Week 28

August, 26,2013

Hola De Cocahabamba!! Como Estan??? Les Extrano muchismo! Puedo ver que todo esta bien en good ole Georgia!! 

{Hello from Cochabamba!  How are you?  I miss you all so much!

 I can see that all is well in good ole Georgia}

Sounds like everyone is doing well!!! Its great to see that Manning is back and playing!! and also that Carston has found his thing!! That's awesome! y'all need to get him into racing!! haha that would be amazing!!! Gosh it sounds like everything back home is picking up and flying! It seems like everyone is moving up in life so much. That's so awesome. I'm so excited for all of y'all! What a great time to be alive!! haha This was awesome!! We had Zone Conference with 4 other zones so i got to see a bunch of the guys from my group! it was awesome!  so big news......I'm in the Liahona!!!! hahha its from this month but its in a section that is only for South America! Its a picture of me and my district from the MTC talking about The Gift of Tongues!! We had a cool experience this week. We were knocking doors and we found an older mom. she told us that she has had troubles with her 19 year old son. So instead of sharing Lesson 1 i shared with her The story in Luke 15 about the Prodigal Son. She cried for an hour! We went back the next day and we met with her sons! Turns out that they've talked with missionaries before and want to hear from us!! We ended up committing them all to be baptized on the 14th of September. That's 6 people we have committed for that date! Please pray for these people! They are Violeta who is 16 and wants to be baptized! she also has permission! she just needs to attend church which she is next week! also Reber who is 19 and loves everything we have to teach. He is in the process of finding out for himself if its true. And also there is the family that I told y'all about. They are Marta, Jasmaney, Jimy, and Jimys wife Daniella!! I'm so excited!! Well that's all i can think of in the moment!! I hope all is well and that i can hear from y'all!! 

Love

Elder Berrett

Mom:

Hi! It is so good to be able to chat for a minute! Loved the pictures! It is so good to see pics of you.  I'm so happy to hear about the baptisms you have scheduled.  I hope and pray that they will be ready to receive His blessings!

How are you doing money wise? How are you getting along with your companion?  Is he becoming less shy?  What is his name so we can send him something?  Did you get our package?

Kyler:

Thanks so much! :) I haven't gotten any packages or letters in about 3 weeks! I'm good money wise! ill let y'all know next week!! Hes getting there!! We are working that! i just tell him that our message is a message of happiness so we NEED to smile and be happy!! His name is Hector Vaca.

Mom:

He looks very sweet in the pictures.  Did you get the picture I sent you from my missionary app?

{a picture of an app on my phone showing how long he has been gone!}

Dad:

Hey bud - it's Dad! I hope you got my email I sent this morning. Ican't stay on but just know I love you and am so proud. Your Spanish is awesome!! It is fast Sunday this week so we will have the family fast for your investigators.

Kyler:

Thanks so much Dad! i love and miss you! I think it's great your going back to school! go for it!! I love and miss you!!

Yeah, Mom!! That app is awesome!!! :) 

Mom:

I will take pictures this week of everyone and send to you.  I know I haven't been very good at that! Oh my gosh, I love seeing you!

Kyler:

Yeah I want pictures!!! haha

Mom:

You have been gone 194 days, can you believe it?

Kyler:

Only 194???!!!!! hahaha just kidding. Wow I didn't realize that!! that's crazy!!!! time flies!! 

Mom:

Did your companion help you write the first part of your letter or are you totally fluent?

Kyler:

haha no I wrote that!! 

Mom:

I had to ask dad what it said. (of course)  How much more time do you have?

Kyler:

haha none...I have to go...sorry :( I love you all!! Tell everyone I love and miss them!! Until next week!!

Mom:

I love you too! Like I've said a million times, you make me so proud! I'm so happy to know that you are enjoying your mission. I will continue to pray for you and your companion.  Continue to work hard and remember that you are loved and that you are constantly in the Lord's care.

I love you - Mom

Here are some of the pictures that he sent!  I was so happy to see him!  

