Lincoln, CA 3rd Ward Year-End Video

Elder Grover Wins the Pie Eating Contest!!!!

Kind-of makes a Mom Proud! lol

New Pictures of Elder Grover

Happy Birthday Elder Grover



December 19, 2010

Dear Family,

Hey, thanks for the writing pads. How do you make 'em? Anyway, the power is out and we got a couple of flashlights out right now. So I figured I'd write you. It's possible we won't be able to email tomorrow...or laundry...It's kind of fun, though. Reminds me of Katrina. 

I'm putting a CD in there of the Lincoln 3rd Ward Video. I'm in it a few times. You'll notice all of the music in it...It's all done by people in the Ward.  I particularly like the last one that starts the nativity stuff. You'll notice the pictures that show a bunch of different people. One is elder Lloyd. (brand new RM) Then there is Brother Grant's wife who passed away. Then, Sister Beach, the older lady with birthday cake. I actually knew her. We visited her the day before she passed away. She was born in Mississippi, actually.  Then, I really like how it shows the temple...and at the end with Christ.  It really ties it all into temple work and sealings. And then Christ, the power behind it all. We actually got to go to the temple Thursday and we spent 2 hours in the celestial room. It was a great experience. But, anyway the video portrays the great blessings of the temple. The hope that we have that we will be with our families later. Watch the video. It really invites the spirit in. But, anyway I really enjoyed going to the temple.....It was neat to just stay there and enjoy it. I would recommend doing that. Rather than sitting for 10 minutes...stay for a little longer.

Anyway, things are going great here. Christmas is coming. Btw, I haven't gotten the last package you said you were shipping. I hope it doesn't get here too late if I get transferred. I don't know if I trust Elder Curfew enough., lol ....but thanks for everything.   I really like these pads. This one the most. 

One thing about the area, during the winter, it rains ALL THE TIME. It will rain, then stop, then rain, then stop. It's kinda cool sometimes. When you're not in it...but it is one of those..."I'm on a mission" moments. 

But anyway, Can't wait to call you later. I think we should probably figure out when we are going to do it...

Anyway, Merry Christmas! Hope y'all have a good one!   Love, Elder Reo Grover

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!

A Missionary Christmas

This poem was just sent to me by Janey Foote. I love it and wanted to share!

A Missionary Christmas (author unknown)

I skipped the sales after Thanksgiving, The thrill just wasn't there. No pictures taken with Santa Claus, My decorating has no flair, His presents are shoes, shirts and ties, two suits and socks...no fun. I've bought him all white clothes because...This year I'm giving Christ my son.

I've spent more time in the temple, my testimony stirred. I've reread November's Ensign, felt strength come from His words. Our family prays more frequently. My tears are quick to run. Abraham seems closer because, This year I'm giving Christ my son.

I wonder how those Lamanite mothers gave their sons to war, Or how the pioneers chose Zion, their sacrifice was so much more. My loss will be his presence, I'll miss his smile a ton. For two years we will pray for him,I'm giving Christ my son.

I stare at his face when he's not looking. I memorize his eyes - their shine. He's always hungered for the part of Him that makes his soul divine. The stories and lessons he always heard, his choice and mine are one. I'll put my faith in God's hand this year,I'm giving Christ my son.

Past gifts have lost their glitter. I think I finally understand - Christ's birth should be celebrated by giving Him a hand. It's because I know Christ lives and reigns that all his packing's done. My gift has taken years to make, This year...I'm giving Christ my son.

I know there's One who understands the sacrifice I'm making. Who knows the gift I willingly give, the toll it will be taking. For He has done it all before - greater love, there could be none. For years ago God gave to me His only begotten son.

The hands I washed, the hands I held, the hands I taught to pray, now knock on doors to find the ones who will listen to what he'll say. Because I know Christ needs him until all the gathering's done, My gift has taken years to make.This year....I'm giving Christ my son.

