Dear Family,
Thank you for your email! It sure has brought me joy.
Not much as happened since Christmas. We did a bit of tracting though and ran into some "Non active" members. We will be setting up and appointment with them soon. Can’t wait to see what happens.
Something very awesome did happen though. As babies come straight from Christ, I honestly believe that this is why they can't talk for sometime because they have a more recent pass through the veil; they are closer to that light. I doubt it's doctrine, but it's something I believe.
Anyways, I said this because of a mother that we tracted into. Her baby was screaming and crying bloody murder. She was just chatting with us and let us inside her house because it was very cold and the wind was blowing. She excused herself for a second and grabbed her crying baby. She came back to us with the baby facing away just patting its back trying to calm it down. She turned the baby around and AS SOON AS IT SAW US, it stopped. For the next 20mins or so, it looked at us, pointing and trying to grab hold of us. I recognized this and the Spirit told me that she saw our light. She knew that we were Messengers from God and just listened to us speak and watched us as we talked with her mom. It truly was my first miracle here in the mission field.
All is well here in Wyoming. The snow and winds are cold but the Spirit and the Love of Christ keep me warm.
Love you all with my entire soul!
Elder Burnett
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wright, Wyoming
Just for fun, a picture of the church Elder Burnett will be attending for the next three months or so!
For more information on Wright, Wyoming (Elder Burnett's first area), Click HERE.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas Phone Call Report
We just got off of the phone with Cameron from his Christmas phone call and he seemed in good spirits :)
He told us his trailer is a two bedroom to bath and he is happy to report has a small old fashion organ. Yes, Cameron has already been playing church hymns on it. He informed us that outside of his trailer a herd of antelope freely roam. He also said that pictures of this amazing site will soon be on the way!! He assured us that his 'trailer' is extremely warm inside and that when he walks outside in the morning it is a brisk 1 degree with a 20 mile hour wind blowing in his face. I asked him if he is enjoying the snow....?? He just chuckled and said "yes." I guess after a 7 year absence from his "powdery white friend" the first couple of weeks he IS still enjoying it!!
He let us know that his small town consists of a mall with only a bowling alley, bar, cell phone store and a clothing store. The hardware store/ grocery store is owned by the town's LDS bishop and then there is a small town Library. There you have the town's shopping extravaganza, oh and for your fast food chain it's a Subway. They are 40 minutes for the nearest town and live in a coal mine city. Therefore that is where everyone is employed :)
Cameron told us he gained 7lbs while in the MTC...I guess his eating habits of home and now lack of exercise don't quite go together. He said he has had several dinner appointments since he arrived in his area and has 2 today. The girls said they are going to send him a Pilate's mat along with workout music ;))))
Cameron has requested that with care packages for the next couple of months PLEASE NO FOOD. He said it is everywhere in their trailer right now. Their cupboards are stalked their counters are covered, their table is covered, the top of their fridge is covered!! Between the members and family they are not going without food :) Just save it for an area when he won't be getting any please :)
Cameron once again asked for everyone to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to focus on the Savior and his gift to the World.
To mail Cameron a letter send it to:
Elder Cameron Burnett
Po Box 71
Wright, Wyoming 82732
For Packages through the mail or UPS send it to:
Elder Cameron Burnett
99 Sagebrush
Wright, Wyoming 82732
- Jeannie Burnett
He told us his trailer is a two bedroom to bath and he is happy to report has a small old fashion organ. Yes, Cameron has already been playing church hymns on it. He informed us that outside of his trailer a herd of antelope freely roam. He also said that pictures of this amazing site will soon be on the way!! He assured us that his 'trailer' is extremely warm inside and that when he walks outside in the morning it is a brisk 1 degree with a 20 mile hour wind blowing in his face. I asked him if he is enjoying the snow....?? He just chuckled and said "yes." I guess after a 7 year absence from his "powdery white friend" the first couple of weeks he IS still enjoying it!!
He let us know that his small town consists of a mall with only a bowling alley, bar, cell phone store and a clothing store. The hardware store/ grocery store is owned by the town's LDS bishop and then there is a small town Library. There you have the town's shopping extravaganza, oh and for your fast food chain it's a Subway. They are 40 minutes for the nearest town and live in a coal mine city. Therefore that is where everyone is employed :)
Cameron told us he gained 7lbs while in the MTC...I guess his eating habits of home and now lack of exercise don't quite go together. He said he has had several dinner appointments since he arrived in his area and has 2 today. The girls said they are going to send him a Pilate's mat along with workout music ;))))
Cameron has requested that with care packages for the next couple of months PLEASE NO FOOD. He said it is everywhere in their trailer right now. Their cupboards are stalked their counters are covered, their table is covered, the top of their fridge is covered!! Between the members and family they are not going without food :) Just save it for an area when he won't be getting any please :)
Cameron once again asked for everyone to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to focus on the Savior and his gift to the World.
