Talked to my son in Russia for 2 1/2 hours

Merry Christmas!!! We called our son in Russia on his mission. We tried to talk to him on a calling card and we paid 30.00 only 19 minutes each. So we threw that money away after we found out about skype. We paid 10.00 and talked for 2 hours and 45 min. We only used 9.67 cents of it. Wow we had a fun time talking to him. He is doing so well. He sounds so grown up and he is a man.
All of his sisters and brother talked to him and they were so happy.
We joked around and asked him alot of questions about the food and the area and what his companion is like etc. He is so loving his mission. He was most excited about the investigator he had that committed to baptism in his last area!!
He is in -38 weather right now and says his face freezes as well as his eyelashes and eyebrows.
They have to check eachother for white spots. That means frost bite for sure.
We had such a wonderful Christmas. We sang alot and had family parties. Fun times.
The most fun I had was to sing with my friends the Yuletide Carolers to the Elderly and the children at Choc Hospital!!!!

New letter from my son in Russia!!!!

You got that crazy look in your eye! Yeah I know. He is always telling me about the work there. I'm so happy for him. So what we were thinking is that when we got back from our missions we would go to BYU and do that thing you were talking about. Getting us a place and living there with amber. I don't really want to go straight into school but if i have too that's ok, I guess. Then we could make a trip back to Russia on spring break. That would be really cool. Or a year later whatever. So you guys need to work on getting me into BYU and doing whatever I have you do to get in. If not I'll go back to Idaho and then transfer. So be thinking about that k. I know I have until Oct before I get home but that will come quick. So here are some pictures of my trip. everything went smoothly. I am in my area. I love my companion. He was in chiley with me. his name is Elder Olsen. He is very obedient and motivated. He is just what I need. We are in a small district of four and as of yesterday we all live in the same apartment until they find there own. The first day we found a family who was ready to hear the Gospel. They are a wonderful family, who was looking for something to strengthen there family. I'm very excited about them. Last night we had a meeting with another investigator who has a testimony in the church but is a Little scared to make the commitment of baptism. He has a twin who isn't that interested but hangs out with us when we come by. Sacrament meeting was awesome. It's the smallest branch I've been to so far. But we will take care of that with the lords help of course. I love the work and it will go forward. I am trying harder for this area. I love it and there is a lot of potential here. I love you all. Hey dee write me and tell me how everything is going. Amber and Jono. I haven't heard from you in a while. Remember I don't always have time to write but you sure do. You have all week. So write me something please. Oh tell jon I said hi and I hope he's doing good. That's a bummer you guys had to move back in but its great because its an empty house now. So its a good thing. Giving you lonely people some company. I love you all and I want you to know that I love the work and that I have a testimony that this is the true church. And my testimony grows every day. Pray for me and the work in Surgut and for my language study. I'm speaking good. There is always room for improvement of course. The Russian language is amazing and I love learning it and speaking it. Missions are great but you don't have to be full time to be a missionary. Help the work in cali. they need you. It is so much easier for the work if you just invite one of your friends. It is worth it. I wish I wouldn't of been afraid back home. Its easier for our friends to believe in our word than it is to teach a stranger. I love you family. Serve others and they will see your greatness and example. Elder Harper

I am so excited!!! I just received another check!!

Yeah, Our new business is United First Financial and we started on Oct 24th. Wow we are setting up 2 new clients this week.
I have never had a quick return on my money ever.
The best thing is to help everyone get out of debt and pay down the biggest debt we have our Mortgage!!!!!
This money merge account is the best tool to get completely out of debt.
Without changing your living expenses too much. But it does put you on a budget so maybe you wouldn't buy that new car right now or that new furniture just yet. But you can buy things and the software is interactive and it will show you how it increases your payoff time by a little. Give it try. You know you want to pay off your debts so you can be free!!!

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My son was transferred to Surgut!!

