Service in the Philippines

These are pictures of a service project done, with the Sisters.

• How is everything going in the good old U.S. of America? Man I miss America, but things are going really really well. But our babtism did not go through as planned. He just wasn't ready, but that is his decision, nothing we can do about it. We did some service in the sisters area and that was really fun and then with my investigators we have been watching the Testaments and oh man it gets me every time. Everyone was crying and they said they feel the Holy Ghost. It has been super cool.

• We are now reactivating a RM who has been less active 30 years. She told me of a dream she had, I want to share with you. She dreamed that two missionaries came to her door. They were both big guys one dark, the other white. The dark one in front the other behind. She saw the faces and everything. Not even one week later me and my first comp(who is Tongan and big like me.) showed up at her door. He was standing in front of me. She said as soon as she saw our faces she knew we were going to bring her back into the church. Since that day on she has been active 4 months now. Awesome Huh.


• But now we have 8 planned to be babtised in Feb, so it is exciting. I feel like Alma 26, please read it. It is amazing I love my mission, I have had a lot of changes come. I know that through the Lord all things are possible.


• Remember every member a missionary, Please help with the missionary work in Hansen. It is super important, especially being on the missionary end.


• I can hardly believe the growth we hear in this young man of ours. What a great missionary he is becoming. I can feel the spirit with him, and I am so proud of his growth, and changes he is making. Just getting used to the culture, and surroundings is a huge leap. It makes my heart sing... Shari

Fun Pictures of our Missionary (the Blonde One)

News from The Philippines

• Hey Mom and Dad. things are going really good here. We were supposed to have a baptism last week, but he smoked so we had to push it back til the 17 of Jan. The people must go to church, obey the word of wisdom and law of chastity for 4 weeks before getting babtised so its really hard but when you do get somebody they are most likely going to stay active their entire life so that is a good thing.
• It has been really cold like down to 60 degrees. Crazy that I'm saying that is cold huh.
• I just love my companion, he is awesome and I have learned alot about the gospel from him. He is a convert of 2 years and has a testimony like nothing else. It is amazing. we are studying in Preach My Gospel the Christlike attributes. Knowledge and Faith link together it is so amazing. You should study it.
• Lately when I think it is in Tagolog or at least a little of it is. It scares me because I speak english, but that is the spirit helping me. I can speak a lot better now, it is alot of fun, and I have made relationships like nothing else it so so awesome. They are my family away from home. But I miss you guys so much. But I'm happy to be here serving the Lord. I have learned alot about myself and what is truly important.
• I just wanted to say that I love you guys so much. I pray for you guys everyday and I know that God answers my prayers. Always look for someone that you can share the gospel with. I love you.
• Oh just to let you know I'm officially Filippino now, I ate bolut the other day. Thats another story for next time. Love you guys tons, and tons. Elder Loveless

Christmas Memories

Christmas Memories...the best time of the year. Its always the best when family is around us. We had a short visit with Brett on the phone, and that was special for us. He is doing well.

Our annual New Years Morning Breakfast at a Resturant with Johns Family.

Steve and I took Brody and Lydia sledding, while the parents were away for their Anniversary.

Fun with the Grandkids here.


Grandmas and George opened presents with Steve and I Christmas morning.

Our pretty tree, sorry, I can't seem to turn it.

Merry Christmas !!!!

Merry Christmas everyone, and may your days be Merry and Bright. We love you all.

Grandpa and Grandma News!!!

Well what a time of Blessings in our household. Alison and Ashton came for the holiday, with news of a new baby. They are having a baby in June, and we are so HAPPY for them.. This is how they told us: We're Thankful for the Little Things
.....Little hands and little feet, we're
thankfull for our little Jenks!
Happy Thanksgiving Grandma & Grandpa
Alison made a cute card and gave it to us with this saying. Well we couldn't be happier. And our other great blessing is our Missionary Son Brett, and he is doing so much better. We had a great Thanksgiving with Grandma Bringhurst, Ron and Susan, Terry, kesha, John and Diane and all their children. We are greatly blessed, and are Thankful for everything and everyone.

Misssionary Blessings

This spider was in the shower, ugh.......
Thanksgiving with other missionaries...They ate rice and Adobo Chicken.


Happy Elder Loveless, we love this picture :)

• Things are actually really really good. I'm liking it here and me and my comp. are getting along really good and we have a few more families to teach.
• The ward we serve in is maybe 100+ that come to church but the list is over 500. Nobody helps us at all, we do it all on our own. We do something that is called OYM or open your mouth. We just walk down the road and talk to people. We are starting to tract now and it is just to see if it is effective in our mission.
• I am in a city called Marikina, about 45 minutes away from Quezon City. My area is only city.
• Our families we found are really cool, and they say they are really interested.
• I used my raincoat for the first time, I didn't get wet at all, so that was nice.
• Other than that spider in the pic we just live with cockroaches and lizards.
• Have a good Thanksgiving and eat some pie for me.

We are so happy to see the pictures of Brett looking so happy. What a great smile. Who can resist listening to that shining face and happy look!!!