(Matt's pie is still in the freezer)
Friday, December 31, 2010
More MTC Pictures
(Matt's pie is still in the freezer)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Arrival in Cambodia!
I am way super duper tired right now, My p-day is on Wednesday. I don't know why my flight to Taiwan was delayed for 40 minutes though. We first went to Japan just to fly over i guess, don't know why we didn't go straight there. There's a stumped question for you.
Wow if you can't tell i'm way tired right now. It's humid but not as much as i thought it would be. The Smedley's are way nice and so caring. It's weird that the mission home is more technilogically advanced than home. It's all good though. Driving here to the mission home is what they call "organized chaos". I can't explain it but imagine California drivers with no street lines for lanes, motorcyles going through cars, and on the wrong side of the road, and then you add in regular byclicles into all of that. I would just call it chaos but that is just this Elder's thoughts. Everything is sweet, and driving here i saw a few little children just without any clothes at all, by themselves walking down the streets. I want to help but I just can't, I am called to give them truth not clothing.
Wow, I am super tired. There was a lot of turbulence on the plane ride too. Well, I don't know that i have much else, but I did get to talk to Grandma and I called Lindsay again. Sorry I didn't get to call you again also. I love you Dad and anyone else that will read this. I hope you all have a great day for whatever day it is there in Utah. I'm still confused on all the time changes and things. Anyways, I love you all. So if you want me to get your emails send them BEFORE Tuesday night. Well, be safe ya'll.
edited by Dad. He was really tired.
Letter to Mom upon arrival.
Mom you are the best. When you cry on the phone I can't help but smile because it is amazing what I really am doing and I didn't even know what I was getting myself into. It's all just a fun predicament. But hey you know it, families are forever ya'll. Yeah, that's right, I can rap and type at the same time. My flights went well but way bumpy, so when you come to get me make sure you prepare yourself for that ok. Mom, I love you and be so safe for me. Take care. YOU ROCK!!!!!
edited by Dad again. He was super duper tired!
Wow if you can't tell i'm way tired right now. It's humid but not as much as i thought it would be. The Smedley's are way nice and so caring. It's weird that the mission home is more technilogically advanced than home. It's all good though. Driving here to the mission home is what they call "organized chaos". I can't explain it but imagine California drivers with no street lines for lanes, motorcyles going through cars, and on the wrong side of the road, and then you add in regular byclicles into all of that. I would just call it chaos but that is just this Elder's thoughts. Everything is sweet, and driving here i saw a few little children just without any clothes at all, by themselves walking down the streets. I want to help but I just can't, I am called to give them truth not clothing.
Wow, I am super tired. There was a lot of turbulence on the plane ride too. Well, I don't know that i have much else, but I did get to talk to Grandma and I called Lindsay again. Sorry I didn't get to call you again also. I love you Dad and anyone else that will read this. I hope you all have a great day for whatever day it is there in Utah. I'm still confused on all the time changes and things. Anyways, I love you all. So if you want me to get your emails send them BEFORE Tuesday night. Well, be safe ya'll.
edited by Dad. He was really tired.
Letter to Mom upon arrival.
Mom you are the best. When you cry on the phone I can't help but smile because it is amazing what I really am doing and I didn't even know what I was getting myself into. It's all just a fun predicament. But hey you know it, families are forever ya'll. Yeah, that's right, I can rap and type at the same time. My flights went well but way bumpy, so when you come to get me make sure you prepare yourself for that ok. Mom, I love you and be so safe for me. Take care. YOU ROCK!!!!!
edited by Dad again. He was super duper tired!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Christmas Letter
Dear Nordgren Family, Dec. 24&25, 2010
Here it is Christmas eve and Christmas day. this also means it is Zoey's birthday. boy, I miss that cute girl. I know that you won't receive this until after this Christmas commotion.
First, I want to address all my siblings. that includes you Dallin. As I read about our Lord and Savior Jesus christ, I learn what kind of of brother that I need to be. As I ponder Christ's eternal sacrifice on our behalf, I'm reminded of how perfect he really is. He inspires me. He, being our Brother, has done everything for us. I wish I could be a brother like that. I will always treasure our good times together. I pray that you will all come together. I pray that you will all come closer to Christ through my service to Him.
Now for my beloved parents. this year during this sacred Christmas time, we have the opportunity to reflect on the life of Christ. You, both of you, have done the best job raising me and teaching me. Heavenly Father is so proud of you! You are both the only parents on the planet in all of eternity that God has called to be my parents. Thank you.
My dearest family, I love you all, but there is no other place that I would want to be this Christmas except the MTC. Elder Russell Nelson also sends his love to you. As he spoke to us on Christmas afternoon, he brought a strong spirit. Now that I've been here for 2 1/2 months, sadly I've grown a tolerance to the spirit. I'm already dreading the day when I take the name of Jesus Christ off my shirt. I love this call, and responsibility. I love you all so much. Please be safe, and enjoy your quiet time without me there to disrupt. ha ha.
With Great Love,
Elder Matthew Nordgren
Here it is Christmas eve and Christmas day. this also means it is Zoey's birthday. boy, I miss that cute girl. I know that you won't receive this until after this Christmas commotion.
First, I want to address all my siblings. that includes you Dallin. As I read about our Lord and Savior Jesus christ, I learn what kind of of brother that I need to be. As I ponder Christ's eternal sacrifice on our behalf, I'm reminded of how perfect he really is. He inspires me. He, being our Brother, has done everything for us. I wish I could be a brother like that. I will always treasure our good times together. I pray that you will all come together. I pray that you will all come closer to Christ through my service to Him.
Now for my beloved parents. this year during this sacred Christmas time, we have the opportunity to reflect on the life of Christ. You, both of you, have done the best job raising me and teaching me. Heavenly Father is so proud of you! You are both the only parents on the planet in all of eternity that God has called to be my parents. Thank you.
My dearest family, I love you all, but there is no other place that I would want to be this Christmas except the MTC. Elder Russell Nelson also sends his love to you. As he spoke to us on Christmas afternoon, he brought a strong spirit. Now that I've been here for 2 1/2 months, sadly I've grown a tolerance to the spirit. I'm already dreading the day when I take the name of Jesus Christ off my shirt. I love this call, and responsibility. I love you all so much. Please be safe, and enjoy your quiet time without me there to disrupt. ha ha.
With Great Love,
Elder Matthew Nordgren
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Travel Day!
Here's the low down.
Dec. 28, 2010
1:30 p.m.- Leave the MTC for SLC airport
4:45 p.m.- Leave SLC on Delta flt. 4703 to LAX
5:40 p.m.- Arrive at LAX
10:45 p.m.- Leave LAX on EVA flt. 15 to Taiwan
Dec. 30, 2010
5:30 a.m.- Arrive in Taiwan
9:10 a.m.- Leave Taiwan on EVA flt. 265 to Phnom Penh
11:45 a.m. Arrive in Phnom Penh
I have a 5 hour lay over in LA. This is when I'll be calling home.
Dec. 28, 2010
1:30 p.m.- Leave the MTC for SLC airport
4:45 p.m.- Leave SLC on Delta flt. 4703 to LAX
5:40 p.m.- Arrive at LAX
10:45 p.m.- Leave LAX on EVA flt. 15 to Taiwan
Dec. 30, 2010
5:30 a.m.- Arrive in Taiwan
9:10 a.m.- Leave Taiwan on EVA flt. 265 to Phnom Penh
11:45 a.m. Arrive in Phnom Penh
I have a 5 hour lay over in LA. This is when I'll be calling home.
Monday, December 27, 2010
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