March 28, 2011 (Monroe, Michigan)

Hello Sister Wood, and Family (I.e. Natalie),

I am doing great this fine beautiful spring day. I am doing great here in Monroe, this morning we did a spring cleaning of the apartment. It is so much cleaner, but compared to my other apartment in Shaefer it is alot cleaner. That is great that you and Natalie is were able to go to the General Young Women's Broadcast. Was it good? Who spoke at it? We had a less active family go to that, all of the girls at least.

I am going to be watch G. Conference at some of the members houses, and we are going to watch it at the church some of the time. And before priesthood session we are going to have root beer floats, it is going to be awesome. And that night the priesthood session does not end until ten o'clock. it is going to be weird getting in that late. But it is going to be awesome receiving knowledge from the brethren.

That is good that you are going to be going down to your Aunt Lucy's. Who all is going down there other than you? And Natalie would go to Judy's. HA HA HA Do you know what Natalie is going to try and do, she is going to want to stay the night. JK

But the older couple that I talked about this past week, we finally got a large print BOM to them. And now he is going to be able to read it. We have most of the same views on things, but he is pro union and I am not. But he doesn't know that. It is so funny talking to old people because they like to talk so much, it just cracks me up so much. But we are hoping that the two of them will come to church soon, when the weather gets to be a little bit warmer. And the great thing about it is they love President Hinckley!

We have another investigator that has been wanting to come to church for the past few months, but his parents would not let him. His parents are strong Catholics and they will now consider other religions views. So yesterday he built the courage up to go to Church. And now his parents took his car away, and he is wanting to move out of his parents house. We hope that we can find him a place to stay, and a job. Coming out on a mission really shows you how blessed you really are. So thank you so much bringing me up to be the person that I am now.

But I need to get going and have a great day. Have a fun time at your Aunt Lucy's and be safe going down there.

Love Elder Wood

March 21, 2011 (Monroe, Michigan)

Hello Sister Wood, and Family Wood,

I am doing great here in Monroe. I am loving this weather we have had this past week. A few nights ago it was so warm that we slept with the windo open. It was so awesome to be able to do that. And to think that Easter is just around the corner, that is just crazy, and it is crazy to think that so much of my mission is over. And to have General Conference just around the corner too. Man what is up with this?

My companion told me the city again but I can't remember it, but I will write it down and send it to you next week. But he is so cool, we are having an awesome time serving with one another. This past week we had zone conference and we were taught about focusing in on when people have the Spirit has testified in their lives. So the next day we were able to go and use that on a couple of doors. And it works; the stuff we learn is so good, and I will be able to use this information that I am learning throughout my life. And also coming out of my shell was and is one of my goals while out on my mission. But that is not why I should be out here, it should be to bring people closer so God and have a greater faith in Him.

Right now we are teaching a couple that is a little bit older. We found them one day while out tracting and as we started to talk to them at the door, he asked us if we would like to come in and have a soda pop. That was so awesome! And then we taught them a restoration lesson, and they took it very well. And to boot they have been watching President Hinckley's videos for who knows how long, and they just love that man. We gave them a Book of Mormon, but he was not able to read it because the print is so small, so we ordered a Large print Book and it will be here in like a week. So in the mean time we will just teach them. And they look like they are promising. Also they have a farm just down the street from our church. 3800 West Dunbar RD, Monroe. And hopefully we will be able to go and check it out one of these days. And also today I get to put on normal close for the first time in a month and a half and go and do some plumbing and put up some trim with a nail gun. GIDDY UP

That is good that Grandma was able to get home safely. And that was and is good that you were able to go have dinner with Grandpa. I bet he loved that. And also that is good that Ryan and Brooke got home safely. I was wondering if they were going to get home like at the same time.

And that is cool that another Clintonian is coming to Detroit. We are going to have like four or five Clintonians out here at the same time. That is going to be awesome.

But I need to get going. But know that I love you and that I am having a great time out here in Monroe. It is so awesome. Love Elder Wood

March 14, 2011 (Monroe, Michigan)

Hello Mom and Family,

I am doing quite well out here in the country. GET-UR-DUNE GIDDY UP I love it out here in the country it reminds me of home and it kind of feels like I back home. I didn't know that I was only like four and a half hours away from my big sister. That is so totally awesome. My companion is from Southern California and I cannot remember how you say the town, but funny thing is last night at a members house, this member lived right next to this Elder's town. And that is like me getting paired up with Elder Bradshaw.

My area is so big it is just massive, it has so many farms. But we have like two main towns that we work out of. It is nice to be out in the country. It has been a little bit cooler but it has stopped snowing; thank goodness. In Downtown Monroe it is like going to the older part of Park City, but it doesn't have the money like Park City has. Next week I am going to send you some photos. I want to get some more photos of my new area before I send the picture cd off. This past week I went to this senior citizen day care place for some service and I was able to paint with acrylics. I also bought a painting from there with a picture of some phesants and deer, in like a desert area. And some how I am going to send it home.

I sent a letter to Haden like the second or third week I was out here and I never recieved a letter back so I just didn't know what to do. But I will send him a letter, should I send a letter or an email. And how is Haden doing? I hope that he is doing quite well. I love you and you guys so much, and know that I pray for you everynight and morning.

Love Elder Wood
God Speed

Transfer March 8, 2011

Hello Mom and Family,

I have been assigned to Monroe Michigan. I am now in a car, now that the warmer temperatures are coming up. But I am going to miss Elder Bradshaw. He taught me so much and has helped me come out of my shell. My new companion is Elder Pederson he is from southern California. And it is going to be sweet to be able to get to know him. Also in this new area there is a wal-mart. OH thank goodness. So in a week or so I will send you a picture cd. Oh yeah I am off the bike and I am now in a car so that is going to be pretty nice. My new address is

Elder (Tyler) Wood
1646 W. Lorain #304
Monroe, MI 48162

And I hope that you have a great day and week. I love all of you so much. And God Speed for now.

Love Elder Wood

March 7, 2011

Hello Mom, Dad, Natalie, and Brooke,

I am doing quite well this sunny bright day!!! I hope that the snow is about finished! But it is looking like a good outlook on the weather. To my dismay this last Sat. I found out that I will be moving out of Schaefer. It shocked both of us. But it is all in God's hands, and is ment to be. It would have been cool to have been together for longer. So tomorrow (Tuesday) I will find out where I am going. And probably send you another email, but this one will be short.

Thank you so much for that package, I didn't even know it was St. Patricks Day. It was good this morning we had some pancakes they were quite good. And all of the treats that were in there made our day, and a few more after that. But I don't know what my favorite thing in the package was it was just awesome to get that big box. Thank you so much for it!!!

I bet that is pretty funny looking with a twin mattress on a queen frame. But that is awesome that she finally got her wish. And I miss her too. And where is the letter back from her, I have been waiting for one.

I hope that Melissa is able to get through this time, it will get better and better and before you know it they are off on their missions. It is a great time in ones life to go and learn and share the gospel with people who don't even know that there is an afterlife.

I didn't even know that Brooke and Ryan were going off on trips. I thought that Ryan was going to Honduras this summer. But that is nice that you are able to spend time with Brooke.

I hope that all is well at home and that everyone is doing good. I myself am doing good and tomorrow I might get put into a car. But either way it is going to be good to be out here to sever the people of Detroit.

So in a few days I am going to try and send some pictures (or a cd). And know that I love all of you.

Love Elder Wood