Week 50

January 27, 2014

 

Family!!

 

This week went great!! It was an exhausting week for sure. So everyone seems to be doing wonderful! That's wonderful news about Kayden! Seems like he found his new home for the next little bit! I love it! I'm so proud and happy! Berkley did awesome! 3rd all around! Alright!! Hopefully the season only gets better for her! Everyone seems to be happy and doing well. That makes me happy!

 

So you guys got my report and pictures from last P-day! The waterfalls were awesome. Today we did a kiosko which is when we set up a tent in the plaza near by and we just preach all morning with the people that walk by and show interest. We did that with the whole zone from 8 to 12. So we actually got special permission to have our P-day until
9 o' clock and not the normal 6. So that's pretty cool! We will be doing the same thing next week!

 

Tuesday was a treat for us missionaries! We went to the temple!!! All the missionaries in Cochabamba! We did one session and then took a bunch of pictures! I love the temple! It's literally the holiest place on earth. I love to go and feel that special spirit that dwells there. After the temple we had our district meeting and I taught! I taught about Revelation. I was thinking all week long about what to teach. And I thought to myself, I need to receive revelation for this, so I studied that for a bit and after praying and thinking about what to teach I decided that I would teach about revelation. I actually learned a whole lot and one of the most important parts I learned is the need to be humble. We must be humble enough to go to the Lord and then we must be humble enough to follow the Lords will and listen to the quiet promptings of the spirit.

 

Wednesday was great as well! We worked all day long and ended with Ward Mission Night. We had 10 investigators there! They all loved it! The Relief Society was in charge, so of course everything was planned out and well prepared! tTe church is the same all over the world!!! haha Next week is the elders quorum turn so we will see how that goes......uh oh. hahaha Anyways, what we do that night is have a lesson, play games and sports, then there is ALWAYS refreshments!! haha That's what gets people to come! Its basically a ward FHE. Its super fun!

 

Thursday went well!! We recommitted the Perez family to baptism because after last week and not going to church we had to move the date to the 8th of Feb. They have committed to live the word of wisdom which was our fear! The Dad, Kenny, wasn't there and he is our biggest worry. So we still have to teach and commit him to that. They are doing wonderful though. They were at church yesterday. The ward loves them and they are always the topic of conversation in the ward council meetings. I know they will get baptized. It's just a matter of time.

 

Saturday we got to go back to the temple!! We went with the Rocha family! They were baptized in June and went to the temple for the first time on Saturday. I don't know if y'all remember but we baptized their son, Andres in December. Well he finally got the priesthood and they all went to do baptisms for the dead. Its was so fun! I was a witness! It was an all around great and spiritual day. They are going back in few weeks with 50 names from their family history!!! How awesome is that!!??

 

Yesterday was a normal Sunday!! We had 5 investigators in the Sacrament meeting and 3 less actives we found this week in the street who haven't been in 15 years!! The work is picking up and just going. I can't even keep up with it. Its crazy!! Every night I go to bed and just think of all the people we have to teach, find, or contact, etc the next day and it just never seems to end. The Lord really is hastening his work!

 

Well I love you all!!! Have a wonderful week!! The church is true and I cannot deny it!

Until next week!!

Love, Elder Berrett

 

Dad:

Hey bud, are you still there?

 

Kyler:

Hey! Yeah I'm here!!

 

Dad:

Now those are the letters we love to get! Tell us about each day! Man, you sound so good! It sounds like you are working so hard and the Lord is blessing you because of it. That is so cool you got to go to the temple. I remember I didn't get to go until my mission was nearing an end.

 

Can you believe it's been one year? You have one left and it will go by faster than the first. I promise you that! Don't leave anything to chance. Keep doing what you are doing. You are changing lives for generations to come. I get so excited to read your emails. It's so fun to see you change right before our eyes. You are making us so proud!

 

Mom:

It sounds like you had a great week! And what a great way to start your p-day!

 

Kyler:

I know!! It's crazy!! I'm really just trying have no regrets. This year will fly by so I'm just trying to give it all while I can.