{to me that's proof that he's doing okay}

American Food!!!!! So good!! Thank you Hermanas from the Zone!!

The Zone BBQ

Dance Festival with the Stake

And.......for Grandma......Llamas!!!! My first time seeing them here! there were so many up there!!  

It snowed in the mountains last night so we went to have fun this morning!! 

 

Elder Stoddard

My district

and Zone

Elder Vaca

 Zone Conference - Elder Stoddard

Week 27

August 19, 2013

Howdy everyone!!!! :)

Well this week was just great!!!! We did a whole lot of service which is always a great way to feel the spirit and feel good! We did a whole lot of yard work for some less active members that we found just by knocking their door! It was great!! They came to church yesterday and said that they really missed it. So we are going to continue to visit them and help them. My companion and I had 3 investigators at church yesterday so we were really excited about that! We currently have 4 people committed to a baptism date! We still have a lot of work to do with all of them but hopefully they can continue to progress and want to learn and know more.

We've been thinking of ways to find more investigators and help our members get involved also, so we decided, with two other companionship's that we are going to teach classes de ingles cada martes in la noche!!! {English classes on Tuesday evenings}  We started this week and had 5 people there!  It's pretty fun! They are making announcements about it at church and the people are telling us they want to come! We tell them to bring friends and people who might also be interested in the gospel too! So I"m excited to see how many we have tomorrow!! 

So I have an accomplishment that dad will be proud of! I can Moon walk!!! Elder Rojas break dances and he taught me!! haha I'm pretty excited about it!  Also, I'm kind of upset (lol) with all of you because I had to find out through a letter from Tahnee from almost 2 months ago that shes pregnant!!! How come nobody told me before!!!???? haha Well Congrats Tahnee, Taylor, and Ayden!!! Looks like we are going to have a little carrot top running around!!! hahah Gosh that's crazy that it will be 1 when I get home!! 

Well it sounds like everyone is adjusting to school pretty well! I cant believe its already the school year. That's awesome that Kayden is announcing for the softball team! I bet he's legit! Tell everyone to keep up the hard work!! Alrighty, that's all I can think of for now!!! If I forgot something I"ll let y'all know!! I love you all!! :)

Elder Berrett

Both Rick and I each sent him an email and were both waiting by the computer to chat with him.  Unfortunately, the server (on his end) is not working very well.  We experienced this a little last week, but today he was gone before the email even came through.  I hope that at least he got our emails and knows that we are thinking and praying for him.

If you haven't written him in a little while, I know he would love to hear from you!

Week 26

August 12, 2013

Hey Everyone!! 

I'ts great to hear how everyone is doing! Wow, school is starting back up, and Lexi's going to college. (I'm still not a big fan of that idea, especially since it's BYU. The other Elders from Utah don't like to give me much hope by telling me that within her first semester she'll be engaged, and married by next summer!) haha I hope they are wrong. I'm doing well here! This week was great work wise! We found 12 new investigators! We also finally started talking with Alejandra again and she told us she knows she should be baptized. So we set a date for the 31st!! We just have to talk with her mom this Wednesday!! I'm loving training! My son (companion) is doing well. He's so shy, its ridiculous. We knocked doors Saturday for about 6 hours. It went great! We taught 7 lessons but towards the end of the day I told him that the last 3 doors are all his. He had to do all the talking because earlier in the day he had only given his testimony in all those lessons. He got pretty dang nervous but he did okay! He talks way too fast and skips a lot of important details but I was proud of him. It was good practice. This week for companionship study, we are going to do a whole lot of practicing! haha But this week was good! We worked hard and we are following the rules with exactness! I can really see the difference as a missionary, what good that can do!  We were asked to join the ward choir.  Last night was our first practice! its really fun! They have me singing tenor which is a bunch of bull snot because I'm a freaking man!!!! hahaha but its whatever. Anyway that's all for now! I hope I can chat with ya'll!! I love you all!!

