January 20, 2010

Family!
It was wonderful to email you all today! I got back to my apartment and had letters from everyone! I loved the pics! That news story of our mission conference is neat mom, thanks for sending that. Also, thanks for the $20, you're amazing! So I thought I would write of some experiences I've had the last couple weeks. I gave a lesson on humility in district meeting and how we should always recognize our dependance upon the Lord. It went ok. We taught an investigator for the first time in like 5 weeks. It went well. We taught him to never give up. We used Alma 8 how Alma is rejected by the people in Amonihah, but is commanded to go back and preach again.

So now it's Thursday and I am going to try and finish this letter. So we got a call from that investigator and he asked us to come over. He was wasted again. He looked at me and said, "You guys are always so happy and always smiling. I want that and you guys have taught me how to get that, but I don't have the dedication". It was heartbreaking. We found a new investigator on Monday while tracting. We have been eating with members a lot lately which is nice. It's nice to have something other than PB & J and frozen burritos for dinner. Transfers are in two weeks. I am getting nervous because I hate change, but I better get used to it though. I will most likely stay in Ashburn since my comp has been here 8 months. Besides that we have just been doing a lot of tracting which is hard because I suck at it. It's hard to try and connect with someone and transition to a Gospel conversation. I was on exchanges with the zone leader today and he makes it look so easy, then I take a door and I'm like, "Uh, Book of Mormon, I mean Hello, wait uh...". Sometimes it is akward, but oh well, I'm trying! We are going to a BBQ tomorrow at a members house and they invited their non-member friend. He knows we are coming and so we are going to share a message about the Book of Mormon with him. It should be fun! Next Wednesday we may be going to the temple so I might not be able to email. I hope I can though. There's this old guy in our ward who was Mitt Romney's stake president. Sweet, huh? Just curious, what size shirts do Austyn & Dallin wear? Well, I hope you guys are doing good, because I am. I understand now what people mean when they say a mission is the hardest thing ever, but it's worth it. Thanks for all you guys do! Love you!

Love,
Elder Davie

Zone Conference

I stole these pictures from the mission website - Zone Coference Jan 12th.

Good Times

Brendan showing off the tie Dallin made him for Christmas - it has pictures of Brendan & Dal all over it:

Brendan in front of the white house:

Hey!

What's up? Not much here! It was great to talk to ya yesterday! I am glad to hear you're all doing ok. Things are good here. We have dinner tonight with the Gooblers. They are a part member / inactive family we found while tracting. Then we have a visit with the Moran family who are new move ins. Then come home, plan, write in my journal, eat some cereal, and catch some zzzs. Good times! I hope you liked the 2 pictures I sent. I sent some to mom too so you'll have to check it out! I tracted on Humboldt Street yesterday in memory of you! So Dallin's surgery is on the 14th? Is that Valentine's Day? Hmm. Well I'm sorry this is short, but I have very limited time. I love you guys! Love you Dallin!

Love,

Brendan AKA Elder Davie

Pictures from Capitol Trip

Snow Picture from the huge storm they got:

Pictures from their trip to the Nation's Capitol:

"I need more letters!"

Short P-Day Letter

December 30, 2009

Mom, Nate, Emily, Ashley
P-Day has been a little different than expected. When we exchanged back this morning, the Elder kept our phone. We didn't realize it until we got back here and have been waiting inside their apartment for them to come back so we can get our phone. We have been here since 12, it's 4:30. So I didn't really have time to write letters which is why I'm writing to all of you. I went to Taco Bell and tried the 5 layer burrito that Ash recommended. It was incredible! Absoultely mouth watering. Then we topped it off with an oreo mcflurry. Mmmm! So are the kids saying any new phrases? So what part of Cali are you going to Em? It sounds fun! Business trips are legit! You're the real deal! We haven't had much luck with our investigators this week. They never answer their phone and never call back and they never answer their door. I was hoping to get to teh festival of lights, but it ends Friday so it's not looking good. Oh well. I better get going. I have a lot to do before P-Day is over (it's over in 40 min =( ) I love you guys! Hope you enjoy the pics and hope the memory card made it okay!

Love,
Elder Davie