 

Mom:

Well it sounds like you are giving it everything that you can! It will definitely fly by. We are just amazed at how fast time has gone. Did you find a camera for Elder Vaca?

 

Kyler:

Yeah I'm amazed at it too. I'm really enjoying it. No, not yet. But his companion and I are going to split it! So I won't use as much.

 

Mom:

Well grandma wants to help too. So you still have that. So if you buy one today we'll put money in your account on Friday.

 

Kyler:

I probably wont buy it today. But thanks!

 

Dad:

When are changes? Do you think you or your companion will be transferred? Do you love your area now? Ward? That's great that you taught your district lesson. Are you pretty comfortable now with the language?

 

Kyler:

The language is not a problem. I'm really just trying to perfect it. Changes aren't for another month so we got time. The area and ward are awesome! I'm loving it!

 

Mom:

I see that the language is coming along! Wow! The whole mission thing is just so amazing! I can see your life changing in front of me. What a blessing to be the hands of His work! Amazing!

 

Kyler:

Yeah!! It's a true blessing! I'm so happy!

 

Mom:

What other plans do you have for today?

 

Kyler:

Nothing really! We going for pizza with the zone right after this!! I have like 2 minutes by the way.

 

Dad:

Are you still trying to work out? Have you lost/gained weight since we saw you?

 

You gave your talk on revelation. I have been reading from Alma and all the wars they have with the Lamanites. And of course, the big player for the Nephites is captain Moroni. Do you know he was only 25 years old when he was put in charge. He was incredibly strong but equally as smart. He was the one that armed the Nephite armies with shields and all manner of armour to protect themselves. The Lamanites were incredibly scared when they saw them. He also was responsible for building walls around the cities to help fortify them. He was also a Man of God. Do you know that he would often write to Alma to ask him what God would have him do and because of this they would know what the Lamanites were planning and could prepare for it. It's a lot like personal revelation. We have been given the same promise. We can ask God what direction we should take in life and he will help us prepare if we are faithful. Especially as a missionary! Don't ever forget that you have a direct line to your Father in Heaven. He will guide you and direct you in your efforts.

 

I've got to go bud! As always, I love your letters!! I am so happy that you are happy and enjoying your mission. The Lord will bless you as you work in His name. Always remember that it's not about you, it's about serving others and changing the path that they are currently on. You do that through the spirit ONLY! You testify and the Spirit confirms what you are saying is true. That's the only way it can truly work. You don't convince people to become members. You teach and the Spirit confirms!

 

Love you bud! Until next week!! - Dad

 

Mom:

Ok, well have a fun rest of the day. Enjoy the work! Give it all you have and leave nothing undone. We are praying for you and your companions and those you are teaching. We know you are doing what The Lord wants you to be doing!! I love you with my whole heart! I miss you too! Until next week!

Love - Mom

 

Kyler:

Thanks mom and dad!! I love you so much. Until next time!

Week 49

January 20, 2014

 

Hey everyone!!

 

This week was sooo slow for me..............ahhhh so frustrating! But we also had some good things happen too! This letter will probably be pretty short today due to the lack of time I have. It's been a crazy but amazing P-day!! Basically, we went on a hike through the jungle and then we all took a break and jumped in the water falls. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves! haha

 

This week was slow because my companion, who has been waiting for his Visa (this isn't his mission) for Venezuela got a call from the mission offices telling him his Visa was ready and he can go. He just had to go to La Paz, Bolivia for 3 days to do some paper work. So I was put with Elder Weekes and his comp for 3 days working in their area! So, we got pretty set back. Oh...and the worst part is that he went to La Paz and they told him that there was a mix up and it wasn't his Visa. It was another Rojas!! hahaha So he went there for nothing and that made us waste a whole lot of time!! ahhh crap.....It was so frustrating. So he was gone Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. So Saturday and Sunday we had a whole lot of work to do because we had only taught like 8 lessons on Tuesday. But we ended up doing work and teaching a total of 28 lessons this week which was basically only in about 3 days of work. So we decided that there is no reason why we cant do that next week.  We put a goal last night to teach 50 lessons this week! I'm so pumped! I know we can do that!! haha Well that's whats going on here! Hopefully next week is more eventful! I love you all!