To mail Cameron a letter send it to:
Elder Cameron Burnett
Po Box 71
Wright, Wyoming 82732
For Packages through the mail or UPS send it to:
Elder Cameron Burnett
99 Sagebrush
Wright, Wyoming 82732
- Jeannie Burnett
Christmas Letter from Elder Burnett
Dear Family and Clovis 2nd,
I have recently arrived in the mission field after a crazy flight trip from Salt Lake to Denver, a one and a half hour lay over that turned into two and a half hours because of freezing rain, and the possibility that we wouldn't be able to land in South Dakota due to the THICK fog that was prevailing over the small Rapid City airport. Quite a journey if you ask me!
I got to meet President Layton and spent the night at his house with seven other missionaries from my MTC district. We had an awesome fireside that night and Sister Layton prepared a wonderful dinner for us. The next morning I received my first area. A small town of 1,397 people; Wright, Wyoming. Its covered in snow and we can hardly leave the house in the morning. I am absolutely enjoying it!
My companion (Elder Bringhurst) and I went tracting yesterday and we talked to a man Donny. He was very interested in what we had to say and we have an appointment with him today (December 23) at 1pm. My companion and I are stoked!
Well, before I go, I saved the best for last. Would you like to know where we are staying? We live in a trailer! It was so awesome to pull up to it; I laughed for a good couple minutes!
To all that are reading this: The Church is true! Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus the Christ love us. They have provided so many ways for us to receive His gospel. An analogy I like to use is "As older brothers hold there hand out and guide the younger siblings, Christ holds out His hand for us. The only way He can guide us is by grabbing ahold and never letting go!" Also, my explanation of faith is as so. "Faith is the process of developing from hope, to belief, to knowledge. Once we obtain knowledge, we must continue to act upon it or suffer the loss of faith!"
I love you all! Christ does as well. Remember to live in the Spirit of Christ this year; not the spirit of commercialism. Address the true meaning of Christmas, and you will be blessed I promise you! Again, never deny Christ! We must grab His hand so He can lead us!
Elder Burnett
I have recently arrived in the mission field after a crazy flight trip from Salt Lake to Denver, a one and a half hour lay over that turned into two and a half hours because of freezing rain, and the possibility that we wouldn't be able to land in South Dakota due to the THICK fog that was prevailing over the small Rapid City airport. Quite a journey if you ask me!
I got to meet President Layton and spent the night at his house with seven other missionaries from my MTC district. We had an awesome fireside that night and Sister Layton prepared a wonderful dinner for us. The next morning I received my first area. A small town of 1,397 people; Wright, Wyoming. Its covered in snow and we can hardly leave the house in the morning. I am absolutely enjoying it!
My companion (Elder Bringhurst) and I went tracting yesterday and we talked to a man Donny. He was very interested in what we had to say and we have an appointment with him today (December 23) at 1pm. My companion and I are stoked!
Well, before I go, I saved the best for last. Would you like to know where we are staying? We live in a trailer! It was so awesome to pull up to it; I laughed for a good couple minutes!
To all that are reading this: The Church is true! Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus the Christ love us. They have provided so many ways for us to receive His gospel. An analogy I like to use is "As older brothers hold there hand out and guide the younger siblings, Christ holds out His hand for us. The only way He can guide us is by grabbing ahold and never letting go!" Also, my explanation of faith is as so. "Faith is the process of developing from hope, to belief, to knowledge. Once we obtain knowledge, we must continue to act upon it or suffer the loss of faith!"
I love you all! Christ does as well. Remember to live in the Spirit of Christ this year; not the spirit of commercialism. Address the true meaning of Christmas, and you will be blessed I promise you! Again, never deny Christ! We must grab His hand so He can lead us!
Elder Burnett
Thursday, December 17, 2009
MTC Update
Cameron has had an amazing time at the MTC, he leaves Monday December 20th for South Dakota and can not wait to get there.
