"The Unexpected Moving Day"

 

Hey, Family! I certainly had a very eventful week; let me tell ya about it lol!

So Monday was pretty cool; we played soccer all day at this member in a different ward's house! It was a lot of fun; turns out my comp. Elder Schmidt can play him some futbol! There were a lot of missionaries there, so of course the game got pretty competitive lol! Later that night, we taught our top gator: a darling 9 year old girl who has been ready forever to get baptized; the family has just been dragging their feet some, but since the girl's primary teacher is leaving for a senior couple mission, they have decided to take some steps toward us. So she has a baptism for the 9th of February; it's a week before her teacher leaves, so we have been teaching like crazy! She is the smartest and tallest 9 year old I've seen; her less-active mother has been participating quite a lot as well; hopefully we can get them all to church a few times before the big day lol... Missionaries have been trying for a year to get this to happen, and we are blessed enough to be here when it is finally happening!

So Wednesday was the big day... a day that will live in infamy; a wonderful story of fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, true... conversion :) and miracles!

So we were outside walking around, doin' our thing, when we got a phone call from the Mission Office. Figuring they were calling about Elder Schmidt's package, we answered, unsuspecting of what was to come. The office lady greeted us kindly, and asked us if we were going to turn in our keys today. Confused, we asked why; she said, "Aren't you guys moving today?" After a stunned silence, we responded that this was news to us. She was also puzzled; she said she would call some people to find out more info, then call us back. I didn't believe it at first; I thought maybe in was a mistake, that someone else was moving. We swiftly returned to our appt. to await further instructions.

After 10 agonizing minutes, she called us again. Horror filled our souls as we heard her tell us that we had to be moved out that evening, or the church would be fined. She was incredibly sorry that no one told us; everyone assumed that we knew. Fortunately, our new apartment was in the same apartment complex ... on the second floor. With few resources and even less time, we got to work; I have never worked so hard in my life! We got a member with a truck to help us with furniture (since it was in the middle of the day, everyone was gone or at work...)but for the most part, it was just Schmidty and I; we walked most everything over to the new appt, which took us from 10 am that morning to midnight that evening. We were cut some slack by the appt staff and they said that if we got out by 9 am tomorrow, they wouldn't charge. After getting a few hours sleep, we got up again at 5 am to finish; we barely got done in time! There was so much stuff in that appt; it seemed like every time we would go back, there would be more junk! Completely exhausted, we collapsed at 930 in our new pad, and slept for probably 5 hours...

So that's the tale; it was quite the experience. I freely admit, I murmured quite a bit; it was long, hard, back-breaking labor! However, throughout this trial, I noticed the tender mercies of the Lord; for instance, getting the phone call in the first place was a blessing; I can't imagine what would have happened if we weren't notified when we were. We also did get some help from Sister Draney and her husband's truck; the weather was the warmest it has been all week, and we also got to contact a few of our new neighbors who are interested in learning more. If someone get baptized because of this move, it would have all been worth it! 

Some of the couches and desks couldn't fit in our new appt, so we left them by the dumpster. We got a call from the apartment office that we couldn't put furniture out, so we had to collect it or we would get a $200 fine. When we went back to get it, they were both gone; someone had taken it back to their place or something; it was a miracle! I really feel like I have come closer to God; I saw so many blessings, so many things the Lord did to make our burdens bearable (Mosiah 24: 10-16). I don't know who was supposed to tell us about the move, and frankly, I don't care; it's strange, but I have no anger or frustration or bad feelings about all this; just an increased love for God and a better awareness of His role in our lives. It may seem like a little thing, but it's the little things woven together that makes a mighty testimony.

So on Thursday afternoon, we got a call from the mission president's wife, Sister Wolfert; she was in the zone, and had some of Elder Schmidt's headache medicine; she also heard about "the Move", so she asked if she could take us out to lunch; we agreed and we all went to Chili's. It was pretty cool to have a non-formal exchange with Sister Wolfert; she is a sweet, spiritual lady who does so much behind the scenes in our mission... and she's from Orem! Represent!

