Weeks 12, 13, 14 and 15!

This past few weeks have been super, crazy busy around The Berrett household. 

{So please forgive me for not posting sooner!} 

Week 12 went by with a email chat with Kyler.  He didn't have too much time online and we just went over our plan for Mother's Day! :)

Week 13 started with a Mother's Day Skype session with Kyler!  
It was so nice to be able to see him and chat with him!  

We celebrated Mother's Day with dinner at our house.  
He called on the phone around 6:00ish 

to let us know he would be getting on Skype in 30 minutes.

So I starting panicking and hurried to set up the computer.

We were able to chat with him for 2 hours and 34 minutes!  It was so wonderful!  He wanted to talk to everyone together and then asked if he could have a few minutes alone with everyone.  He was very upbeat! {although he did break down a little, but I am sure that it was just him being home sick!}
He is thoroughly enjoying his time in Bolivia.  He is loving the work and also the people.  

What a great Mother's Day gift!
{looking forward to Christmas, to be able to chat again!!}

On Monday, Rick got an unexpected phone call from Kyler.  He called to let us know that he had lost his debit card! :(  We are working on getting him a new one.


Week 14

Mom:
I got your new debit card on Friday.  I will get that in the mail to you.  Grandma sent you a package last week and I am waiting to see when you get it.  She used Fed Ex this time and we are hoping it will get to you a lot quicker. If it does, then I will send it Fed Ex. (Grandma gets a huge discount through her work)

So a lot of things this week.  Only 4 more days of school and then I can finally clean the house!  (after I sleep in of course) Baseball banquet is this evening. Lexi's graduation is on Saturday.  She invited me and dad, and grandma and grandpa.  So that will be nice! 

How has your week been?  Anything new with investigators? 

Kyler:

Okay sweet! is my pin number the same??? yeah im not sure which is better!!! i guess we will find out!! 

Awesome!! gosh i cant beleive its already time for another banquet! and Summer!! wow!!! 

oh thats nice! yeah she would love if yall went! thats awesome! get me some pictures!! :) 

things are good!!! so my companion was in a bad mood one night and not really talking. and when we went to our appointment with Alejandra, (the 17 year old girl) i could tell he wasn't going to be up for talking a bunch. so we got there and chatted a good bit and he started to lighten up a little. well, before i had prepared myself to talk a whole lot with her and i was getting really nervous because i didn't know what to teach! well to make a long story short, after an hour of teaching and answering questions (eventually my compaion snapped out of it and started teaching and being happy) , i asked her to follow the example of Jesus Cristo and she is getting baptized on June 22!!!  so how is everyone?

Mom:

That is awesome about Alejandra!  How exciting!

We are all doing good.  Berkley has 8th grade promotion on Friday.  I can't believe she will be at the high school next year.  Kayden is doing good.  The little boys are so ready for summer and have their end of year parties this week as well. (of course, cause next week we won't be here) :)

So how are you getting along with your companion?  
Does he get that way often?

Kyler:

awesome! yeah i cant believe it either!! geez!! she cant go there! at least Kayden is there!

 i cant believe its already summer!! 

no hes never like that!! we all just have our bad days! its wasn't a problem! the mission can take its toll on you here!!

Mom:

I am sure it is hard at times.  Those are the times that you need to pray more often than normal, and don't get discouraged.  I know that is easier said than done.  

Did you know that you have almost been gone 100 days? 

How are you doing for real? 

I know that it can be hard at times, but it will be so worth it in the end.  Also, the longer you are gone, the easier it will be.  Just when you are loving it and wanting to stay there forever, it will be time to come home.

Kyler:

yeah i know. i really am doing well. I'm enjoying my time and trying to love every moment because i only get this chance once. yeah my 100 days is on Thursday! thats crazy!!! i cant believe how fast that was!!

Mom:

So are you keeping track of your time too?  How are you doing money wise?

Kyler:

haha no its just that the other day at our zone meeting they gave us a statistic that there are 108 missionaries out of the 260 in the mission with less than 100 days. so i wanted to know if i'm in that group! 

Money wise....not good because i lost my card haha i have 50 Bolivianos for the rest of this month. thats about $8 dollars. haha buts its okay! its normal for missionaries!! ill be fine!!

Dad:

Hey bud - It's Dad - Are you still there?

Kyler:

hey dad!! yeah im here!!

Mom:

Do you have any pictures for us today?

Kyler:

only this!! sorry! Elder Vasquez had his one year so we celebrated with a giant pizza!

Dad:

You haven't answered back yet but I've got to go to a meeting. Just

know how much I love you and praying for you. I sent a letter through

DearElder so you should  get that. Keep going 100%. Don't ever let up,

not even for a second. Love ya - Dad

Kyler:

hey guys sorry!! i have to go!! I love you guys so much! tell all the kids i said i love them and that i pray for them and you guys everyday!!! i love and miss!! stay safe and ill talk to you guys on Monday!! be ready! i don't know what time ill be!! I love you!!

Mom:

Ok!  Looking forward to it!  I LOVE YOU!!!!

Week 15

Kyler:

Hey mom!! you there!??

Mom:

Hi babe!  Yes, you there?  How are things with you?

Kyler:

hi!!! :) things are great!!!! how is everyone??

Mom:

We are doing great!  Today is Memorial Day so dad is off and we are planning to play a little later with friends.

Kyler:

awesome sounds fun!! so its summer there!?? dang, thats crazy!!! excited?? what are you guys doing tonight?