He has told us of how he was warmly greeted by all when he arrived at the MTC and that every companionship offered comfort and support. He said it was if friendships had been in place for a lifetime.
Cameron was happy to let us know of being made the District pianist. He was asked upon his arrival if he played the piano, and then was informed that their district had been without a pianist for quite sometime. He was honored to take on the responsibility.
On his p-days his attended the Provo temple sessions and felt the presence of the Lord more abundantly than ever before. He knows that amazing things happen there. He is grateful for the gospel and the opportunity he has to be the Lord’s messenger.
One of his greatest moments at the MTC was hearing Elder Claudio R.M. Costa of the Seventy teach of his conversion to the gospel. Cameron stated that it touched him how gently and lovingly he spoke of the Sisters that brought him the gospel message. The best part of the day he says was the closing hymn Called to Serve. “I sang with all my soul and passion. The Spirit was so strong as 3,000 missionaries didn’t hold back! The witness it gave me of his loving gospel; I can’t even explain.”
The last highlight he shared was being made Zone Leader for his District. He feels that it doesn’t mean much at the MTC, he just conducts meetings and collects mail. But he does know that he has to set an example for those around him by always doing the right thing.
Thank you for your continued love and support,
The Burnett’s
He has told us of how he was warmly greeted by all when he arrived at the MTC and that every companionship offered comfort and support. He said it was if friendships had been in place for a lifetime.
Cameron was happy to let us know of being made the District pianist. He was asked upon his arrival if he played the piano, and then was informed that their district had been without a pianist for quite sometime. He was honored to take on the responsibility.
On his p-days his attended the Provo temple sessions and felt the presence of the Lord more abundantly than ever before. He knows that amazing things happen there. He is grateful for the gospel and the opportunity he has to be the Lord’s messenger.
One of his greatest moments at the MTC was hearing Elder Claudio R.M. Costa of the Seventy teach of his conversion to the gospel. Cameron stated that it touched him how gently and lovingly he spoke of the Sisters that brought him the gospel message. The best part of the day he says was the closing hymn Called to Serve. “I sang with all my soul and passion. The Spirit was so strong as 3,000 missionaries didn’t hold back! The witness it gave me of his loving gospel; I can’t even explain.”
The last highlight he shared was being made Zone Leader for his District. He feels that it doesn’t mean much at the MTC, he just conducts meetings and collects mail. But he does know that he has to set an example for those around him by always doing the right thing.
Thank you for your continued love and support,
The Burnett’s
Show him some love!
This blog will follow Elder Burnett throughout his mission. Some of you might not be aware of this, but after he returns, all of the content of this site (postings, pictures, and comments) will be printed out and hardcover bound into a Mission Journal for Cameron.
Cameron is allowed to follow his mission blog, and read comments left by visitors!! Also, any comments you leave or info you share will be saved for Elder Burnett to read forever. If you see something on a posting that you would like to comment about, or if you are simply thinking of Elder Burnett, you are welcome to leave a comment. These will be added to his book, and will be nice for him to look back on someday.
Likewise, if you receive a letter from Elder Burnett, or a picture, or anything you think he'd want to remember, feel free to email them to ElderBurnett@hotmail.com. I will create a posting out of the information, and it will become part of Elder Burnett's Mission Story.
So, be part of the memories and share a bit of yourself here. I know Elder Burnett will have great joy turning the pages of his Mission Book someday and seeing how much he is loved.
TO LEAVE A COMMENT:
1. At the bottom of a post, it says the number of comments (for example, "0 Comments"). This is a link. Click on it. (If you are already on the specific post's page, the comment box will already be there. Skip to Step #2.)
2. Type your comment in the box.
3. Next to "Comment as:", click the arrow and select "Name / URL". (Or, login if you have a Google account)
4. A box should appear. Enter your Name under "Name". You do not have to put anything in the URL box. Click "Continue". Click "Post Comment".
5. A box will pop up asking you to do a word verification (this prevents "spammers" from leaving anonymous comments). Type the word as you see it, and click "Post Comment".
6. Your comment should now appear under the posting.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG:
By subscribing, you will automatically receive an email each time we post a new entry. We now have a Subscription Form right on the Blog. Simply enter your email address and click ‘Subscribe’. An activation email will be sent to your email address. Once your request is activated, you will receive updates via email as new information is added to our site.