 

Elder Berrett

 

PS - If y'all can get on I have some matters to discuss haha

And the essays look great!! Thank you Lexi, mom, dad, Patrick and whoever else helped!!!
Now please just turn it in!!

 

Mom:

We are here!

 

Kyler:

Oh okay! Hey uhmmm, so Elder Vaca just got moved to my zone! And something I realized today is that he still doesn't have a camera. Is it possible that you guys can put some extra money on my card and I can go buy him a camera.  Nothing special, just something basic. I couldn't imagine the mission without a camera.

 

Mom:

Yes, I think he needs a camera too! Can you look at them and then let me know the price? Or were you hoping to go buy one today?

 

Kyler:

No, not today. haha But they're about 450-600 Bolivianos. Like 65-80 dollars for a decent one.

 

Mom:

Why don't you look for one and let us know how much next week, and then we'll make sure you have enough in your account.

 

Kyler:

Oh okay!! That's great!! Thanks!!

 

Mom:

How do you feel about the application essays and answers?

 

Kyler:

They are great!!! I love them!!

 

Mom:

So hopefully this week will be a little more busy and productive than last, huh!!!

 

Kyler:

haha yeah!! I'd love to tell you more, but nothing special really happened.

 

Mom:

I just paid the application fee for BYU and LDS Business College

 

Kyler:

okay! Cool! When will y'all apply to UVU?

 

Mom:

That's the next step. They are a lot easier and can be done in 30 minutes or less. I will start working on that once I have hit the submit buttons on these apps!

 

Kyler:

Thanks mom!  Tell everyone that I love them.  Have a good week! I love you all!  bye!

a really cool bridge

Me being a monkey

AHHHH!! So COLD but so fun!

 

Me and Elder Weekes with the umbrella

 



Week 48

January 13, 2014

 

Hey everyone!!!

 

Wow! Today marks 11 months!! I honestly have no idea where the time has gone. I'm amazed at what has happened in 11 months and how much I've learned, seen, and been through. I'm so eternally grateful to be a full time servant of the Lord. It really has been a blessing. Something I learned this week that I loved is that we are literally instruments in His hands. I love Alma 26:3. It talks about that and how we are instruments the Lord uses to save his children. We did an activity in one of our leadership councils where we had to cut two squares out of a piece of paper. One with scissors and another with a pen. And obviously the scissors were easier. The point was to show that the Lord is trying to use us for his work (cutting the square) but if we are not worthy or if we aren't following the rules or not being the instrument that he needs us to be then we have no purpose. I loved that comparison. So I'm focusing on that, and trying to focus on what the Lord needs done right now in my area.

   
So last P-day was great!! We rented a soccer field and played all day. My game is getting better! haha j/k I'm awful but its still so fun! Nothing special happened other than that. haha Today I'm going to the post office to mail some birthday letters and then we are going to play some more soccer!! haha I'm pumped!

 

This week went well! The Perez family is doing great and progressing . They are a family that has really been prepared by the Lord. The entire ward is anxious about them and asking us questions and wanting to help us teach them. The bishopric visited them last week and last night we had a family home evening with them and with another family. We sang, played games, ate, taught a lesson, and ended with testimonies! It was perfect! They also were at church again! I'm so happy for their progression. They are an amazing family who doesn't have much at all. But they are very humble and willing to listen to us. They want to know the truth and if they don't know for sure yet, they will very soon.

 

Wednesday, we worked all day long with Andres, our convert from December. He bore his testimony every lesson and even taught a couple principles of the gospel. It was so awesome. I may not have many baptisms in the mission, but to know that he will be serving a mission this time next year is such a great feeling. I know he will do a whole lot of great things with his testimony.  Wednesday night my comp and I taught the "Noche Misional" or "Ward Mission Night". We taught and prepared a lesson using 1 Corinthians 12: 14-27 and we compared it to the ward, or to the family. Basically we talked about how every member of the family or ward is important. It went really well. We played a few games that had to do with unity. It went great and the ward loved it! The Perez family was there and they loved it as well! It was a great night!

