Subject: ich liebe dich
Dear Elder,
i accidentally sent that email w/out finishing it. as you can tell, i finally got a Gmail account this morning before i leave for Washington. I leave on Sunday, so i decided to write you now (Saturday night) in case i don't get to write tomorrow at the Watts. I'm busy trying to pack and get everything ready for WA. and I'm somewhat nervous. i don't know if it's just that I'm going to be gone for 5 weeks or if it's just that I'm just nervous that i might miss my flight again. so when you write to me, you might want to send it too this email that would be great, it's real easy --- beckyrhoden@gmail.com. on Monday, July 2, i start EFY, there is a possibility that Carli might be my counselor. I doubt it but it would be funny if she was. I'm not sure if I'm going to play All of Me for the Variaty Show. I don't know if i have it perfected as i want it, to sounding absolute perfect, i can play it, but it's about 75% memorized. but i really do want to play it, just not to embarrass me though.
this week was really busy, we had Annie (my shadow) for the first 3 days. i didn't mind too much. it just made me practice some patience sometime. she's growing really fast and is only about a head under me. She's also really dramatic, so when we watched movies, she would always make huge gulping noises and wipe her eyes and would begin to cry. it was cute. we went swimming and i had a good time with Oma. she even went swimming. we had too hold her down on the pool steps b/c she would begin to float away. when she was talking to me later she told me that she was proud of me and thought that i was a beautiful christian girl. i guess she thinks that I'm christian, or that i live a christian life. which is very good. the other days of the week, me and mom sewed clothes for trek, read, swam, babysat a lot, played the piano, and i did some service for the YW at the church building.
I'm sure mom and dad will tell you all about our water heater leaking and the mold in the garage. we were talking about all of the trials that we had the other day withe dad's truck breaking down twice w/in the same month, this, and our air conditioner always seems not to work very often, when mom made the comment that you must be a very good missionary. i thought it was funny, but i guess it was true. you must be a good missionary if the adversary is having to come up with a lot of opposition for mom and dad.
Mathew and Zach both called and talked for a while. Jim and i are probably going to meet Mathew and his mom when I'm out their w/ Jim, and I'm going to be spending some time w/ Zach every now and then. dad and i have been talking more often. he took me out to get a t-shirt at Bass Pro-Shops and then we were going "over the guns". he's so funny and passionate about some things. i decided watching them at dinner tonight how lucky i am to be the child to get mom and dad to myself for 4 years. Jim only had them for 2! they're turning into really funny old people.
i also got my haircut, and for the fist time got some blond highlights. don't worry, it was on an impulse and i was so scared that i wouldn't like it because i never have the nerve to do anything. but sis. whitney did a really good job. they look really really natural. just hte way i told her over and over again. all it did was brought a little bit of the blond that i have in the front (from the sun) to more places. nobody notices it really, i had mom take a picture, but you really couldn't tell anything was different so i guess it doesn't matter.
Kevin White reports to the MTC on July 18th, and I'm going to be there for his farewell on the 15th. anything you want me to tell him??? oh, and Emily told me that she saw Bryce Betteridge holding Alison Birds hand. i wonder what Jordon would think??? you should probably inform kory too, that you and Alison won't be together if the betteridge boys keep attacking her, who knows, maybe Anthony will be next.....
i love you. you are such an example to me. i love your emails. i hope all goes well, I'll write you later..
w/ much much love,
Becky
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Subject: you're such a beautiful christian girl
Mom sent some pictures and I couldn't help but think how pretty you are. I love the highlights also.
Kory is going to be jealous when he sees you at BYU in two years so watch out. I still want to do the best friends- and their little sisters dating activity then (you and kory, ryan and eric scott's lil. sister, Eric S. and Natalie, jordan b. and someone, and me with ). But you can't mention it to anyone. It is a secret. haha. I think it would be hilarious tho.
I hope you have a wonderful time in washington. I'm glad you began a gmail account. What was your final decsion on facebook?
I'm sure Anne had a wonderful with you. How old is she now?
I've also heard about that christian film. It sounded quite good.
Make sure to send greetings to matthew and zach from me.
I know mom and dad are really going to miss you! Remember to call home and talk with them.
Have a wonderful 4th of July. I'm going to have to write Jordan and tell him to watch out for Bryce. Luckily, Jorday will be home from his mission two years before then. Has anyone been married you've heard of. You'll have to catch me up on the news from my friends my age and whats new at CHS.