This was not the end of our eventful week lol; Saturday morning we got a call, asking if we could substitute for the speakers this Sunday (they had gotten super sick)... Of course we said yes, and spent most of that day writing our talks lol. So Sunday Morning rolls around; we had early morning meetings with the church leaders, which is always informational. Then we commenced with sacrament meeting; a young man spoke first, then I talked about patience in afflictions, and told the ward about "the Move"; not to complain about it, or brag about our accomplishment, but to share what I had learned about the Love of God, and waiting for His time and His way. Then after a lovely quartet, Elder Schmidt gave a super powerful talk on the Atonement (with no notes...); it was awesome! This kid is one of the most spiritual kids I have met! He's bold as well, which is good, cause I could be more bold sometimes; we are a good combo! Anyway, I have never had so many people compliment me so sincerely about the talks we gave (Schmidty's was better...). It was very cool.

So that night, we met with the Kellys again (with the 9 year old preparing for baptism); had a sweet, simple lesson about Joseph Smith, and watched the restoration video. I love teaching kids, especially sweet, happy kids like this little girl. The mom had some good questions, and we got most of the program for the baptism organized. It was a good day...

So that was our week; the numbers we record of our mission efforts didn't show it, but we got so much work done, and I learned so much more about charity and patience; I also learned more about my companion; I freakin' love this kid! I'm excited to keep working with him. Today we are playing tennis ball tag again (which is actually a lot more fun than it sounds...), but I don't know what else; I don't think I could handle anything else more strenuous; I am soooooooooooooooooo exhausted lol! But I'm sooooooooooooooooo happy at the same time; it's complicated, but it's pretty awesome if you think about it. (Devo should get that quote).

Anyway,

I heard about the Falcons... I was hoping they would win, too, but now we can cheer for Pitta! Yay! So I don't know too much about either team as of recent; how are the Ravens and Niners? The other day, we watched the Restoration DVD with an investigator, and I couldn't figure out how to make the t.v. and DVD player work lol I am so embarrassed! I've lost my touch; I can barely use the knock-off touch screen phones we have lol!

Go Cougars!

I hope all is well in Zion and that Aunt Nina will heal quickly. I love y'all and miss y'all. Remember, God is good. His love transcends every other love, and He is always looking out for us; I love Him so very much, and I'm doing everything I can to make sure my offering is acceptable to Him. I love my Savior, I know this church is true, i know the Book of Mormon is true; how could it not be? I love you all so much and will see you soon!

Love,

Elder Casey Guy Dickson

Rolling, rolling, rolling ... keep those referrals rolling!

Elder Dickson, Elder Chugg and Elder Rogers

Hey, Everybody!

The area is picking up a little, we've gotten a lot of media referrals recently, so those will keep us busy for a while. My companion and I get along swimmingly, no problems yet, and I don't think there will be, I've liked all my companions; I've been pretty lucky I guess.

Sounds like the others are doing well; it's weird to here about them going to dances; was it weird when I started dating? It's definitely weird for me to here about Shelby being 16 and driving and dating...

Anyway, my week:

We did a lot of service this week; we moved this MONSTROUS fridge up this very narow staircase, it was scary, but we did it somehow! I still hurt from that! The cool part was, it was a less-active family we helped, and they came to church that Sunday; awesome! We also helped a member move some washers and dryers, which are monsters!

We have a done a ton of biking and tracting this week, trying to see the formers and potenials; nothing yet, but we made progress on some 9 year olds in the ward we need to baptize, and we have a lot of referrals to see, so things are on the up and up.

Went on exchange with Elder Sarniguet again; it was pretty good, we talked to a lot of people...

Spanish had a baptism Saturday; it was a lady who comes to our ward to learn English, but is Hispanic; either way, Elder Chugg got to baptize her (he served in this area last year, so he has taught Anna for a long time; it's come full circle), and Elder Tarver confirmed on Sunday. There was a lot of people there; almost 70 adults, not to mention the kids!

Got a letter from Collin this past week; sounds like he is doing good!

That's about it this week; more to come, I'm sure!

It's always a tricky thing when trying to get investigators to church; sometimes you need to push, and sometimes pushing doesn't help. It reminds me of Moroni 9:4 that says, "Behold, I am laboring with them continually; and when I speak the word of God with sharpness they tremble and anger against me; and when I use no sharpness they harden their hearts against it; wherefore, I fear lest the Spirit of the Lord hath ceased striving with them." 

You know I have always been a bit more timid about confronting people or asserting my opinion; I still may be, but i feel a lot more confident about calling people out, when the spirit prompts me too, of course. While we need to be loving and kind, the most loving thing someone could say to me is "You gotta shape up or you're not gonna make it!" 

