The Piano Guys!

So, some of us in this household are a little crazy about The Piano Guys.

In fact, a few years ago, Chris and I took Aubree and Jaden to a Piano Guys concert 

for their birthdays, and we sat in a major rainstorm for 4 or 5 hours so we could watch them.

We love these guys!  I was really excited last night when Jaden wrote home to tell

us that The Piano Guys presented a fireside for Jaden's mission!  Here's his e-mail:

Hi everyone!

So, want to know something cool? Last night, we had a fireside here in Seoul Korea, with the Piano Guys. Two of them, (Steve, the cellist, and Paul, a manager guy) served their missions in Korea!! They were filming some videos in this part of the word and were kind enough to come speak to us, and play a few songs too. 

Each Brother, (four in total) took a few minutes to share his testimony. I'll summarize:

Steven Nelson: We have weaknesses to be humble, and God is there to help us. He encouraged us to just go out and do what we have been taught, just like his son at a soccer scrimage.

Paul(? I'm not sure that's his name....): He just told us he knew the Church was true, and that the Gospel blesses his life.

Brad(?): He talked about how they pray so much as they make films, and how they have so many cool experiences filiming and feeling the Spirit as they do.

John Schmict(piano): He also talked about praying over their music to make sure its good, and how we can pray to God about anything, because God is our loving Heavenly Father. 

They played a song called "The Mission" mixed with How Great Thou Art that they filmed down in Brazil. Look it up on YouTube. Its so beatutful. They played two other songs I didn't know, both so good. Then Steven played Arirang, Korea's song. So good! They closed with "O come O come Emmanuel" and told us that they love the words of the song. "O come O come Emmanuel, and randsom captive Israel" and told us we can be ransomed as well. 

It was so cool to hear their testimonies and music. You should all look up their songs because they are so good! I'll send a few pictures as well!!

This is Steven and John. I was pretty far back, so its a bit fuzzy. I'm not sure if the video sounds good either, but it sounded good in person!

I love you all! You're all so awesome too!! Have a great week!

Love,

Elder Roskelley

 

Cool, huh?  I'm so glad he gets to have some experiences like this.

He did send some video, but I'm having a hard time getting it to open.

I'll try and work on that and post it if I can.

 

He Has His Flight Plans!

Well, we now know that Jaden will officially be leaving Korea on August 7th.  Exciting!

It's three days later than we've thought, but we knew that nothing was official

until he got his actual flight plans.  And actually, he told us that these were his

preliminary flight plans. Didn't know there was such a thing. 

I just can't believe how fast it's all happening.

Jaden continues to do well.  He told Chris he thinks he will be split from

his companion soon, and he doesn't really want that to happen.

Even though Jaden's the trainer and senior companion, he has told us that

he's learned so much from his companion.  Honestly, I think Jaden has 

learned something from each companion he's had.  I'm so grateful for that.

He's a great example of humility to me.  I will share his last letter home and sign off! 

Hello again! The cherry blossoms hit their last stand last night. We had a big wind storm and now most of the trees are bare again. But it was so pretty this last week. And I just wanted to let you all know that it was pretty.

The week was good though. Elder Song and I have met lots and lots of people on the street. I'll share a story about one man.We placed a Book of Mormon with this man. He smiled at us as we said hello, and told us he could tell we were missionaries as soon as he saw us down the street. He told us he believes the Bible because there are no lies in it, and so he reads it lots. And he seemed so open minded to the fact that the Book of Mormon was the word of God as well. He was so fun to talk to, and after we got his number and he left, I could help but walk with an extra spring in my step. Elder Song and I were both so happy about it and it made the rest of the day much more enjoyable. 

This weekend we also were able to watch General Conference!!! It was so good. As always. I especially enjoyed Elder Pearson's talk on Sunday. He talked about how we need to read the Book of Mormon and pray, everyday everyday everyday. And how true that is! Before my mission I didn't really do it ever, and now on my mission as I do those things everyday, I've realized how much better it makes my life. And its the same for all of you, and everyone! So, if you aren't already doing it, start today! If you already are doing it, don't stop! Yep. 

I love you all! I do hope each one of you has a good, fun, happy week!

Love,
Elder Roskelley

Jaden's companion in front of tree outside of their apartment.

I love cherry blossoms!