March 25th Letter

I cannot believe you are on a cruise. That blows my mind. We had a couple days of BEAUTIFUL weather with the temperatures hovering around the 50s. (I never thought I'd ever say that) And then last night we got hit by a huge snow storm that lasted all day Wednesday. And then we had to drive home and stuff. it was crazy. lucky to be alive! We got to have pday with the zone, so that was neat. The work in Taber is going great. I love this place! the people here are amazing. Member's have really been getting involved and we're seeing some good success. That's the only way it works! I really love it out here. As missionaries will always talk about how nice it would be to be at home, dating, listening to music, and watching movies and all. but we really love these two years. And I'm 1/3 done! so scary! I don't want to come home! Its such a nice break to enjoy the great things in life. Haha, i sound like a hippie, but i love you all so much!
Elder Crippen

March 18th Letter

The mascot for a tire store? weird.

Elder Herrera and i


dereailed train? NUTS!

sweet suit! gay pose

3 piece!!!!

Hey! Thanks for the birthday party!!! I wasn't really able to watch it because the computer I'm on is lame, but hey, thanks so much! I"ll keep trying to see it! It was definitely the most unique slash worst birthday ever. That morning i was driving to meetings, and was driving into the Church parking lot when the car slid on some ice and decked a curb. It trashed the rim, and messed up the alignment. SO yeah, that was NO fun. Had to go get it fixed, and the new rim had to come down from Edmonton so we were stranded in Medicine Hat for the day. But it was cool cuz the missionaries we stayed with are way sweet. but also a HUGE bummer because we were going to have dinner with a SWEET family, and then another awesome family wanted me to come over for cake, so i had to cancel all that. BIG bummer. And there just wasn't a good feeling the whole day. I felt trashy. it wasn't fun. But anyways, on a more happy note, I know how to do the Rubik's cube! Elder Jensen taught me. My life feels so complete now. just know that it IS possible. I've told you some stuff about crazy ray. She's the sweet lady who lives in medicine hat who has the gift of discernment like crazy, like a psychic, but not psycho. Whenever i see her, she always talks about how amazing my life is going to be, how perfect my wife and i are together, and how amazing my children are, and everything. its very nice. I keep trying to get it out of her more stuff about my wife, but she just always says that I'll know once i go home. Patience patience. gah i hate it hahaha. The only thing she'll tell me is that she is accommodating and is a good cook. Sounds good to me! And supposedly my daughters are going to be athletic tomboys. haha cool. I guess we'll have to see how god Crazy Ray is. I think I've said this before, but i don't think i can say it enough. The youth here are so sweet. We're having a sports night tonight and are gonna play some basketball with em. SO chill and sweet. They are such great examples and down to earth kids. I don't know what it is but they're awesome. Things are going good with investigators. We're seeing some good progress from some of our "eternal" investigators and that's really exciting. its so frustrating when someone wants to be baptized but someone else for some reason or other is holding them back. This church is a good thing!!! My new comp, Elder Castillo is sweet. He's from Sacramento and is a mutual friend with someone from BYU. he's funny and is REALLY good at playing the piano. AND is a good basketball player. We'll have lots of fun. :) SO yeah, that's life from Taber, nothing too new is happening. But life is good, and i love it! And i love all of you! Elder Crippen

March 10th Letter

TRANSFER NEWS! I am staying in taber, i get to celebrate my bday here! And i'm a district leader. woop. now i have to babysit people. haha. But thats cool. Elder Herrera is going up north to calgary where he'll be serving in the mision president's ward.
I'm getting Elder Castillo who is actually from the home ward of one of my byu friends. so thats cool. Did you really quote that to those youth? Did it seem to help? What do i need for my birthday? love, mail, pictures? haha no idea. money? whatever that heart gives, i like. We used to get the church news but we don't anymore for some reason. but sure, send it over. its exciting. Calgarianites are very excited for it. Taber is good. Work is picking up again. We've stopped by part member families and all. We went by this guy in the hospital, an elderly guy in extended care, and he can't talk to well. His mind is fine, but his body isn't so good. he can't speak too well, or move.
So yeah. My birthday's coming up in less than a week! Thats crazy!!! Almost 20. I already found someone who is gonna make a cake for me! i'm excited! WEll, life is going well, and i thank everyone for their love and support. You are all amazing and the best family anyone could ask for. I wonder if i requested you in the pre earth life...... hahaha Love you!
Elder Crippen