Good Morning, Dallin!
How has your week been? How is you new comp? I know it was a difficult week sending Elder Davey home. I hope he does ok. We have been praying for him and his family. It should be refreshing to have a new companion who is new to the mission and excited to be there.
We have had a busy week. I sent you some pics of Vance. Chelsea may tell you his story. He was treated topically with a poison called beetlejuice (truly extracted from the Blister Beetle-). The nurse practitioner treated way too many of his "bumps." He became toxic and started urinating blood and 1/2 of his torso was blistered. He was in so much pain. He was hospitalized for 5 days. He went home yesterday and is doing fine. He had to be sedated each time they changed his dressings on the wounds. His skin condition was highly contagious as well. It was pretty traumatic. Thank goodness for prayer and priesthood.
Dad and I had a busy week as usual. We are preparing to buy another flip house. It's right next to Wal-Mart. It's a doozy. Dad will work his magic and we'll hopefully flip it within a couple months. He has more work than he knows what to do with. He really needs to expand.
I bought the granola bars and will send another package tomorrow. Is there anything else you may need? Are you out of subway gift cards?:) Are you in the same apartment?
We are thinking and praying for you daily. Your example to others is invaluable. I got a letter from Mason. He sounds great and still excited! We will have him to dinner when he gets home.
I hear there are some exciting things stewing for Caleb as well. He may be getting his papers in soon. What a journey!
Well, I better get this sent-
We love you so much-Keep working hard!
Mom
Hey Mom,
I am so glad to hear all is well with Vance. Poor little guy. Tell him I love him.
This week was so great. I cant believe how much this mission is helping me. Honestly, though it was hard, I would never trade my time with Elder Davey. Before transfer meeting I had to go to a new trainers meeting. It was humbling. President Jergensen told us how big of an impact we make on these new missionaries. He talked about how elder Hollands mission meant everything to him, and his trainer especially. Can you imagine being Elder Hollands mission trainer? Transfer meeting was exciting! We have 18 new missionaries, which is a huge increase in numbers. I know the Lord sent us that many to accomplish our mission goal of 400. Finally President called my area and announced the new missionary.
My "boy" as they call them in the mission is named Elder Musick. He and I are going to be great friends. He is fired up and wants to run before he walks, which reminds me of myself when I first came out. It helps me be a more effective missionary as a trainer because I know that he watches my every move, way I teach, and communicate with members. He is from Enomclaw Washington. Love the guy. We are working hard with the members.
Before Elder Davey left we were invited by the Relief Society to teach them about how they could more easily share the gospel. It was such an awesome experience! We taught them (this is a brief sketch)
1.Pray for Charity
2. Love the Gospel, not just live it
3. Commit before the opportunity arises to bare testimony and invite
4. never give up!
So we expounded on that and then had them practice with each other. Since the activity, the ward has been fired up. Every time I see members they discuss the activity. The Lord is really helping me understand member work, and its getting fun! Plus we have a new ward mission leader, who is a stud.
I love you. Pray for solid investigators through our members please! We are on the edge!
Elder Tall
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