Monday, June 8, 2015

June 8, 2015

Well i hope everyone is dong well here is our wonderful week!

  Mon- We had the ususal did some cleaning of our room and house. Then we did some emailing then did shopping checked the mail. Went home dropped off our stuff then went to Fremont to hang out with Elder Madadagga and Elder Ferry. We went around town checked out the Trading post and the antique shop it had some really cool stuff there. Then after that we had to head back to the apartment to drop them off so they could head out for dinner. Then we drove to Blair and had FHE with the Broadheads it was fun we talked about prayer. Then it was time to call it a night.

Tue- We went to Bro. Bryan and we put together a swing set they got for the kids. Then we worked on his Push Lawn mower again and got it running for him. Then we went to Tekama and helped Bro. Hannah clean out horse stalls again and had a great time doing that then he took us to dinner at a Chinese place which was good. Then we went home got cleaned up and went to see the Reed's a family friend of the Bryan's so we were visiting and they told us they really are in need of our visits as they are looking at splitting up. So we made a return appointment to come back and talk about family and marriage. Then we went to see the Schmidt's and got his pellet gun to take care of the Raccoon we have.

Wed- We went to Omaha for District Meeting and it was really good Elder Williams gave a training as well as I. Then after we had to do Car inspections and we all passed then we went to lunch at Raising Cains Chicken then right before Elders McMurrtrey and Jensen. I told them they would need to give out a couple of card to some of the collage age people there so they did then immediately  they looked up a video and we thought it was the one off the card but sadly it was not.

Thur- We helped sister walkter in the Garden all day and then we went to see the Otsby and we watched the Testiment video and then we had Joe our investigator to Pray as he told us he would then he did and it was great. Then we went home.

Fri- We again helped with some garden work then we headed off for the day. We went and worked worked worked all day then we had dinner with the Lloyd's and it was supper good. They asked us to come  back in the moring to help move things around in the house so we said we would be able to do that.

Sat- Finished studies and then went to the Lloyd's moved around the furniture then we went picked up some Breakfast food and had pancakes, eggs, bacon. then moved more stuff around and then we went changed and went out to see some potential Investigators. We took a young man out named Tyler and we didn't have much luck with who we went to see but ended up playing some B-ball with 3 young guys named Ben, Dallas, Jerry. It was crazy hot and humid so we were sweating like crazy then we had to leave to go have dinner and we went to the Lloyd's for dinner as well.

Sun- We went to church had a super good Fast and Testimony Meeting. We had the young men share their missionary experiences they had this week cause the week before I committed them to Pray and seek out missionary opportunity's for this week and they all had one to share. After church we went to give the sacrament to sister golden and had a short testimony meeting with her. Then went to the Rodenbaugh's and gave them the sacrament then we went to have our visit with the Reed's about family and marriage. well they changed it a little by having it at some other couple's house and it was kind of crazy but we read some conference talk's by Elder Christofferson and Elder Packer. Went really well. Then went had dinner with the Desoto's we had rib's played some pool. then we went and saw the Schmit's came home. Well i hope you all had a wonderful week Love you all Love Elder Lott

June 1, 2015

Mon- was just a relaxing one not to much happened due to everything was closed because of Memorial day but we did get to go check out some sweet cars our ward mission leader and his wife are in a car show group so we went and check out all the cars.

 Tue- we had to drive into omaha to switched out our car due to it was leaking tany fluid. We got a Ford Fusion.

Wed- we got a call telling us they wanted to trade out the car again so some of the elders who were supose to be on a flight home missed the flight due to over sleeping so they brought out the car for us to trade out then we had a little party with the district for everyone being so awesome and working so hard this transfer.

Thur- We went to omaha again to have transfer call breakfast with the other elders in our zone we got a call about 7 telling us what was happening. Then we went home started packing then we got a call telling us our truck was ready to pick up so we drove back into omaha to switch out the Corolla for Colorado then we went back home finished packing then went to take Elder Chipman to say goodbye to everyone and they were shocked he was leaving and not me. (only cause i have been here so long and he was here for 3 weeks) But Elder Chipman is now a Zone Leader in Tranquility park which is west omaha.

Fri- We went to the Mission Office for transfers got to see a lot of people then a large group of us went to McD's for breakfast and then went back to the mission office and we headed home stopped to see a couple of family's on the way. Then Elder Williams unpacked. went out introduced him to more family's.

Sat- we went out and tried to see everyone we could and invite them to church saw a couple 3 less actives.we also went to see the Lloyd family and ended up giving them blessing cause they were not feeling well.

Sun- Went to church and had a good time everyone was shocked to see a new Elder there but there was some good talks given then we got asked to teach the young men and young womens sunday school class then after church we got to have a lesson with Jeremia on the plan of salvation. Well love you all have a great week Love Elder Lott

May 26, 2015

Well this week was a good one I hope that I can remember it all.

  Mon- We went to the Zoo with Elder Clemmens and Elder Madsen it was a lot of fun as it was Elder Clemmens first time going his whole mission and he has been in omaha for as long as we have been out so it was cool to go with him he told me i could work there as i new where everything was. Checked out the butterfly house and one landed on my shoulder and just hung out the whole trip through. We also saw the Desert Dome and Jungle House. Swamp Land and i couldnt help myself so i had to touch the beaver. Then on the way out i saw a guy working on his car so i went over to see what was going on the anti theft was on and the car couldn't start so we talked about things and in him trying to disconnect the battery he broke the car battery. Then we came home and went to the Broadhead's house for dinner and Family Home Evening it was fun we talked about Sin and the Atonement.

  Tue- We went to Bro. Bryan's and helped him in the bakery we painted a lot it was fun then i worked on cleaning the new oven he got and them we moved a few things in and then we headed home. On our way our dinner appointment called and asked if we could come help them with getting there deck done so we went over cut the boards and then ate then we got one drill to pre-drill pilot holes for the screws then we just went through and screwed them all down.

  Wed- we had district meeting and after one of our members Chase Randall called and wanted to take us all out to Lunch so we met him at Wendy's and while we were ordering two of the workers asked about who we were and what we did so i gave them both pass along cards with the Zone Leaders and YSA elders numbers on them so they could go visit with them. Then we went home changed and helped chase clean out the Garage for this dad as a surprise it was fun then when we finished we went to bro. Bryans for dinner we had pizza in the brick oven and visited then we headed home.

Thur- We went on exchanges with the Winter Quarters YSA elders Higgins and McMurtrey and so we went to see Greg White he is struggling right now so we talked about how he needs to be around up lifting people who want him at church and influence him to do good. Then we went to try Jeremia who we tracted into a couple of weeks back but have not had any contact with for some time now. Then we went to Blair and tried to see some of our potentials we didn't have much luck then we went to dinner at the Lloyd's which was strange cause he has class on Thursdays but it turned out he fractured his hip on Wednesday night at mutual so he was not at work or going to class. But we had a good visit with him. He gave Elder Higgins a tie cause he served here in Blair a year ago. then we went to say hi to a couple of familys for elder Higgins. headed home for the evening.