Love,
Your brother!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
DISCLAIMER
I've been a little blog happy. But I've realized what a great way it is to record down the things that I KNOW I WILL forget. Not only now, but the things of my past as well. Especially high school. For my first two years, I didn't really keep up in my journal and I definitely didn't have a facebook. But for the last two years I wrote my brother weekly on his mission. These emails are a bit of my life. I cherish them. I'll start posting them from time to time. I know A LOT of my friends think I'm psycho because of my relationship with my brothers. Just take it at face-value that it is abnormal and that I like it that way!
P.S. I loved our subject lines, so you'll be seein them too. I think I always tried making my subject lines more thrilling than the rest of my family.
P.S. I loved our subject lines, so you'll be seein them too. I think I always tried making my subject lines more thrilling than the rest of my family.
The Lord can't draw water from a dry well.
I disagree. Within two days I had two professors say this and make comments about it. Their comments disagree with each other.
I believe the Lord can do anything. He can dig deeper. He can make it rain. He can make a new well. I think if I didn't study for an exam and walked into the testing center and said a prayer that I could possibly pass. I wouldn't put money on it and wouldn't do it. But I believe anything is possible if it's the Lord's will.
I believe the Lord can do anything. He can dig deeper. He can make it rain. He can make a new well. I think if I didn't study for an exam and walked into the testing center and said a prayer that I could possibly pass. I wouldn't put money on it and wouldn't do it. But I believe anything is possible if it's the Lord's will.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Inspiration
Sunday was our last Sunday in Relief Society. It was HORRIBLE! I blame my mom for being such a leaky faucet. I "thought" I didn't get emotional; but I proved myself wrong as I stood up to talk and immediately got choked up. I realized that sisters really do need RELIEF society for the sole purpose of just releasing our tears. (I think it helps the boys in the ward if we don't drain ourselves in front of them).
I was suppose to talk about receiving revelation. All week long I never really put any thought into what I would say. Wednesday night I woke up, frantic, in the middle of the night with a sentence stuck in my head. I couldn't find paper or a pen so I tried texting it into my cell phone. Then I woke up again-somehow knowing that I had written it in my phone wrong. The next morning I barely remembered the experience, let alone the sentence: Sometimes creative people will find alternative paths to accomplishing their goals. Weird. I know. I really don't understand it, except for the fact that it somewhat relates to a priesthood blessing i recently received and my patriarchal blessing.
Then, on Friday I made a trip up Salt Lake to get my flute fixed. I borrowed the truck and felt quite independent. Its been awhile since I have done anything stupid/beckyish so I should have realized that my luck was past due. While filling up the truck, I accidentally (promise) locked my keys and cell phone in the truck. I walked into 7/11 and asked the worker if i could borrow a phone. He handed me a cordless which only would let me dial (801)numbers. Luckily, I had two (801)numbers memorized: John's and Emily's. John was working at the MTC and didn't answer. Emily answered, gave me pity (which almost got me crying), and then suggested a phone book. After calling many numbers that directed me to different places, I got ahold of a locksmith.
One of things that touched me the most was how the workers at 7/11 treated me. The Mexican who handed me the cordless kept offering over and over again for me to borrow his car, drive to provo, get my brothers key, and drive back! I didn't take the time to fill him in on how stupid it would be to trust me with his car--instead, i kindly told him that I couldn't do that. The lady also working didn't look very nice. She was really overweight and wearing her pajamas! She felt bad and kept mentioning how expensive locksmiths could be, and I realized that I hadn't asked him how much everything would cost. So, I called the guy back and began bartering with him and he dropped the price from $65-$40 on the condition that I pay in cash. Only having my debit card, the workers let me buy little 25 cent candy's and gave me the allotted $10 cash back every time I purchased something with my debit.
Soon I was in the truck and driving home with a grateful heart. I realized that at one point, my goal was to get back into the truck. The way to accomplish that goal was different from how I would expect to accomplish it. I was grateful for the experience. This is what I learned from yet another, one of my entertaining moments from life:
1)I should always know where my keys are.
2)NO judging. People who don't have nearly as much going for them and are not LDS sometimes have the biggest hearts and spirits. The Lord is no respector of persons especially for the people who he will sometimes send to be somewhere at the right time and in the right place.
3)I truly do feel for my future husband and what a life he will live because of me.
4)I LOVE 7/11!
