Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Holidays
As the holiday season is upon us I hope we all can take some time to comfort those who are away from home. Elder Charles is a bit home sick and could use some encouraging letters from home. I am Proud to say that Timothy and Emilie are writing to Elder charles on a regular basis. As Elder Charles serves during this hoidy season I pray that his efforts will be for the good and lift the spirits of the down-trodden.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Dad's Update
Well life at the Robinson's has been hectic to say the least. Elder Charles is still serving in Willard, Missouri. He will get his third companion in this area on Friday. Transfers are always nerve racking. It looks like Elder Robinson's legacy will be that he served with a lot of different companions, but only in a few areas.
Elder Charles is moving through the culinary delicacies of the area. Two Sundays ago he had "Red-neck Road Kill Chile" for dinner at a members house. Yes, the deer was hit by a car and and taken home for supper. It was also "full of onions. YUCK!!" said Elder Charles. Life in the mission field. Ya gotta luv it.
Last Sunday he ate frog legs for dinner. He said, "when cooked they look like chicken and taste a little fishy."
They are working hard to teach and convert people to the Gospel. The going is tough.
Elder Charles is moving through the culinary delicacies of the area. Two Sundays ago he had "Red-neck Road Kill Chile" for dinner at a members house. Yes, the deer was hit by a car and and taken home for supper. It was also "full of onions. YUCK!!" said Elder Charles. Life in the mission field. Ya gotta luv it.
Last Sunday he ate frog legs for dinner. He said, "when cooked they look like chicken and taste a little fishy."
They are working hard to teach and convert people to the Gospel. The going is tough.
Dinner
I have attached some pictures as well and yes those are what we ate for dinner one day this week. Can anyone guess what they are?
Yep I bet you all missed it they are frog legs. and yes i have photo evidence that I ate them too.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Letters
Elder Charles Robinson could use some letters so if you have a little free time he would enjoy a short letter.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
September 14, 2009
I really liked these two stories from Elder Robinson's letter this week:
This week was crazy. In order to get an investigator to come to our church we had to go to her church it is James River Assembly of god. Wow I will tell you this if I went with the mindset of attending a gospel concert it would have been really fun but ya I really didn't feel comfortable listening to electric guitars and drums in hymns but she came to our and liked it so I hope that wasn't in vain.
Funny things this investigator Vicki Long has a son that lives in Springdale, AR and a couple months ago he had a yard sale at which he sold a George Foreman Grill to a set of Mormon missionaries..... sound familiar? Yep I bought her sons grill when I was in Springdale crazy isn't it?
This week was crazy. In order to get an investigator to come to our church we had to go to her church it is James River Assembly of god. Wow I will tell you this if I went with the mindset of attending a gospel concert it would have been really fun but ya I really didn't feel comfortable listening to electric guitars and drums in hymns but she came to our and liked it so I hope that wasn't in vain.
Funny things this investigator Vicki Long has a son that lives in Springdale, AR and a couple months ago he had a yard sale at which he sold a George Foreman Grill to a set of Mormon missionaries..... sound familiar? Yep I bought her sons grill when I was in Springdale crazy isn't it?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
July Brings New Hope
Charles is serving in Springdale, AR right now. He is exited about the progress Elder Miller and himself are having. Elder Miller is a clean type of guy and they spent a couple days cleaning the apartment. Charles says this is great he was getting tired of cleaning for three other missionaries alone. His attitude is very good right now. Elder Charles said: " We have a lot more appointments this week than ever before since I have come so that is good."
He spoke in church on Sunday for 20 minutes. Our silent Giant? Wow! Seems as though he is growing up and over coming his shyness.
Elder Robinson and Elder Miller helped on a service project to clean up the bishops property. They had a good time. They stacked all the fallen limbs and other junk into a large pile and then they had a bon fire. Charles had two ticks bite him and three others were crawling on him. He was able to get the all the ticks off him.
All in a good day's work.
He spoke in church on Sunday for 20 minutes. Our silent Giant? Wow! Seems as though he is growing up and over coming his shyness.
Elder Robinson and Elder Miller helped on a service project to clean up the bishops property. They had a good time. They stacked all the fallen limbs and other junk into a large pile and then they had a bon fire. Charles had two ticks bite him and three others were crawling on him. He was able to get the all the ticks off him.
All in a good day's work.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Springdale is Rock'n
Charles is now settled in with his new companion named Elder Skyler Silcock who is from Idaho. There are two new room mates, who are Spanish speaking, living in the same apartment.
Charles wrote home about the funny circumstances surrounding a broken bike.