 Fri- We switched back companions went to lunch at taco bell then on our way out a member stopped by to say hello to Elder Higgins. Then we did some weekly planning for the week.

Sat- We went out to the Mann's house and we slaughtered chickens they raised for meat it was fun they also had a fox kill a chicken so we had the 12 gauge out just in case he came back for a round 2.

Sun- was good we had very low number for member attendance because have the branch went on a fishing trip in Minnesota so for the next week there will be low attendance as well but it was a good meeting they talked on familys and strengthening the home. Well love you all have a great day Love Elder Lott

May 18, 2015

Mon- We went out to look for Morrel mushrooms and well it seems all we found was some poison ive plants i seem to be the only one who found them though. after we went to check out the old collage here in town didn't make it far before we got told to leave. so we did then we went to the house got changed and then went to dinner with the Desoto's and had a lesson with their grandson Corban.

Tue- we went out to the Bryan's and we filled in the trench they had dug to run power to the Bakery then we moved a big slab of concrete to put a generator on to run the cooler for the bakery then moved a ac unit as well. I worked on the Lawn mover and think we got things figured out to fix it next time we are there. After we went and had dinner with the Mann family and then had a lesson about not sinning and how we can be cleansed from sin. And went to watch the testaments with the Schmidt family but due to time we had to change for the next day.

Wed- We had district meeting and it was super good. This week we came up with some District Goals to accomplish and work on each month so Mike i though why not use your idea here! So after we chose our goal i read Alma 48 Captain Moroni and the title of Liberty and at the point of where he rent his Garment i did rip off my shirt to use as a title of liberty for my District and they all came up and signed the shirt and had a good laugh about it happening. After lunch we stopped in to see Greg a Less Active he told us he has been struggling with Smoking again so i told him he needs to quit using his E-cig cause it has casued him to start smoking again but he doesnt think it has anything to do with him smoking again. After him we saw Sister Watson a less active her whole life from the sound of things but she was very nice to us. Then we tried Jeremia but he was not home. Then we had dinner. Then we watched the Testaments with The Schmidt's and it was good.

Thur- We went to Arlington to see the Claussens and help them move some stuff out of their appartment when we did we stopped to talk with the lady (Pam) and she as been having a very rought time with things in her life she lost her son due to heart problems at 21. Lost her Ex-husband at 54. Grandfather at 85. And so we visited for about a half hour gave her a book of mormon and are planning to go back and see  her soon. The other lady (Jane) we visited with invited her to church and gave her a book of Mormon as well it was a good visit. Then we went to have a visit with the Otsby's and so we deciede to role play and practice our teaching with them so we did and it work out we found out the problems our investigator has without making him feel uncomfortable. After we tried the Rocha's they left when we got there so we ended up heading to try a former and saw a guy working on his car stopped to see if we could help him he said he was finished for the night and then we talked asked if we could come visit with him and his wife he said yes then he invited us to play football Saturday mornings in Omaha.

Fri- We did some weekly planning. Then went out to try some tracting not much luck we did meet a few potentials we will be trying later. Then we had planned to go to the trail Center with the Claussens so we drove there to meet them got there waiting half past we call and text they said they got a flat tire and got it fixed but then went home. So i was frustrated then we grabbed some late lunch and went home then we took Tyler Randell out with us and didnt have much luck. Had dinner at the Broadhead's  then came home.

Sat- We went out to Ft. Calhoun and did some tractng and tried a few Investigators we have out there but no luck at all so we finally made our way back to town and did some finding there. Went and watched Finding Faith In Christ with Corban then we were going to have a fun game activity but due to weather everyone bailed on us so we watched 17 miracles with a investigator Joe and Kelsey.

Sun- Went to motivate our less actives to come to church and it didnt work for the ones we tired but some came. Elder Chipman spoke about Testimony's and how we need to gain one then use it to keep it strong and help build up others with it. After we took the sacrament to sis. Golden then had dinner with the Jensen's then we Continued to walk around saw some kids pulling a truck whos rope broke so we stopped to see if they could use a hand and they at first were going to then the one kid said he had it under controle so they tried there way again and off they went and so did we ended the night with a visit to the Schmidts. Have a great week Look for your missionary experiences. Love Elder Lott

Temple Trip


Florence Day Parade


May 11, 2015

Well this week was a very busy week for us so much going on it was fun to have so much be going on so here it is!

 Mon- We went out to Fremont and hung out with the elders out there we were planning on going Ice skating but due to the YMCA being closed that didnt work out for us so we went to the pawn shop there and looked around at what they had there. Guns, Bows, Guitars, bikes, tools, all sorts of things then we went and stroled around the mall. Came home and tried to make it to the Moving of a family but we missed them by a couple 3 minutes then we went home.

Tue- We had Interviews with  President Weston it was a really nice time to be able to visit with him he committed me to reading the Book Of Mormon 30 minutes every day for the rest of my life and i know it will be a blessing upon me as i do. After we went home filled up with gas for got to drop off some papers to the Zone Leaders then we went back i waved at this guy on the corner he came up to the truck so we visited and eh needed some bus fair so we gave him a couple 3 dollars and told him to repay us he needed to take a Book Of Mormon as well as a couple 3 Because he Lives cards to pass out to people. On our way back he was reading so i hope he will search it out more. After all that we tried a few less actives and our investigator Jerimia but no luck so we went and saw the Otsby (LA) family and had a good visit with them we committed them to pass out 3 cards and invited them to church. Then we went and saw the Fimbres gave them cards and went to dinner with Bro. Glenn who just finished and moved back to Blair.

Wed- we had Zone Training and had a great time there Sister Weston Came and so we finished our meeting wrote the new mission president's wife a mothers day card then we headed to Arlington to have lunch and help move a few things for the Claussens (LA) couple but when we got there they were not there and later that night they told us they went to see Her Mother In pilger.

Thur- we Helped sister Watcher in there garden efforts and got all her tomatoes planed and we hope they grow well it was a all day project for us cause she was taking off for a gardening class on sunday for a week in Missouri.

Fri- Went to Omaha for Breakfast before we went to the Temple it was a lot of fun had a great time in the Temple as well. After we went Taco bell ate then went got the truck washed cause everyone was complaining it was a little dirty due to all the rain we got the dirt roads have some puddles. Then we came home we went and did some tracting here in town and have a couple of Potential Return appointments to try again. Helped Decorate for a Graduatoin party for a family we went to the church and they were there setting up so we helped then got a ride to our truck and headed home.

Sat- Headed in to Omaha AGAIN! For the Florance day PIONEER PARADE! It was so much fun we all got to dress up like Pioneers and pull hand carts and pass out cards and have a good time doing it too. After that we were involed in a  little play that the sisters were havng at the trial center so we sang a number of Oh Home On The Range. after there was some square dancing but we could not join in so we visited with people and got them to take tour of the Train Center then we headed home had dinner with the Bryan Family after we saw a few Less Actives adn called it a night.

