Friday, February 19, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Feb 15, 2010
Dear Family,
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” See you on Friday.
Love,
Elder Dennis
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” See you on Friday.
Love,
Elder Dennis
Monday, February 8, 2010
Feb 8, 2010
Hello family,
This week went pretty well, but I’m frustrated at the work, it’s not going so hot here in Pedro Juan. We’re working hard, and I’m trying to do my very best, but we’re just not seeing the results right now. This week though, I bought a little pocket balance to weigh my suitcases and get them all ready for the flight home, and after some preliminaries, I can tell I’m going to have a kind of a tough time getting things all squared away, because I eliminated the main things, but I still have about 4 or 5 pounds to deal with of things I want to take home. I’ll figure it out this week though, I’m not too concerned, I might have to leave just a little bit more than I would like here in Paraguay. I’m leaving all of my church clothes... I’m probably going to give all of it to Eddy for his mission... he already has his papers in.
Okay, here’s the low down for next week. Monday night, I’ll travel in from Pedro Juan to Asunción, so that on Tuesday, I’ll go through the temple with Eddy! I still have some details to work out, but I plan on calling Eddy tonight to find those out, like what time the session will be and everything. I have Pte Wade’s full support, and so Elder Spencer will also be there, and Elder Peterson, who I found Eddy with, is an AP right now, so he’s got my back and will be there too. So it’s definitely going down, that’s for sure! I’m so excited, its the perfect way to end these past two years.
I’m feeling better, I just have this little cough that's lingering a little bit. But whatever it takes to get released, Pres. Standage is a great guy to be willing to do that for me. What time at night are we talking about at night though? Not that it really matters, I just really really really want to go snowboarding first thing Saturday. Tell Haley thanks for getting everything set up for me, I really wish I didn’t have to make you gals do stuff like that, I feel like I’m just being a burden haha. Anyways, ask Sis. Brooks to prepare a little bit, my favorite is Num. 48 in the Spanish Hymnal, “Divina Luz.” I’ll probably just sing, cause I haven’t been practicing lately hahaha. I’m such a slacker, sorry mom. But as far as going to the temple, I’m game for whatever you guys wanna do... I’ll probably have to buy garments soon though... because looking at weight and the things I wanna bring home, I’m probably not going to bring that much home. But don’t you go ordering stuff now, I want to re-look at everything they have when I get home.
Anyways, I love you all lots,
Elder Dennis
This week went pretty well, but I’m frustrated at the work, it’s not going so hot here in Pedro Juan. We’re working hard, and I’m trying to do my very best, but we’re just not seeing the results right now. This week though, I bought a little pocket balance to weigh my suitcases and get them all ready for the flight home, and after some preliminaries, I can tell I’m going to have a kind of a tough time getting things all squared away, because I eliminated the main things, but I still have about 4 or 5 pounds to deal with of things I want to take home. I’ll figure it out this week though, I’m not too concerned, I might have to leave just a little bit more than I would like here in Paraguay. I’m leaving all of my church clothes... I’m probably going to give all of it to Eddy for his mission... he already has his papers in.
Okay, here’s the low down for next week. Monday night, I’ll travel in from Pedro Juan to Asunción, so that on Tuesday, I’ll go through the temple with Eddy! I still have some details to work out, but I plan on calling Eddy tonight to find those out, like what time the session will be and everything. I have Pte Wade’s full support, and so Elder Spencer will also be there, and Elder Peterson, who I found Eddy with, is an AP right now, so he’s got my back and will be there too. So it’s definitely going down, that’s for sure! I’m so excited, its the perfect way to end these past two years.
I’m feeling better, I just have this little cough that's lingering a little bit. But whatever it takes to get released, Pres. Standage is a great guy to be willing to do that for me. What time at night are we talking about at night though? Not that it really matters, I just really really really want to go snowboarding first thing Saturday. Tell Haley thanks for getting everything set up for me, I really wish I didn’t have to make you gals do stuff like that, I feel like I’m just being a burden haha. Anyways, ask Sis. Brooks to prepare a little bit, my favorite is Num. 48 in the Spanish Hymnal, “Divina Luz.” I’ll probably just sing, cause I haven’t been practicing lately hahaha. I’m such a slacker, sorry mom. But as far as going to the temple, I’m game for whatever you guys wanna do... I’ll probably have to buy garments soon though... because looking at weight and the things I wanna bring home, I’m probably not going to bring that much home. But don’t you go ordering stuff now, I want to re-look at everything they have when I get home.