"Some thing I forgot to tell you about last week one of the Spanish Elders in our apt named Elder Miller. Well my companions bike has been broken and he was worried about breaking others bikes so I finally convinced him to ride mine and I would ride Elder Millers. Well we have been leaving our bike just sitting out side our apt. well it just so happens that the day we borrow his bike we got back at about 7:00 p.m. got picked up by our dinner got back at about 8:30 and his bike was gone someone stole it and my bike was right there the more expensive one I might add. So he flipped not really at us but just the fact someone stole it. So I found a place locked up my bike and it has been sitting there ever since. But the story gets better last Friday we went on exchanges and when Elder Miller and my companion were out and about they found his bike! So they called the police and got his bike back. The house it was at the people said a friend had dropped it off a few days before, ya right but no proof, and we were just glad to get his bike back."
Two funny! The Lord works in mystireous ways.
Charles wrote home about the funny circumstances surrounding a broken bike.
"Some thing I forgot to tell you about last week one of the Spanish Elders in our apt named Elder Miller. Well my companions bike has been broken and he was worried about breaking others bikes so I finally convinced him to ride mine and I would ride Elder Millers. Well we have been leaving our bike just sitting out side our apt. well it just so happens that the day we borrow his bike we got back at about 7:00 p.m. got picked up by our dinner got back at about 8:30 and his bike was gone someone stole it and my bike was right there the more expensive one I might add. So he flipped not really at us but just the fact someone stole it. So I found a place locked up my bike and it has been sitting there ever since. But the story gets better last Friday we went on exchanges and when Elder Miller and my companion were out and about they found his bike! So they called the police and got his bike back. The house it was at the people said a friend had dropped it off a few days before, ya right but no proof, and we were just glad to get his bike back."
Two funny! The Lord works in mystireous ways.
Jumpn' Across the Boarder
On May 22, 2009 Elder Charles was transferred to the Harbor Ward in Springdale, Arkansas. They closed down the Poteau, OK area. There is only nine priesthood holders in the Poteau Branch. Springdale is a bike riding area. No car for now! Boo Hoo! Details will be coming.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Movin on Down the State
Friday, April 10, Elder Charles was relocated 175 miles South to Poteau, OK. Poteau is a small farming community close to the Arkansas border.
About Poteau, Oklahoma
(pronounced /poʊtoʊ)
Poteau is located in beautiful Southeastern Oklahoma, and is the county seat of LeFlore County. It is a growing, progressive city with an eye on the future and a historical heritage few other communities can match. Poteau, a French word for "post" , is located on the banks of the river bearing its name. Nestled in the fertile Poteau River Valley, it is almost completely surrounded by mountains. Looking eastward across the Poteau River, one can see the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain in the distance. On the southern horizon can be seen the Winding Stair Mountain Range, the foothills of the Kiamichi's where Talimena Scenic Byway is located. Immediately to the west is Cavanal Hill, the world's highest hill.
Poteau is located at 35°3′31″N 94°37′48″W / 35.05861°N 94.63°W / 35.05861; -94.63 (35.058560, -94.630116)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.7 square miles (82.0 km²), of which, 28.6 square miles (74.2 km²) of it is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²) of it (9.54%) is water.Poteau is located at 35°3′31″N 94°37′48″W / 35.05861°N 94.63°W / 35.05861; -94.63 (35.058560, -94.630116)[4]. Elevation 489 ft.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 7,939 people, 3,013 households, and 2,042 families residing in the city. The population density was 277.2 people per square mile (107.0/km²). There were 3,351 housing units at an average density of 117.0/sq mi (45.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.14% White, 2.24% African American, 10.00% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 3.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.82% of the population.
There were 3,013 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
About Poteau, Oklahoma
(pronounced /poʊtoʊ)
Poteau is located in beautiful Southeastern Oklahoma, and is the county seat of LeFlore County. It is a growing, progressive city with an eye on the future and a historical heritage few other communities can match. Poteau, a French word for "post" , is located on the banks of the river bearing its name. Nestled in the fertile Poteau River Valley, it is almost completely surrounded by mountains. Looking eastward across the Poteau River, one can see the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain in the distance. On the southern horizon can be seen the Winding Stair Mountain Range, the foothills of the Kiamichi's where Talimena Scenic Byway is located. Immediately to the west is Cavanal Hill, the world's highest hill.