They may be grumpy with the missionaries now, but how much grumpier they would be if we didn't try hard enough to help, and when we all met up in the next life; awkward. We need to love them into changing for the better; most times, people don't wanna hear that they are doing wrong.

Anyway, not a long letter today; know that I love ya and miss ya! Take luck!

 

Love, Elder Casey Guy Dickson

Elder Grant and Elder Dickson

 

Georgia on his mind ...

Dear Dickson Clan,

So it's official; Elder Rogers got transferred to Fort Yargo with Elder Jeffs and Elder Campbell, and I am still in John's Creek with Elder Schmidt. Schmidty, as we call him, just got done being trained by Elder Dahl; he is pretty cool, so I think this will be a good transfer. He is a hard worker and is smart; the perfect companion for the kind of lazy and kind of forgetful Elder Dickson lol! I'll miss Elder Rogers, of course, but I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen in the next 5 weeks.

Elder Grant, Elder Chugg's greenie, went home this week; I'll miss that kid...

Elder Everett is going to Conyers Inner, where I started my mission! I'll miss that kid too!

Elder Chugg is getting Elder Tarver, a convert of a few years who was playing basketball in the D-League (not sure where); looks like we'll have some ballers in the zone for once!

Tuesday was Zone Training, so we got to say our goodbyes to everyone that was leaving, as well as some spiritual upliftment for the week. So good...

So as we were picking Elder Schmidt up (after dropping Elder Rogers off) we got a media referral from the Mormon.org website that someone requested a missionary visit. After a few hours of trying to find the address, we realized that this guy lived in an Extended Stay America Hotel; also, this guy used to be a member, but he had asked for his records to be removed a few years ago, and has since had a change of heart and wants to come back. He are in the process to see if his records still exist, so this will be interesting...

We spent a lot of time biking this past week; the weather has been good up until today (of course the one day it rains is P-day...), so we took advantage and tried to bike to everyone we have a name and address for! Not much success yet, (some of our gators have gone into hiding...) but I know they are out there!

Thursday we saw a few less-actives with the help of Brother Gunnel of the Elder's Quorum Presidency, and one of our ward missionaries, Brother Oyervides; he and his family moved in a few months before I got here from Texas. Bro. Oyervides is a blunt kind of guy, and that's what I like about him; he doesn't take any one's lip, and he'll tell you straight up what he thinks about you; on the other hand, if you asked for anything, he's got your back. Not only did he drive us around but he fed us dinner unexpectedly, which was awesome! I appreciate his honesty and loyalty; there is nothing fake about him.

Anyway, Sunday was pretty good as usual; we had quite a few visitors, none that we had invited lol! Some people had come just looking for a church nearby to attend (score!) and some were friends of members that promised to come lol! The best was this guy who had worked with one of Brother Baker's sons on an Eagle Project: collecting backpacks and other school supplies to send to some place in Africa where his man was from. He loved everything about our church, but he doesn't live in our area (gosh dang it!), so we sent some other missionaries after him.

That's about it thus far; things have been pretty slow since Christmas, so we have been trying to get whatever we could the past few weeks; I know there are people here for me to teach, otherwise I wouldn't be here. The Church is true, the book is blue, and God is a Mormon!

Anyway, how y'all doin'? How is work/school/play? Is it snowing in Utah or Nebraskaaa? How is the old ward? TELL ME!!

Take Luck! Love you all!

Elder Casey Guy Dickson

P.S. Sorry I forgot my camera, I promise to send pics next time!

Short but sweet message from Elder Dickson

Elder Dickson and Elder I strike a pose.

Hey, everybody!

Pretty short e-mail today, sorry...

Sounds like some crazy adventures to get there (Utah) and back again for Christmas lol. And I never realized how many interesting people there are until you either get out of Orem or just talk to everyone around you lol!
So first off, transfer calls are today. Haven't heard from the APs yet, but through the mission grapevine I have heard that Elder Rogers is leaving to be with Elder Jeffs (don't know where) and I'll be staying here and getting Elder Schmidt, who just got done being trained. Apparently he is a super spiritual person and a hard worker, which is what I need... I have been getting a little lazy with the cold and the work being slow, so I'm prepared to shape up. We'll see, though; the official call hasn't happened yet...

This week we had a New Year's Eve Party Monday (P-day) night; lots and lots of sparkling white grape lol!