Anyways, I love you all lots,
Elder Dennis
Monday, February 1, 2010
Feb 1, 2010
Hey there family,
So, I come home this month! Wow, I can’t believe the time is actually ending, I only have 2 more Sundays here in Paraguay, and then I’ll be giving my homecoming talk. But don’t you worry mom, I’ll be home on the 19th, and not before hahaha. But I’m afraid even like ten thousand miles doesn’t stop the germs from spreading in the family. Right now I have a sore throat thats affecting my voice and this wheezing cough in my chest and a constant headache... its not fun. But that’s okay, I’m going home soon.
Yesterday I had to teach the Sunday School class about the creation, and that was fun. I also ended the Old Testament and the Doctrine and Covenants this past week, which I was pushing to finish by the end of the mission, and it feels so good to have met with that goal. Now I just have to finish the Book of Mormon in Spanish, and I’m in Helaman right now, so I’m on a pretty good track to be finishing it up right at the end. Now I’m debating trying to read through the New Testament as well to say I read the Bible cover to cover without stopping on the mission. We’ll see what the week brings.
Well, I don’t know how much of a morning child I’ll be... but my goal is to wake up at like 8 after the mission. Not extremely early, but not late either. I hate waking up at 6.30, and it sucks because Elder Adamson is a morning person, but he’s learned that he can’t talk to me until 9 when personal studies are over... he was shocked when he heard how I wouldn’t let Haley talk to me on the car rides to seminary in high school. He and his siblings were chatter boxes according to him. It’s amazing how the mission changes one and makes them adapt to live with people who are completely different than oneself. Like now I can’t wait to get home to talk to Haley and Mom... and talking was the thing I hated more than anything before the mission. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no talker, but just a pleasant conversation from time to time would be nice.
I’m super excited to go snowboarding right when I get back though, I can’t wait to race Cole down the mountain. After two years, I can almost guarantee that he’ll beat me! But tell him to keep practicing, because I’ll still give him a run for his money (well, more than mom anyways hahaha). Remember how Robyn would just plant her feet and go?! No one could beat that girl... it was so funny to watch her go down the mountain.
Anyways, talk to ya later alligator.
Elder Dennis
PS. Any news on getting released?... its extremely important!
So, I come home this month! Wow, I can’t believe the time is actually ending, I only have 2 more Sundays here in Paraguay, and then I’ll be giving my homecoming talk. But don’t you worry mom, I’ll be home on the 19th, and not before hahaha. But I’m afraid even like ten thousand miles doesn’t stop the germs from spreading in the family. Right now I have a sore throat thats affecting my voice and this wheezing cough in my chest and a constant headache... its not fun. But that’s okay, I’m going home soon.
Yesterday I had to teach the Sunday School class about the creation, and that was fun. I also ended the Old Testament and the Doctrine and Covenants this past week, which I was pushing to finish by the end of the mission, and it feels so good to have met with that goal. Now I just have to finish the Book of Mormon in Spanish, and I’m in Helaman right now, so I’m on a pretty good track to be finishing it up right at the end. Now I’m debating trying to read through the New Testament as well to say I read the Bible cover to cover without stopping on the mission. We’ll see what the week brings.
Well, I don’t know how much of a morning child I’ll be... but my goal is to wake up at like 8 after the mission. Not extremely early, but not late either. I hate waking up at 6.30, and it sucks because Elder Adamson is a morning person, but he’s learned that he can’t talk to me until 9 when personal studies are over... he was shocked when he heard how I wouldn’t let Haley talk to me on the car rides to seminary in high school. He and his siblings were chatter boxes according to him. It’s amazing how the mission changes one and makes them adapt to live with people who are completely different than oneself. Like now I can’t wait to get home to talk to Haley and Mom... and talking was the thing I hated more than anything before the mission. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no talker, but just a pleasant conversation from time to time would be nice.
I’m super excited to go snowboarding right when I get back though, I can’t wait to race Cole down the mountain. After two years, I can almost guarantee that he’ll beat me! But tell him to keep practicing, because I’ll still give him a run for his money (well, more than mom anyways hahaha). Remember how Robyn would just plant her feet and go?! No one could beat that girl... it was so funny to watch her go down the mountain.
Anyways, talk to ya later alligator.
Elder Dennis
PS. Any news on getting released?... its extremely important!
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