Poteau is located at 35°3′31″N 94°37′48″W / 35.05861°N 94.63°W / 35.05861; -94.63 (35.058560, -94.630116)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.7 square miles (82.0 km²), of which, 28.6 square miles (74.2 km²) of it is land and 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²) of it (9.54%) is water.Poteau is located at 35°3′31″N 94°37′48″W / 35.05861°N 94.63°W / 35.05861; -94.63 (35.058560, -94.630116)[4]. Elevation 489 ft.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 7,939 people, 3,013 households, and 2,042 families residing in the city. The population density was 277.2 people per square mile (107.0/km²). There were 3,351 housing units at an average density of 117.0/sq mi (45.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.14% White, 2.24% African American, 10.00% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 3.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.82% of the population.
There were 3,013 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Conference Weekend
"Conference was amazing." These were Elder Charles first words in this weeks email. He especially liked the two back to back talks on the temple. The only ones to go to the church on Sunday were the senior missionaries, Elder Charles and his companion Elder Conrad. Three of the people, from the same family, Elder Robinson and Elder Conrad have been teaching will be baptized on April 18, 2009. Unfortunately for Elder Charles he has notified us he will be transferred on Friday, April 10, to a town called Poteau, OK. I wonder if he will ever leave Oklahoma. He want to stay for the baptisms but in his words, "I guess the Lord has other needs for me." Charles is also sad to leave "three way golden investigators" they have been teaching.
They did not see any Spoonbill fish caught when the went out. However, Mr. Huglett took them to a state sponsored fish cleaning area and the got to see some Spoonbills and even had their picture take with some. I can't wait to see. I have never seen a Spoonbill. Missions do so much for this young men. What a blessing it is to have Elder Charles serving. I will post pictures if I get them.
They did not see any Spoonbill fish caught when the went out. However, Mr. Huglett took them to a state sponsored fish cleaning area and the got to see some Spoonbills and even had their picture take with some. I can't wait to see. I have never seen a Spoonbill. Missions do so much for this young men. What a blessing it is to have Elder Charles serving. I will post pictures if I get them.
New Zealand Tropy Red Deer
Here is a picture of the monster size Red Deer Charles' dad harvested on the North Island of New Zealand. Scott and Amy hunted from March 11-16, 2009. It was a wonderful trip. Amy also harvested a SCI Silver Medal Red Deer. Scott also harvested a Sci Gold Medal Fallow Deer. Cindy, Matt Amy's husband, and Charles nephew Jackson all went on the trip. They also toured the country side for four more days. They visited a lake call Rotorua that is very large and surrounded by volcanic activity. They were able to learn about the first settlers in New Zealand called the Maori natives. The country is unbelievable. It is a sub-tropical paradise.
Catch Up
Email March 30, 2009. Mom and Dad are back from New Zealand. Charles has been doing great in Miami, OK. This is a very hard area where there is not alot of member help. Charles and his companion have been out beating on the doors. A few have been opened and alot have been closed. He has bee teaching a young man named Aaron and a couple named Jared and Cariee Montferd. The prior week the found nine investigators to teach. Charles is way excited. Bro. Huglett has told the Elders he would take them Spoonbill fishing. I have no idea what a spoon bill is except they are big 3 to 5 feet and have a snot lika big duck bill. We probably will here more.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Reward for Mom and Dad
To our surprise we got a phone call from Oklahoma on Sunday, March 1, 2009. A Sister Perry called and talked to Mom for about a half an hour. She is "elated to have Elder Robinson serving in their ward." She told us Charles is a "wonderful young man and we should be very proud parents." She also said he is a good missionary and is serving their ward well. On Sunday she had the two over for dinner. She said Elder Robinson and Elder Conrad get along really good and she thinks the companionship will work wonders in their area. Receiving a phone call from someone in the area your child is serving in is a great blessing. Charles is our fourth missionary and we know the value of a phone call such as this. It is so reassuring to know that your child is a good missionary, not just another kid in the mission field because of family or pier pressure. Thank you Sister Perry for taking the time to call.
Email Update March 2, 2009
Well it appears like Elder Charles is doing fine. He told his mom not to ask about the hernia think anymore. "It is all fine" he said. he got a new compaion this transfer. Hie name is Elder Kelly Conrad. Elder Charles met him in the MTC they were in the same district together. Charles says he likes Elder Conrad alot and is way excited to have him for a companion. Charles says Elder Conrad "is serious in his missionary efforts." They arrived in OK at the same time. It is reasuring to me that Elder Charles has not move around very much. He has only been in two areas the six months he has bee serving. The people in the area must like him and he must be doing a good job.
They are currently teaching three families in their area. They are also tracting out othe investigators. The following is a funny store Charles wrote about and I would like to pass it on.