 

So the work is really moving along here! It's progressing more and more every week. We have a whole lot of hope for this new transfer that is starting. The Lord is preparing a whole lot of people here. Elder Rojas and I are doing everything we can to find and to baptize those people! I love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I know the church that we represent is true. I love you and hope you all have wonderful week!! 

 

Love

Elder Berrett

 

Kyler:

Hey mom, I'm here!

 

Mom:

Me too!

 

Kyler:

Hi!!!

 

Mom:

How are you doing this week?  Anything new to report?

 

Kyler:

I'm good. I'm writing my email so you can read about it later. But hey I called Pres and he said that I as a full time missionary, don't need the interview. Just complete and turn the app in and put that I'm a full time missionary in Cochabamba Bolivia and that my president is Pres Dyer. They will then send him the endorsement the next day and he will fill it out there. Understand??

 

Mom:

Yep - I got it! That actually makes sense, because we did all that and once we hit enter it was marked as complete. So we kinda guessed what do to next. But, I think that is it then. I am just waiting to get the essay back from Lexi and then will submit everything. K

 

Kyler:

Perfect!! Thank you!! Yay, and if you want to call the BYU admission office just for the heck of it to clarify, that might be worth it.

 

Mom:

I will make sure that it is all done properly. Don't you worry about a thing. :) 

 

Kyler:

haha thanks!! Lexi made feel real confident that I'm getting in so I actually have a whole lot of hope!! I cant wait!!

 

Mom:

Well, don't count your chickens before they hatch. I would hate for you to not get in after thinking that it is a sure thing. I think that your have a real good chance, but lets just keep it at that :) Don't lose the hope though!

 

Kyler:

haha yeah that's true. If I don't get in there is always ITT Tech.

 

Mom:

That's right! or you could always stay home and I will home school you! :)

 

Kyler:

haha Sorry I believe I'm going to Utah either way!

 

Dad:

Elder Berrett,

I hope all is well. I am not going to have much time today. I am training a new employee but I just wanted to make sure you know I love you and I am so so proud. Please tell us all about your week! We love hearing about it.
Yesterday at church we got a new bishopric. The new bishop is Bishop Stevens. His counselors are Brother Higgins and Brother Wrathall. I think they will all be awesome. I will miss Bishop Bradford! He was such a great Bishop and such a great man who truly cared about everybody.
Hopefully, mom will be on today to tell you what else is going on. We love you and pray for you and your companion and your investigators every day!! Keep up the great work. Time is flying. You only have one more year of your life to do what you are doing full time!! Take advantage of every second. Be a leader!!!!
Love you so much - Dad

 

Kyler:

thanks Dad! I love you!

 

Mom:

Can I just tell you how proud I am of the photos you sent last week! Those little kids holding on to you and loving on you like that, makes me so happy! And you look so happy in the pictures! I love it!

 

Kyler:

ahhh thanks!! I love that family! They've had some hard times but they've been coming back to church and everything is going better!

 

Mom:

So good to hear! They look like they are doing well! I am so glad that you are they to help them! I am sure you are writing about it, but did transfers happen this week?

 

Kyler:

Yes! But there were no changes! I'm staying with my comp! I'm happy about that!

 

Mom:

Oh I am so happy to hear that. I know from your letter last week that you are enjoying him so much! I am sure you are happy about that! 

 

Kyler:

Yeah everything here is great!!

 

Mom:

How much more time do you have? I would love if you had a minute to email Kayden! He is doing really good but could always use some advice and encouragement from you!

 

Kyler:

I have 45 more minutes!! Put him on!!

 

Mom:

Oh sorry!  He isn't here with me. I just meant if you could send him an email! Sorry, chatting with him does sound like more fun! He is in class right now!

 

Kyler:

Oh yeah duh! haha But yeah for sure i can!!