I was suppose to talk about receiving revelation. All week long I never really put any thought into what I would say. Wednesday night I woke up, frantic, in the middle of the night with a sentence stuck in my head. I couldn't find paper or a pen so I tried texting it into my cell phone. Then I woke up again-somehow knowing that I had written it in my phone wrong. The next morning I barely remembered the experience, let alone the sentence: Sometimes creative people will find alternative paths to accomplishing their goals. Weird. I know. I really don't understand it, except for the fact that it somewhat relates to a priesthood blessing i recently received and my patriarchal blessing.
Then, on Friday I made a trip up Salt Lake to get my flute fixed. I borrowed the truck and felt quite independent. Its been awhile since I have done anything stupid/beckyish so I should have realized that my luck was past due. While filling up the truck, I accidentally (promise) locked my keys and cell phone in the truck. I walked into 7/11 and asked the worker if i could borrow a phone. He handed me a cordless which only would let me dial (801)numbers. Luckily, I had two (801)numbers memorized: John's and Emily's. John was working at the MTC and didn't answer. Emily answered, gave me pity (which almost got me crying), and then suggested a phone book. After calling many numbers that directed me to different places, I got ahold of a locksmith.
One of things that touched me the most was how the workers at 7/11 treated me. The Mexican who handed me the cordless kept offering over and over again for me to borrow his car, drive to provo, get my brothers key, and drive back! I didn't take the time to fill him in on how stupid it would be to trust me with his car--instead, i kindly told him that I couldn't do that. The lady also working didn't look very nice. She was really overweight and wearing her pajamas! She felt bad and kept mentioning how expensive locksmiths could be, and I realized that I hadn't asked him how much everything would cost. So, I called the guy back and began bartering with him and he dropped the price from $65-$40 on the condition that I pay in cash. Only having my debit card, the workers let me buy little 25 cent candy's and gave me the allotted $10 cash back every time I purchased something with my debit.
Soon I was in the truck and driving home with a grateful heart. I realized that at one point, my goal was to get back into the truck. The way to accomplish that goal was different from how I would expect to accomplish it. I was grateful for the experience. This is what I learned from yet another, one of my entertaining moments from life:
1)I should always know where my keys are.
2)NO judging. People who don't have nearly as much going for them and are not LDS sometimes have the biggest hearts and spirits. The Lord is no respector of persons especially for the people who he will sometimes send to be somewhere at the right time and in the right place.
3)I truly do feel for my future husband and what a life he will live because of me.
4)I LOVE 7/11!
Nathan Patrick Garlock
This picture cracks me up every time I see it! hahahaha. Meet Nathan. One of my best friends. Hmm...to sum him up: he's fetching, scintillating, facetious, and genuine. Ok-so i through in some big words from dictionary.com. But i figured i wouldn't want to blow up Nate's ego or anything if he ever later reads this.
Nate grew up in Washington with me. We didn't know each other all that much before I left for Georgia, but we've always remained friends. Sometime I'll write out our interesting friendship in one whole story, but for right now, Nate is going to Tolousse France on his mission. He plays around like he's a little rough on the edges, but has a huge heart. Nate can be goofy, serious, and spiritual. He knows too much about me and some (including my moods). He makes me happy (which is so confusing to emaily). And I know that I love him to some degree...its a good thing he goes to BYU-I. :) There's too much to say and I know you mom--that you're reading this because you love to stalk me.... :) so i'll save it for pillow talk this summer with you mom<3. Haha :) Anyways, I love the frienship I have with this kid. He's going to be a great missionary.
FHE
Last semester I was FHE Mom and loved my calling! My family was kinda like The Office. We all had interesting personalities and loved each other. Here's a picture of one of our typical Monday nights.
This year, Katie (my amazing roomate and cousin) took my place as FHE mom. Although I miss my old group, I love my new family. Last Monday we went to Bro. Quist's house for FHE. It was so much fun to see him with his family and be in his home. (He's the 2nd counselor in the Bishopbric). We had a lesson, played a game, hung out in his house and ate really good homemade ice cream and brownies!
This year, Katie (my amazing roomate and cousin) took my place as FHE mom. Although I miss my old group, I love my new family. Last Monday we went to Bro. Quist's house for FHE. It was so much fun to see him with his family and be in his home. (He's the 2nd counselor in the Bishopbric). We had a lesson, played a game, hung out in his house and ate really good homemade ice cream and brownies!
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