Hunter Mission January 20-26 2026

 It has been a great week full of wonderful miracles. It was also a busy one.

We started it out with a great Zone Conference on Wednesday, which went super well. We talked about how we can work better with the members and really invite all to come unto Christ. I was able to learn a lot.

Then we had exchanges with the Zone Leaders on Thursday, which went super well. I was with my good friend Elder Gibbson in Reñaca and we were able to have a lot of great lessons and put in a lot of effort in helping others progress towards Christ.

Then on Friday, we had another exchange, but this time Elder Westenskow was running it and I was in the area with elder Jardine, who is also an excellent missionary that loves to work and loves to learn. We were able to find some really good people and show them how they can connect with God. 

We helped two families come to Church this Sunday which was amazing and we hope to be able to keep helping them progressing towards and eternal family. They are both wonderful and really have a desire to do God's will but they don't know how.

I really testify that this is the Church that Jesus Christ has establish and that he still runs it. He loves each and everyone of us and because of that fact he wants us to become the best version of ourselves. But that comes through test, hardship, trials of faith, and requirement to who we are to become. I love the Lord I know that He lives and I invite everyone of you to keep seeking to grow your connection. We can never be too close to the Lord.

Elder Nelson

McKay is a Licensed Driver!

 McKay was pretty excited to get his drivers license and to be able to go anywhere by himself. It was a big day!

Hunter Mission January 13-19 2026

 It has been a great week! I love my new comp Elder Westenskow a stud. And the new area is amazing. The members really want to help us out in the work and we are hoping that we can make this a very united work.

The highlights of the week were that our friend Leonellys was able to be baptized. She has made a lot of progress and has had a great journey looking through many churchs and not finding answers then listening to two teenagers and finding answers through the scriptures. So that was super special to be part of. 

Besides that, I've been loving the area. The people are awesome, they love to talk to us. The best part of our area is that we have a huge hill where half of our friends live and we have been going up it every day. Gotta get in shape and we are working on it. 

Quick spiritual thought comes from Doctrina y convenios 100:6

6 porque os será dado en la hora, sí, en el momento preciso, lo que habéis de decir.

I share this scripture with the invitation that you all look for opportunities to share the gospel, have the faith that God is preparing his sons and daughters to listen to your testimony and that he will tell you what you need to share.

I love you all, let me know if I can bless your lives in any way

Elder Nelson

McKay 16th Birthday with Friends

For McKay's birthday "party" he wanted to bring a group of friends to Top Golf and all you can eat wings at a restaurant. It had to be on a Monday, because that is when the wing night was, so on his actual birthday we did family stuff and he did his friend get together on Monday. 

We were amazed at how many wings these boys ate. The restaurant sang happy birthday to McKay nice an embarrassing, but I don't think he was embarrassed. 

I'm so glad McKay has this group of friends. 

 

Dad and I sat out of the way so we could drive the boys and pay for them, but not embarrass them :)

McKay 16th Birthday

McKay was pretty excited for his 16th birthday. Mostly because he's excited to drive. We woke him up singing happy birthday and throwing balloons at him (per tradition). 

Presents!

He is a huge fan of Mr. Beast chocolate. 

Salt and Vinegar chips.

Squashies.

Gym Shark clothes. 

Stuff for the basement gym.

His letterman jacket! He also go some training sessions at a gym.

Official BYU football.

Crepes for breakfast.

We went to Texas Roadhouse for his birthday lunch.

I think he enjoyed the birthday greeting while on the saddle.

Special birthday dessert.

We watched Tron and ate hot dogs, strawberries and French fries for his dinner.

Lincoln taught him some stuff on the guitar that he has been practicing. 

He wanted a chocolate cake with chocolate strawberries on it.

Lighting the birthday candles is the best part.

Maggie got to join in the birthday celebration. But sadly she did't get any cake.