Emailing on P-Day

So, today we were emailing Elder Grover back and forth. We get to do that every Monday morning as that's his P-Day.  So, Stephanie told Alayna, (for those that don't know--Alayna is our 2 year old granddaughter) that she was talking to Reo. So,  she says, 
"I wanna talk to Reo! I saw Reo in my juice. I'll get my purse. Reo likes my purse."  

We really don't know where she comes up with this stuff, but she is her mama's child!!!!

"The work is good... we had a new baptismal date set, then the next day he called and canceled everything... including lessons. He knows it's true...he just doesn't want to change.... so yeah...but we still have the baptismal date with Nicole.... she is progressing i think... its quite interesting... she told us she was living the law of Chastity, and she has no problems with the word of wisdom... so thats nice... So, im thinking I may be transfered next transfer... this is the beginning of the 5th week so at the end of the 6th we'll find out...so not next monday, but next... its kinda a good thing, bad thing...ill miss Nicole's baptism... and a bunch of stuff..

"So, is chris really in San Jose??? thats where half my MTC is... i sent a letter out to him cuz i got the mission address so he better write..."

"We get fed every night. Last night was good, we had corn on the cob... I bought some grits at walmart, but they were the instant stuff so they are not that great... oh, and i bought that mix that Dad told me was good... I've been making biscuits a few times but i dont remember how you did it exactly... but they taste alright, Elder Allen likes em... anyway..." 

Elder Grover suddenly interested in Cooking...guess that's cause he likes to eat.

 

Elder Brown and Elder Grover

P-Day Service Project, I think....I hope.

"There are peacocks everywhere and they're a pain when you're trying to sleep."

Can Peacocks Fly???   

Check out this video Elder Grover sent of a peacock that flew into the tree. 

Life at the MTC

"Today I found the coolest tie at the BYU bookstore"   .it's a pillow tie. Like you blow it up and you can sleep on it (like on the pew at church); although I'm a missionary...so, I probably shouldn't do it."

Elder Murdock and Elder Grover

"my comp is soo much like ryan it freaks me out.... lol, im just
waiting for him to say.. come on in, take off your skin,  and rattle your bones around.........."

 June 23, 2010 email: (ok...he's not the best speller in the world)

Hey Mom, Dad and everyone!  Yeah everything is great here... the food is generally good, though there grits are far below par, and their burritos always has hashbrowns in it, which i cant really stand... Sorry if this thing is all in one line, i cant click enter and skip a line......and im too lazy... Wednesday is my p-day so i will probably be checking email about this time every wednesday till i leave...... but yeah, mission is great. yesterday we had our first devotional by Elder Snow of the Seventy, it was really cool.. and this keyboard is awful.... i cant just type one period.. anyway, i got 13 minutes left.. my companion is elder Murdock, he has some similarities to Ryan, but still way different.... yeah dear elder is awesome, deffinately do it.. I havent got my package yet i spose ill get it soon today.... probably in my box.. so day to day is pretty simple.. we get up have breakfast, go to class were Bro. Olson teaches us.... then we have lunch, then Bro. Melton, which is this cool asian dude that sounds absolutely nothing like an asian, except when he says nothing and just nods his head.... anyway, he's like a huge scripture guy.. you know, like knows everything.... He and Bro.. Olson are awesome. I met a couple by the last name Grover, there like related just not sure where besides Thomas..

Brother Melton

 

Elder Kraus and Elder Grover

"It's weird how much you can change in one week. It doesn't feel like a week, much much longer."

 Elder Grover arrived at the California Roseville Mission home on July 6--one day before my birthday. He got to call home from the airport! What a great birthday present for me! He is now in Lincoln, California and we are waiting for him to send us new pictures.

The Departure to the MTC

Elder Grover left for the Provo MTC on June 15, 2010.  It was a very sad day for us all--yet we were so proud of him for choosing to give two years of his life to serve the Lord.