"We went looking for some members on the ward roster that we didn't know and when we knocked on one door a lady answered [Elder Conrad] and he thought that she was the member we were looking for. Well she was pretty go away so elder Conrad just asked her if we could keep coming by and she said yes then he asked her "sister so-so may we [could] have a prayer with you?" and she said thats not her name that she bought the house from her. hahahaha It was funny the whole time we knew something wasn't right but hey she said we could come back and she gave Elder Conrad some nice fuzzy red ear muffs."
Missionary work has many good times along the hard trail. I am glad Elder Conrad and Elder Robinson can laugh together as the go about the Lords work.
They are currently teaching three families in their area. They are also tracting out othe investigators. The following is a funny store Charles wrote about and I would like to pass it on.
"We went looking for some members on the ward roster that we didn't know and when we knocked on one door a lady answered [Elder Conrad] and he thought that she was the member we were looking for. Well she was pretty go away so elder Conrad just asked her if we could keep coming by and she said yes then he asked her "sister so-so may we [could] have a prayer with you?" and she said thats not her name that she bought the house from her. hahahaha It was funny the whole time we knew something wasn't right but hey she said we could come back and she gave Elder Conrad some nice fuzzy red ear muffs."
Missionary work has many good times along the hard trail. I am glad Elder Conrad and Elder Robinson can laugh together as the go about the Lords work.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
First Baptism
Today I am going to take you back in the past. Charles wrote in his email and told us about a very speaicial Missionary Moment. The email was sent on November 3, 2008.
"Thanks for all of the Halloween stuff. My companion got a kick outa those ghosts and the card. .... Now I have a treat for you. This Saturday the 8th of November an investigator of the Lord's church is getting baptised!!!!!!! Her name is Felicia Limon she is married to a member and hasn't realy been interested in the church she just took the lessons because her husband wanted her to. But just after we got here she asked for a blessing before she had her baby and it really touched her and she wants to get baptised. She has already had her interview. (they have them a week in advance so they can anounce the baptism in church.) AND to top it all off guess who she asked to baptise her? ............................................................................................. yep it is yours truley I felt so happy when she asked. I am way excited and can't wait for Saturday."
"Thanks for all of the Halloween stuff. My companion got a kick outa those ghosts and the card. .... Now I have a treat for you. This Saturday the 8th of November an investigator of the Lord's church is getting baptised!!!!!!! Her name is Felicia Limon she is married to a member and hasn't realy been interested in the church she just took the lessons because her husband wanted her to. But just after we got here she asked for a blessing before she had her baby and it really touched her and she wants to get baptised. She has already had her interview. (they have them a week in advance so they can anounce the baptism in church.) AND to top it all off guess who she asked to baptise her? ............................................................................................. yep it is yours truley I felt so happy when she asked. I am way excited and can't wait for Saturday."
Charles latter reported that the bapisim went well and the spirit was very strong. And that the Limon family was filled with the joy that comes through obedience to God's commandments.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sunday Quote
"He who rolls up his sleeves seldom loses his shirt."
Anonymous
The call to serve a full time mission for the Lord Jesus Christ is a privilege offered to those who are faithful and worthy servants of the Lord. I believe that hard work in all the circumstances that a missionary encounters is one of the crucial elements that makes a young man successful in his day to day activities. The fruits of the labor from a hard worker in the vineyard bring forth the most flavorful and beautiful fruit that one can desire.
"Our missionaries are not salesmen, with wares to peddle; rather, they are servants of the Most High God, With a testimony to bear, truth to teach and souls to save."
President Thomas S. Monson
Young man roll up your sleeves and loose yourself in the work.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
First Day
Well all this is the first day for the new blog page for Elder Robinson. He is now serving in a town called Miami, Oklaoma. Pronounced Miamum. This is the second area he has served in up to February 12, 2009. The small town is located in the far North-East corner of Oklahoma. A stones throw from Kansas and Missouri. Maybe two!
Charles recently went under the knife to put a piece of gut back inside him. While the Doc was slicing and dicing he also put a piece of miricle mesh inside him so the gut in this area will never sneak out again. (Hernia operation, for those who do not understand red-neck lauguage.) He is now doing well. Elder Charles tells us, "it is much eaisier to focus on the work" without having to worry about tucking in his gut. Life in the missin field?
Well the day is about to come to an end and I am leaving for now. Love ya son, Dad
Charles recently went under the knife to put a piece of gut back inside him. While the Doc was slicing and dicing he also put a piece of miricle mesh inside him so the gut in this area will never sneak out again. (Hernia operation, for those who do not understand red-neck lauguage.) He is now doing well. Elder Charles tells us, "it is much eaisier to focus on the work" without having to worry about tucking in his gut. Life in the missin field?
Well the day is about to come to an end and I am leaving for now. Love ya son, Dad
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