Sun- Was no early morning meeting thatnks to mothers day. Had 2 youth speakers then one of the counclers spoke. after church we had a meeting which i didnt like being at cause i wanted to call my family but we  made it though got to call a little went to dinner witht the ammandus family then finsishe up the evening with the performance of me and my companion Elder Chipman singing a song to our mothers for Mothers day. Well hope your all dong well Love you all so much see you soon Love Elder Lott.

May 4, 2015

 Mon- We went down to Omaha to help do some service at the Temple it was a lot of fun to work there. Then after we went to the Park and we all played softball and it was a blast for sure then we went to the apartment got changed elder salazar got a hair cut but missed the top of his head. I guess he likes the Bowl cut. Then we had dinner with the Wards. we almost got hit by a couple of girls in a Hummer too it was crazy for a minute. After dinner we went to give Bro. Brewer a blessing casue he got in a car accident on his way home from work.

Tue- We had exchanges so i went to the YSA ward in Winter Quarters area and had a great time there with Elder McMurtrey had lunch at the Collage and went out and saw two of their potentials.

Wed- had district meeting was super good Elder Salazar gave a training and made everyone sing a solo but it was a very  good training. Then we switched back companions and went home we had dinner with the Bruners adn we worked on their deck and Dog Run so it was quite the project but we got it done at least the Dog Run then we found that the dogs had exscaped so we looked for them we did find them.

Thur- We worked on the Garden with sister watchter it was fun we got a lot done putting up garden boxes and trolleses for the tomatoes to grow up on. Dug up a snake. Elder Salazar uncovered a Milk snake i think it was a milk snake i didnt catch him.

Fri- was a fun day went out saw a few less active saw the Rodenbaughs and also the Otsbys they didnt watch the video we asked them to watch last time. Then we drove to Omaha for the Devotional at the trail center while we were waiting for Devon a man pulled up in his truck and asked me if this was the place to be at and so i told him to come on in. Turned out a sister missionary had visited with him earlyer and invited him and so he came it was great. then we had devons baptism interview  he passed then we stayed the night with Deer Creek elders.
Sat- Got up and drove home in a crazy Rain storm but we made it to the church and got the font filled up for devon and the Baptism began and it was short sweet and the spirit was so strong. Then we helped a former investigator cut down a couple 3 trees for his neighbor.

Sun- Had church an amazing Fast and Testimony Meeting again filled with the spirit and later we found out elder Salazar would be getting Leaving to Nebraska city to see if it would help his Headaches so we went to say some good byes and then he packed his bags. I am now with Elder Chipman form St.George Utah. Love Y'all Elder Lott

April 27, 2015

This week was good here is the things we did.

Mon- Fremont came down and we hung out and went to the creek and ran around there for a while. then we headed back to the house and got changed for the rest of our evening.

Tue- Was a slow day as Elder Salazar was not feeling well so mostly I did a lot of reading form the book of Mormon as I am trying to get it finished 2 more times before I go home. Then he finally got up and we went to town saw a less active family. Had dinner with Bruners we had a good burger.

Wed- Went to district meeting and had a great time Elder McMurtry gave a training as well as I did on how being bold helps us to show love and help our investigators to progress faster. Then we went  on exchanges with the Zone Leaders Elder Taggart and I came and tour up Blair it was great we had a run in with a crazy guy who talked to us for about a half hour then we had a guy( Jeremia ) yell out to us to come see across the road. To talk with him well he was actually interested in visiting with us and we gave him a book of Mormon and had plans to see him later in the week. then we had dinner with a Less Active Sister Golden.

Thur- We changed back on companions as the Zone Leaders had another meeting they had to be to. So we went out and tried our best to rock it as hard as we could. We were able to see a few of the people we had wanted to.

Fri- We had dinner out in Arlington with the Branch Presidetns family first time I have had a gun pulled on me luckily it was a nerf gun so had a short war.

Sat-had a lesson with Jacalynn invited her to church.

Sun- No new investigators at church other than devon but Devon s baptism will be Saturday at 10 Love you all Love Elder Lott

April 20, 2015

Well this week was great.

Mon- went out to Fremont and had a good time hanging out with the elders up ther but one of the elders were not feeling so good so we stayed close to the apartment incase he blew chunks.

Tue- went out to bro. Bryans did some roofing we got about the one side just about done so we only have a shot but left to do. Our lesson with devon was cancelled due to his concert.

Wed- went to Omaha for Zone Training had a fun time there all the sister were like 15 minutes late but it worked out fine. after went got some subway. Came home went to Dinner with a group of older folks in the branch we had a great time visiting then a good drive home from Tekayma.

Thur- We worked on the garden at the walkters i killed a small varmet to start things off it was crazy got up there found him he ran up a small tree so i ran got Elder Salazar and i killed him with a T Post it was violent. Then we went to town had dinner with sister golden elder salazar made it cause he like to cook so it was nice to visit with her.

Fri- ran out to Ft. Calhoun to see Greg White and had a good chat with him about things. Came home and changed then we went to the Burts to lay some Sod Grass he got for his yard cause they took out this 120 year old tree. Then our dinner got cancelled so we ate with the walkters it was a good meal.

Sat- was rain rain and more Rain. But we went out in it and had some fun tried Jacklin she was coming out for a smoke so we visited out in the rain with her and we are going back this week so we hope that things will be moving along with her soon.

Sun- Church and More Rain. But had a good day we went out to the Manns house for dinner and then had our lesson on The Word Of Wisdom with Devon went well he is Set for May 2nd. then went and visited with all we could Then Elder Salazar got a call telling him that his grandmother was not doing well and the family would be pulling the plug so it was hard night for him so if you could please add him in your prayers that would be great thanks Love you all. Elder Lott

April 13, 2015

Well the Great week. Here it is.

Mon- Went Ice skating and well it was a lot of fun to go do with a big group well it was great and I only Fell ONCE and let me tell you the Ice don't care its hard when you fall. We were playing Red Light Green Light well not sure who's big idea that was but not the smartest but we were going and then came a Red Light so I tried to stop and well my feet kept moving them like you see in the movies my feet came flying up in the air then i fell flat on my back and Smacked my head but i got up and was fine in a few minutes. Then we went back dropped off the other elders and headed home for our dinner appointment with the Nelson family.

Tue- we were asked to help with moving some branches and some junk form a Less Actives house so we got there loaded up our truck and Bro. Bryans truck then went and dumped it came back got a second load and dumped that then we Picked up a bunch of wood from the dump for Bro. Bryan so we loaded up our truck and his as well then headed to his house. We ate lunch and then we worked on putting on shingles for him so we had one run the gun and two laying and it worked well for us so we got a good amount done in the short time we were there. Then went home changed and went had dinner with the Broadheads and then from there we went to the Mann's and had a lesson with Devon we went over Tithing and Fast Offering, Praying and Reading the Scriptures. Then we went out side Devon wanted to play b-Ball so He and Benitez Played while I Roped Trevor and his 2 Brothers for a while it was fun then we headed home.

