-15T18:49:00.000-08:00

Well here we go. Chet thought this was a great idea. I don't even know what to write. The boys are being loud and beating up Chet. I am staying out of the way. We are looking forward to letting you all know what is going on in our crazy life. Like the lecture I am giving them for hurting Dad. The bigger the boys get the rougher they play. I also like how Chet laughs as I do this. What do I know I'm just the Mommy. Well I am now going to see if I can get a picture on here. Laters.