Hey Everyone,
Everything is going good here.I am running into all kinds of friends and people i knew before, its crazy. Biggest news here is, Dallin H oaks spoke last tuesday, and Elder Holland spoke for thanksgiving. We also got to make a bunch of emergency kits for people around the world, it was crazy, we had a huge assembly line. Also, this week we get to be host (do you remember the Elder that was waiting for me when we first got to the MTC and i left, they show you around and take you to your room) Yeah, thats how experienced we are. ha, its crazy how fast time flies. Me and my companions were asked to be zone leaders. Its pretty dope, i look forward to helping out our entire zone as much as possible.
ha keep it real. talk to you later.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
11/28/2009- Pre Thanksgiving Letter
Hi everyone.
I am trying to stay focused on the work it seems like most people start getting flaky right about three and half weeks. I continue to have good health, I have a little cough but overall doing great. I learned a great thing from my teacher Hermano Andersen, He told us that this mission was never about us. That most importantly there is not formula for success no matter how obedient or hard working we are the Lord does not have to bless us with success. It is a gift that he shares with us so I must learn to work my hardest independent of the result.I keep learning so many things like that I thought I would learn in Chile. It keeps giving the real perspective of why I am here. And I really need that reminder every day, every second because it is so easy to forget and not to do your best. I am learning some neat things in Spanish like subjunctives. They don't even exist in English which is one of the beauties of Spanish.
Teaching is coming along also. We don't do it enough though. The only way to get better at it is to do it over and over. Our district is doing good. I won't be district leader anymore next Sunday that is the half way point here.I still think of popping out of Dad's car like it was yesterday. Our Thanksgiving schedule is wacky. Having Thanksgiving dinner at 11:30 a.m. sweet huh! We are doing some humanitarian projects.
We have had some cool experiences at the referral center. some of the elders have had progressimh proselytiser.It is crazy to chat and call people all around the U.S. We could do South America but were all too afraid of speaking Spanish!
The gift of tongues is real though. All blessing and gifts depend on faith. Oh and don't forget about "works". I need the addresses of my friends! I know your on it! I met some missionaries from Chile today they were way cool. They told me all about Chile and taught me a bunch of words. It's been a nice day. The temple was great. I love you all. We are almost halfway there! Stay strong! Until next Monday goodbye!
I am trying to stay focused on the work it seems like most people start getting flaky right about three and half weeks. I continue to have good health, I have a little cough but overall doing great. I learned a great thing from my teacher Hermano Andersen, He told us that this mission was never about us. That most importantly there is not formula for success no matter how obedient or hard working we are the Lord does not have to bless us with success. It is a gift that he shares with us so I must learn to work my hardest independent of the result.I keep learning so many things like that I thought I would learn in Chile. It keeps giving the real perspective of why I am here. And I really need that reminder every day, every second because it is so easy to forget and not to do your best. I am learning some neat things in Spanish like subjunctives. They don't even exist in English which is one of the beauties of Spanish.
Teaching is coming along also. We don't do it enough though. The only way to get better at it is to do it over and over. Our district is doing good. I won't be district leader anymore next Sunday that is the half way point here.I still think of popping out of Dad's car like it was yesterday. Our Thanksgiving schedule is wacky. Having Thanksgiving dinner at 11:30 a.m. sweet huh! We are doing some humanitarian projects.
We have had some cool experiences at the referral center. some of the elders have had progressimh proselytiser.It is crazy to chat and call people all around the U.S. We could do South America but were all too afraid of speaking Spanish!
The gift of tongues is real though. All blessing and gifts depend on faith. Oh and don't forget about "works". I need the addresses of my friends! I know your on it! I met some missionaries from Chile today they were way cool. They told me all about Chile and taught me a bunch of words. It's been a nice day. The temple was great. I love you all. We are almost halfway there! Stay strong! Until next Monday goodbye!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Write Chase on Dear Elder
Hey everyone,
There is a faster and free way to write to Chase. Go on http://www.dearelder.com/ and on the left it says Send Stuff and below Provo MTC Free. Set up a free account and go to write letter. Once there enter in Chase's name and mission info.
The cool thing is that he will get it that day. They will print out for him to read.
Anyways thought I would pass it on!
Thanks!
There is a faster and free way to write to Chase. Go on http://www.dearelder.com/ and on the left it says Send Stuff and below Provo MTC Free. Set up a free account and go to write letter. Once there enter in Chase's name and mission info.
The cool thing is that he will get it that day. They will print out for him to read.
Anyways thought I would pass it on!
Thanks!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
11/17/2009 "Six weeks to go!"