Elder Berrett

Mom:

I am so glad to finally get to chat with you today.  I was getting a little worried that maybe you would not get to chat today!  It sounds like last week went really well.  That makes me happy! And to know that you are enjoying training! 

  

So you joined the ward choir, huh?  The one time I sang in the ward choir, I too was a tenor!  (this is mom, not dad by the way!) :) And yes, you are still a freaking man!!!

Kyler:

haha yeah I know it will work out! So hows everyone doing?? 
 

Mom:

Dad just texted me to let me know that he won't be logging on today.  (he's busy at work)  But he did want me to tell you a few things...

Please tell him how proud I am. Tell him how much I think about him and pray for him. Tell him to have patience with his new companion. A new missionaries first companion can set the whole tone for his missionary experience. Even though he knows the language, I can promise you he's nervous. Just remember how you felt your first month. Love you bud! Do great things!!

Kyler:

ahhh Thanks dad! I love and miss you!! So how is everyone?

Mom:

I think we are having problems with the server again...cause it is taking forever to get your emails!  How are you doing?

Kyler:

Yeah I think we are. dang....this sucks. 

Mom:

Kayden is in charge of Adams Army this year.  They are having a meeting right now in the chorus room.  He just told them that they will not tolerate drinking at all.  If he (or others) smell it, they will turn them into 

Dr. Bitterman!  I though that was pretty cool!

Kyler:

HAHA That's awesome!! Tell him I'm proud of him, and that I love him and that he's stud!!! hahahah :) 

Mom:

We are all going good! Kayden says hi and that he misses you and that he is taking after your leadership ways with Adams Army and when you get back you two are going to play golf everyday!

Kyler:

haha Tell him I'm ready!! But we'll have to wait till he gets back because he'll be on his mission!!!

Kayden:

Haha it's Kaybee!! I'm not going on my mission until I'm 19 so I can see you for a few months! And we can hang out!!

Kyler:

hahaha Kaybee!!! whats up big dog!! I miss you man!! I'm down with that as long as you promise you'll go!!

Kayden:

Nothing much, I miss you like crazy!! And I am wanting to go a lot more now!! Sorry I haven't written you in a while! I mean to but every Sunday comes around and I forget! I'm sorry! But I will sometime this week! But yeah we need to play a lot! I'm starting to do what you did before you left! I'm playing a lot and loving it!

Kyler:

Yeah we will!! Who do you play with?? But don't worry about it, I understand. It's hard to write! haha

Kayden:

Okay sweet! And I've played with Pete, but for the most part me and Dad have gone a lot! He's teaching me as we play! And I will get better at that!

Kyler:

Sweet! I want to play so bad!! I'm gonna suck when I get home!! haha oh well!! So hows being a senior and all??

Kayden:

Haha, you won't be that bad!! It's crazy, it doesn't feel real at all.  I took the phone from mom, and she says she misses you and loves you! She Is going to take a nap! But dang, you've been gone about 6 months.

Kyler:

Yeah tell her I love and miss her!! yeah 6 months tomorrow!!! It's flying by!! 

Kayden:

That is crazy!! Already a fourth of the way done!!

Kyler:

yeah boiii!!!! then ill be der!!!!! I cant wait!!!!  Hey man have to go...I love and miss you so much. Keep up the good work with everything. Stay strong and stay true to the Gospel. I promise God has an amazing plan for you. Put the Gospel and school first and everything will fall into place. I love you so much bro. Please tell Berk, Manning, and Carston that I love and miss them so much. I pray for you all everyday. I'm doing well here spreading the Gospel and feeling the spirit everyday. Love you man. Get us a tee time for a year and a half from now! 

Kayden:

I love you so much and miss you so much! You are an inspiration to me! I am doing a lot more church stuff to get ready! You are a huge inspiration and I love you for that!! Thanks man! Good luck, and I'll write you this week!' Talk to you later best friend!

Week 25

August 5, 2013

Hey Everyone!!!

