Consecration........

Hey Mom!

First of all, you just are incredible! I can't believe the turn out of that 5k?? Mom that is so awesome! I know you worked so hard for that, thank you so much. The Ross family has helped me out so much throughout my life, that is just so incredible. Great job Mom, you're making me proud (:

Haha I am glad you got those letters. I am sorry the family and friends one was a little short, haha but it was the best I could really do.

Its crazy to think that I am just about halfway through this crazy mission thing...Im not gonna lie Mom, I am kind of hitting the Mid-Mission blues...haha I think this past week has been the toughest I have had. Just a lot of reflection and looking forward, I just need to focus on the now. Mom I have so many changes that I still need to make, and I only have 12 more months to make them. Its time for a sense of urgency. We just had a terrible week in the zone, nobody has anybody to teach and its just hard haha being a leader can be exhausting sometimes. We had a mission wide fast this week, so I am hoping that that can really boost us, we need it.

I have been thinking a lot about consecration lately, especially the 5 points that President Callister talks about in that talk you gave me. I am going to work on them all this week. I love you so much mom. Thank you for your constant love and support. You are an amazing lady, you really helped out a lot of people this past week. Thank you (:

Love, Cody

P.s. I am BUZZING my hair today....yep, you read right. Haha consecration right?? (; I am sick of doing it every morning. I will send you a pic

Hey Mom!!

We worked probably harder than we have ever worked this week. We spent a lot of time riding on the bikes talking to everybody we saw, but unfortunately we didn't find any new investigators this week...but we were able to commit the husband of a recent convert to baptism, his name is Mark. He has had quite the past, so he will have to be interviewed by someone from the Mission Presidency to make sure that he has fully repented, so we are going to pray super hard for him. He came to church yesterday, hopefully we will be able to meet with him multiple times this week, he is a pretty busy guy!

Haha I think Elder Murray is doing well, haha maybe I need to get on him for messing around with Deer rather than working! (; Elder Turville is doing well also, he is proud that Elder Backus' Mom sold him his first pair of Garments (;

So were there any other reprecussions from the 5k? I am sure the Ross family was so grateful, you are just awesome. I guess I am pretty lucky aren't I?

I haven't gotten any package yet, I am guessing it will be soon? Thank you so much Mom, I really appreciate it. How much do I owe you?

Wow, go Jordan! How old is Drue now? Everybody just keeps growing up don't they.

Well Mom, thank you so very much for your prayers. They really do mean a lot to me. There is no way that I could be doing this without them. One year to learn a lifetime of lessons...haha thanks for your support mom. I love you!!

Love, Cody

Homecoming 2014...........

Cassidy and her friends, Alyssa & Madi, getting ready for Homecoming......

Cass and I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect dress.  After 5 online purchases and returns, Cassidy found the one she wanted, that Sunday Ashley let her know that she had the same dress in her closet, maybe we will check out Ashley's closet next time :).

 Cassidy went with James Walljasper who has been a good friend for many years.

Carson Ross Fun Run Fundraiser.............

Go to www.carsonrossfunrun.blogspot.com to see pictures of The Carson Ross 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk Fundraiser, it turned out way beyond what we were hoping for...........

Meet the Mormons Premiere........

Tuesday night was the premiere of the movie, "Meet the Mormons".  Christine, Brenda, and I got the opportunity to see it several weeks ago at a 'sneak peak', and we all loved it.  Our church is no longer a 'Utah' church, and the majority of membership lives outside of the United States, you can read about church stats here.  This last general conference we had the opportunity to hear several general authorities give their messages in their native languages, and because I work in the Distribution Center I have met hundreds and hundreds of members from all over the world, collectively these general authorities and other members, are another witness to me of what the Lord told Daniel when he said His gospel shall be as the stone cut out of the mountain without hands that would roll forth and fill the whole earth https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/the-stone-cut-out-of-the-mountain?lang=eng.  

A couple of my favorite people at the premiere, Elder Holland and David Archuleta (and his mom).

Not sure who the guy on the left is, but John Dye (our friend who is over marketing for the movie) is in the middle, and David Archuleta on the right.