 

Mom:

That would be great!  I see that dad told you about the new Bishopric, huh! Ya know, change is always good. Sometimes it may be hard to grasp, but it always works out. I am really going to miss Bishop Bradford! He was such a great man. So wise and loving! I am sure that Bishop Stevens will be great too. He was a stake president in the area they were in before! So no worries here! 

 

Kyler:

I didn't know he was a stake president! Very cool! Yeah they'll all be great!!

 

Mom:

I just read your update! It is wonderful! What an amazing week indeed! I am so happy to hear about the progress of the investigators and to see them through your eyes as they are working to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ! It is so neat to know that you are apart of this awesome time in their lives! We continue to think and pray about each one of the people/families you come in contact with. We also pray for those you have not even met yet! I can feel in your words the excitement and eagerness to which you face each day. I know that what you are doing is for the soul purpose of bringing souls unto Christ. But while doing so, you are blessing the people of Bolivia in so many more ways! I am so proud of your example! I am so proud of your leadership skills. Not only to the people but to the mission as a whole! Continue to do what the Lord has asked of you! Give it your all! Be the best missionary that you can be and they rest will fall into place. I love you with my whole heart! I miss you tons, but know that you are in good hands! 

 

Kyler:

Thanks mom!! Yeah I have to go now!! I love you!! Have a great week! Talk to Lexi about BYU! haha I know you'll do it"! I love you guys!! Bye!!

 

Mom:

LOVE YOU MY BOY! - Mom

 

The Perez family at church (the two younger kids were playing with the other kids) haha

We couldnt get them to come for the picture!

Me and my companion holding Andres! hahaha

The Giant pizza we ate last night to celebrate cambios!

Week 47

January 6, 2014

Hey Everyone!

     This week was pretty much all ups!! Everything went great! We had fun like always, found new people to teach and had a whole lot of success. The work is really moving and growing! I can see the Lord's hand helping us everyday. Its proof to me that this really is his work and everything his up to him. Its his harvest. We just have to do our part and work, work, work!!!

     Monday was a pretty basic P-day. We went and ate lunch at a place called Tuesday's. Its all American food and sooooooo goooood. It was totally worth the long trip and little extra money. haha After that we went to the store to buy some basic necessities  and then we just played soccer the whole afternoon. speaking of soccer...everyone is starting to talk about the world cup coming up this summer. I'm so pumped to be in South America during that time even though Bolivia is horrible and didn't qualify, and I'm a missionary and I can't even watch it...haha  Still just the excitement in the streets, will be fun to watch.

     Tuesday was New Years Eve and we had a completely normal day! haha we taught a few lessons and did some service as well with the same family we found last week. they are doing well. They are still loving our lessons and want to know more. They just didn't go to church yesterday because their grandpa came to stay from out of town. That was a bummer. We tried to get him to come too but they wouldn't do it. kinda frustrating........but that's part of the work. We will try for next week. We did end up going out to dinner with our district to celebrate the new year. That was it though! i was in bed by 1030 like normal! haha

    The next couple of days were when the success started to come!! We got 2 family references from members. We went to visit the first family (la familia Perez). There are 5 of them Kenny, Violeta, Kenny Jr 8, Krisel 11, and the 20 day old baby Kristal. We taught them the restoration and they had a whole lot of interest. We invited them to baptism and they accepted. They came to church yesterday as well! cool story actually....so we have some less actives who we've recently rescued. and its a single mom with 3 kids also with a new born. yesterday we gave her new born and her 1 and half year old baby blessing in church. it was awesome! my first time! haha i got to hold the new born....it was awesome. Anyways after the two blessings Kenny comes walking up to the stage and hands us his baby, Kristal, and asked us and the bishop if we could give her a blessing. haha so we did!! it was awesome to see their faith in us and the priesthood after knowing them for just about 4 days! it was a way cool!! they loved church too! I'm looking forward to seeing and teaching them again on Wednesday. Please pray for them!