Hey Everyone,
The email system sucks here. I spent 25 minutes typing you a letter just for it to fail. Ah the majesty of LDS computers, Right Dad! Well, lets hope this gets to you. Everything is going great here. Thanks for the new batch of cinnamon rolls, I am kinda cinnamon rolled out though. Thanks to Kara for keeping my friends up to date and getting the addresses. Also if you use Dear Elder.com I get you email in a letter that same day that way I don’t have to waste my 30 minute time reading the ones you sent me.I can plan what to write so on Monday I can just send you the email, cause the more time I have the better. Our group is still solid, oh and my watch exploded. Not sure how but it is done for. Everything is great, time is flying by. I continue to learn so much each day, but then there are the days I lose passion. That is just how it is., I guess.I guess its cause this is the MTC, not another country where I meet new people each day who need the gospel. I know it will be different. This sucks to rehash everything into a letter! Spanish is still coming great. Apparently, Elizabeth Smart is here, going to France. This week we are supposed to get 600 new missionaries, two whole new districts to our already bloated zone. Should be interesting. Exactly 6 weeks left is what they tell me. Word on the street is Elder Holland is coming on thanksgiving. Even if its not him well will have an Apostle. People love to spread lies about who is coming here for some reason, it is mildly entertaining, and I am realizing myself becoming more easily entertained. It is finally cold, we got snow on Saturday too. It’s a nice change of pace. Even though I have lived in Utah all my life I don’t think I have ever seen Mt Timpanagos or whatever it is called, covered in snow, its awesome, it is not like the mountains by our house. It is very Lord of the Ringish.
I am grateful to be here. I am finally realizing what we can do here and how much the spirit abides here, I think it takes a few weeks for everyone to grasp. It is just too hectic at first. I love you all!! Thank you for all the letters and packages! Thank you for all of your prayers. They are most definitely needed. I hope I remember everything. Sorry again for the handwriting. And give the Dear Elder.com a try. Thanks again, with love, Elder Roosendaal.
He finishes his letter with his testimony in Spanish
The email system sucks here. I spent 25 minutes typing you a letter just for it to fail. Ah the majesty of LDS computers, Right Dad! Well, lets hope this gets to you. Everything is going great here. Thanks for the new batch of cinnamon rolls, I am kinda cinnamon rolled out though. Thanks to Kara for keeping my friends up to date and getting the addresses. Also if you use Dear Elder.com I get you email in a letter that same day that way I don’t have to waste my 30 minute time reading the ones you sent me.I can plan what to write so on Monday I can just send you the email, cause the more time I have the better. Our group is still solid, oh and my watch exploded. Not sure how but it is done for. Everything is great, time is flying by. I continue to learn so much each day, but then there are the days I lose passion. That is just how it is., I guess.I guess its cause this is the MTC, not another country where I meet new people each day who need the gospel. I know it will be different. This sucks to rehash everything into a letter! Spanish is still coming great. Apparently, Elizabeth Smart is here, going to France. This week we are supposed to get 600 new missionaries, two whole new districts to our already bloated zone. Should be interesting. Exactly 6 weeks left is what they tell me. Word on the street is Elder Holland is coming on thanksgiving. Even if its not him well will have an Apostle. People love to spread lies about who is coming here for some reason, it is mildly entertaining, and I am realizing myself becoming more easily entertained. It is finally cold, we got snow on Saturday too. It’s a nice change of pace. Even though I have lived in Utah all my life I don’t think I have ever seen Mt Timpanagos or whatever it is called, covered in snow, its awesome, it is not like the mountains by our house. It is very Lord of the Ringish.
I am grateful to be here. I am finally realizing what we can do here and how much the spirit abides here, I think it takes a few weeks for everyone to grasp. It is just too hectic at first. I love you all!! Thank you for all the letters and packages! Thank you for all of your prayers. They are most definitely needed. I hope I remember everything. Sorry again for the handwriting. And give the Dear Elder.com a try. Thanks again, with love, Elder Roosendaal.
He finishes his letter with his testimony in Spanish
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Chase's first letter!
What a crazy, wonderful 5 days it has been. I feel like I have grown so much. It is amazing how much more effective learning in all things is when you have one focus and that focus is Jesus Christ. My companion is Elder Chase, if you can believe it and it gets rather confusing. I got called to be district leader. My district is amazing. We truly are meant to be together. We have all grown together in just these few days. Spanish is coming along great! My teachers are amazing, especially Brother Murphy, he served in Madrid, Spain. Me and my companion get along well. Most of the Elders are homesick, yet I am not which suits me. I love how we have one classroom and a rigorous schedule. So many great experiences. I bore part of my testimony in Spanish this fast Sunday. It was great! The ice cream bar is awesome, only Wednesday and Sunday. We went to the temple this morning. It was very nice. This place is really awesome, I miss you all. I need to get back to work. It is personal study time. Good bye for now, I hope all is well. I will continue to pray for you all, en espanol. Hasta Leugo! Love Elder Rosey
Saturday, October 31, 2009
We have an Address!
Chase Kyle Roosendaal
MTC Mailbox #272
CHI-RAN 1229
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793
MTC Mailbox #272
CHI-RAN 1229
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
MTC Day!
It is official! Elder Chase Roosendaal is gone. But before the MTC our family got together for lunch at Macaroni Grill. Mom,Dad, Ryan, Kara, Nic, Grammy, Zack and Ignacio. Chase ordered his last "outside" american meal for the next two years (BBQ chicken pizza). We had fun listening to everyone's MTC stories. But the tears came in the parking lot as Ryan hugged Chase. He was Chase's example of going on a mission. As we drove up to the MTC it was packed full of young guys in suites! Elder Roosendaal grabbed his luggage, gave us all hugs and walked away to start his mission. He will be an awesome missionary. He truly is ready to serve the Lord. Please keep him in your prayers! I will be updating the blog when we get his first letter so keep posted!
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