This week was great!! I'm loving training!! My first 2 days it was hard and kinda lonely because i missed Elder Rodriguez!! But I'm good now! My companion is Elder Vaca from Argentina! Hes reeaaaaaally shy and kinda different. I'm glad I got him because some of the other missionaries can be jerks and not have patience for guys like him. He's a little slower and different. He's 22 years old and has only been a member for a year a half. He's the only member of his family and he has 0 support from his family. He had to move out and get a job working on a farm when he was baptized to be able to pay for his mission. I know he has the spirit with him and wants to do what is right. He wants to work hard and follow all the rules so I cant complain about that!  That's all I could ask for. The rest of it will all come! He doesn't know the Gospel very well which is understandable. For example I had to show him where John was in the bible the other morning during our companionship study. I was nervous at first but now I'm not whatsoever. After working these past few days I have felt the spirit so much and we had a lot  of success! He brings the spirit and that's all I could ask for. 

Other than that i had a good week! Its a little different being in charge and making all the decisions but i love it!! I met those girls from Grandma Sharon's ward!! They are great!! I got the package from grandma Sharon! it was awesome!! it had a funny card with a notepad and some money! and my favorite part was the message she had for me and also a picture she put in there of Brinley, Berkley, and Lauren! I also got my package from grandma Joan!!!!! The one with the jump rope, pedometer, and a whole bunch of junk food!! it was awesome!! I've used the pedometer for fun and I'm averaging about 10 miles a day walking! haha cool!! It feels like so much more. So the work is good! We went to the house of the elders quorum president and he told us he wants to help us and he wants us to help him with less actives! And that's was one of the goals we prayed about our first night together! was to strengthen the ward!! and what do you know! That next day we get a call from him wanting to help us out! So last night we went and visited about 3 less active families! It was great!! We have an appointment tonight with Carla and we are bring 3 members who are her age (21) so that she can get to know them. I feel really good about her and a baptism. Hopefully it will happen in two weeks!!  Anyways that was my week!! please write back! haha i cant wait to hear from y'all!! 

Dad:

Hey bud - it's Dad. It's so good to hear from you. I've been in Vegas all week with work. One thing I learned on my mission is there's always a reason for being with a certain companion. Your president just doesn't guess! There's a very specific reason why you are training Elder Vaca. It sounds like you might have already figured it out. It sounds like he will need a lot of patience and love. 

I'm so glad you finally got a package from somebody. It's about time! I know that birthdays can be a little lonely on the mission. We all had a piece of cake for you here. Hard to believe that you are 20. Anyway, Happy Birthday again!!

It sounds like the work is progressing. It makes it easier when the members get involved for sure. I'm glad that the Elders quorum president has responded to your prayers. That will make such a huge difference! 

Remember, it's going to be a lot different now that you are senior companion. He is going to be following your lead, so LEAD! Always have a plan. The plan should always be dictated by the Spirit. You'll do great!

Kyler:

Thanks dad! yeah I've learned that its like that. He literally does every little thing that I do. The first 2 days he asked me in the morning if he could shower. And when he does exercise in the morning he does exactly what  I do. I've learned that I have to to strive to be perfect and its actually helping me!! its great! 

Dad:

Something is messed up with our Internet. I'm now just using my phone which is a lot slower process for me. Hopefully, you will get a few more packages soon. 

Do you feel like your Spanish is good enough now to communicate with your companion? I think it will be really good for you that he doesn't speak any English.

Kyler:

oh dang! its okay

 Yeah i can talk to him about anything just about. I'ts helping a whole lot. Okay cool!! who sent packages??

It looks like mom isn't going to get on. 

Tell her that I love and miss her! and all the kids too!! I hope they all have a great first week of school! 

Dad:

School starts on Wednesday here. I can't believe that Kayden is a senior, that Berkley is in high school and that Carston is in middle school. So crazy! Everybody here is doing good. We had dinner yesterday of course at grandma and grandpas house. We had the missionaries from the ward over. They are great guys. One goes home in about a month. He said he's not to excited and wishes he could stay a little longer. We then all went to priesthood meeting last night which was good. 

