9/23/2009 Greetings from Auburn Washington

Hi Family and Friends,
Everything is great here, my legs are finally getting somewhat strong so that I can make it up all these hills.
That is awesome that Daniel is coming home this Thursday, he probably is going to sleep all day Friday because of jet lag.
I'm jealous that I wish I could go to the conference center to watch conference, and yes I will be able to watch all five sessions, but I will be watching them at the church and not in the comfort of a home and also another thing is I am not going to be able to watch the programs they have in between the conferences, but oh well.
My companion elder Yoza is great even though most of the time we disagree on a lot of things (probably because I'm American and he is Japanese) but other than that he is teaching me a lot. Anyways gotta go.
Love ya a lot,
Elder O'Brien

9/21/2009 Hi


Hello Family and Friends,
Things are great here.
My legs are very sore because of all the riding I have been doing. My companion Elder Yoza is great, he is teaching me a lot of new stuff, stuff I did not learn in the MTC.
We currently have no baptisms yet, but we are trying to get this couple married and come to church so that we can baptize them, we are going to talk to them tonight so that we can talk about their marriage date and baptismal date.
Until next time love ya all,
Elder O'Brien

9/14/2009 Quickie

Hello Family and Friends,
Hey how is it going?
I am doing great out here. I ride a bike all over the place right now, so it's kinda hard, but hey at least I'm staying in shape.
Until next time.
Love,
Elder O'Brien

9/8/2009 Arrived

Hey Family and Friends,
I arrived at the mission home intact. I believe that I am finally here. I rode in the car of Pres. and Sister Moffat and was able to talk to them on the way to the mission home.
Pres. Moffat is awesome, a great man, he is very kind and loving, Sister moffat is the same way.
My new companion is great and the area is beautiful. The weather is very nice.
It is awesome. I am glad that I am going out today to preach the gospel, can't wait. I have an appointment to teach the first lesson at 6:30 today, it is going to be great.
I hope all is going well at home and I miss you all.
Love,
Elder O'Brien

9/3/2009 Doing Great

Hello Family and Friends,
Things are going great here, I am really feeling the spirit a lot, I have five more days here in the MTC until I go out. I am so excited, I have come to consider this place my home these past couple weeks, it's been so awesome here. FYI I leave Tuesday morning the 8th at 4 am, but hey at least I can sleep on the bus and plane over to WA. Well I gotta go.
Love,
Elder O'Brien