This Payne Rocks

Total Eclipse of the Heart

My companion, Elder Jones, and I were doing some really good work in Vista Ridge in the Cedar Park area. Preparing the people for the House of the Lord that will be there in what will seem like the blink of an eye. Things with the ward were turning up

Because of Him

This email is for my mom. I really didn't want to write one this week. lol I have been thinking about all the changes and progress a full-time mission experience will give you if you let it. These past two weeks have been making me want to just keep improving

Pray On

It's been a while. I have been having a hard time trying to get my thoughts out recently. My ask for each of you is a short prayer that will help me stay motivated to express my thoughts each week. We will keep this email a little short this week

Embrace the Opportunites

I want you to imagine something really quick: Picture in your mind a large football field. In the far corner of the stands, as high up as you can go, there is the start of a string. That string is pulled tight, from the highest furthest point in the stand

O Remember Remember

Two long weeks you've had to wait. I bet you've been, in quite a state. Christmas Day, New Years too but nothing from me, to you. I was planning on writing a whole poem but then I couldn't figure out good enough words to use. Maybe I'll get some inspiration

City of Stars

"We missed a call from President." Elder Iloa says as he checks his phone while we were out recording some videos for our Facebook page. "Well, give him a call back!" I responded to him. Now getting a call from our mission President isn't always a big issue, but this

Christ, the Savior, is born!

Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace; Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar; Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ,

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Do you remember my music list? So I haven't really been keeping up on it but this week I had one that I just had to add. Elder 'Iloa has a lot of random music on his phone that we have been going through, trying to clear it up a

Welcome to Vista Ridge

I have been in the Vista Ridge area for about 2 weeks now. Vista Ridge is located in Cedar Park, Texas, and is about 30 minutes from my old area, Pflugerville, where I just came from. I can't really describe what it has been like, due to all the differing

Do you want to be happy? :)

Though you won't realize it, I have decided to start my email a little early this week. It is currently 12:35 on a rainy Thursday afternoon during our lunchtime. I know I have missed a few weeks here and there and it has been a big letdown to myself.

The Muffin Man

I am obsessed with muffins. I don't know where this obsession came from, but dah gum, I love me some good muffins! I have made 2 boxes of muffins these past 2 weeks. One for fun, then the other for Zone Conference! I bought 2 more boxes today so that

Jesus Love's You

Have you ever been sitting there during a writing test at school and just have no clue what to write about even though you have already read the prompt about 20 times? I have no clue what to write about even though I have been rereading my journal prompts over

I'm Back

Guess who's back, back again Shady's back, tell a friend Guess who's back, Guess who's back Yes it is I! The One, The Only, (pause for dramatic effect) Elder Kohl Keith Payne! *Crowd cheering and going absolutely wild* 6 weeks have passed on by. Some of the most fun yet

So this is how it ends . . .

And now the end is here And so I face that final curtain My friend I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my way

Yo soy el Hombre

Welcome back to yet another weekly email! This week was pretty mid. Got a lot of good things that happened last week that just fell apart completely. With that comes probably the toughest news ever . . . Do you remember the one guy that had a massive change and told us he

The Wizz Pig......

Happy Monday! This week has actually been so wild! I almost don't feel like writing about it, but I will. May not be in much detail but I will. Elder Giuffra and I keep seeing many mighty miracles and it is awesome! We had a friend completely stop doing the

Wubalubadubdub

Week of miracles baby! Starting of with my favorite: Remember one of the miracles from last week? Where we had the prompting to ask someone to be baptized? Well, he stopped responding to us for a hot minute so one day we just decided to go by and visit him.

I am an Angel!!

What's popping?! We had a really good week, full of blessings, miracles, and some pretty scary situations. We will go over the blessings, miracles, and all the good things. Might touch briefly on the scary/sad. Let's start our journey on Monday night, shall we? Monday night Elder Giuffra and

New Mission President 😎 Who dis?!

As my title states, the Texas Austin Mission got a new Mission President. I, unfortunately, do not have a picture with them but enjoy the picture of me and my companion for now. President and Sister Carter, what a blessing it is to have them leading and guiding the missionaries

Dah Gum! What a wild and wacky week. . .

I think we should start with the most historic event that happened. The death (going home) of two of the best Elder's I have had the pleasure to know. Elder Jake Porter and Elder Ryan Johansen. First and foremost I just want to express my love and gratitude for these

Happy Birthday Sister Weller

I don't even know where to start on this one. We have been playing basketball all day and I am zoinked. Let's start off with Sister Weller's birthday. First and foremost, happy happy birthday Sister Weller. Elder Giuffra and I were able to go to her birthday dinner. Why? Good

Elder Giuffra's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELDER GIUFFRA!! Woohoo the big 20!! What a great week! Elder Giuffra and I went all out for his birthday! Monday we went to Panda Express. (Elder Giuffra's favorite place ever apparently) It was so fun. Just the two of us, getting some PE at 10:30 in

How is it already June?!

Why hello. We had another fantastic week. Just one great week after another. Some Random thoughts: We got a new car. We went from a Toyota Rav4 to a Chevy Equinox. Not sure if it is a downgrade or an upgrade yet, but it has been treating us well though.

Oh hey...

Um, yeah last week was something. We are just gonna skip over all that. Just know the car got a flat tire and I was stressed outta my mind. LETS GO! This week has been quite a good one. This past P-day after all the fun under the sun, we

Boot Update

Not much of an email today, due to some unforeseen adventures. Lots of pictures for you all though. My boots had to be ordered and should be here in two weeks. So I hope that by next P-day I will have them to show you. They will be used for