Tomorrow’s the Day

Off the plane Tuesday at 4:40 (oops, now 12:20).

Then, in classes at the University Wednesday morning,

and speaking in Church...

Just 1 More Week

Dear Family,

I hope that you guys had fun on the New Year’s Eve Party. Elder Lowe and I just spent the night planning for the next week,...

Just ? More Weeks

Definitely Just 2 More Weeks...

Dear Family,

First off, I would like to thank you all for being so understanding. I am sorry...

Just 3 More Weeks

Dear Family,

Thanks for all that you guys do for me. I think that Elder Lowe and I will really enjoy this Christmas.  We will probably...

Just 4 More Weeks

Dear Family,

Things are going great here in Richmond. We are having some troubles with some of the people we are teaching, but I have...

Just 5 More Weeks

Dear Family,

So, I am now in Richmond Indiana. If you remember last year, I was in Connersville. On Christmas of last year, Elder Lewis...

Just 6 More Weeks

Transferring on Wednesday...

Dear Family,
 
Well, I got a call this morning and I am being moved to a new area for my last transfer. I...

Just 7 more weeks from tomorrow

Dear Family,

It is so nice to hear from you guys. It sounds like we have had better weather the past couple of days than you have. Yesterday,...

Transfers Next Week

Dear Family,

It sounds like you are having some chilly weather. It has been nice for the past week, but from what we are told, it is...

Columbus, Indiana

Dear Family,
 
Thing are going very well out here. Our investigators are doing great. Geneva is still working hard. She is still trying...

Here in Indiana

Dear Family,
 
Thanks for getting the college catalog to me. I actually got it last preparation day.  I have taken a look at it, but...

Here in Columbus

It’s Been a crazy week...

Dear Family,
 
It sounds like you are getting all of the rain that Indiana isn't getting this year. Usually,...

About the New Temple

Dear Family,
 
Things are going well this week. We had an interesting happening. I got sick, and am now getting over it. Don't worry!...

Temple announced for Indiana

Dear Family,
 
Conference was great. When we heard about the Temple in Indiana we were all so very excited. One of the ladies in the...

Still no New Address

Dear Family,
 
Things are going great, but no, we still haven't figured out our apartment thing yet. I was hoping to be able to get you...

Still In Address Limbo

Dear Family,
 
The apartment is still in the process of getting taken care of. President Collins thinks that we should be getting a new...

Columbus, Indiana is My New Home

Dear Family,
 
I am now living in Columbus, Indiana. I have the address to our new apartment, but there is a problem so I don't know...

I Don’t Know Where I’m Going Yet...

Dear Family,
 
I can't believe how fast they work at the Mission Home. I also got my itinerary for my flight home. It is a little weird...

We Had Another Great Baptism

Dear Family,
 
Well, we had a great baptism on Saturday and a wonderful confirmation on Sunday. The Bishop baptized Sarah on Saturday,...

They’re Already Planning My Trip Home

Dear Family,
 
It is good to hear that Mom is doing well, and that her finger is healing. I don't like it whenever I have something wrong. It...

Thanks For Everything

Dear Family,
 
Sorry for not getting this out earlier. We drove up to the public library yesterday, but they were closed for some reason. The...

The Big 21

Elder Savage
August 11
21 Years Old
Dear Family,
 
 Well, in just two days from now I will be 21 years old. That just doesn't...

Wonderful Weather

Dear Family,
 
This past week has been great. Compared to the previous weeks of weather. It was wonderful. The temperature was around...

From Terre Haute

Dear Family,
 
As you can see from the subject, I am sticking around in Terre Haute for another Transfer. Elder Udy, on the other hand,...

Hot & Muggy Terre Haute

Dear Family,
 
The Baptism went wonderfully. I can't explain what Sunday was like. If I were to never find anyone else the rest of my...

All is Going Great

Dear Family,
 
So, today is officially my 18-month mark on my mission. WOW! What happened? I just blinked and it was here. Hopefully,...

New mission President this week

Dear Family,
 
Things are going really well. I haven't made any big mistakes in my calling yet, so they are going well so far. Our new...

Baptisms on the Horizon

Dear Family,
 
It is good to hear that you have healed up from the sicknesses last week. It isn't ever fun to be dealing with that kind...

I’ve been called to be a district leader

Dear Family,
 
Things here in Terre Haute are going great. We did get a call this morning, but it was from President Corey. He called...

Been Doing a Little Gardening

Dear Family,
 
Things are going well here in Terre Haute. Our investigators, the Miller family, are doing great. They are progressing...

We’ve Been Blessed

Dear Family,
 
Things in Terre Haute are going really well. We are still teaching that family, the Millers, and they are doing great....

This Humidity is Miserable

Dear Family,
 
It is weird to hear how cold and miserable things have been back home, because it has been the opposite here the past...

Here In Terre Haute

Dear Family,
 
It is good to hear that everything is doing well at home. It is really funny, and you aren't allowed to quote me when...

