No man can serve two masters ...

Here is a sampling of our emails from Elder Capell this past Saturday -- I'm so proud of my son!!! (You must read the entire entry to see why!!!)

 

Dad,

 

I have a proposition for you for something I would like to have. This is for me and Elder Nielson.

What would you say if I proposed that in exchange for some Ford's jerky and you getting it delivered here by no later than Thursday, September 27, 2012, I convert to BYU for indefinitely? The only reason I say this Thursday is because Elder Nielson leaves this Friday.

 

This is dad and a deal is a deal! If jerky is there by 9/27, you are a Cougar! (2 Nephi 9:34)

Alright, fine. I am a man of my word. If the jerky is there by no later than 9/27, I will convert to the Y, but you must remember 3 Nephi 13:24

I will direct this statement toward Dad referring to that scripture, seeing that it might be the only chance I'll have. No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve Mom and BYU.

(The Ford's jerky was purchased on Friday by his Grandma Arnold in Provo a day prior to this email, therefore, there will be no chance of Ryan becoming a BYU Cougar fan what-so-ever!!!)

Elder Capell is doing well.  Thanks for your thoughts and prayers on his behalf.

I've Been Transferred!

Dear Capell Family,

     How are you doing?  Hey Dad, I'm sorry YOUR Cougars lost. Ah, who am I kidding? No I'm not sorry -- go UTES!!! 
     Thank you for the package you sent, I really appreciate it!  The training is going well.  Elder Hedger and I are getting along great!  We had apartment study yesterday.  Also, I feel that I should let you know that I was mad the First Counselor in the First Quorum (did I spell that right?) of Elders yesterday.  Elder Beatty is now the President, and Elder Willis is the Second Counselor. Oh, and Elder Bennett is the Secretary.  I feel extremely blessed to have been given this calling!
     I studied humility the other day, and I learned more about it than I thought I had already know.  I wrote notes and promptings down in my study journal.
     Everything so far is great.  I'm a little homesick, but I know I can overcome this trial, as well as all others with the help of our Heavenly Father.  The gospel is true.  Jesus is the Christ, and He does live.

Love,
Elder Ryan John Capell

P.S. -  I look forward to getting mail!!!