Wednesday we had a team-up with a ward missionary and saw some less-actives; it's been a while since we were able to get a ward missionary out with us cause of the holidays, so it was nice.

Spent a lot of the week tracting with not much success, but we'll get 'em!

Sunday was a pretty good day, as always; we are meeting at 9 am now instead of 130 pm so it was an adjustment for everyone. Being fast and testimony meeting, it was a pretty spiritual Sunday; after church we had a missionary correlation meeting with the ward missionaries and the ward mission leader, which was good, giving out everyone's assignments to set up rides for us during the week, so it'll be nice to have a car to get to places...

We then had a good dinner then went out and gave a recent move-in a blessing and visited another so it was pretty good to be busy.

That's about all to report. Glad you all liked my Christmas presents, I had the hardest time deciding what to get everyone...

The church is true, the book is blue, and God is a Mormon! Take Luck!

 

Love,

Elder Casey Guy Dickson

Happy New Year from Elder Dickson!

I can't believe another year has come and gone!

Hey, y'all!

Hope y'all had a very merry Christmas! It was terrific seeing everyone on the computer, Devin looks taller and sounds older every time...The tricky thing with Skype (as we discovered) is that everyone wants to talk at once; I guess we have a system for next time in taking turns like we did on Christmas. I felt a lot more relaxed talking to y'all then last Christmas for sure, though it still took me a second to remember how to talk to everyone lol. It gets to a point to where I don't know what to say or ask since the e-mails have worked out pretty well, and I have forgotten how to interact with ya. I'll be quite the weirdie when I get home lol...

Anyway, thanks for being the awesomest family anyone could get at a reasonable price (just kidding; you don't put a price on family). Too bad about Aunt Nina, is she doing okay? She's in my prayers every night, as is the rest of y'all, but the focus is on her...

Did you guys get to open the package at the Jensen's yet (Say hi to them for me!)? How'd you like them? Christmas shopping is always difficult for me, I have no shopping or gift wrapping talent...

Our Christmas was pretty good; we got up pretty early and opened our gifts; thanks so much! I got everything I needed and them some; I wear the Star Wars shirt every night to bed, and those shoes were a tremendous help! Then we skyped at the Poulters (they had many laptops and desktops for us to use, so we all got to Skype at once), then went to the Macks for dinner and board games. The Macks are pretty awesome; they have two sons on missions now, and a daughter who is one of the funniest people I have met lol. We had ham and all that good stuff, and I took a Christmas nap (it felt soooo great lol). Then we ended with some beautiful looking and tasting hot chocolate and cookies by yours truly. Overall, a pretty good day.

So what is everyone up to? When everyone gets settled, I wanna hear all the adventures y'all are having...

Oh, I found out Friday night that one of the people I was teaching in Jackson was getting baptized on Saturday! It blew my mind! Author Price a.k.a. Blue finally kicked smoking and got dunked by Bro. Vanhoy (Elder's Quorum President). Thanks to Elder "I" and his new companion, as well as God, for getting that accomplished. It made me pretty happy even though I couldn't go see it (it was too far, and I was notified too late...).

Went on exchange with Elder Larsen, Elder Everett's greenie, on Wednesday after district meeting (we had it on Wednesday because Christmas was a Tuesday), which was good; he got a flat tire almost as soon as we stepped outside. Someone obviously didn't want us to work that day lol, but we went out anyway and just walked around. Had dinner with the Koch's, one of my favorite families here; she is a sweet lady, a single mom with funny kids who feeds us almost weekly, and we love her for it.

Thursday we finally got a hold of a referral we have been trying to see for a few weeks; he knows a kid in our ward and wants to get right with God, so we'll see how it goes. Baptize!

Sunday was alright; all our gators were gone for the holidays, so it was just us and some less-actives in Gospel Principles. In Sacrament, the young man assigned to give a talk didn't show up, and the deacon's president bore his testimony; how embarrassing...

The Priest's Quorum is always my favorite; the kids are fun and the leaders are cool, and they usually have some pretty spiritual lessons in there; this time we talked about extending invitations to make commitments as missionaries. It's the most important part of the work, otherwise nothing gets done!