Mom:

Me and dad are both on.  How are things with you?  Anything new to report?

Kayden:

Yo Kaybreezy, it's ya brother kaybay!

Kyler:

yo KB!!!! whats up man?? i miss you bro!! hows ball?? 

Kayden:

I miss you too man, and just laying in bed being a bum, and it's good, we've got our second practice tonight at 7 at west hall!!

Kyler:

nice!! i wish i could be a bum for 10 minutes! haha but sweet! how yall looking? whens your first game? 

Kayden:

Yeah I know, I'm sorry! I'm not meaning to rub it in, and we will be pretty good I think! It will be really fun!  And I think not this weekend but the next!

Dad:

We are going to the Nugent's to swim and eat. We have Kayden's first Team Gwinnett practice tonight. How is the work going? Any new investigators? Is that 17 year old girl getting baptized?

Kyler:

yeah we have a date for her!!! the 22 of June! and the work is good! this week we taught Luis and his family with president!!!!!!!  he asked if we had any important appointments this week and if we did if he could join. well he came and it was a great lesson!! we committed Luis and his two daughters to be baptized on the 22nd also!! we are working on his wife. she came to church and loved it and she loves our messages and encourages hrre husband with it but she is so set on staying Catholic. we are going to work on her!! 

Dad:

Hey - will you do us a favor - each week will you start your email by giving us a quick recap of your week? Especially about the work. We LOVE to hear all of that.

Wow - that's pretty cool to have your President there with you. Were you nervous? How much longer does your President have until he goes home? Do you feel like you are understanding more and more (Spanish)?

Kyler:

yeah ill start each week by doing that!! sorry! i get a little anxious to talk to you guys!!! 

yeah he told me my Spanish is really good and that i did a great job teaching! im sure he was just being nice haha! yeah i was way nervous but it all worked out!! he has about 15 months or so! maybe 14. yeah im understanding a whole lot more!! im studying very hard so hopefully it all comes together and clicks!!

Dad:

Kayden was called to be the 1st assistant to the Bishop in the priest quorum yesterday. He was a little concerned because of baseball, but it will be really good for him.

Kyler:

Thats awesome!!! he'll love that!!!! i did that for a while!!! he'll love it!! its fun!! he just needs to take it serious and be dedicated! 

Dad:

You still able to work out? What is your favorite food now? Any new pictures you can share?

Mom:

I went to Lexi's graduation on Saturday. That was nice, and then we went out to dinner with her family. She is anxious to get going with school and all. The busier she is the quicker the time goes. How are you doing? How are your spirits? Is it getting easier? How is the Spanish coming along?

Kyler:

no i don't have pictures this week! ill try to remember to take my camera with me everyday so i can have more!! my favorite food is called Pika! its a mountain of french fries covered in hot dog slices, beef, and drenched in ketchup and mayonnaise ! hahaha sounds gross, looks gross, tastes amazing!!! i can eat so much now, oh my gosh its ridiculous. yeah i workout everyday!! its fun because i can see myself getting bigger! haha i have full on chin hair now!! haha i have to shave almost everyday!!! wat up!!!!!???'??? its about time!!! yeah, she told me that yall were there! thats great :) im doing a whole lot better!! i feel good! the Spanish is good!! im working on it!!

Mom:

Sounds delish! lol  Do you get sick from the food or water anymore? Have you been sick since the one time? Have you got a package recently?

Dad:

Do you have any plans today for P-day?

Kyler:

no not really! i might get sick again who knows. but yeah like 2 days before mothers day i was sick all day! i threw up 6 times!! i totally forgot to tell you guys!! i remembered after i turned off the computer i realized i forgot to tell you. sorry! haha no i havent gotten a letter or anything for a month! liiteraly!! they've been coming but the zone leaders haven't gone to get them! they went last night and called me and told me i have 22 letters and a package! so im going to get that from them today!!! i cant wait!!! whose the package from??

Mom:

We sent one, Grandma Joan sent one and Grandpa Sherrell sent one, so it could be from anybody!

Kyler:

hahaha oh okay!!! sweet!! i cant wait to get it!!!  yeah!! its mothers day actually!!! so happy mothers day!! :) i love you!! <3 but anyways we are going to a members house for lunch to celebrate, which is good because i literally have 10 bolivianos to last me this week so i need a free meal. and then after we are going to play basketball with the bishop of our sister ward! hes white and speaks english!! haha

Mom:

Let us know whats inside of the package.  We like to know if anything was taken. haha  Kind of a mystery to see if it arrives. :)

Just be wise with your money next month, just in case it takes forever for your debit card to get there.  It really could take like 6 weeks or more.  So go easy with the cash :)

Kyler:

yeah i already budgeted my money more next month!!! i did it last night!! im not letting it happen again!!! so have you sent it?? was all my money on the card?? or did someone use it??

Mom:

No one used your card.  The last thing purchased was at a store for 7 or 8 dollars.  Only one thing that day so I'm sure that was you.

Kyler:

yep!!! that was me!! awesome!! okay i have to go!! ive been on here too long!!! i love you all soooo much. tell everyone i love them and to enjoy the summer!! :) i love you all so much!! stay safe!! until next week!!!! :) 

Mom:

LOVE YOU MORE!!!!

And then he was gone!  He mentioned on Mother's Day that he loves to get letters.  He says that he looks so forward to hearing from everyone.  It keeps him going!  If you have a minute, he would love to hear from you!

Until next week!!!