Mar 18, 2008

Hello once again,

I'm glad you all enjoyed the photos I sent you, and you're able to see all the people that I'm around 24/7. They're all great guys. I haven't yet received the package, but I'm hoping that I get it this dinner period, cause it seems like it should be here by now. Also, I haven't yet seen the Jessees, but I'm super excited and have definitely had my eyes peeled for them. I'm hoping I get to see them tonight at the big devotional, because everyone is at those things.

I'm glad to hear things went well with the husband of Cole's piano teacher, thats awesome. I'm sure Cole is doing incredible on that thing, probably passed me up by now. And tell Robyn she better be flippin sweet and do a musical number in Sacrament Meeting when I get home haha. OH, and my suitcoat is so not snug you little booger. And don't worry mom, I haven't gone an ounce past 144... if anything, I need to keep putting on weight so my clothes FIT, they're quite loose on me I've noticed. Though I've come to love my clothes here, every P-Day it feels ultra weird and heavy to wear jeans and a tshirt. Also, pray for my neck... I have a sevre rash on my neck from having to shave everyday. I thought it would get better as my skin gets used to it, but it just gets worse and worse each day.

I'm glad someone was able to enjoy my guitar, I know I'm definitely missing that more than just about all of my other things. My fingers are actually starting to get soft, and I'm not liking it. The pictures you tried to send me where pointless because I can't open them on these computers cause they're so protected, but they did come through, so when I'm in Paraguay it should be fine.

This week we began teaching all in spanish, so thats a huge step for all of us. Yesterday we taught just the Restoration by ourselves to other people in the class, and I was surprised to discover that I was able to say just about everything I wanted to clearly and effectively. So that was a huge morale booster for me, I was feeling pretty discouraged this past week, but I'm one of the best speakers in the class, so I have no idea what the other guys are going through. Unfortunately for me, but probably a help for him, Elder Legler is probably the worst at it...

Also this past Sunday we got to hear Sheri L. Dew for our Sunday night Fireside... I'd never really heard of her but all the Hermanas were freaking out so I figure I should mention her because you probably know who she is. She gave a great discourse on our influence as young latter-day saints in the world, and how we are one of the chosen generations saved for the end of times. It was good, I took quite a bit of notes.

I love you all. Oh, and make sure you're sending these emails to Elder Fiala at jamesfiala@myldsmail.com. He requested that in his last letter. Thanks a ton!

Love,

Elder Dennis