Pictures And New Area

Dear all,

So I guess I'll start by going over the pictures. The first two are of Scott and Alisha. I'd like to give a shout out to Scott by his request. He is way legit! I can't wait to come back and visit him after my mission! The third picture is of me and Elaine at the genealogy center that I did a lot of service at while I was in Logan. The fourth is of me with Brother and Sister Nelson. I will miss those guys a lot. The fifth is of me and Hussings as you may remember from their baptism pictures. It was pretty hard to say good by to them. And the last three are of me and Elder Bosen, my former companion. I sure will miss that guy. The first two are a little blurry, but I decided to send them anyways. I sure do miss Logan, but I know I will return some day to visit.

As for my new area, I am now in O'Neill Nebraska. It's not too different from my previous areas. I'm still away from the cities, but this time I'm way out there. We are going to have to drive two hours every week to get to District meeting. And that's one way. So that'll be a total of four hours driving just for District meeting. Pretty crazy. My new companion isn't new. He's one that I've already had! Elder Benson is my companion again! It's pretty cool because a year ago from now, we were companions! It's a pretty uncommon thing in the mission for that to happen, but I guess I'm just mister uncommon in the mission, because missionaries don't usually stay in their areas past 6 transfers, but I was in Logan for 7, so yeah!

So a little more about O'Neill. It's a branch instead of a ward, which I think is pretty neat. I've never been to a branch before, so this will be quite the experience. I'm hoping to change it into a ward by the time I leave (with our amount coming to church right now, that'll be a lot of work), and I'm hoping to finish my mission here. But we'll see what the Lord has in store for me here. But no matter what happens, I know I am here for a reason and that the Lord wants me here in O'Neill Nebraska.

Well, that's my update for the week! I'll keep you all posted more on the area the more I get to know it! I love you all! Never forget the Lord loves and knows you!

With tender love and care,

Ofa atu,
Elder Timmy Nelson

More Than Likely Last Week

Dear All,

So this is more then likely my last couple of days in my second area. I sure have loved the time I've been here. It's been so great to meet so many awesome people and find so many people so committed tot he Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some days have been harder then others, but for the most part, it's been a great time here.

I think the hardest part about leaving will be having to say good bye to those recent converts that I have grown so close to as they have grown closer to their Lord and Savior. I have no doubt that they will continue to progress in the Gospel. And if they do falter for a little, I know that this ward will go out of their way to make sure they are taken care of and that they find their way again. I can not wait until I can come back to visit. That's kind of funny isn't it, I haven't even left yet and I'm already excited about coming back. Haha But this place has been a second home for me, and I will be extremely difficult to leave. But I know the Heavenly Father is in charge and He doesn't make anything impossible for us to handle, so I will rely on Him and move forward.

Well everyone, I hope you are all well. My days are numbered in the field as a full time missionary. Only 9 more months. Doesn't even feel like a full year yet. I hope and pray however, that I will never cease to be a missionary. I always want to serve my Father in Heaven, along with my Brothers and Sisters here on this earth. Always!

With tender love and care,

Ofa atu,
Elder Timmy Nelson

Rough Week

Dear All,

This past week was a little rough. Wasn't able to get a lot done in our own area. We had a Zone Training in Council Bluffs, then we had a Temple trip two days later, and on top of that, I got a Migraine in between both so we didn't get to work almost at all in our area, but we were able to do some service at the Genealogy center in Woodbine while I had my Migraine instead of sitting and doing nothing, so it wasn't a complete waste of time.

Though the week was fairly rough, it wasn't all bad. Yesterday we were able to have a meeting with out Bishop to see how we can help improve the area and discuss some things that have ben concerning us and it was great! He responded very well and it was very productive! I feel like our new Bishop is simply doing an amazing job. I sure will be sad when I have to leave this area. I pray to stay, but the Lord knows best and sometimes, the best isn't the same as what we want.

Well I don't have a lot of time due to the internet being really slow and bad here today. I've over my time for sure, but I haven't been able to write much because my emails haven't been sending. I think I spent at least 30 minutes trying to send one email!

Well I love you all! I hope and pray to find everyone doing very well! Always choose the right!

With tender love and care,

Ofa atu,
Elder Timmy Nelson

Late E-Mail!

Dear all,

Sorry for the late email. I didn't really get a chance to email home yesterday, so I'm doing it today.

I don't really have a lot to say for last week. It was an awesome week! 4th of July was great! We had dinner with the Hussings and they fed us hamburgers, brots, and hot dogs! They were delicious!

We had interviews with President on the same day. It was a great interview. The only think that I was kind of disappointed about was he said my time in my area is pretty much coming to and end soon. I wish I could stay here much longer, but I know I'll have to leave sometime. I'll enjoy every minute until then though! I've really loved this area a lot.

I hope everyone is doing well! Keep up the good work everyone! Always remember to be a missionary even though you aren't on missions!

With tender love and care,

Ofa atu,

Elder Timmy Nelson

Another Great Week In The Field!

Dear All,

This past week was a good one! We were able to meet with our new investigator Chris who has made it a goal to be baptized the last Sunday of July. He wasn't able to make it to church yesterday, but if he continues to get Sunday's off of work, we shouldn't have to worry about him not being able to make it. We're hoping he continues to progress!

As for the weather, the weather is awesome! It's nice and humid with warmer temperatures! I kind of wish it could be a little hotter, but as long as it's not cold, I can't complain! I heard that back home in Vegas it was 120! Luckies! I wish it would get that hot here! I love the heat! It wasn't until this past Winter that I gained this appreciation for hot weather. Cold just isn't my thing.

Well, I hope everyone is doing well. Hopefully I'll get you guys some pictures in the next couple of weeks of me when I've lost a little more weight! I am losing which is good! Haha I'll be back to my old self again! As long as I can continue to stay away from Soda. I've kind of gained a distaste for carbonation anyways!

With tender love and care,

Ofa atu,

Elder Timmy Nelson