I Enjoyed Our Visit

Dear Family,
 
How is everyone doing? It sounds like you guys had fun with Annie over the weekend. I can't even believe that she has...

Be in Terre Haute Another 6 Weeks

Dear Family,
 
Well first off, I am staying in Terre Haute for at least another 6 weeks. Elder Pinckney on the other hand is leaving,...

The Bike Spill Was No Big Deal

Dear Family,
 
Yeah, I didn't really get hurt from my bike crash. I was just fine. The lady that you talked to was the Bishop’s daughter,...

Just a Little Spill on the Bike

Dear Family,
 
First off, I am just fine. I was biking with Elder Pinckney around the ISU Stadium, and I crashed. I got a few small bruises,...

From Terre Haute...

Dear Family,
 
It is too bad to hear that Dad hasn't been feeling better. I remember the bad times he had while I was at home. Hopefully,...

Spring is on its way...

Dear Family,
 
It sounds as if everyone is doing well. I also hope that you were able to enjoy Conference weekend. It was neat to have...

From Terre Haute, Indiana...

Dear Family,
 
As you can tell from the subject, I am in the city of Terre Haute, IN (terra ~ rhymes with goat). It is about an hour’s...

Hello, Who Knows Where?

Dear Family,
 
Big news about transfers…Both Elder Gasser and myself are leaving Connersville tomorrow. Yes, we are both getting transferred...

Possible Transfer Next Week...

Dear Family,
 
Dad, it sounds as if you had an interesting Spring Break. I never did like shoveling snow. I am very glad that it looks...

14 Months and Going Strong...

Dear Family,
 
Dad, I am glad that you are enjoying Spring Break. I hope that you get to have some good relaxing time. I have come to...

Thankfully Sunny Connersville, Indiana...

Dear Family,
 
Yes Dad, you emailed the right address. I am very happy that they changed over to using Gmail. It is making our life that...

Here In Connersville...

Dear Family,
 
First, I wanted to tell you that I have received a new email address. The Church is updating, and they made a deal with...

It Has Been a Wild Week...

Dear Family,

How is everyone doing? It is great to hear that things are going well. Things here are good too.

It is nice to be...

No Transfer this time...But lots of snow!

Dear Family,

Time really does keep flying by. I can't believe that I have been out for 13 months now. Before I know it, my 3rd General...

At Least For Another Week

Dear Family,

It is good to hear that everyone is doing well and taking care of themselves. I am trying my best to do the same out here....

Wet and Snowy Connersville, Indiana

Dear Family,

It sounds as if you have had a very exciting week. Hopefully, Dad and everyone else are safe without any more accidents. I...

But Have Had a Few Ups and Downs...

Dear Family,

How is everybody doing? Things are going well here. I don't think that it will ever be easier to hold leadership positions;...

Being the senior Companion is Kind of Strange

Dear Family,

All I have to say is that it is very strange being a senior companion. Now I have responsibility over two missionaries,...

Boy, Does Time Ever Fly...

Dear Family,

I can't possibly believe that it has been a whole entire year (this Thursday) since you dropped me off at the MTC. Time...

Thanks for all the Christmas gifts & Letters

Happy New Year & ...

Dear Family,

Well, I am staying in Connersville for another transfer. Elder Lewis is leaving though. I have...

and a Happy New Year!

Dear Family,

Well first off, I would like to tell you about the amazing gifts that Heavenly Father gave Elder Lewis and I this Christmas. It...

Thanks for all the Gifts and Goodies

Dear Family,

I am feeling a lot better. I am back to normal with my stomach. Yesterday, we had dinner and a lesson with our investigator...

Thanks For The Care Packages...

Dear Family,

Things are going great here in Connersville. My health is improving, and the tests have come out clean so far. Best of...

Hello from Connertucky...

and the Hospital...

Dear Family,

It has been a little challenging to deal with these stomach problems, but don't worry, I visited...

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Family,

Thanks for taking care of the PIN number problem. I just now need to remember that it has been changed to the new one. Hopefully,...

At Least Through The Holidays...

Dear Family,

First off, I am staying here in Connersville for at least another 6 weeks. So, you can keep the same address. Elder Lewis...

Time Goes By So Fast

Dear Family,

I woke up on the 7th and went into the bathroom. Elder Lewis has a calendar on the bathroom door, and I realized that I...

Out Here in Hoosierville...

Dear Family,

It sounds like you guys had some fun on Halloween. It was interesting for us as well. On a normal day we go in at 9:00...

Still Working Hard...

Dear Family,

Things in Connersville are going great!  We have a lot of exciting things going on right now. The Ward here has many members,...

Not a Very Exciting Town...

Dear Family,

Things are OK here in Connersville. Each time I move it seems to get a little easier. I can already tell that it is going...

Population 15,411...

Dear Family,

Transfers went well, but it was very long! The Transfer meeting was a little different this time. Instead of going to a...

Connersville, Indiana here I come...

