Economy

How is the economy effecting all of you? Have any of you changed plans as a result of gas prices? Are any of you feeling the pinch at the pump or the cash register with groceries? David van pools but still lives quite a ways from work, has that hurt the Haralsons? How far does Jason work from home? What about you Virginia people, are you both close to your jobs? I have a good friend in Iowa and she said milk there is 4.39 a gallon. Well here its only 3.59 and if you do the buy two and save I can get it for closer to 3.00 a gallon. What is milk costing you where you live? What is the biggest increase you have seen? Is it in gas, a specific food or some other commodity?

Happy Birthday, Rebecca

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Happy birthday, Rebecca! I've thought long and hard about what I might give you, and decided that most probably you would enjoy a new car. I give you, then the 2009 Mayback 62S:






It is the most powerful chauffeur driven luxury production vehicle. When you are ready to order your car, go to your local Maybach dealership and they will video-conference you with the headquarters in Germany where you will order every single little detail of the car, making it uniquely yours. With over 2,000,000 combinations of luxury to choose from, you will not have to fear anybody having a car quite like yours.

Allow me to quote Wikipedia: "Maybach executives liken the experience to ordering a custom-built yacht or a personalized jet aircraft."

I hope you enjoy it.

Love, Lewis

Florida!

Yes, that is where Caitlin is right now. She arrived there yesterday and will be there for two weeks. She met a girlfriend online (Nicole) and they have been conversing for about two years. We have talked to Nicole via phone and to her parents. We checked out that they really exist etc. Nicole is baptist and an overachiever. She graduated this past June from high school at the same time she got her associates degree. She is also an artist like Caitlin. Caitlin got invited to her graudation and party. Nicole actually paid half her ticket to Florida. Caitlin will be seeing Busch Gardens, attending some kind of animae convention and seeing the local sights. I hope she posts some picture either while away or at the very least when she returns home. Now I am down to two kids. Sigh!

pictures!

So a couple of them are a little over or under exposed. I did my best without a meter. enjoy!! hurray for pictures and photography!

I am not sure what to call this

So, life has been interesting. There are times I ponder on returning to taiwan and being a missionary forever. Than thoughts of the future chapters that everyone talks to RM's about just excites and thrills my senses. My 10 life time goals also get me jittery for joy as I ponder how I can accomplish them. I have been brought on by Walmart. I will be quitting the temp job or subway that I may work at Walmart. This week has been a week of miracles. Well, last week was too. I was able to reach a lot of goals I set for school, friends, work, and other matters. I spent 2 days with Emily and went sailing with her, her cousin and his wife and we had an awesome time capsizing. I know what I will do when I am older for fun, hehehe. On sunday, monday and tuesday... I was having some emotional rollercoasters. I very much dislike being alone and think that hermits must be mutated human beings, because this boy will not live alone. Tuesday, I found myself on my knees a lot as I tried to comprehend what I could do to solve my problem. Well, it came in a still small voice. Have a constructive schedule. Now, there is only so much piano, chinese study, and running one can do. So, I called up my old companion, Bronson, and he gave me an hour and a half to just talk. It was the highlight of the week. I felt so much better, and more resolved to build relationships with family and friends more than ever. When we die, that is what we take. Sure, I can likely go running up in Heaven, but its our knowledge, spirit, and relationships that go with us to the eternities. Wednesday, we went to Lagoon. That was a blast. Thursday, I worked both jobs and that was great too. Friday, I did my financial aid items, bought gas, interviewed with Walmart, took a drug test, and bought pizza while watching 3 hrs of Lord of the Rings. Now that is what I call a great night. I love Lord of the Rings. Well, life is grand. The Lord brings miracles to those who ask in faith. We are not perfect, and He does not ask us to be perfect. Only to follow and trust in Him. I also had the opportunity to serve at the MTC. Although, the missionaries were not teaching in Mandarin, the spirit, work, and words were the same. It brought tears to my eyes, as I remember myself, stumbling over words, trying to think of the scriptures, and the fun that soon awaited me in the field. I am grateful that I am still a missionary. I am glad I can still call people to repent through an act of kindness and smile. I love the Lords work and if He asked me to serve as a missionary for the rest of my life. I WOULD BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THRILLED! LONG LIVE TAIWAN. lol. I love you all. Thank you for your prayers. And I am a prayer, email, letter, phone call away. Bye

Our Big, Beautiful Yard!

We unexpectedly had our backyard finished today! We are so excited about having a backyard full of grass. We are so happy with how it looks. We are one step closer to a final product with our home.