Updates!

Well it is hard to update on Elder Sponbeck from the MTC since there isn't a whole lot of exciting news from there. He did get made as a Zone Leader last Sunday until he leaves on Wednesday. He has also been doing the phone center and he actually committed a lady to going back to church and another he thinks was going to start the discussions. We are sure proud of him. He will leave for California Santa Rosa on Wednesday Dec. 26 and he can't wait. He wishes he had more time to write letters but he does say hi to all.

Its Official! Elder Sponbeck

DAY ONE: THE MTC Today we took Elder Sponbeck to the MTC. Also known as the Mormon Correctional Facility. After a new badge and a short meeting we were wisked away, out the Family Exit and he the Missionary Exit. His new adventure starts. I am sure about now he is getting drilled with questions and beginning to see his life in the MTC for the next 3 weeks. He departs for California, Santa Rosa on December 26. Only 23 Months 30 days left. :) We love you Elder!

So long for 2 years

Well i'll keep this short and sweet, goodbye :) My sisters said that they would keep my blog up with information and pictures and stories about me, in case anyone besides them ever read this in the first place but yeah so if you feel so inclined take a gander and see how i'm doing. But like I said goodbye.

This is Elder Sponbeck Signing out

Thanks

Hello! Tonights post will be long enough so it doesn't need to much of an intro but here is what it is about. This post is for everyone who I have ever known that has helped me to this point in my life.

First and foremost my family. My family has always been here for me. no matter what I might have done of will do they will always care about me and have never of ever will leave me. It is because of them that I am who I am today. To the parentals, thanks for everything. First off just housing me and feeding me of course but also giving me everything I could ever want of need for the past 19 years of my life. You guys have always been there for me and I am so grateful for you guys. For all the football games you have come too, and every sport in fact. Track, Cross country, wrestling, basketball, soccer, and everything in between. I owe you guys everything. To the sisters, first Staci. You will be missed and i'll especially miss your care. By that I mean your honest caring heart. You always have wanted the best for me and always have wondered how I am doing. Your awesome, and I will miss you. For Collie, thanks for always making me smile. You like Staci have aways cared for me and had my best interests at heart. I could always count on you during a tough time for advice. Can't wait to see pictures of my new nieces and nephews.....hopefully! To Zach, keep an eye on Collie. Don't let her go to crazy and keep doing what your doing. I couldn't hope for any better for Collie, and your great. Ryan, keep up the good work. I could always talk sports with you, and I know you'll keep it up while i'm gone, your amazing.

Alright now that I got that done, heres to the Bros. All the fellas I could always count on to just call up and say "hey you want to chill?" Here's to Brock, Rog, P-Witt, John, Coleton, Craig, and everyone else of the bros out here.

Brock, my boy currently serving in the Long Beach California Mission. Brock was always such a great friend. I couldn't ask for better. He save my life numerous times especially after everyone left. He was always there for me from the day I met him on. I could always count on Brock to talk too and keep things in perspective. One of the most patient and friendly kids I have ever met and he is missed a lot.

Dodge, what can I say kid? You have been there for me every day since seventh grade. Every stinking day. You have never turned your back on me, never left me in the cold, never done wrong by me. You have been one of the best and truest friends I have ever had and ever will have. For being with me through wrestling, and ever since every day. We met begging for money kid in seventh grade and have been inseperable ever since. Going to lunch, chilling out every weekend. I owe you more than you know.

P-Witt what a kid. I owe you P-Witt so much for everything you have done. For all the drinks, and time at your house it really adds up. I can't believe we have come this far together. Ever since elementary I have known you, and I could always count on you to make me laugh. Even when I was getting killed in Halo it was better when I was with you. Thanks kid.

John, Elder Fisihetau. Didn't know you as well as I would have liked during High School but we always had frisbee. You have sent me so much perfect air mail over the time we've been together I can't believe it. You have always been my go to man on gospel topics, and I can't imagine a better man for Samoa.

Colipoki, I always said I owe you for all the rides to institute. And yes I do, me, you, and Kenny just chilling out. I could do it all day, just be chilling man.

Dal Pal Lewis. I think me and Dal Pal have been friends since the day I met him. I could always know that Dal Pal had some plan up his sleeve. For any day he had something going, some plan to have fun. Whether it was fun in the snow, or going to see a movie at the car mike. You have shown me the light. And if for any one that reads this if Dal Pal tells you something take it to the bank. He's been around and he knows from experience.

To all the other bros out there Craig, Spencer, Alvin, Fielder, Eric, Jason Brinton, Mckay (St. Louis Missouri), Mitchell (Nashville Tennessee), Ryan Margetts (Ulanbaatar Mongolia), Tyler Teran (Catayna Italy), Andrew Christenson, and Thu (Harrisburg Pennsylvania). All you guys have helped me out, and I can't say how much it means to me. I love all the fella's and remember to let me know what is up.

Now for a few of the girls that got me through the last couple of months.

Ellen Larsen! I love Ell Bell, with all of our crazy schemes. Muffin Monday, decorating Christmas trees outside, and playing frisbee every spare second we have. Throw in a little settlers and some Sunday visits, and you become pretty much amazing. And you are. Keep up the crazy schemes and keep having fun with school.

Brooklyn Hunter. Always keeping me sane with your great laugh and fun sense of humor. Brooklyn you have such a great personality, even with all your worrying, you keep things so light and fun. Keep it up your awesome. Cause when push comes to shove! :)

Lindsay Irion, just for being there for me all the time. It's awesome to have someone that you can always count on when I needed you. Everyone should have a friend like you because it's a beautiful thing. And try not to become to much of a valley girl while i'm gone. :)

Jacklyn Cowley! I have chilled with you so much the past three months it's hard to imagine life without you. For country dancing, and playing frisbee in the rain. Eating the muffins, and trying to enjoy them, yes thank you.

Too all the other girls, Alicia Voorhees, Krisina, Aimee Jo, Kristen all the way out in Cali, and Jessica in Hawaii. Even though they were far, they always had time to talk to me and I love it. To anyone else I might not have mentioned thanks. You guys are excellent and I will miss you all.

I think that is it, for my marathon post. If you make it all the way through you should be commended. This is why I never when an Oscar way to many people to thank. But anyway just if you missed it the point of this post was to thank everyone for everything they have done. You have all helped me in getting ready for the mission and making sure I am prepared for it. So thanks, your all great.