The rest of this week was a bit of a drag; the holidays kept everyone busy except for us lol. All our gators were out of town or state, and no one was outside besides us because it was too cold; I love this gospel. Why else would I bike in 18 degree weather (wind chill included) with no one around to share a message people think they don't want to hear unless I knew it was what God needed me to do, and that I knew that this Church is the only true church on the face of the earth, with His Authority and His authorized servants leading it? Why would I be in Georgia of all places, postponing school and dating and such to get bashed and ignored and yet love the people here and desire their salvation unless I was dedicated to do the will of the Lord? I has been hard (especially the loving my neighbor part), and I have wondered what is the point, why am I even out here, and feeling like I am not accomplishing anything. Then moments like Keya's baptism, like hearing a less-active decide to turn his life around, like seeing a elderly woman smile because she got a visit from the elders, like hearing about Author's baptism the other day; those make it all worth while. Especially in Jackson, I felt like there was no one there to teach or baptize, and that I was wasting my time. Now we see the fruits; all credit for Author's baptism goes to the Lord, of course, but it just showed me that even if you can't see immediate results in the work, we have no idea what influence we have on someone to make a decision in the future and such. It took 7 or so months for Author to get baptized, and it was definitely worth all the empty days and long hours I spent there. This church is so true; how can it not be? I love my Father in Heaven and my Savior Jesus Christ, and I do this for them. Amen. 

I love y'all so much and hope all your wildest dreams will come true! Take Luck! 

Love, 

Elder Casey Guy Dickson 

Merry Christmas from Elder Dickson!

Hola, Familia! Feliz Navidad!

This letter will be kinda short since I'm speaking with a lot of y'all tomorrow, but I'll tell you about my week:

First off, thanks for the packages and the cards and such! I hope everyone has gotten their Christmas card by now lol! I sent them a week or so ago...

Tuesday was District Meeting as well as interviews with the President; good news: I passed! Yay! Bad news: some other elders had to go home because they did something, and another set had to confess publicly what they did (they're staying, though). It is very sad to see Elders (especially ones you know) go home for anything, but especially disobedience; I mean, they ruin the rest of their lives, not to mention their salvation, because they don't like following the rules; right before Christmas too! I couldn't face you guys if I was sent home dishonorably, I can't even imagine around this time of year! The reason we have rules is not only to keep us and others safe, but we can't do this work without the Holy Ghost, and the Spirit will only come to our aid if we are worthy and obedient. I'm not saying I've been perfect in obedience, but I know I need to be, and try my hardest to be. I need those blessings if I am to get by.

Anyway, we also had dinner with Susan, a lady Elder Rogers knew in Colin's Hill, which is close to us, a few times this week; she covers us when we don't have a dinner, and we usually have dinners here, but we had a few cancel, which is fine. She is a super funny lady, and just got back from Utah, where she saw Elder Rogers family. How cool is that?

Wednesday we had the Mission Christmas party, which you'll see plenty of pictures of in this e-mail lol. It was such a blast! We had a wonderful turkey dinner, some musical numbers, Elder McAllister's chin-balancing trick (he had a table on his face, it was nuts!), and a slide show of 2012; I was in a lot of those pics, so I felt pretty awesome (I'm kind of a big deal lol). The best part was getting to see everyone I haven't seen since the last Christmas party almost! What a good time!

The next few days we tried without success to see gators, potentials, referrals, and less-actives... everyone is out of town or busy or just straight up doesn't want us around... a bit of a disappointing week, but what do ya do?

Saturday was Elder Grant's birthday (20), so we went to Zaxby's, a fast food place everyone goes to. I don't know what I'll do when I get home and there is no Zaxby's or Waffle House or Chick-fil-A or ABDub (Atlanta's Best Wings); I practically live off these places!

Sunday was nice; some nice musical number, a less-active family and their 9 year old who we are trying to teach came, and had a pretty good lesson in Priest's quorum about the Atonement and the Plan of Salvation. Read 2 Nephi 9 to see what life would be like without an Atonement. It's no fun.

We also had an awesome dinner with the Stake President and his family; his grown-up kids were visiting for Christmas, and they were very funny! Had some sweet garlic breadsticks! Pizza Factory, anyone?

It's raining pretty good today, so we might just be playing board games and restlessly waiting for what tomorrow will bring lol. I'm so excited to see y'all and talk to y'all! We've got plenty to talk about (Christmas festivites, movies, moving back, starting to talk about schools and such, etc.)! I love you all so much, and I love this holiday season where we reflect on God's gift to us, as well as Christ's gift of the Atonement. Take Luck! See ya tomorrow!