Wed- Went to District Meeting and we had to get there early so we could set up a maze we would be using for my Trainging and well it filled the whole Gym and used all the folding  Chairs we had there. Then we had Sister Durrant give her Training and Then i gave mine so i asked for 4 volunteers and told them what i would need to have them do and well it worked great. After we finished we put all the chairs back and then went to lunch at Taco Bell and we got there at a big rush and they messed up 4 of our 6 orders but it worked out anyways. Then we went on exchanges with the Zone Leaders I went with Elder Bascom here in Blair we stopped in to see a Less Active named Greg White talked about Conference and Coming to church, Reading Scriptures and then went and tried a couple of Potentials and a New Move in we had gotten  from the Branch President gave us to find and while we were on our way back from seeing one we were able to pick up a new investigator named Jacklynn. Then we went to visit an older couple in the Branch  then we got called about dinner so we headed to our appointment there and had some really good burgers. Then we met back at the house and traded back companions.

Thur-We went to the Library and did some service for them and then had a second Lesson with Devon this one was on The Law Of Chastity and the 10 Commandments.

Fri- We went our to try the other family we had been given and we finally found the house we were looking for and went knocked on the door and the kid who opened it looked more suprised than we were so we asked if we had the right house they said yes so we asked when they moved in and he told us 5 years ago! So we asked if their parents were home and since they were not we told them we would come back in a few days to try again.

Sat- Was full of Conference and Grilling Steaks in between sessions and mac and cheese for Priesthood Sessions then headed home for the night.
Sun- Was again full of conference and this time we watched it at the church and there was a couple 3 other familys there too so it was fun they brought fruit and other Breakfast items then we played some conference bngo

April 6, 2015

 Well the Great week. Here it is.

Mon- Went Ice skating and well it was a lot of fun to go do with a big group well it was great and I only Fell ONCE and let me tell you the Ice don't care its hard when you fall. We were playing Red Light Green Light well not sure who's big idea that was but not the smartest but we were going and then came a Red Light so I tried to stop and well my feet kept moving them like you see in the movies my feet came flying up in the air then i fell flat on my back and Smacked my head but i got up and was fine in a few minutes. Then we went back dropped off the other elders and headed home for our dinner appointment with the Nelson family.

Tue- we were asked to help with moving some branches and some junk form a Less Actives house so we got there loaded up our truck and Bro. Bryans truck then went and dumped it came back got a second load and dumped that then we Picked up a bunch of wood from the dump for Bro. Bryan so we loaded up our truck and his as well then headed to his house. We ate lunch and then we worked on putting on shingles for him so we had one run the gun and two laying and it worked well for us so we got a good amount done in the short time we were there. Then went home changed and went had dinner with the Broadheads and then from there we went to the Mann's and had a lesson with Devon we went over Tithing and Fast Offering, Praying and Reading the Scriptures. Then we went out side Devon wanted to play b-Ball so He and Benitez Played while I Roped Trevor and his 2 Brothers for a while it was fun then we headed home.

Wed- Went to District Meeting and we had to get there early so we could set up a maze we would be using for my Trainging and well it filled the whole Gym and used all the folding  Chairs we had there. Then we had Sister Durrant give her Training and Then i gave mine so i asked for 4 volunteers and told them what i would need to have them do and well it worked great. After we finished we put all the chairs back and then went to lunch at Taco Bell and we got there at a big rush and they messed up 4 of our 6 orders but it worked out anyways. Then we went on exchanges with the Zone Leaders I went with Elder Bascom here in Blair we stopped in to see a Less Active named Greg White talked about Conference and Coming to church, Reading Scriptures and then went and tried a couple of Potentials and a New Move in we had gotten  from the Branch President gave us to find and while we were on our way back from seeing one we were able to pick up a new investigator named Jacklynn. Then we went to visit an older couple in the Branch  then we got called about dinner so we headed to our appointment there and had some really good burgers. Then we met back at the house and traded back companions.

Thur-We went to the Library and did some service for them and then had a second Lesson with Devon this one was on The Law Of Chastity and the 10 Commandments.

Fri- We went our to try the other family we had been given and we finally found the house we were looking for and went knocked on the door and the kid who opened it looked more suprised than we were so we asked if we had the right house they said yes so we asked when they moved in and he told us 5 years ago! So we asked if their parents were home and since they were not we told them we would come back in a few days to try again.

Sat- Was full of Conference and Grilling Steaks in between sessions and mac and cheese for Priesthood Sessions then headed home for the night.
Sun- Was again full of conference and this time we watched it at the church and there was a couple 3 other familys there too so it was fun they brought fruit and other Breakfast items then we played some conference bngo

March 30, 2015

Well this week was good!

  Mon- Went to the Zoo had a blast there Norfolk Elders came down so it was fun to see them for a while. Then we went to the Spanish Elders Place and made dinner afterwards we make some super good Orange chicken but still was not feeling well so didn't eat to much.

  Tue- Was a rainy day so our Building Projects got cancelled for the day but we are going to hit it hard this week. Went out no one was doing much due to rain and cold weather but we walked in the Rain anyways and had fun puddle Jumping haha. To Finish off the Night we taught Devon The Plan Of Salvation.

  Wed- Went to District Meeting and had a good time there had some good training's Given by Elder Benitez and Myself then after the sister wanted to take some Pictures so we did and Elder Benitez wanted me to get on his Shoulders so i did well he Tore his pants and well we had to go out to lunch first so luck we had the suit coat to cove him up until we could get to the Other elders apartment to sew them up. Tried to see a less active Named Greg White well he said no again. Then we had Dinner at the Bryan's we had pizza again made in his sweet Brick Oven. ( would include Pictures but the computer wont work)

  Thur- Was a crazy day as we were out walking due to no miles we were out and well the weather wanted to get nasty on us so it started to Rain and well it didn't just end there then it started to snow then it mixed and we got a mess. But we had dinner with the Roadenbaugh's then we went to the Manns and had a lesson with Devon went over the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

  Fri- Was a slow day but went out and we did some service for the Library and then went to have dinner at a Sister Golden's house it was good.

Sat- We had a party for one of the Member family it was their Baby's Gender Reveal party and it was fun there was a lot of non-members there and we got to Grill up some grub had a good visit with one of the Guys there as we were grilling and we are looking at teaching him and his wife soon.

 Sun- was good nothing to crazy Devon was at church so moving right along with him went and took the Sacrament to a couple of family's then we went had dinner with a sweet member family and went out saw some Less Actives.

March 23, 2015

This week Monday we were going to go to the Zoo but on our way there our plans got changed and so we ended up going to Cabela's there in Omaha and played around there for a few hours it was a good time. Came home and our dinner cancelled so we had a pizza for dinner.

   Well Tuesday was good went to Bro. Bryans and worked at the house we moved a ton of dirt so that they can get a sidewalk put in to the front door of the Bakery. After that we started working on the New Deck they are adding on to the addition they put on to their house so we started on that then we headed home got changed and then went to dinner with the Burt family. Went and visited with the Lloyds and he took us on a car ride to put his daughter to sleep we went to Black Elk Park for a minute then some kid came to talk with us and his buddy's were playing this game were they would throw a tire at each other was interesting to watch.