Kyler:

wow that's awesome!! sounds like y'all had a good day!! I'm glad! How's Kayden doing church wise with his calling and all? Yeah that's weird that the missionaries were over. haha It's weird to think of it like that hahaha, because I'm here as a missionary! 

Dad:

We sent a package. I think that Lexi sent one. Grandpa Sherrell sent one as well. Yeah - mom took the boys to get their back to school haircust. Not sure that she will get on today. You know she loves you and is very proud of all that you have accomplished.

Kaydens doing good. A few weeks ago he invited all of the priests over. We set up the slip and slide.

 They also played ping pong. 

Kyler:

oh good! That sounds like fun!

Dad:

I've got to go. Sorry so short this week. You keep doing what you're doing. We are so proud!! Is there anything you need? Always remember that success of a mission is not judged by how many baptisms. I am sure of that. To me, it is based on giving 110%. Always being worthy and always striving to have the spirit with you. The Lord will bless you for this. Keep on keeping on!! Love you tons!!

Kyler:

Thanks dad! I'll keep that in mind!

hey I have to go! 

Hopefully next week will be better and we can all talk! I love and miss you guys!! I love you and miss you, mom :) 

My birthday exactly! i didnt tell anyone it was my birthday. I just celebrated by myself by eating 2 extra oreos out of the package from grandma! i usually only eat 2 to make it last!!

Here is a glimpse of a cool path in my area. Its half forest and jungle and its half nice and civil haha

This is me, my new companion and the girls!

This was picture with my zone our last day together before the changes last week! 

Me and elder Rodriguez our last night together!

and a goofy picture I took when I was trying on Elder Roja's sunglasses!

Week 24

July 29, 2013

Hey everyone! 

This week was looooong. My companion had his surgery on Tuesday and he hasn't been able to do anything!!! He left the house for the first time on Sunday to go to church. Its not his fault. it looks painful. I did get to do about 3 transfers with other companionship's and work a little bit. Other than that not much could happen this week. It sucked. It felt like the biggest waste of time. But its not our fault so. So last night we found out the changes!!!! I'm going to be staying in the same area and be training!! so Wednesday when all the new missionaries come in, I'll meet him. It's fun, they have this huge orientation thing with all the new missionaries and President and Sister Dyer and we play games, introduce ourselves, eat lunch and dinner and welcome them to the mission! I'm excited for that!! It was fun when i did it my first day! Now I can't wait to go and talk and be more comfortable haha and those girls from Grandma Sharon's ward will be there, so it will be nice to finally meet them! Hermana Hill and Hermana Gardiner I believe are their names. Anyways that's whats going on around here! I cant wait to hear from y'all!! 

Mom:

Hi babe!  At least you are able to leave the house this week!! I am so excited that you will be staying in the same area! And will be a trainer! That's great!  Is it normal for someone to train that early on in your mission?  And I bet you are so looking forward to going to the Mission home and get to participate in all the fun festivities!!  (that makes up for being home bound this week)

Kyler:

Hi!! I'm excited too!! no its kinda rare apparently. haha idk about other missions but here all the other missionaries are telling me that's way early and they've only seen that like one other time!! but hey I'm okay with it!! haha how is everyone doing?? oh and.............HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERKLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I LOVE AND MISS YOU!! i hope you had an amazing day!!! :) crap.....you're growing up,......driving and high school in the same week. no me gusta!!!!!! 

Mom:

Well, that is awesome! Apparently President Dyer believes in you and knows that you can do it! How exciting! If you are not completely fluent, you will be very soon!!

{We started having some problems with the internet and it was a little frustrating!!}

Kyler:

Hey i don't know whats up but the connection today sucks. and i don't have a whole lot of time left. But I just want to say I love and miss you all. I cant believe Berkley is 15 haha wow. I went off about her in my journal last night hahaha oh and about the baptisms on my birthday, they all fell through because they didn't come to church. They have to attend church at least 3 time before being baptized but we are going to work on that this week!!! alrighty!!! i love you all!! bye!! until next week!! :) hasta luego!!! 

