December 25, 2013 about 1:10 MST Elder Poulsen got to Skype home!
It was so fun to "see" him and talk with him. What a happy, fun missionary he is. He told us what he's been up to, what he has eaten (gaining 25 pounds), and he got in a little trouble with Grandma Olsen. You see, grandma sent Christmas gifts early wanting to make sure they weren't lost in the mail and he didn't get them in time. Well, Elder Poulsen and his companion were invited to the Wade families' home and Sister Wade took some pictures that apparently she "promised" she wouldn't send home until after Christmas.... We got the pictures and Elder Poulsen is wearing this awesome hoodie (very handsome) and after closer inspection.... yep, you guessed it... it is the awesome hoodie that grandma and grandpa Olsen sent to him for CHRISTMAS!!! Much to grandma's dismay. As you can imagine grandma had a little something to say to the missionary who "promised" not to open his gifts early. I guess we will see next year when he gets his gifts. It might be January or February. ~snicker~
All cousins gathered round and had a chance to talk with Elder Poulsen. They asked lots of questions and we all had a great time chatting with him.
He spoke to us in Russian and Samoan. Languages that he is learning on his split days with the district leaders. He honestly sounded like he had spoke both languages for a while. He is excited to learn and is hoping to be transferred sometime to an area where he can use what he's learn and learn even more.
Elder Poulsen is working hard and looking for opportunities to serve every day. They are visiting many, many less active families and trying to bring the joy of the season and especially the gospel back into the lives of those families. He and his companion are not giving up. Everyday they work a little harder and looking a little more for people who are ready to hear the gospel.
Transfers are coming soon, we'll have to wait and see what lies ahead for Elder Poulsen.
Thanks for all the love, prayers, letters, packages for him. He appreciates everyone.
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