  Wed- Nothing to crazy happened we did a lot of walking around we also got invited to the Blue and Gold Banquet which when we got there we found out it was the Next week so we left and got dinner some Shepherds pie.

  Thur- we had Zone Training in Omaha so we headed in for a great meeting it was good we learned about the Importance of Member in our missionary work and the spiritual gifts we have. Then we all went to the Golden Coral for lunch had a good meal there had fun visiting and telling stories. Came back and had a lesson with Devon and we set him for Baptism on April 11.

  Fri- We went to visit Kelsey and Joe as they had their Baby this week and finally got home from the Hospital so we went to see how they were doing and to see if there was anything we could do for them but they are doing well. We also went to the Library to do some service for an hour and filled boxes full of books for a sale in a couple of months. We also went to Arlington to visit with the Claussens well we asked if we could meet at 3 and well when we got there they were not there.

  Sat- was a very nice day and so we were out and about walking around but to our suprise there was not as many people out and about as i was expecting to see but we did get to visit with a couple who are here from Rigby Idaho and they asked what the directions for the church were and i gave them as best i could directions to the church house. Then we got invited to play some disk golf with one of our members.

 Sun- went to church and well we had a packed house it was good sadly we didn't have anyone for our Gospel Principals class but we found out that the Young Men and Woman didn't have a teacher so we went in and taught about missionary work it was good. The Claussens came to church as well but left right after the sacrament so we snuck out behind them so see what was going on they said we could come by later and talk so we agreed well we went out with a member and we knocked a couple 3 times but they never answered but text-ed us later and said they were not wanting company so headed home then i got sick and Threw up right before our dinner appointment well went anyways and got there and sadly i threw up again before we ate then i ate some food and threw it all up.

March 9, 2015

This week was good so this monday went to Omaha hung out with one of the elders going home Elder Schofield it was fun went to Cabelas and stuff then came home.

 Tue- went out and helped brother Bryan with his bakery and got almost of the Sheetrock put up for him it was fun then went home changed and had dinner with the Bruner then went to the Reeds.

Wed- we went to Omaha for District Meeting was good had a fun Meeting and then we went to lunch at a little burger joint then went to one of the elders apartment to eat then some how a Nerf war broke out and at one point bullets and Mattress and Doors Plates were all on the move but nothing broke luckily! Then we had an exchange with the Zone Leaders was short though only like 2 hours but it was fun. Then we headed home to have dinner with the Broadheads and Kelsey and Joe which ended really well they both had a good time we talked about eternal family's and the blessing of raising a family in the Gospel.

Thur- Was Transfer calls and well as you all may know I am staying in Blair for another 5 Weeks yep its a short one but we will be having a good 5 weeks.

Fri-Sat-- Were very warm it was nice was able to get out and walk around to be out side and visit with people rather than everyone being in doors all the time so it was a great change from all the Cold we have been having.

Sun- Was good make it to church on time even with the Day light savings but there was a great number of people who were not there at church though. But the best things we found out that we have the green Light to start teaching Devin he is getting adopted into a family in the Branch and he would like to be Baptized so we will start teaching him this week so i am very excited about that. Well Love yall Elder Lott

March 2, 2015

 Well this week has been a good one here is what happened for us.

Mon- We went up to Fremont and hung out with the Elders out there and played some cards ate some pizza. Just had a relaxing day. After we headed back go Blair on our way we stopped in Arrlington adn helped the Claussen's move a couch out of there apartment then after we headed off to have dinner with the Matzke's family we had a good meal and visited.

  Tue- We went to help brother Bryan work on the Bakery we helped him put up some Dry wall was a fun experience we had it easy thought he found a lift to put them up so it went fast. After we had a dinner with the branch mission leader Brunerz then we went to have a lesson with the Reed Family but it was not quite as we had been expecting it but was alright.

  Wed- Had District Meeting was a good one after we took some District Pictures and went to lunch we went to get chik-fil-a it was good. we have An Elder and Sister Leaving this week so it will be interesting to see what happens we are loosing 28 missionarys and only bringing 8 this Transfer so there will be a lot of changes happening in the mission. But we came back and tried to see Greg White (LA) Didn't happen due to we had to meet Bro. Bryan to help him with his Home Teaching it was nice to see the Craig Family again then we went out had a Lesson with the Shorts a Investigator we picked up a couple 3 weeks ago. But they told us they wont be coming to church until they don't have their grandson so they wont be distracted while they are at church so that was sad but i hope they will start reading the Book Of Mormon soon as well.

  Thur- was a slow night but we got out worked had a meal with the Brewers was nice to get to visit with them had never been to there before.

  Fri- Was a Slow Day we tried a lot of people but everyone seemed to be busy with other plans.

  Sat- was a little better for us we got invited to dinner with a Former Investigator family had a great meal there then got a text asking if we could jump a car for a Less Active family we said we could went over jumped the Van well 5 minutes later it was dead so we asked our Mechanic to come check it out and well a loose battery cable was the problem so we got it hooked up right and its working good now.

  Sat- went to church had a great Fast adn Testimony Meeting very strong spirit there. After went to take the sacrament. Visited a few other people shortly them had dinner went by to set up a few appointment for this week.

February 23, 2015

well this week was good we had a fun P-day the elders form Fremont Came down and we hung out for a while we throw some knifes elder Benitez had then we played some card games ate oreo's until they had to leave but it was a lot of fun to relax and have some other people to hang out with.

Tue- We went out to the Bryans  and well it was very cold but we worked on the Bakery for a while then we switched and went to cut some wood for his oven cause he heats it once a week with wood i will try to send some pictures of our pizza in it but we cut a lot of wood he was worried we wouldn't be able to get to the wood pile with the wood splitter so i told him if he needed we could hook it up to our truck and drive it back his truck doesn't have 4 wheel drive but we tried the Lawn mower first and well with a lot of pushing and grunting we made it back then spit a lot of wood then we headed home. After that we went to see Kelsey and Joe they told us that they would be having their Baby Shower on Friday and they had not told really anyone from the Branch so we said they needed to get on the ball and spread the word as well as we would. So we went to have dinner at the Roadenboughs and had some really good white chili and I was going to tell Sister Roadenbough is in the Relief Society so she could spread the word through all the sister in the Branch.

Wed- Went to District Meeting and after the meeting everyone like to gather and visit in the Trail Center where we have our meeting so while everyone started visiting i went to talk with one of the Senior Couples Named Elder Eddie Ellis adn he asked me if I knew Ted Lott and i told him he was my grandfather he said i worked or  him at Anderson Lumber. They went to the Moreland 5th ward. So it was very nice to visit with them for a while. After we went to lunch at Pepper Jacks was good. Then i went on exchanges with Elder Clemmens for the day we had a good time went to see a lot of people some with crazy names but all great people. I also had to give a Baptismal Interview for a 9 Year Old Boy at the Trail Center Named De-Angelo was quite the process to get completed but i was creative in keeping him ocupied and focused got it done and we went out with a Member to see some investigators who fell through and so he took us to see some Less Actives he new.

