Letters received since last I wrote:
None
I'm wearing comfy new Gold Toe socks. I picked up my package yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see what was inside: American cereal! I didn't think I would get that excited about it, but I really want to eat some now. I didn't eat any for breakfast because I was doing a split with Elder Pavani in his area, Campo Largo. Nobody we've asked yet knows where we can buy dry ice, but I'm sure it's here somewhere in the center of Curitiba. They have everything here. On Friday I ate at Subway, where I never ate in the United States, by the way. Thanks also for the chocolate syrup and root beer extract. It just so happens that Elder Gardner (I took his place here) left some when he went home, and the recipe on the McCormick's brand uses dry active yeast, not dry ice. It's just that it takes five days to make, so it should be ready on Friday. I just hope that it carbonates and not grows fungus. I didn't know you could use yeast to carbonate a drink. Could we be preparing an alcoholic beverage? Oh, and who could forget the M&Ms? You know that I love those. I think the milk chocolate ones will find themselves into cookies again.
We almost hand to call an ambulance to save a member when I ate lunch in Campo Largo. I was sitting at the table with Elder Pavani, and out of nowhere the sister sitting on the other side of the table falls over. I mean, try to imagine a domino. It spilt a little food on the table and Elder Pavani and I scrambled over to her to help her up. Turns out her chair broke. She got up like nothing had happened (and like it happens every day) and went to get a new chair! Yes, we helped her out completely; I wouldn't let her get her own chair. Maybe it's not as funny reading about it, and please don't think I'm some kind of sadistic missionary, but it was pretty darn funny.
President Araújo has less than a month left. We're all antsy to see what the new mission president will be like. I'm sure it will fine, I'm just bracing for any changes that will come our way. Basically the doctrine is this: whatever the new mission president wants, do it. It doesn't matter how President Araújo did it. It doesn't matter if it makes sense. The minute he gets off the plane, he's boss. I'm cool with that; I just don't know about the other missionaries.
That's all for this week. I hope that things are going well with all of you. I missed Lyn's letter this week, but I'm grateful for Dad's. Good luck with the hoe down, by the way. I'm sure it will be a hit like it always is.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
10 June 2010
03 June 2010
3 June
Letters received since last I wrote:
1 from Brother Cheney
I have been reminded a hundred times in the last month to write in my journal, so I'm making that a special priority as of today. As for its public display, that's something I don't see in the near future, but I can go through and make a less-personal version for you all to take a look at. I guess that's not really the purpose, is it? I guess it's more for me to remember my mission when I'm Brother Cheney's age (no, that's not an old-age crack).
As for the $28.25 that was spent, that was for new scriptures. I was going to buy them the last time I went to the temple, but the card machine wasn't working then. I will be picking up my package this Saturday, and I don't see myself arguing with the postal people, seeing as they can just send my package right back to you whenever they want. Yes, it's just one of those cheap scam things that happens every once in a while when you send a package, unless you wrote something on the package that caught their attention.
I didn't know it costs money to check my account balance. I'll stop doing that when I go to take money out.
I'm still wanting to come back to Brazil to open up a business, but personal impressions and a recent blessing from President Araújo are making me re-think that. I was always hoping that through my mission I would know what route to take with my life, and it looks like the Lord is warning me to worry about my education first. Even though a business is still hopping around in my head, it is not as important and exciting as it was three months ago.
I have not had a companion that has snored and kept me awake from it. That's a blessing. However, I think all of my companions have talked in their sleep just like me. Who knows what we're talking about while we're dreaming?
The most miles I've walked in a day? That one I don't really know, but it's probably about 5 (?).
The only time I threw up on my mission was last Friday. I think I ate something bad at a sister's house, but I'm not sure. I'm all better now, but Elder Wright is having stomach problems now.
Oh yeah, I've been transferred! I am now in the center of Curitiba taking care of two wards: Ala 2 ("2nd Ward") and Jardim Botânico. I took the place of Elder Gardner, one of the choir directors, and Elder Wright from Montana is my new companion. Apparently there's a McDonald's in our area. I wonder where I'll be eating lunch on p-day?
What a coincidence that you asked for scriptures about magnifying your calling. That's what I studied for personal study this morning. I studied section 84 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Although it is generally considered a revelation on priesthood ("The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood"), I think it gave some pretty deep insights on what it means to "magnify your calling". I do remember that one general authority taught that it just not mean to "multiply then work" (ie. make things more difficult).
