Monday, December 19, 2011

Mission President

Here is a picture of Elder Calder's mission President- President & Sister Jones

the new arrivals!

MTC Pics

Mom & Dad shared these pictures that Elder Calder sent home so I thought I might share them with all of you. Looks like he had a great time in the MTC!

 Elder Johnson and Elder Calder





 2 BOM reach




 Elder Calders'

 Loved the pie!











Thursday, December 15, 2011

Elders

Here is a picture one of the family's in the Elders' ward sent Mom and Dad....
Elder Calder & Elder Cook
(don't they look like an awesome pair!?)

3 Months!

Well, I have been quite a slacker lately in updating Elder Schuyler Calder's blog.  I thought after having my baby that I would have more time to work on this, but it turns out I end up having a lot more things fill up my time.
Anywho, he made it! Elder Calder is now in TEXAS and he is loving it! He is doing so good and has grown tremendously. Schuyler also hit his 3 month mark on his mission! Yippee!! Even though he still has a long ways to go he has come a long way.
So, Elder Calder is living in Cedar Parks, Texas (I will get his address up-to-date soon... pictures to come as well!).  He meets a lot of crazy people and has had some pretty interesting conversations. Many people like to bible-bash with them and he loves that!  Also, many people have asked them about politics and about Mitt Romney running for president. Elder Calder and his companion get along really well (his companion only has a little bit left of his mission). He also tells us that he has actually gained weight- hallelujah!- thanks to the many wonderful meals provided by his ward members. He was able to spend Thanksgiving with a family in the ward- the Croft family.
We are so proud of Elder Calder and the progress he has made.  He tells us often how much he loves the Lord.  Elder Calder loves his parents, Curt and LuAnn, very much and tells them often. We are so grateful for his wonderful example and for the lives of those he has been able to touch. Good job Elder~ keep up the great work!

A little bit about his mission so far....
  1. His companion is Elder Cook from Idaho.
  2. They have had several investigators- to name a few:
    1. Mike
    2. Madison
    3. Ralph and Keisha
  3. Transportation: bike
  4. It has been pretty chilly and rainy weather which makes biking an adventure! (Did I mention that they bike everwhere. lol)
  5. They speak mainly English with an occasional Spanish.