Thur- We finished studies and then we headed back to Blair to change back from the Exchange and on the way home we saw big foot!!! We will be going back to try to find him again to get pictures but it was exciting for sure. Got home put my stuff away then helped Elder Schofield with his new FitBit watch getting it all hooked up with an alarm and things. Then they Left. We Went out seeing everyone we could not to much happened.

Fri- We went to Fort Calhoun and tried to see Greg White a Less Active who we have not been able to see for 5 Weeks now it has been hard we keep setting things up then he bails on us last minute but we are still trying. Then we went to see a few other Less Actives we new of one in the Trailer Park no luck then another one they were home but when we drove up they didnt answer the door. Then we went to the Bryans for dinner with their friends the Kings we had a really nice dinner Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Briosh buns he is a really good cook. Then we gave a lesson on faith visited some more then left.

Sat- We went to do some service at the Library it was fun we faced all the books on the shelf's. Then we went to see sister Pelts and read a chapter of the book of mormon (CH.22). Then we went to see the Otsby's After the Baby shower to visit a little and see if they would be coming to church and if they had made any plans for a wedding yet. Then we went to see Steve a Potential but his son pulled up right as we got there so we tired John but he was sleeping so we didnt get to see him we did swing in to see the Reed's and set up an appointment for Tuesday evening with them.

Sun- went to church and No Investigators came but we did have 2 Less Actives show up which was great we were able to have Gospel Principals class for the frist time in a couple 3 weeks now. We got invited to teach in YM. On the Plan of Salvation and how we prepare lesson for our investigators using Preach My Gospel. Then we took the Sacrament to Sister Golden and The Roadenbaughs Grandparents. Then went to dinner and talked a lot about our studies and studies in general and having them fellow ship a family we are working with Kelsey and Joe. Well Love you all Love Elder Lott



February 17, 2015

Well this week was amazing we have has some great blessing.   For Preperation Day we went to Fremont and from there we went to Omaha with the Elder out there which was fun we played Volleyball and then when we finished that i wanted to play some Basketball well no one else did cause they all started Leaving. But we went to Target and some elders looked at ties and i looked for some shoes founds some sweet Camo ones but not in my size sadly.

  Tue- We went out to Bro. Bryans and well he needed to have some wires pulled throw his bakery so we pulled wires in there then after we got that all done we went into the addition of the House and drilled all the holes so they could pull wire there.

   Wed- we went out and visited some People we had stopped by a house we picked up a bed and some shelves from a week or two earlyer as i had a feeling they would be open to hearing our message casue they were really nice that day to us. Well they were not very excited to see us and told us that they were working on valentines for her kids so we went by to see other Less Actives.

  Thur- we had Zone Training we went to the Trial Center and had a good time there we learned from the Zone Leaders and Sister Weston came and brought us some Apples, Bananas, Strawberrys, and Grapes, and Donuts. After the Meeting we went to one of the Church Buildings and had Zone Olympic try outs again well i tried the Stick Pull that didnt end so well for me but i also tried the Pushups won that one again. Then i ran latters too again not so good but i didnt loose. We also went by to see Kelsey and Joe but they were not really interested in visiting due but i tried to ask question and have them turn off things so we could visit but they were more intertained i guess by the TV and Laptop than by what we had to say but we are still trying to work with them to have a wedding this friday but they have not even gotten there marriage licence nor have they planned anything i guess they things its all going to work out for them and they wont have to do anything.

  Fri- We had gotten a Referral this last week well they wanted some Bibles well we had to order some but they finally showed up and then we went to deliver them well we first tried but we didnt know where the right apatment was so i asked this guy who was out front well it was his apartment and his wife we were looking for so he said to come back later so we did wehn we came the second time they invited us right in asn we had a wonderful visit with them. They just moved here a few months ago from North Dakota and they are looking for a church and so we told them about our church and everything they asked seemed to be what we have so they said they would like to attend a couple  weeks and see what they think of our Branch. They said they needed bigger print Bibles and Book Of Mormons so we ordered them for them.

  Sat- Was a hard day due to eveyone being out and not a home but we tried to see eveyone we could or who was home adn we did see a few not as many as we wanted to see but better than none.

Sunday was good we went and administured the sacrament to a couple of people then we went around a vidited some others before we went to have dinner with a Former Investigator Family The Shmidt's we helped him finish some shelves he was putting in then we ate did some clean up and then we went to the Roadenbaugh's to celebrate Tylor's 18th birthday we had some cake and ice cream and them went home. Well home all is well Love Elder Lott.

February 9, 2015

Well this week was good hope I can share everything that happened.
 Since there has been so much snow fall in the last week we have shoveled a lot of snow we got about 8 or 9 inches the first time then 2 days later it snowed about 3 or 4 more inches so we shoveled a lot of snow i even broke the handle of my shovel so i had to put a heavy duty handle maybe a little much but i wont brake it the shovel will go first. We were also able to speak at a little meeting thing one of the Members attends every month so she asked us to speak about our missions and what we do and to help people get a greater understanding of what we do while we are out on our missions it was fun we answered the questions they asked then it was over.
  We went and cleared all the snow off the side walks from the church it was fun cause i got to use a sweet brand new snow blower and well it went really quick with that cause some of the spots were deep. After that we went out and did some of the members who had not gotten their walks done yet.
  Wednesday we went to Omaha for district meeting and it was good I trained on how we can strengthen our Prayers and seeing them answered it thought it was good. After we grabbed lunch at Panda Express was good then we took some elders to target to get him some snow boots then we headed home.
  Thru- We went out and just tryed to see everyone and well we caught a couple of them set up some appointments.

  Fri-  I had a meeting in Omaha for Mission Leadership Meeting it was super good President Weston trained on how we need to tighten up on a lot Obedients cause we have been very slack as a mission so that was a good reminder then we learned a lot on Covenants and how we are set apart from other churches due to the fact we make covenants and other churches do not and they help us to come closer to the lord. That was most of the day i had in the meeting.

  Sat- we went out with Bro. Bryan and tried a lot of single sister cause we cant see them on our own but didnt have much luck but he took us to one of his familys he Home Teaches so that was good to visit with them.

  Sun- went to church was really good we talked about becoming Converted and one of the things President Weston Said is we are all Converts to the church we need to become Converted. Then we went to the Broadheads for dinner we had tocos elder Benitez says he is going to be a Compeditive eater when he gets off his mission so i helped him practice to he could eat 13 at dinner but i think he ended up with 10. Well I love you all Love Elder Lott.

