News from the North!

Got some news & pics to share from our Missionary Man!

He has survived the first transfer, much to his relief!  He gets along & works well with his "Father" (Missionary lingo for his 1st companion & Trainer), Elder Hansen.  So from what I interpretted from his last email, they get to stay comps.  At least for the next 6 weeks when the next transfer will probably take place.  He says he loves the people & the scenery.  He says WA is just gorgeous (as shown in his pictures, as well!) Yesterday he said they got to spend most of the day in the San Juan Islands.  "...and that was awesome..." :)  We sure love that kid...

Elder Hansen & Elder Pedersen

Goofs...

Doing work!

---> ELDER PEDERSEN<---

... Looks cold.

Elder H. & Elder P... Again.

The one experience I had a good laugh about that he told us was when he & his companion were tracting at some apartments.  A "BIG black man" opened the door & without saying anything else, told them "I'm Jewish!!!"  & slammed the door. DP said he could NOT stop laughing... :)  He says that they have some baptisms coming up though that he is really excited for!  We couldn't be happier for him too.

All in all, he's doing well!  As always, sends his love & appreciation to everyone... And always reminds us to WRITE!!!  He loves letters so don't forget to show him some love!!!



Pretty cool... Sure do miss & love this kid!:)



Elder Pedersen is FAMOUS!:)

Yep, it's true.... He was on TV!  A news station in Utah was doing a segment on the 50th anniversary of the MTC & a 1-hour special on what goes on inside the walls, both of which I will post the links.

The first is the shorter clip, in which you can see the good Elder singing at the beginning of a meeting in the right corner, 3rd row back(they show that 3 times, btw!) :)  Pretty cool.  Show check it out!!!

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

The second link, I LOVE what they named it- An Army of Faith!  It's just interesting to know what goes on & how things work there (speaking as someone who has never been!:))  I can't speak for the rest of my family on this matter, but it at least gives me peace of mind for Jenessa, as she sets out for the MTC next week!  & we get a glimpse of Elder Pedersen deep in thought during that same meeting in the first segment of the special:)  Gotta love it...

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Just awesome...

Special shoutout to our Aunt Meggin & Uncle Daniel for seeing the special in between Conference sessions & bringing it to our attention!;)  Love you guys!