Hey, y'all!
Things are great in the land of awkward situations and violent water gun fights!
How are y'all? I've been terrible at returning letters; I want
letters but I don't write any; it is a paradox I am trying to solve. The
days blur together; everyday feels like Sunday lol! It's a good thing,
but I usually forget what day of the week it is; it becomes one blob of
emotions and experiences. I have been terrible at keeping my journal; I
feel bad about it. I'm glad at least I have my missionary planner and
these e-mails to preserve the memories of my mission.
Anyway, I hope all is well and that the move to Nebraska is
commencing; what's left on the house to do? Has Devin warmed up to the
idea yet?
We watched conference at the church; hardly anyone was there;
people all watch it at home now or else online. The bad news is that
Keya, one of our top investigators, is in Hawaii this weekend, and our
other investigator who is the nephew of Sister Brock was in Florida. The
good news is that our other top investigator, with a date for the 14th,
came to priesthood session and both Sunday sessions, as well as the
Spanish Cherokee elders baptism. Wow! He said he is pretty convinced OUR
church was true. Our, not your. Sounds like he's ready. The flicker of
doubt, though, is the fact that potentially his motives for joining are
to get back with, or at, the recent convert at the branch; I feel
otherwise, but it's still a possibility. We continuously pray about it,
but I think we just need to teach Wow and Chasity; if his purposes our
pure, then he is really feeling this and knows it's true. I don't mean
to be doubtful or pessimistic; I want to judge righteously, but we all
care very much for the recent convert; she is so funny and happy. I'm
not sure what to do except let the spirit guide.
Anyway, let's talk about happy stuff again; where is David
Archuletta going on his mish? I didn't see him there, but I guess he
was.
I think Uchtdorf is my favorite; I really enjoyed both his talks,
even though there weren't any airplanes lol. Pres. Monson seemed rather
solemn compared to last conference; I wonder what's up? Elder Packer and
Elder Hales didn't look too well either..
Holland has become my new favorite since I have been serving; I
have gotten a lot of his talks on CD from other missionaries; he is
pretty intense! Like camping! (crowd: Boo!) His talk in conference
seemed like a warning; it's getting late? Makes me wonder...
Anyway, other things that happened this week: we played sand
volleyball on Monday, and indoor volleyball with the Spanish branch
Friday; it was a blast! It's funny because all the Spanish speakers use
their feet in volleyball as well, with perfect accuracy!
We taught Keya a few more times before she left for Hawaii; she is
so prepared! She was able to witness a baptism, and that, she said, is
what sealed the deal. I'm sooooo happy!
Oh, one of our investigators, who was arrested for drunk driving,
is "back in town" now; he still wants to meet with us. We'll see what
happens; if he is on parole, he can't get baptized for quite a while.
We also got to do some service for a less-active this week; we
mowed her lawn and trimmed the hedges and all that fun stuff! It was
good to get out of the monkey suit for a while lol...
My companion's and I have been having a blast! Elder Youd's mom
sent him squirt guns, so we had a ball with those. Plus an epic sword
fight with wrapping paper sticks lol! We all get along like brothers;
violently and teasingly. Good ole times, right, Dev?
I'm excited to skype y'all this Mother's day! I'll let y'all know the details as we approach the day.
Tough luck about Tragen; I'll pray for him. How is everyone else
from 9th ward? What happened to Garrett; I know he got back a few days
after I left. Is B.J. or Travis or Jake back yet?
Thanks for everything, guys; you're all the best! I pray for y'all
all the time; it isn't easy being away from everyone, but we'll see each
other again, and this time apart makes us appreciate the reunion even
more. Take luck!
Love, your grown-up son,
Elder Casey Guy Dickson
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