February 2, 2015

Monday- due to being board i had an idea to catch a squirrel an i used a role of ductape and a book and a crapy plastic bag well it ended with the squirrel in the bag for like a total of 5 seconds before he got away. We went to the Franzlubbers for dinner right so as we were talking the kids were doing a puzzle of the USA well Idaho got brought up and Bro. Franz said he had met a guy from Idaho at a meeting for work i asked his name and he said it was Colton Howell i told him i new him and his family.  After we went by to see the Claussens and talked about church and how much they enjoyed getting to go and to meet everyone.
    Tue- was really good went out to FT. Calhoun and had to pick up a few things for a Lady in the branch so we stopped by to see the Evens and pick up a table saw a generator and a 64 inch TV then i talked to him about his floor he was redoing and told him if he neededs andy help to let us know and we would love to come help him so far he has not called. we did get to see the Roadenbaugh family as well they would be active  but due to health problems he is not able to come to church his wife just couldn't make it so we have been by to visit and make sure they are doing well and there kids and grand-kids do a great job of keeping an eye on them too. went out to dinner with the Branch Mission Leader which was fun got to visit with him and his wife.
    Went to District Meeting it was good Elder Clemmens trainded then i trained and it went awesome i thought so then we went to lunch got Toco Bell. Then we headed home the Less Active named Greg blew us off so we didn't see him this time.
    We also got to go to the Temple which was a lot of fun i love the temple and it was the first temple trip i have been on my whole mission and it was just great got to see everyone visit then after we all went to lunch well there had been a shooting or something right out on 30th st. so we had to get around that then we finally got some lunch. so on our way back we tried to see Greg again but he dodged us again. Then later that night we helped move some stuff for a couple of family's first we moved a bed and a book shelf thing for a less active family then we went and helped the Broadhead family move some stuff into there new house.
   Then we had the Official move on Saturday but we only had 2 extra body's show up on Saturday we didn't have the night before but they 2 body's were very appreciated when we moved the piano in up stairs.
   Church was cancelled due to the snow fall the night before so everyone was out shoveling snow all day. so we were stuck at home for a long time due to the cars being Grounded from leaving until 3. so we just kept clearing snow as it fell down from above.

January 26, 2015

Well this week as some better we got out and we saw just about everyone we could and well most of them did really make it easy on us to see them they would not text us back or not tell us a good time to come by and see them but its been alright i have learned a lot as well. So a crazy little story that happened this week as we were wondering where to go Friday evening i had an impression to see the Skipper family but it didn't really make sense due to the fact mom and dad both work crazy weird hours so we were on the street when we saw one of the skippers daughter a ways form home and with her dog so we went talk with her and well the dog got out of the change she was walking him with and was running around well she couldn't get him to come to her so we were trying to help some guy came by with a dog on o=in his truck to help get him almost worked but not really. So its running around almost got eaten by a semi then she asked us if we had the Number for animal control and i told her she needed to just keep trying. Well it took like 30 min due to she was not very active in seeking the dog just sat there waiting for it to come to her so we did end up getting it but then we had to call her family cause they had no idea where she was and she didn't know what she was doing but they came and got her and that's all that really matters. Some other good things we had a good District Meeting this week there was only 4 of us Elder Hansen and Elder Larson. Benitez and myself were it so that was fun then we went for lunch at a Chinese place got orange chicken was good then we almost got hit by a car twice on our way back to the truck (no i was not driving) cause we rode with the other elder to save our miles. Oh yes don't let me for get this part so with our miles we had been driving 900 for our 3 week period right well this last one we again went our 900 and then the Zone Leaders tell me we only had 750 mile given to us!!!! So yes i went over miles and well as punishment to me i lost my driving Privileges for luckily only 3 weeks but i was very upset because they never told us that we had been given 750 so i was not happy i still am not to happy but cant do nothing about it now just wait my 3 week and then i will drive again. But the best thing that happened this week was that a less active couple the Claussens came to church finally they have been giving us excuses upon excuses and finally they came they tried to leave but i just kept they busy and then brought them to the next class and the next class and before they knew it church was over and nothing bad had happened so we will be seeing them tonight. Oh so the District changed Dramatically this week with transfers so Elder Hansen and Larson both got sent to new areas and well sister got brought in to there area and well my District now has the Eagle Run Sister and Elders The elder happen to be the AP's that's sweet! We also have the Lake Cunningham Elders and Sister and a Senior couple as well so i am stoked to have a big district this transfer it should be awesome also got my MTC companion as my new zone Leader so it should be fun to work with him and see him more often. Love Elder Lott

January 20, 2015

well this week was good we had exchanges again and so Elder Hansen and i went to bro. Bryans and helped him work on his Bakery and had a fun time there then we went home changed and got to work we saw a lot of people and had some good visits one lady is going to be tough to get to she doesnt want to come to churh cause she cant run the church so not sure where to go with her as of right now but we will keep at it and i am sure things will work out sooner or later. but when we got home the other elders were not at the house so we called and they were on there way but they were late which worried me some due to snow and elder Benitez doesnt now how to drive in it very well so they finally get home and well elder Benitez is covered in mud in his suit and elder Larson is no longer wearing his pants (he did have on basketball shorts though) or shoes crazy kid so they were out playing around on some low matinance road and had gotten stuck in a big snow drift suposibly on there way back from a dinner appointment and it took them a hour and a half  to get unstuck then they went back for pictures and got stuck in a ditch so they called a Former Investigator Joe Schmitt and he came and pulled them out so they did make it home but i probably wont let them drive together again. Well on some better notes we tried a former and they would like to have us over but we are going to be ready cause there record says they are kind of anti and dont want to read the Book Of Mormon so we are going to work on that but our Lesson with Joe and Kelsey didnt work out due to they canceled on us but we are going to see about gettting in with them soon. Well its been warming up here the last 2 days its been high 50s so thats been really nice to not be sub zero any more i am glad to hear that everyone is planning form missions i have seen a couple of kids go home early on there request and they have only been home a short time and already regret going home but they cant come back now sadly but we have some big plans i am hopping that i will get some motivation for our branch to get there butts in grear and bring us some people to teach cause we are having no luck by tracting so hopefully this week will better. Well we went out and helped a family who is getting ready to move into there new house and so we painted some doors for there rooms they had chosen black so they now have black doors it was fun they have 3 little girls so they were running around and trying to help as much as possible fun to watch them. We even had an opportunity to have Bro. Broadhead come out with us to see a less active who moved into the branch a few weeks ago he was not really open for having visiter but we told him if he needs anything to let us now and we would love to help him with anything. Transfers are this week so we shall see what happens this week for us but love you all too Love Elder Lott

January 12, 2015

Well this week was just wonderful this is what happened.

Mon- we had a Nerf war with Elder Benitez he picked up a gun so we could have some fun then we went over and had a bigger war with a member family who had like 6 guns that was nothing but a good time and some tears too but only of joy!

Tue- we had the Deer Creek Elders come out for a blitz of the Area which was fun had a good time getting to have twice the work done and lots of extra people getting tried and seen then after all the fun we crammed 4 elders into a small little room now that in and of its self was quite a time.

Wed- We had Zone Training so we got up got all of us ready and headed out for Omaha got to the trail center and had the meeting I even gave a training on how teaching the Restoration helps invite people to repent and how our personal Repentance Helps us be more powerful Teachers. so it was good. After we went to lunch had a good time visiting with friends. Then we headed home and stopped an saw Greg White he is a Less Active we have been working with we talked about working on getting him to the Temple and he is excited now we just need him to start coming back to church. We went to our Dinner appointment with the Bryan family we made pizza and it was good he has a sweet brick oven we cooked them in and the food was excellent.