Mom:

How are you doing money wise? Do you have everything that you need.  I guess I should tell you happy birthday right now, since we won't get to talk on your birthday! So HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  The big 2-0!

Kyler:

haha thanks!! i cant believe I'm going to be 20. yeah I'm good money wise!!

Mom:

Well, I don't think the email is working too good right now.  I know that you are probably running out of time. So. I just want to say my goodbyes in case it doesn't straighten itself out.  I love you with all my heart. I am extremely proud of you.  I am so excited for this week and for you being able to go to the mission home and have a day of fun! Good luck with your new companion! Remember to have patience and understanding with him.  It wasn't too long ago for you, so remember how you felt.  I know you will be an excellent trainer! You were born to lead, baby! Remember why you are there, and that you are in service of The Lord! I love you! Have a very happy birthday and we will chat soon.  Until next week! I LOVE YOU BUNCHES! 

Love - Mom

My district

Lunch at one of the members homes

Celebrating Elder Moss's last 2 days before he goes home in the pension with a giant pizza!!!!!! 

Week 23

July 22, 2013

Hey everyone!! I'm here!! 

This week was okay. Work wise it was great! i was sick all week with my companion. I'm pretty positive we both had strep throat. It sucked. We didn't go to the doctor because we basically were too lazy. so we basically just sucked it up! yesterday was my first day really getting over it! and today i feel great!! My companion ended up not taking out his teeth this week. we are going to do that tomorrow! we had to many important things to do to be stuck inside the house. this week week will be a little more calm so we waited. The work was great!! We had investigators at church and we got two people to commit to baptism! Milian, i believe i told you about her last week, told us that she has to stop talking to us because her kids told her our church is wrong and she needs to go to their church. haha wow. We tried to explain and help her. She was sad to tell us but she "had" to listen to her kids. She was so ready and prepared. We will continue to go back and check on her to see if she needs help with anything. We got dates for a girl named Carla! shes awesome! she came to church yesterday and loved it! Shes 21 and the people her age accepted her so well! it was great! her date is for my birthday too! also we have Jorge who is 14. we knocked his door and taught him! we went back and taught him again and he loved it. he  really likes us! we need to get him to church then we can baptize him! hopefully August 10th! I believe we were blessed for working through our sickness. That's one thing I've learned. The Lord blesses and watches his missionaries.  I had my interview with president this week! it went great! I love him so much! hes the greatest guy! it was normal stuff, but good! Transfers are this week! i actually asked president if i could stay one more transfer because i want to work a little longer here. so we will see what he says.He told me that my companion and i are for sure splitting up this time so we will see what happens! alrighty! that was my week!! Love Elder Berrett! 

This is my zona! Zona Cobija! we played against Zona Tykipia and killed them! haha we all have our jerseys minus a few new people!

our jerseys from behind! i got number 1 to represent my first zone!!

 this is me and elder Thurston after our victory! I scored 2 goals! and played goalie most the game!! i love goalie!! hahaha we won 8 to 3.

the guy in the black shirt is elder Moss. he goes home in 2 weeks! hes in the other zone but we share a the same pensionista so i know him really well. hes been a huge help to me on the mission. 

Also i finally go some new shoes! i got these brand new original nike frees for 300 bolivianos which is about 40 dollars! they're sweet! haha

Rick:

I was in my first area for 7 months. It was both awesome and hard at the same time. We had lots of success but it was very difficult to leave after getting to know so many good people. If you feel it's right, hopefully the president will grant you your wish and let you work there a little longer. If not, it's time to move on and work your butt off somewhere else. Change can be hard but also very good for you. Sometimes a fresh start is what you need to re-motivate yourself. Either way, the work is the same and the Lord will continue to bless you.