     The next reference we contacted was about 2 hours after we contacted Kenny and his family. I don't remember this family's name but there were 3 women. The mom Luisa, and her daughters Alejandra 23, and Rubi 12. They let us in their house, they were cooking so we helped them for about 30 minutes then we shared lesson 1 with them also. They all accepted to be baptized as well! they told us that they wouldn't be able to go to church but next week yes!! so we are hoping and leaning on that! Ive also told you guys about Deysi, Ruben, and Elena. We re committed them to baptism too after their date fell through! they just need to come to church one more time! haha Well this week was great and full of success. I'm sad that changes are coming up next week. My comp will most likely go and I'll stay. I've loved my time with him. We've had success and worked hard. I'm loving the mission. I can't believe it's almost been 11 months. One year will be here before we know it. Time is going so so so fast, I can't believe it. Well I love you all so much. Oh, I'm pumped to here about Kaydens decision to go to Dixie!  That's awesome!  We can be close together!!  Tell Berkley good luck with gym!  I love her and she'll do awesome!! Tell the little guys I love and miss them! The church is absolutely true!!!!

Love

Elder Berrett

Dad:

Hey bud - it's Dad. How was your week?

Kyler:

Hey dad! My week was good! We had a whole bunch of success!

Is mom there?

Dad:

I'm trying to reach her now. I know she is up because I just got a text from her.

Kyler:

Oh okay!! Cool! Yeah I have a few questions for her.

Mom:

I'm here babe!

Kyler:

Hi!! So I need to do this interview thing before Feb. 1st??

Mom:

Yes, the BYU app asked for his name and everything, so I'm sure they have sent him a notification. Just contact them and let them know you need an appointment.

Kyler:

Okay!! I'll call today or tomorrow.

Mom:

How are you doing?

Kyler:

I'm doing great!!!!!! Time is flying!!!!

Mom:

I know, I can't believe it has been almost a year.

Dad:

Just read your update! Wow - it sounds like you guys have been working hard and the Lord is starting to bless the lives around you. We will definitely include their names in our family prayers. I loved your story about church last Sunday and the blessings. That is so cool! 

I've got to get going - I absolutely can't wait to get your emails each Monday. It's the highlight of my week. Keep leading! Keep doing what you know to be right. Is Spanish becoming second nature now? I'm sure you are feeling really comfortable by now. 

I love you bud - Please take care of yourself and know how much I love you! Dad

Kyler:

Thanks dad! Love you too.

Did you get the essay?  I have to go in 2 minutes

Mom:

Yes, I got it all! I will get it to Lexi right now. Remember how much I love you and how proud I am of you. You are such a great example to me! Do your very best! Stay strong and love everything and everyone!

 I love you tons! Love - Mom

Kyler:

Thanks mom!! I love you too!! Tell everyone I love them!! Bye!! 

Elder Weeks says hi and he can't wait to meet you guys! haha Love you all!

The family whose baby we blessed

 

Two of their kids, whom I love haha

 

The baby I blessed

 

A cool Bolivian sky

Week 46

December 30, 2013

Hey everyone!!! 

     Wow it was amazing to see all of you on Christmas!! I hope and pray that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and had the chance to feel the true Christmas spirit. This week was pretty eventful! Being the week of Christmas, we had a whole lot of different activities or services to do which was awesome! It was also fun to help other missionaries. 

     So, Monday was a free P-day, meaning we didn't have a zone activity planned. We spent the day buying Christmas present for other missionaries and also for some of our investigators! We didn't have a whole lot of money to blow, but we bought a few fruitcakes (which are awful) but that's the thing to do here, so we bought those for our investigators. haha They all loved it, but the worst part was when they offered us a piece and I had to eat it. Gross! After we spent all day buying gifts we then got all dressed up in our tie and all, and we went to a huge nearby plaza where we sang Christmas Carols with the zone, and taught the people as they walked by. It was actually a great idea! We met a whole lot of people while doing it! Oh and I forgot to tell you guys what my comp got me....a dart board! Yes! I was so pumped!! It's so fun!! Kind of a distraction though so I only pull it out at night after we've planned and I have a little time before bed. haha