Well my son wrote me and he has been transferred to the farthest north in Russia Surgut. It only gets to -42 degrees . Wow the lord blesses our missionaries!!!
I have been in 24 degrees and that is freezing to me. Justin loves it though. He always says his mission is the best and he wouldn't trade it for anything.
I love my son for his dedication and spirit.
He only has 11 months to go!!!

Letter from my Missionary in Russia

Thats all I can think of right know! Welp this week we have had four meetings with investigators. I'm so excited about our new one Tamara she is a bob 50 yr old and has come to church three time in a row. Well my comp is bugging me to leave. were going to play soccer in 30 degree weather it will be interesting. Well I love you send a picture of the back yard. why wont you. the package hasn't come yet. Tell me if you want me to get you some stuff at Moscow if I have the card by then. Russian shirts dolls whatever. prophet dolls if i can find them love you


Thank you dad. I've been trying to love the people more. I love you and I love this mission
Elder Harper

I love to hear from my son even if he's down and frustrated. He comes home in Oct 08

Today is a good day.

Well I have felt better. I have had a cold from my cute grandsons. We had a great day yesterday. We got our second check from our new business. Yeah!! Every check gets bigger I like that.
You'll have to ask me how to do it. We also sold our four-plex yeah!!! Big headache if you ask me.
If anyone knows how to make money from a rental and not have the headache, let me know how.
Anyway, I am trying to add google adsense ad's and see if I can generate some cash.
If you know how to do that let me know too. I have pasted and copied and deleted.

My husband and I are going to start a workout and general fitness program at our home.
We have Home Gym and weights and a treadmill and stair climber. We have a paradise of a backyard with a pool and spa to look at while we workout and get slim and fit!! I need to excercise for health and fitness.

Bye for now!!

I feel pretty good today!! Here's alittle more about me.

Hey all! I love to excercise and lift weights and I love to eat healthy foods and try new diets to improve my fitness!! I am very proud that I am a grandma and also that I am still young. My friends don't know what to think. HA.
I love to sing and perform. I love music and listening to new artists. I love Guitars!!
I need to put out an ad for musicians. I want to form a new band and perform all over the OC.
Anyone out there that is interested let me know.
I am adding some links to offer products that are relevant to what I like. I love life and can't wait til the holidays!!!

Hey had a blast last night at the Hall's. Deanne and Jon and the boys, Jim and I and our boy jono, we all had tomb stone Potato's with bacon and sour cream, green onions etc. Yum and topped it off with homemade chili. We had hot apple cider and watched the trick or treaters in their costumes.
Funtimes. I miss my kids being young and loving the dress up and candy......

Birthday!!!

I had a great birthday. Thanks to my family. We went to Disneyland later that day and Deanne and I and Preston went. We met up with family and friends. I saw Nancy Skaggs, Lori Jeppson, Caroline Pearson, My sisterinlaw Debbie and her sister and sister in law etc etc.
We had a blast not too packed. We always go on my birthday it seems...We had fun.

Hey everyone!!! I made a blogspot. Excuse me!

Well today is my birthday and I am 44 and a Hot Grandma!! Not because of hot flashes but because I have two of the cutest grandkids ever. Everyone asks me if they are mine.
I like that and I hear, Is this your sister when I am standing by my daughter!!
I am so full of myself today after all, it's all about me!! HEE

So I had a massage from my husband. Very nice. I went for a walk and did my excercise's.
I feel pretty good. My children have text me and called me. I have heard from my sib's. Some of them.

We are starting a new business and helping people to pay off their mortgage early and save hundreds of thousands off the interest on their loan.This software is the only program out their that understands with math how to accomplish this. If only people would check it out. Free analysis tells you how soon you can be mortgage free.

I am taking the real estate exam in November to become a Real Estate Agent. Although my brain hurts when I read too long about the real estate vocab. Exciting times.

Well I need a nap now and then a fabulous lunch. Take care. Robin