Thur- We went back to the Bryan's so we could help with some work he had to do on the Bakery and so we got most of it done and it was very cold out side too but we had fun after we got done we took a little walk to the Frozen creek and played on the ice his kids were not as thrilled as we were but they did have fun. After we went home changed and headed back out and tried a couple Formers and then had dinner with Steve Bryan had a good meal there and a short message and then had to get home.

Fri- We did some weekly planning which was great then after we went to our investigator joe and Kelsey who we had a good lesson getting to know them and gave them both book of mormons then we set up our next visit. We also saw sister Pelts and read 1 Nephi 17. after we went to see a less active they were not home so we shoveled the drive way for them then we were going to go our to Arlington but our appointment called and canceled with us on our way out there so we came back and tried more Formers.

Sat- we went over and saw the Roadenbaughs they are a Less active due to some health problems that she cant make it and he cant leave her home with out a care provider so we finally got to see him and visited and had some good laughs they are a sweet family. Went and tried the Reeds this week they were taught for a time they are friends with a member family so we will see them on Tuesday evening but we went out and saw all we could seeing if they would be at church and everyone said they would be there.

Sun- went to our early morning meeting with branch mission leader then we hung out the church then we had a good turn out for church not all that we had been expecting but we were quite full which was nice. All really good talks and lessons had a good meal dropped off by a member for us. We went out and gave the Sacrament to two familys saw a couple of investigators helped the one hook up his two tvs in his truck  then came home for the evening.

January 5, 2015

Sorry this week is so short running short on time will try to get more in next week.

Its been cold here this week has been mid 20's or colder yesterday it didn't get up over 8 degrees but some of the things we did this week was Monday we got a flat tire so we had to change it in freezing temperatures but got it done Tue- went and had District Meeting and Interviews with President Weston so that is always a good time we were the last ones so we were there a long time from 10:30 until 3:00. got to help work on the Bakery again putting up Fascia metal got the whole building done had lunch with the Bryan family then went out and tried a bunch of Former Investigators and Less Actives we also had a member die this week he had fallen and broken his arm and got to where he wouldn't eat or anything we gave him a blessing and he passed a couple days later. Went out and visited a couple smaller towns and visited some Part Member family's and Less actives who we are going to see on a more regular basis on our way back we got in a snow storm and made it back alright but should have left a little earlier just cause it was not the best driving conditions all in all though just a good week in the mission field i hope everyone has made some great New Year Resolutions and will work hard to accomplish them one of my Goals for the year is to Read the Book Of Mormon 2 more times before going home. Well hope everyone had a great new year and a wonderful week Love Elder Lott

December 29, 2015

Happy New years every one this week was good we had a great time with everything this week even though we had rain on monday  we still had a good day worked hard we saw a couple people we had dinner with the Branch President and also wheile we were there i got a call from a guy who was looking for the missionarys in Fremont so i talked found out what he needed his daughter was on line talking with this guy and had been sharing some info about the church and so they wanted to get the missionarys over to see him so i got him the correct info he needed and followed up with the missionarys to make sure he had gotten hold of them and he had so then we finished our dinner and then we came home for the night.
Tuesday  was followed by more rain all day luckly it didnt start freezing untill later in the evening but that morning we had gone to omaha to the trail center with one of our members sister Bruner and one of her friends Lee so we went and saw the Ginger bread House festifal which was cool to see our branch had a couple of them in it then we headed back to Blair and went Home teaching with Brother Klunzer and had a good time got in with one of his familys then tried another no luck and had to get back so we could got to dinner with the Lloyds had a good time there help him finish a little cooking and then after we ate we moved around there couches and tv adn stand then hooked up the suround sound for him carried a bed frame over to Sister Lloyds sisters apartment for them and then we visited and Blessed there apartment and headed home.
Wed- we had Zone Training in Omaha again so got up drove in had a good time learned a lot about how we need to build our faith by fasting and praying more often as a companion ship it was a great meeting though sure was nice to see a bunch of people i had not see in a while as well then i got a couple gifts from Elder Powells mom after we cleaned everything up i wished Elder Hansen a Happy Birthday and we all went to lunch at Jimmy Johns was nice then after that we drove up to the Trail Center to get a Mr. Kruggers Christmas for a refurral we had gotten luckally just got there as they were closing and got it. Then we helped carrie in a few things for the Colemans as they were all having a christmas party that night then we drove to Blair and went to Arlington to try our Refurral but no luck so we went back to blair and went to the Roadenbaughs for a Christmas eve Dinner and had a good time they gave both of us Ties then we cam home for the night.
Thur- we got up opened Gifts that was a blast then we cleaned up the mess we had made with rapping paper and everything else we had gotten into that morning and then we did Family Calls i called and we chatted for a bit then we had to leave for out Christmas Dinner with the Bryan family had some Great Deep Fried Turkey and Ham Potaoes and Corn and all the other fixings then they had a gift exchange and Sister Bryan made these sweet sleeping bag things for all here grandkids they were cool they had a pillow and arms attached the one was a lion and then we got given these sweet UFO's that flys but you controle it with your hand then we finished up with them stopped by a family on our way home then headed home our selfs for the night.
Fri- We went out to Help Brother Bryan with some work on  his Bakery we put up some medal and things for his roof and framed around the chimney of his Oven then we headed back to change got dressed in Pross we went to see sister Golden a Older Lady who  is Less Active and we visited played some card then we got a text from Joe and Danny asked us for come by they are some Non-Members they Had gotten us both Gillet Flex-Ball Razors for christmas and some Axe kits as well then we visited enjoyed there little party checked out his tractor he finally got put back together.
Sat- we were busy went to see John a Potential Investigator we had tracted into a week ago he was not home sadly so we went to find a ride to take us to Kennard so we could save us some miles but didnt get on so we drove out found the house we were looking for a lady that President Ward had asked us to See that week but she didnt answered so we tried calling the number we were given no luck there neither but we had a good time walking around the small town then we came back and helped a family home their daughter into her new apartment with her soon to be husband in January and they came to church we are going to start teaching him this week so things are good and for dinner i made some Spegetti with the sauce i was given for christmas it was good ending to the night.
Sun- went to our early moring Meeting and then stayed to save some miles we were begining to wonder if anyone would show up to church cause at a 15 till no one was there but they all showed up at abour 5 till adn slowly filled in as they showed up late good think sacrament was last other wise it would have been a sad sight but it was good Elder Benitez and i were both asked to speak as sacrament was begning so we quickly prepared and did well Benitez spoke on the Book Of Mormon and I spoke on Family Mission Plans so it was good then that night we had dinner with the Fullners and we had a good time we talked about building upon firm foundations and ways we can continue to do so it was good then we went to see a couple of Less Actives no luck they were not home the one we did see had a full house so he didnt want to visit then.  Well i hope everyone will have a happy new years Love Elder Lott