Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Call It What You Want ...
February 8, 2010
So I am now living in Stafford, VA. I am in the Fredericksburg Zone. I am serving in the Garrisonville and Aquia (Uh-Kwy-Uh) ward. My comp is Elder Knowles (nulls) from Farmington. It has been a pretty good week, I am still trying to get used to the change. Elder Larochelle, my MTC roommate, is in my district so that is sweet! There are a lot of people, well a lot of missionaries, who are doubting us because we are young. Last week we scheduled one investigator for baptism for February 27th. Then we found a new investigator, taught her all three lessons, and she is going to be baptized on February 27th. We have a ton of people we're teaching and a ton of potentials. The last few days have been slow, it's snowed about 4 1/2 feet. I live with another companionship Elder Thompson and Elder Barnes. They are sweet. Elder Pomeray, my MTC comp, was living here but got transferred when I came down. We live in a townhouse. It's pretty big, 2 stories. It's old, but not too bad. Here is a crazy story for ya: Last night me and my comp and our roommates decided to go out and shovel snow around the neighborhood. It was snowing pretty bad outside. We walked about 2 miles and shoveled some less active homes. it was about 8:00 so we decided to head home. There was probably about a foot of snow on the roads. So we're walking and me and Elder Thompson were like 10 feet ahead of Elder Knowles & Barnes. All of a sudden I hear Elder Knowles yell "Oh S***. Barnes get out of the way!!!" I look back and see this truck going about 40 mph and fishtailing. Me and Elder Thompson got out of the way, but Elder Barnes got hit. The truck hit him, knocked him down, and ran over his leg. The driver stops obviously, jumps out and is panicing. He was an older guy from Peru. Call this what you want, but after a couple of minutes Elder Barnes stood up. They gave him a ride home. He woke up in the morning and is just fine, no pain at all! That is insane, huh? It was crazy! We called President Albright to let him know. It was pretty intense to see it happen. It's snowing really bad today which is why I wasn't able to email. That's pretty much what's going on down here. Church has been cancelled the last three weeks because of snow. I live close to the Quantico Marine base, there are a ton of military people in this area. Well tell me what's going on with you guys! I haven't gotten any letters in the last couple of weeks. Well, I got one from Nate I think. How are the kids? Split the ward yet? Is it snowing a ton there? Anything exciting going on? I miss Ashburn, but it's all good. Well, I gotta get going. I love you guys!
Love,
Elder Davie
Hey!
What's up? I feel like I haven't talked to you guys in forever! How is babysitting? How's the car? How is Dal? I bet he is growing like crazy! I hope his surgery goes good. I always keep you guys in my prayers! I am in Stafford, VA. It's like 20 miles north of Fredericksburg and like 70 miles north of Richmond. It's got a different feel than Ashburn. It's more country-ish ... some hicks, a lot of marine/military people. My roommate got hit by a car, I wrote mom about it. He's ok though. We have 2 people scheduled for baptism and many more to come. We have a lot of stuff going on in this area. I live in a townhouse with another companionship. My comp is Elder Knowles from Farmington. He's cool. I actually have to buy my groceries here which sucks, but we have a walmart right down the road! We taught this girl about the word of wisdom last night. She is 21 and trying to quit smoking. She will be baptized, she just doesn't know it yet! We have two appointments tonight and some former investigators we are going to try and track down. I have a picture of Austyn & Dallin on my planner. Well, we are going to the library to email now (today is Friday, I started writing this letter on Thursday). I will talk to ya soon! Love ya! I love you Dallin!! And Brandon!! ha ha
Love,
Elder Davie
Monday, February 1, 2010
January 26, 2010
Ashley & Dallin-
How are you guys? I am good! Are you being a good boy Dallin? I hope so! So what's new in Utah? More construction? I'm sure there is. How is Darla? I forgot about her ha ha. Things are slow here. We had a few investigators we had to drop because they either won't contact us back or answer their door or they are just not progressing and not real interested. So we're on the hunt to find some more people and teach them about Jesus. Transfers are next week, but most likely I'll be staying here. I can't believe I have been in Ashburn for 12 weeks! Crazy! This place feels like home now, the ward feels like home. How is pharmacy school going for Brandon? Well, P-Day is just about over. I love you guys though. Thanks for all your letter and all of the pictures you send. Have a fabulous week!
Love,
Elder Davie
Dear Dallin,
How are you? I miss you Buzz! Have you seen any good movies? We will have to go to Disneyland when I get home! Well, I hope you're being a good boy for your mom & dad. I love you buddy!
Love,
Uncle Brendan
