News from Elder Carlson Jan 20

Blake writes:

Dear familia,

I got your letters and am thrilled that you are doing well. The MTC here is exciting being I learn something new everyday, and the days are now moving by quickly, only four weeks left!!

It's good to hear you life your calling to the sunbeams (Fred,Char and Kenzie were called to team teach)I knew dad would. LOL How are the arrangements for the soon to be wedded couple?

Tell Caraline hello from me and Josh and Kenzie as well, sounds like you are all well getting through life well.

As for the packages the elders and I here love them, thanks for the apple cider it was delicious and didn't last very long. LOL

My preference on packages is anything. I'm not picky, thanks a bunch for them. As for my shoulder it's much better and I don't feel any pain in it which is a good thing.

Hope you are all doing well.

Sincerely,

Love Elder Blake Carlson

Health Call

Thursday, we received a call from the MTC to inform us that Elder B had been into the medical clinic. He was sitting at the desk as the Sister was talking to me. Apparently since he has arrived at the MTC his shoulder has been hurting and he decided to check it out. He hadn't been in any pain that I knew of at home and I questioned her about it and he informed the sister that he hadn't told me anything. That is our son for sure. If he starts to feel sick he never says a word. We only knew he wasn't feeling well when he wouldn't eat anything, other than that he was quiet about not feeling well. We don't know if this injury is a result of a young men's activity a year ago or if this is something new. He only told them that it started to hurt since he arrived there. He was to see a Orthopedic specialist today. The doctor at the MTC thought that maybe he could have torn his muscle. Unless it is of a serious nature we won't know what has happened until he sends us a letter or an email. I did tell the sister on the phone to tell him he'll be fine. My sister said he would have to slow down a bit and take medicine. That's another thing...he would never take meds unless I found the box/bottle and told him what to take. We're just prayerful that this will not be anything that would take him away from what he needs to do.

We attended the temple today and were blessed to be able to do temple sealings. It has been a while since we have done them. It was a beautiful reminder of the wonderful blessing of a temple sealing and promise of blessings from our Heavenly Father. It was a great way to spend the day together.

A great start for the New Year

Happy New Year. This morning started off with K&M fixing me breakfast in bed. I was served omelets and hashbrowns. Mr. M has really perfected his skills from his cooking classes along with the help of Little MK it was a great meal. When the kids are home we celebrate last night we didn't do much at all. Fred fell asleep watching sports and I watched a movie with K&M. After midnight Josh and I squirted silly string at each other and his fiance, Caraline. The funny part about all of that was I was aiming at her and actually shot my string in the hallway. I think it helps to make sure you have your can aimed properly.

Our missionary writes that the MTC is great. He plans, plans, plans and then it is work, work and work and the cycle repeats itself the next day. He reports that it is hard work and thinks he will manage the language. He has a tutor to help him and he thinks that is working better. With the Lord's help and his determination and support of family and prayer he will be able to do what he needs to do. We already feel through his letters that he is growing. He says he can't wait to get to Ecuador to start his "mission" and teach the people. We are very grateful for our special son!!!

It's going to be an eventful year for our family. Stay posted to our blog and read as it unfolds....til the next post. Love to you all.