Hey ! Sounds like you guys had a fun time on your vacation ! I remember last time we went we had a blast but it was tiring and we were ready to come home. Things have been going ok here. We had zone conference last Thursday. That was an interesting experience. We had 3 zones there combined so probably about 40-50 people. Every zone conference they have everyone prepare a 5 min talk on a specific subject then at zone conference they randomly pick 2 people to speak. Out of 50 stinkin people who do they call ..... " Next we will hear from Elder Davie .... " I was wiggin out. Speaking in front of people especially when I get put on the spot is not my bread and butter. Oh well though. We don't have any new investigators this week which is to bad. Last sunday at church our bishop and 1st counselor came up to me and my companion and said " You guys are 2 of the finest elders we have had " It was a relief to know that they appreciate our work. Besides that there isn't much new going on. Its been raining the last 3 days which is no good because my pants get muddy and wet. I have a couple more pics im gonna send you. hopefully you will send me some pics of your vacation ! Today we are going to play basketball with some other elders at 12:30. Then tonight we have a lesson with andy....were going to teach him lesson 3 : the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then we have dinner at his house with Gina (Recent Convert) then after that we have a lesson with edwina who is a referral we received so it should be a good day. On saturday were having a bbq at bro randalls house...hes our ward mission leader...they are having a bbq for everyone who comes to the gospel principles class so it should be fun. Well it was good to read your email ! Im glad you guys made it back safe ! I love you ! Elder Davie

May 5, 2010

Hello ! Life has been quite a bit easier, I get along really good with my new companion. He's pretty quiet but we have good times. The baptism on Saturday went pretty well. I gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. I was nervous but life goes on. Paul Peacock is the one who got baptized, he is awesome ! I have enjoyed getting to know him ! We are going to be teaching him the new member lessons so that will be fun. The weather here has been miserable. I got my first taste of humidity. It feels like your riding around in a plastic bag. It was only like 80 degrees but holy crap I thought I was going to die. The second you step outside you start sweating and you don't stop until you take a shower before you go to bed. Its crazy. You think I would lose weight but it makes me thirsty and hungry so i eat more ! Luckily today its not to hot. My roomates are going to Mt Vernon to go see George Washingtons house. We were invited to go but it would be an all day event and I want a day to kind of relax emotionally and physically. My companion agreed we would rather stay home. The missionary work is going a little better. We tracted into a guy who agreed to let us come back on Thursday Morning and help him spread some mulch. We are excited about that ! Then we have an investigator named Andy, I have never met him because he got deployed 6 months ago. Well he is back and we got in touch with him and we are going to teach him on Thursday afternoon ! I have a good feeling about him. My companion is trying to teach me how to solve a rubicks cube. Its hard ! Its fun though trying, takes the stress out of life. Its hard to have to plan for every second of the day, to have to be doing something constantly. So how is david getting around? Does he have to do crutches? Wheelchair? That will be fun to see them when they come out. So you leave to cali in like 2 days ! You are so lucky you have no idea. I want to go there when I get home !!!! Well I hope your doing good ! I will send you a few pics in a minute...I love you !!! Elder Davie

Hey Ash & Dal & Brandon!

How is biggest loser going? Me and my roommate are playing. I'm slacking. It's hard because I have limited time and money. Well it sounds like a good excuse at least! =) I'm winning and I've only lost 3 pounds and it's been two weeks! It's Thursday morning, which means the countdown to P-Day officially begins! =) Thanks for sending me all those pictures. They were awesome! I love the one where mom jumped in the tub with her clothes on. Ha ha! so are you going to go to some playoff games with Nate? How is the car running? It will be interesting to see what happens at transfers in 2 weeks. I have a feeling they will bring 2 different missionaries here and we will both get transfered. This area has been tough. I really like the ward though. I am so incredibly jealous of your Disneyland trip. Is Emily still going? I hope Dave is doing better. May 9th isn't coming quick enough. I can't wait to chat with ya'll. Well, I gotta go study. I love you guys!!

Love,
Elder Davie