 I try to listen to the scriptures on my way into work. This morning reminded me of your sacrifice. I started in the New Testament and Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee and saw two men, Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting their nets into the sea. They were fishermen. Jesus said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. They immediately left their nets and followed him.

They basically left everything behind to follow the Lord and to preach his gospel. That's exactly what you have done. You have left everything, although temporary, to preach the gospel. We are so proud of you and your decision to leave everything behind for the Lord's sake. You keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about those things you've left. Your life will still be here when you get back and you will be blessed for doing what you have done.

Kyler:

ahh dad, i love that story. and i never thought of it that way. that makes me feel really good. I know the Lord will bless me.  Maybe in a way i don't know or I'm not expecting but i know He is aware of me. That's what keeps me going. 

Mom:

Dad is so right. Wherever you go, the Lords work continues. You will go (or stay) where you need to be. Change is good and a fresh start is always so nice. But, if you stay and are able to reach out and help those in your area, then it is for a reason! However, you will be getting a new companion, right? How do you feel about that?

Dad:

Any new favorite foods? Anything you just can't stand to eat? Do you feel obligated to eat certain things when at members homes? Are you enjoying the weather? Seems like it gets cold at night, is that right? Too cold or does it feel good?

Kyler:

The weather is great! perfect during the day and a little chilly in the night and morning! Food wise I'm great! I love everything!! I'm sick of rice but I'm used to it too! haha yep the debit card works!!

Mom:

Oh, I am so glad to hear the card worked. I have been worrying about it all week! I am sure you are getting tired of rice. But at least you are loving the food. It would be very hard if you didn't like the food. How is your Spanish?

Kyler:

The spanish is great!! I'm soooo close!!! president told me it was excellent!!   i actually have to go! I'm sorry! i love you so much! tell everyone i love and miss them so much!! tell Kayden to send me an email and I'll write him back!  i really miss him and my siblings. alrighty! bye for now!! until next week!! i love you all!!

Mom:

I love you more than you know.  You are such a great example to so many and definitely to me!  I appreciate all that you are giving to those in Bolivia.  I know you will do so many great things!  Thank you for sacrificing two years of your life to the Lords work!  I LOVE YOU!  Until next week!

Love - Mom

{dad logged off a little earlier!}

Week 22

July 15, 2013

yeah!! so this week was really good!! a whole lot of things clicked for me! the Spanish is almost there! give me one more month and it shouldn't be a problem whatsoever!! i love it!! i love talking with people! also I became really close with the ward as we had a big activity on Saturday with the whole stake! a huge dance festival actually! We spent all week helping the ward with their dances and helping set up because our building hosted it! it was so fun! i have pictures for y'all. also we taught like crazy this week! we've been working really hard with this one lady named Milian. She's about 65 years old and she's very depressed because her husband recently passed away. She was a reference from a member!  Yesterday we asked her to be baptized on Aug. 3!  She accepted!! hopefully I'll have a baptism on my birthday!!! i went to immigration's this week to renew my visa! I was illegal for a little bit but I'm all good now!!! haha that was my week!! normal!! next week will be slow and boring as my companion gets his wisdom teeth out tomorrow! so we probably will be stuck inside for a day or two.

He emailed me early in the morning to let me know that he received his debit card.  So I called the bank and got it all taken care of.  I know he was so happy to have finally got it!!  
{Without it, he has been on a very strict budget} :)

I also gave him email addresses of all his grandparents, so hopefully you will be hearing from him soon.

Mom:

Know that we love you to the moon and back. We are beyond blessed because of your service.  I can' t really explain why, we just are. So thank you for that!! Be prayerful in all that you do! Keep writing in your journal and making good use of your time. I am so happy that you are enjoying your time and that you are happy!  I can't tell you how nice it is for me to hear that you are doing well.  I love you so very much!  Love - Mom

Kyler:

I love you too! thanks so much. I'm glad y'all are receiving blessings. that makes all this worth it. i mean that. tell everyone hi and that i love them. Until next week! i love you all!

Elder Breezi