Tornado Watch

We've heard from the Mission President of the Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Mission today through email, twice. Elder Traasdahl happens to be serving in Tornado alley and yes, the season is obviously upon them.  President Taylor sends an email once a storm has passed and when everyone is accounted for. We actually also got a surprise text msg from Elder Traasdahl verifying his safety early this evening too.  He was given permission to do so since the weather was so crazy. We're grateful the Missionaries are all safe, and feel for those who have lost loved ones and all their personal belongings. The missionaries will most likely be helping in clean up efforts in the days ahead. The picture below speaks volumes...


http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/moore-oklahoma-tornado-relief

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Below is Elder Traasdahl's email udpate for the week.

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Ok, it's official. Tyler's beating in the picture race. Check you out though Tyler! Getting some lime light there! Before you know it we'll be seeing you on SportsCenter!! 

So yeah crazy stuff been going down, tornados and whatnot. Like you said Mom, nothing around us thank goodness, just some windy winds and rainy rain. For your peace of mind, all missionaries have a weather contact for their area, that gives them up-to-date info. on what's happening.  Our's is the stake presidents wife. When a tornado watch happens, it's kinda like we get on our tippy toes, ready to bounce at the first sign of trouble.  And then during a tornado warning, we go to our safe spot, which is a tornado shelter at the stake president's home.  Which is only a mile down the road from our apartment.  And depending where we're at in town we've got some other places picked out.  So don't worry, we'll be safe even if a tornado comes tearing straight through Duncan! (knock on wood.)

This week we've had some awesome miracles. We've had some great lessons with less actives, and the members here have been doing a great job of coming with us to lessons.  We've had a member with us nearly every day for the last two weeks.  A lot of great fellowshipping has been going on.  Now the tricky part is getting these less active members to come to church!  The other day we had a member with us for a few hours, B.. Everyone we had planned fell straight through. Kinda dissappointing.  Before we were about to turn in though we asked if he would be willing to go see someone that another member had referred to us a couple days earlier. Only problem is is that they live 25 minutes out of town, so we were slightly hesitant to ask. But B.'s a stud  and said lets do it!  So we went and it turned out he's related in someway to these people and cha-ching!  Miracle find!  It's was great.  Instant fellowship too...

I'll keep you guys posted on what happens. I do love you guys!! I hope you have a great week! I hope work is going well! Thanks for sending out the quotes. I've been doing good on memorizing. 1 week down 51 to go!

Love, 

Elder Traasdahl