March 18,2012

Dear FamBam.
Im getting transferred to Simi Valley. My new companion is Elder Hardy
(hes the senior). Im excited. We will be on bikes so i can finally
lose this gut. The  guy that picked us up in the taxi has been way
busy havent been able to contact him. We had Nothing this week. :( We
only taught this Less Active guy how to overcome his addictions and
adversity. Elder Humphrey, our greenie, was taken from us yesterday to
ventura. He got his Visa, and he flies out today. 17hr flight to
argerntina, then a 22hr bus ride from Buenos Aires to Salta! Bummer.
We spent the last couple days getting him ready to go and gearing up
for transfers. Not much else to report. havent got my clarinex yet, i
will get that figured out when i can. MOM can you call Sis castro and
find out which doc i should contact? and then have her call me? It
would be nice to stick with one guy.
Thats SO cool that mason gets to practice with those guys! Good Luck!
DOnt know my new address, standby for next week please!


*Love, Elder Tyler Scott*

Fwd: March 12, 2012

Dear Fam.

This week has been better for me. I am finally starting to get along with my companions. [ Can we get an Halellujah! ] Were still struggling to find people to teach but were doing ok. We had a mission conference in Ventura with the Apostle L. Tom Perry. He is really funny and taller than me! He taught us about how the church is leading the example for religious freedom. Its all comes down to that authority called the priesthood! It was cool to be able to shake his hand. It was also cool that that morning in my studies I had read D&C 84, not knowing that he would talk a lot about it. It made me feel good. :) Still in a Tripan. 10months already! Sheesh.

We had some fun doing shenanigans on Wednesday. There was a freshly dead raccoon (it was huge like 10-12 lbs no joke!) in the street in our area, and we decided to take it and prank the other elders nearby. So we got that Pork chunks box you sent me, stuffed it in that, closed it up and wrote "caution, Dead Raccoon! on it." and left it on their doorstep. they freaked, we got a call about a half hour later haha!

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Other than that things are good. I'm really studying up on how to feel the spirit. It says in my patriarchal blessing that i have that gift. but i suck at recognizing it. I have a testimony of the gospel and the Book of Mormon  that has carried me thus far, now I'm stepping it up and strengthening other areas of it.

Tell the boys that I am praying for them. Bummer about the knee mason, you'll pull through. My MTC companion blew out both of his acls and an lcl? I think, but he's here and he's doing great. Weston, keep up the good work on the eagle, and keep working on your stroke.

Love you long time!

On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Tracie Scott <tlsw3boys@gmail.com> wrote:

Good morning Elder Scott!

How are you doing this week?  Are you still in a tri?  Are things getting better?  Wow are you teaching?

I am finally getting better. I went to the doctor on Friday, I have swelling in my throat near my vocal cords.  She put me on an antibiotic for two weeks.  I am already improving!  Finally!  Mason didn't have surgery yet.  He damaged his MCL also and pretty good!! So he is in a brace and needs to let it scar down before they can go in and repair the ACL.  So he is probably going to have surgery in two weeks.  He is pretty bummed!  His leg keeps swelling, so he comes home from school and sits with ice.  Weston is trying to change his stroke in swimming, but he still needs an MRI of his shoulder.  He got his eagle project approved last night!!!! Yippee!

Not much else is new.

I KNOW YOU WANT THE OATMEAL PANCAKE MIX!  I have been sick, give me a break.  I will mix it up and send it to you.  You go and get you some p day clothes and more navy blue pants.  We will put the money back in the account.  It is easier and cheaper than shipping it all.  You can ship the torn pants to us and we can see if we can send them to Mr. Mac .

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Well son, I hope this week finds you in better spirits.  I know it has been a challenge for you.  But think about what the Lord is wanting you to learn from the experiences you are having.  There is always something to learn.  Remember the words of Alma to his son Helaman.  In chapter 36, verse 3.  "And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day."

I love you son. You are doing a great job!  I am so proud of you.  I know you love the Lord.
Mom

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Love, Elder Tyler Scott

Fwd: March 5, 2012

Dear Family.

This week was another interesting one. The work is about the same but we had a couple miracles happen. On Friday we had a "car fast" in which we gave up the car for a day to save miles. The whole mission did this because we will be having a mission conference in Ventura on Thursday in which L. Tom Perry will be speaking. Pretty Neat. Anyway, because of our obedience a guy in a taxi pulled up to us when we were walking. He told us to get in because he wanted to talk, a little unnerved Ii was hesitant,  but we got in. We taught him and he gave us a free ride to the church. (his name is K..., from Africa, about 24ish, and has been in the states for about 5 years) He is really faithful and we gave him a tour of the church. Taught him a little more about the restoration. Then he generously gave us another ride to this old lady's house where we were going to do some service. When we told him about it he asked if he could come help, so we said sure. Then after that he took us to his house,gave us a drink and we taught him the gospel of Jesus Christ. Talk about tender mercies!

We also talked to a guy who's name is Fire-Penguin Disco-Panda. Legitimately.

As far as my attitude goes, I am working on it. It is difficult to be positive when you have no support from your senior companion and he is constantly tearing you down. THAT is why I am depressed and in a bad mood. I was fine with Thomson. I am mostly obedient. I am getting up and exercising and studying. Learning stuff. But when push comes to shove, sometimes i just want to get away. I can handle it, and i understand why the rules are important. But under stress, i naturally default to pessimism. I'm sorry.

Got the Package, cookies are rock solid. Thanks for the shirts. and stuff. I'm trying to avoid sugar though so i will take it easy on the candy. I have completely cut soda out of my diet this transfer.  And not to brag but i have 15.5 inch biceps. (going around) HAHA!

Anyway, i have got mail from anyone (besides you guys) since the new year. Did you ever contact Casey?

Also, can you send me my priesthood line of authority? Thanks!

On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 7:36 AM, Tracie Scott <tlsw3boys@gmail.com> wrote:

Good morning!

Hope this email finds you doing better!  I am sitting in the waiting room while Mason is having his MRI.  Dr Foulk said he ruptured his ACL and damaged his MCL.  We are thinking he will be having surgery Friday.  He is a bit bummed to say the least.  He has a long road of therapy ahead to get the leg and knee healed and strong again.

Weston is getting ready to get approval for his eagle project.  This is the fourth attempt.  Pray it goes through!  He also will be having an MRI of his shoulder.  They both took the first ACT and realized they need to study!

Otherwise life is the same here.  I still have a sore throat and little energy.  I hope to get some oatmeal mix made this week and get it sent to you.  We received an email from "Uncle Bob" that the package was found.  The cookies will be hard and gross but everything else should be fine.

How are things going?  Did you get Dad's email with his advice and letter.  Take it to heart son. Know that we are not lecturing, we just want you to succeed. I hope things are improving.

So tell me about what you are doing?  Who are you teaching?  How long has your companion been out?  Where is he from again?  Are you enjoying Santa Barbara?  I hear it is beautiful!

We really enjoyed all the pictures.  Some of the videos were pretty funny too.  Make sure to follow all the mission rules with cameras.  But we love getting pictures, do keep them coming.  Are you doing better on your journal writing?

Well son, I need to close for now. I pray for you daily and so do many. My only advice this week is to pray. Talk with your Heavenly Father daily.  Be grateful, express gratitude and then ask those things you are in need of. You can do all things with prayer.  Remember how many times the prophets in the Book of Mormon had struggles and trials.   What did they do to overcome? They were obedient, repented and prayed!  There are the answers-- always.

I love you,
Mom