Dear Family,

How is everyone doing? I have some news. I am being transferred. They are doing the transfers a little different this time...

Won’t Know Till Next Week...

Dear Family,

I don't know if I am being transferred yet. I was able to have a president interview with President Corey yesterday, and...

My, How Time Goes By!!!

Dear Family,

Howdy, another week, another e-mail!  Things have been mostly the same for the past week. Not anything as exciting as a...

But All Is Well...

Dear Family,

I truly hope that Grandma is doing OK. I remember when she got the hip replacement. That was a little strange. I just hope...

Going By Way Too Fast!

Dear Family,

I know, I can't believe it, 8 months! How did it go by so fast? I also realized, and Elder Ireland also told me, that I...

Less Time for Showers, but more fun...

Dear Family,

Things in Bedford have been going well. The 2-companion situation is going well. It has taken some getting used to, but...

Thanks Again Everyone For All the Birthday Cards and Gifts...

Dear Family,

How is everything going? I was so excited to receive all the birthday cards and letters! Thanks again everyone! Thanks...

Thanks For All the B-Day Cards and Gifts

Dear Family,

My birthday was good. When I got over to the May's house on Tuesday, they weren't there. They got holed up somewhere else,...

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

Dear Family,

I can't believe that I am actually 20 years old. And on top of that, I just recently hit my 7-month mark out on my mission. Things...

We’re in Bloomington for P-Day Today...

Dear Family,

Hello everyone. Everything is going so well here in Bedford. Right now, I am actually up in Bloomington sending this e-mail....

Things Are Still Going Great...

Dear Family,

Everything is still going very well with my new companion. I actually found out yesterday that Elder Smith thinks he has...

Elder Smith Is From La Verkin, Utah...

Dear Family,

Things this past week have gone very well. Last Wednesday, I went up to Fishers, Indiana with Elder Penrod. From what I...

New Companion On The Way...

Dear Family,

Well, it’s been over six month. It doesn’t seem possible. Time is just going by way too quickly. It seems like it was just...

Time really goes by fast...

Dear Family,

I don't know how it is possible, but I hit my six-month mark today. I can't believe that it was that long ago. I still...

I’ll Never complain about utah weather Again...

Dear Family,

Things are going very well here in Bedford. I can understand why you worry if you don’t hear from me as scheduled, but...

But so is pday...

Dear Family,

Sorry about not writing yesterday. We had a big meeting with about half the mission and so we had to wait for P-Day till...

bedford indiana...

Dear Family,

My new companion is Elder Penrod. He is on his last transfer of his mission. It is kind of strange to be with someone who...

limestone capital of the world...

Dear Family,

As you can tell from my heading, I am now in Bedford Indiana. I have already met many nice people out here. I think that...

Transfer time again...

Dear Family,

Yes, I am getting transferred. I really don't want to be, I am settled in, but I guess that is when they need to think...

When you’re having fun...

Dear Family,

I can't believe how fast time has gone by. I left in the middle of winter, and it is already Summer Vacation. It is hard...

Well, in some ways...

Dear Family,

This past week was also very successful. Most of our investigators are doing very well. Mark is still working hard. He...

Things are very busy out here...

Time Really Flies...

16 weeks and going strong...

THIS WEEK WAS WONDERFUL...

TIME IS FLYING BY...

Three Months today...

12 weeks and Going strong

Ups and downs...

Home of “garfield and friends”...

Greetings from Muncie, Indiana
Population: 67,430

TRANSFER ON THE WAY....

2 Months Goes By Fast...

Week 4 From Indiana

Week 3 From Indiana

2 Weeks and Going Strong

Dear Family,

First off, I hope you are OK Dad.  I am praying for you, and I hope that you are going to be all right.  I am glad to hear...

Our First Letter From Indiana

Dear Family,
There’s a lot I want to say, and I hope I can get it all down.  First off, I’m sorry that I didn’t send an e-mail this week....

Letter From Mission President

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Savage
Your son, Elder Colton Savage, arrived safely in Indiana and it was a pleasure to meet and welcome him to the mission....

First e-Mail Home!

Dear Family,

Things are going great here at the MTC.  It is a wonderful place to be.  My district and I feel that if we were given the...

Letter Number 2

Dear Family,
This past week has been very hard, and very wonderful at the same time.  For the first couple of days my companion, Elder Huntsman,...

Our First Letter Home

Dear Family,
I was asked to write a letter for my first night here to my family.  They feel, and I agree, that parents get worried easily...

Off to the MTC

Late-night packing, lots of last-minute things to remember...no matter how well prepared you thought you were!  Nervous preparations, a little...

Nice Clothing Allowance

Shop, Shop, Shop….

Spent the day shopping...Just Mom, Dad, and the Missionary to be!  Had a great time at the malls during the Christmas...

St. George Temple

Colton made his Temple debut at the St. George Temple on the evening of Friday, December 5. We had a lovely, peaceful and calm evening! In...