Week 18

June 17, 2013

Hey everyone!

So this week had its ups and downs! It started off on Tuesday and Wedensday when i was sick again!! i was throwing up and all that good stuff. And then i woke up with a rash on my body on Wednesday so i dont know whats happening haha! Last night we got our call from the zone leaders about transfers!! well.........im staying with my companion in the same area!! thats very rare that you stay with your trainer so it must be for some reason!! The work is going good we taught 15 lessons this week and found about 5 new people to teach who seem really good!  Luis and his family are starting to be very frustrating!! we meet with him twice a week and all he does is have question after question. Hes having a hard time listening to the spirit and letting him find out for himself. We've taught the Restoration THREE times!!!!! He and his family love church but they are having a difficult time accepting change. Thay are all sooo ready to be baptized but they are having a hard time with the change. WE are going to continue to work with them. hopefully there is some progress this week. 

Dad:

That's too bad about Luis and his family. I think that is the most frustrating thing about being a missionary. You think a family or individual is so ready and then it seems like they take two steps back. Sorry to hear that but if it's meant to be it will all work out in the end.

That's awesome about 15 new lessons. Sounds like a good week in that sense. Hopefully, a few of those new people will feel the Spirit and want to learn more.

Staying with your companion must have purpose. Make the most of it! I know it can probably be difficult sometimes, especially when you are expecting change. Accept it and move on and continue to work hard. It will payoff in the end.

Kyler:

Yeah it its stressful but i think it will workout with them! and yeah ive accepted it! im ready to start working and baptizing. im ready to baptize someone!!

Mom:

Hi babe!  It's yo momma!  I am so sorry to hear that you have been sick.  Are you feeling better?  

Do you still have the rash?

Dad:

Are you feeling better now from your sickness? 

Is the rash gone? 

What do you think it was from?

Mom:

As far as your companion goes, I know that you really like him and at least you know what he is like.  You just have to do like I said last week...ask him for more help with the Spanish and you take the lead with the work.   I also bet that he will rededicate himself!

Kyler:

Hi mom!! yeah i feel better from the sickness. but no i still have the rash and it itches. i have no idea what its from. im not to worried though.

Mom:

Do you have some anti-itch cream to put on it?  That will help!  I love you bunches!

Kyler:

yeah he will! im not worried about it!! so whats this i hear about some announcment about missionary work??

Dad:

Hey - Guess who I just ran into at our office? Connor Day! He is going to be an intern here for the summer. He is still going to school in Utah. I thought it was Ethan at first. They look a lot alike.

Kyler:

haha Connor!? really? thats awesome! good for him!

yeah i have anti itch cream and it helps!! i can call whenver but i dont want too...its aprocess to go to the doctor and pay for it and all that. im just just gonna play it out!! 

Dad:

By the way Connor wanted me to tell you hello. Not sure if you heard but it appears that Ethan Day is going to join the Navy. That's what I've heard anyway.

Kyler:

Don't know anything about an announcement about missionary work. What

are you hearing?

Mom:

There is some meeting next week that will be broadcast at the church buildings.  They have asked to move any meetings that are scheduled for that evening so that everyone can attend.  So I am sure you will hear about it there, or we can tell you next monday.  I am hoping they are shortening the missions to six months!   That would be awesome!  Ok, not really but you know!!

Dad:

Team Gwinnett participated in the Triple Crown Battle of the South.  They did real well. We went 3-0 in pool play and finished the number 11 seed out of 65 teams. We then won our first 2 bracket games to get into the top 8. We lost to the Homeplate Chili Dawgs 8-5. We were down 

7-0 after two innings. We had a rough start but the boys battled back.  Just couldn't overcome the slow start. It was a good weekend.

Kyler:

nice!! hows kayden playing??

Lexi just told me that the First precidency of the church is making an big announcment about missionary obra on sunday! 

haha yeah i bet you wish that! if anything i bet they lengthen it! haha i guess we will see!!!

But nice! the Navy! Good for him!! i hope all is well with him!!!

Mom:

'Im not sure what it is about, but they sure are announcing it and making sure everyone knows about it.  I don't think they can lengthen it.  But who knows, we'll find out next Sunday!