Cameron is allowed to follow his mission blog, and read comments left by visitors!! Also, any comments you leave or info you share will be saved for Elder Burnett to read forever. If you see something on a posting that you would like to comment about, or if you are simply thinking of Elder Burnett, you are welcome to leave a comment. These will be added to his book, and will be nice for him to look back on someday.
Likewise, if you receive a letter from Elder Burnett, or a picture, or anything you think he'd want to remember, feel free to email them to ElderBurnett@hotmail.com. I will create a posting out of the information, and it will become part of Elder Burnett's Mission Story.
So, be part of the memories and share a bit of yourself here. I know Elder Burnett will have great joy turning the pages of his Mission Book someday and seeing how much he is loved.
TO LEAVE A COMMENT:
1. At the bottom of a post, it says the number of comments (for example, "0 Comments"). This is a link. Click on it. (If you are already on the specific post's page, the comment box will already be there. Skip to Step #2.)
2. Type your comment in the box.
3. Next to "Comment as:", click the arrow and select "Name / URL". (Or, login if you have a Google account)
4. A box should appear. Enter your Name under "Name". You do not have to put anything in the URL box. Click "Continue". Click "Post Comment".
5. A box will pop up asking you to do a word verification (this prevents "spammers" from leaving anonymous comments). Type the word as you see it, and click "Post Comment".
6. Your comment should now appear under the posting.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG:
By subscribing, you will automatically receive an email each time we post a new entry. We now have a Subscription Form right on the Blog. Simply enter your email address and click ‘Subscribe’. An activation email will be sent to your email address. Once your request is activated, you will receive updates via email as new information is added to our site.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Airport Goodbye
I am hoping to acquire the pictures of Elder Burnett's Farewell sometime soon. In the meantime, here are the pictures of our airport goodbye.
Elder Burnett's flight to Utah left at 6:30am on Monday, November 30th, which meant we were summoned to the airport at 5:15am to see him off. Here we are bleary-eyed and teary-eyed in the airport parking lot. Elder Burnett seemed excited and, surprisingly, not anxious at all. When I asked how he slept the night before he said, "Like a rock!"
Once we made it into the airport, Elder Burnett checked in. Somehow, Ryan snapped this shot, which Elder Burnett's sisters found hysterical. So, in their honor...
Because this was the Monday after Thanksgiving Weekend, the security line was extra long. We made our way into line.
And stopped to pose for a picture.
Soon, we had reached the roped off area. Only ticket holders beyond this point, please! Elder Burnett gave one last smile...
made his way through security...
glanced back at the family...
Elder Burnett's flight to Utah left at 6:30am on Monday, November 30th, which meant we were summoned to the airport at 5:15am to see him off. Here we are bleary-eyed and teary-eyed in the airport parking lot. Elder Burnett seemed excited and, surprisingly, not anxious at all. When I asked how he slept the night before he said, "Like a rock!"
Once we made it into the airport, Elder Burnett checked in. Somehow, Ryan snapped this shot, which Elder Burnett's sisters found hysterical. So, in their honor... Because this was the Monday after Thanksgiving Weekend, the security line was extra long. We made our way into line.And stopped to pose for a picture.Soon, we had reached the roped off area. Only ticket holders beyond this point, please! Elder Burnett gave one last smile...
made his way through security... glanced back at the family... 
and away he went!
We sang "God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again" as Elder Burnett walked toward the plane that would take him to Utah and the MTC. He didn't look back, at least that I could tell. He was ready. He's been ready. He's going to be a wonderful missionary.
Return with Honor, Elder Burnett!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Farewell, Elder Burnett!
Cameron's Farewell was the Sunday after Thanksgiving... November 29th. He spoke in his home ward, Clovis 2nd. Afterward, we took some pictures:
Couldn't resist reliving this great memory!
That night, there was an Open House. Lots of great food to eat, and wonderful friends stopping by to wish Elder Burnett well.
Farewell, Elder Burnett!
Couldn't resist reliving this great memory!
That night, there was an Open House. Lots of great food to eat, and wonderful friends stopping by to wish Elder Burnett well.Farewell, Elder Burnett!
Fresno Temple Trip
Elder Burnett attended the Temple for the first time on Saturday, November 14th. It was a beautiful day, and we had a mini photo shoot afterward. Enjoy!
Afterward, we had some fun jump-starting the Burnett's car. Here we are making some memories...
You just can't take him anywhere...
Once the car was up and running, we had a delicious lunch at Olive Garden.
Thank you, Elder Burnett, for letting us be a part of your special day!
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