     Christmas Eve was great!! We worked the whole day teaching lessons and looking for new peeps to teach. We dropped the usually "Lesson 1: The Restoration" routine for one day and we asked people if we could share a Christmas message with them! It worked pretty well! We got into like 4 houses and we just shared the typical Luke 2, Birth of Jesus. It was a fun day to work when everyone is in the Christmas mood. We then went and gave presents to Ruben (10) and his single mom Deysi and his Grandma Elena. He's the boy that leaves home for 2 or 3 days at a time. We went and shared a message with them and accompanied them for a bit. Then we went to my pensionista's house to be there for the night! We opened presents with them and  had a great time dancing and laughing! haha

     So Christmas was great talking to you all as you know. haha But y'all saw me get a little sick towards the end and well...it stuck with me all night. haha But I'm good now. I was pretty sick but I still wanted to work because we needed a little boost in success and in our numbers, so i decided to suck it up.  I knew the Lord would bless us for going out and trying when I was weak, and he did!  We found a family and helped them in their yard cutting trees and moving rocks and then they asked, "how can we thank you?"  Which is a golden question for missionaries! haha  We just asked for 15 minutes of their time and we ended up committing them to be baptized on the 25th of January!! Their names are Eddy, Sabina, and Jorge! They have 2 other little daughters, but I forgot their names.  haha They are great!  We've already gone back 3 times to teach them!  

      Well, the work is going better than ever here! We are really working hard everyday to reach our goals that we set in weekly planning. 

     Speaking of goals, I invite all you guys to set new years resolutions and make a plan to reach it. Goals without a plan is simply and wish or a dream. After being in the mission I've learned the importance of goal setting. Set a goal, make a plan, have someone help you (you need support), and then pray about it!  If you do these things and have faith, there is no reason not to reach your goal!

I love you all!!

Elder Berrett

Week 45

December 23, 2013

Hello Everyone and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 

      This week was a little crazy. We had Zone Conference on Tuesday which went well but we all kind of got chewed out in a spiritual way because our mission has been getting so many missionaries, but our baptisms are going down. It's actually kind of weird. I think it's simply because the mission is so young and there are so many inexperienced missionaries out right now. With time, all the numbers should go up, I believe. 

      I had my typical interview with president on Friday. That was great as always! He actually asked me for my opinion on a lot of the problems in the mission and how we can better them. I thought he was asking everyone that but apparently not! So it was good to know he trusts in my opinion! 

     We did so much service this week! That went well! Saturday we were out in the sun all day and I rolled my sleeves up. My arms got destroyed. It's actually funny. I'll send a pic if I have one, I think I do. haha 

   The work is going great!! We have about 10 baptism dates lined up for January. We are praying that some, if not all, go through.

   So everything is great here. It's a blessing to be a missionary during Christmas time. I've learned so much. Especially the true meaning; the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. It really makes me want to give so bad. haha

I cant wait to be all grown up with money so I can just blow it on people who really need it. hahaha  I have so many sweet giving ideas!! Anyways, I hope all is well back home and that everyone is enjoying the Christmas spirit and season! I can't wait to hear from y'all! And I can't wait to talk on Wednesday!!! :)) I love you all! 

Elder Berrett

Dad:

Are you still there?

Kyler:

Hey!! I'm here!! 

Dad:

Sorry bud - I've been in a meeting and mom is shopping. I don't think she will be getting on today. It sounds like things are going good. We will be praying right along with you for your investigators. Merry Christmas to you as well. Do you know when you will be skyping on Christmas so we can plan for it?

Kyler:

No. I don't know but I'm going to call you guys tomorrow sometime!! So keep your phones on you! 

Dad:

Okay bud - We will wait until tomorrow. I'm sorry but I've got to but I can't wait to talk on Christmas!!

Kyler:

Hey, but I need all my skype information again so when I call y'all tomorrow have it ready so I can write it down!!

Tell everyone I love them and can't wait!! 

Me and Elder Week's jumping

Celebrating my companions birthday