You just said obra!   I had to look it up and you said it in Spanish!  I love it!  You said somthting last week...you said conversation normal!  It is so cute!

Kyler:

haha crap!! im trying not to do that!! haha sorry!!

Mom:

No, I love it.  And I put it just like that on the blog.  It is so cute!!!  The meeting sounds more like training then a huge announcement.  Maybe? 

Kyler:

yeah thats what I got out of it. i guess we will see. its probably just advice!

Dad:

So my scripture for the week is 3 Nephi Chapter 11:3-5. It took the Nephites 3 times before they understood the voice that was speaking to them.

Don't get discouraged. Sometimes (most of the time) you are just the seed planter. You never know when you are influencing somebody's life.  It might not be until way after you leave and are home before somebody you talked to GETS IT. You will probably never even know that that person was converted but that person will never forget you.

Kyler:

thanks dad! i really like that story. yeah maybe thats my job in this area! is to plant seeds! thats all apart of the work!! 

Mom:

Anything you need?

Kyler:

not that i can think of!! my card has been sent? and hows the BYU stuff coming along?

Mom:

Yes, card has been sent.  When you get it you just need to let me know and I will call the bank and they will take the hold off.  Then you will be good to go!  Working on the BYU stuff right now.

Kyler:

awesome! thank you!! yep i will let you know!!! hows it going? is it confusing??

Mom:

It is still the easy information...setting up your profile and basic information.  I'm hoping I will have more stuff next week that maybe you can work on.  essay, etc

Kyler:

yeah!. i dont know how im going to work on that....

Dad:

One more piece of advice this week and then I've got to go.

When you wake up each day, after you've said your prayers, ponder for just a minute how lucky you really are. You are only there for a short time. You get to come home and start an amazing life. Your struggles, your doubts, your fears are just for a moment. You get to come home to all the people who love you and want the best for you. Work your butt off!!!!!

Kyler:

thanks dad. i will remember that. i love you so much! thanks!!

Dad:

Any pictures this week??? You know we LOVE pictures.  Hey Grandpa Sherrell wanted to know if you received his package??

Kyler:

no i havent! when did he send it? 

Dad:

Not sure when Grandpa sent it but I think it was quite a while ago. I will check with him. Hopefully you will get it soon. I think it was some cookies and stuff  through the Dear Elder website.

Mom:

I need to send you a birthday package soon if it is going to get to you in time for your birthday!  :)  

Do you have any requests?

Kyler:

haha crap! not that i can think of! money on my card! and just candy and whatever yall want to surprise me with!! 

Mom:

How are your shoes holding up?  I saw that it was chilly this morning in Cocha and that you have been having rain.  Are you still saving up your shirts?

Kyler:

yeah im totally fine with clothes! i really need new tennis shoes! my nikes have a huge hole and my toe pops out haha

Mom:

Is that something you can buy there?  Or do I need to send some.  (that would be expensive and what if they get stolen)

Kyler:

no i can buy them here!! thats not a problem!

Mom:

Ok, I will put some money in your account for your birthday and you can buy you something very special for your big day!  Wrap it up though, and be surprised! :)

Kyler:

haha ohh okay!! ill try to surprise myself!!! 

Mom:

Sounds like a plan!  I love you so much and I am so proud to say that you are my missionary!  Scottie said yesterday to thank you for being a good example and friend to him. I miss you everyday and look forward to meeting you at the airport and scooping you up like a baby and holding you in my arms! (that would be awkward)  But anyway, just know that you are where you need to be.  You are doing the Lord's work.  Don't get discouraged, keep trusting in Him and He will lead you where you need to be!

Keep the Princes in your prayers this week as they are really struggling.  It has been really hard on Tara as she can remember what they were doing last year at this time. 

Kyler:

Thanks mom :) i love you. yeah i will be thinking and praying for them! tell them i love them so much. 

okay mom! i have to go! i love you so much. please tell everyone hello! have a good week!! i will talk to you all on monday!! i love you!! :)

Mom:

Love you bunches and bunches!  Until next Monday!!