Love,

Elder Casey Guy Dickson a.k.a The Dicksonian (like the Smithsonian... get it?)

 

 

I'll be home for Christmas (if only in my dreams)

Missionaries are always ready to strike a pose.

I have a Christmas package for y'all. Since you're going to Utah for Christmas, where should I send it? Also, where will I be Skyping to? I almost sent the package to Lincoln today, but something told me to wait; I guess that's why lol. Should I send it to Grandpa's?

The "end of mission" talk doesn't make me too trunky, but it makes me realize it's about time to start talking about it... to start talking about school and filling out applications and how to work out where I'm flying to lol. It kinda scares me that I'm that close to the end that I need to get this going...

I got Aunt Nina's package this last Thursday, so I got it after I sent my letter. I just sent her an e-mail to thank her.

Did that family you guys were helping fellowshipping come to church yet?

Anyway, this week:

Tuesday we had a zone training (which is in between a district meeting and a zone conference), which was good. They talked about a new way to try to get referrals from members, LA/RC (less-active/recent converts), and investigators. We teach a lesson to the members about missionary work or the Restoration or Plan of Salvation or such, asking them to keep friends in mind as we share it, then we help them understand that when people come to their minds as they hear truth or something about the gospel their firneds don't have, that is revelation from Heavenly Father to help them feel that Christ-like love for their friends, and that it is their duty to share it with them. Then we'll kneel with them and pray for those names they have, or to have names come to them if they don't have any yet. It is only through the members we can ever hope to accomplish this work.

Also went Christmas shopping for y'all that day, hope y'all like what I got ya guys!

Did service on Wed. for Sister Draney, a super awesome lady in the ward who deals with everyone else's problems aside from her own, so we decided to help her with some of the moving boxes and funiture that she needed done. Even with all she does, she still finds time to give us rides, and she apologizes to us for not being able to do more; wish we had more like her!

Thursday Elder Rogers had a leadership training meeting, so I went up to Milton with Elder Ontiveros (his name is hispanic, but he is not) for two days. It was a pretty good exchange, Elder O is a brand new missionary who wants to baptize the world, but doesn't know how yet lol! I remember those days... anyway, he did A LOT of biking when I was there, but we talked to a lot of nice people and met a super elect guy who already had a Book of Mormon, was reading and praying about it, and believes it's true; Holy cow!

Then Friday evening I got back to John's Creek, and went on exchange with one of the zone leaders, Elder Sarniguet (he IS hispanic); two exchanges in a row takes a lot out of ya! I didn't see Elder Rogers for like 3 days!

Saturday my real comp. and I got back together and got back to work; he share with me the new thing they learned at leadership; about doing what's called a "Peace and Blessing": as we find, we ask people if we can say a prayer over their home; we figured whether they want to hear our message or not, not a lot of people would say no to a blessing. It gives them a chance to feel the spirit, and a chance for us to explain priesthood authority. Tried it a few times, and it worked pretty well; we got a lot of return appointments after the holidays, so we'll be busy in a bit. We also went out and took some cookies to gators and LA's, which was nice; got in with the Kelly's, a family we have been trying to see for a while; they have a 9 year old daughter that has wanted to get baptized, but her mom keeps saying she'll call us and hasn't. Will get 'em this week! 

Sunday was a good day; we had our top gator Steve come, and he loved it! We had a stellar Christmas Music Program, and had some good discussions in the classes, so I suspect he felt the spirit and that we'll see him again; trying to set up an appt. for Thurs...

Then we had dinner with the LeCheminants, a fun family who moved from Utah to Alabama to Georgia while their son was on a mission... sound familiar lol? Anyway their son is back now, and he's a funny guy. Then we weekly planned Sunday night because Elder Rogers and I were apart on Friday. 

That's about it so far; we got some ballin' to do today, and have a team-up with our ward mission leader Bro. Lakip to see some LA's and maybe the Kelly's.
Can't wait to hear from y'all, and to open the huge package I was told I have waiting for me at the office lol...

Our family is on a journey across the map, trying to do what we can; but no matter where we all are, because of the sealing power, we are all strapped together, and we are never truly separated from one another. I know God and His Son live, and that families can live with them forever in His Kingdom if we keep the commandments. In Christ's name, amen.

Good luck to everyone! Love ya!

 

Love,

Elder Casey Guy Dickson