We're going to be singing again in a week in Ponta Grossa. Everyone is really excited. I'm sure it will be as great as our other presentations (a little bit of pride there).
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
P.S. We were warned this week in President's email to check for leaking gas in all gas appliances that we might own. He cited the incident of the two dead missionaries. Just wanted to let you know that the Church is looking out for our safety.
1 from Brother Cheney
I have been reminded a hundred times in the last month to write in my journal, so I'm making that a special priority as of today. As for its public display, that's something I don't see in the near future, but I can go through and make a less-personal version for you all to take a look at. I guess that's not really the purpose, is it? I guess it's more for me to remember my mission when I'm Brother Cheney's age (no, that's not an old-age crack).
As for the $28.25 that was spent, that was for new scriptures. I was going to buy them the last time I went to the temple, but the card machine wasn't working then. I will be picking up my package this Saturday, and I don't see myself arguing with the postal people, seeing as they can just send my package right back to you whenever they want. Yes, it's just one of those cheap scam things that happens every once in a while when you send a package, unless you wrote something on the package that caught their attention.
I didn't know it costs money to check my account balance. I'll stop doing that when I go to take money out.
I'm still wanting to come back to Brazil to open up a business, but personal impressions and a recent blessing from President Araújo are making me re-think that. I was always hoping that through my mission I would know what route to take with my life, and it looks like the Lord is warning me to worry about my education first. Even though a business is still hopping around in my head, it is not as important and exciting as it was three months ago.
I have not had a companion that has snored and kept me awake from it. That's a blessing. However, I think all of my companions have talked in their sleep just like me. Who knows what we're talking about while we're dreaming?
The most miles I've walked in a day? That one I don't really know, but it's probably about 5 (?).
The only time I threw up on my mission was last Friday. I think I ate something bad at a sister's house, but I'm not sure. I'm all better now, but Elder Wright is having stomach problems now.
Oh yeah, I've been transferred! I am now in the center of Curitiba taking care of two wards: Ala 2 ("2nd Ward") and Jardim Botânico. I took the place of Elder Gardner, one of the choir directors, and Elder Wright from Montana is my new companion. Apparently there's a McDonald's in our area. I wonder where I'll be eating lunch on p-day?
What a coincidence that you asked for scriptures about magnifying your calling. That's what I studied for personal study this morning. I studied section 84 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Although it is generally considered a revelation on priesthood ("The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood"), I think it gave some pretty deep insights on what it means to "magnify your calling". I do remember that one general authority taught that it just not mean to "multiply then work" (ie. make things more difficult).
We're going to be singing again in a week in Ponta Grossa. Everyone is really excited. I'm sure it will be as great as our other presentations (a little bit of pride there).
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
P.S. We were warned this week in President's email to check for leaking gas in all gas appliances that we might own. He cited the incident of the two dead missionaries. Just wanted to let you know that the Church is looking out for our safety.
27 May
But my package is in Curitiba! That is not to say that I will be getting it today because I have to pay a fine of R$77.95 to pick it up. It doesn't say on the slip I received exactly why I should need to pay, but I'm assuming I can use the debit card?
Sorry to hear about the graphics card on the computer. At least all of your information is safe!
As far as the choir goes, it is now official that we'll be singing one more time on June 13th in Ponta Grossa. Elder Brown and I will be directing the hymns that Elder Gardner was directing, as he will be going home to Atlanta, Georgia on June 2nd.
We're still teaching Alex's large family. It's not going as smoothly as we would like because it's difficult to visit all of them often, but the work is progressing.
President Araújo gave me a hint during our interview today that I would be transferred on June 2ns. He told Elder Youngberg he would tease me and then asked him if he was ready for a new companion.
Thanks for the photos of Elizabeth's birthday party It looks like Lyn was absent . . . ?
We'll be baptizing Alex's friend Kevin at the end of the week. He'll be the first of the "extended family", and I hope that many more are to follow, even though I probably won't be here.
That's all there is to report right now. Elder Youngberg and I are still working great together. To conclude, I want to recount a story that I heard at Stake Conference on Sunday:
This story isn't about baptism. It's about the importance of doing. When it comes to serving the Lord (or anybody else) it is not enough to simply be close or nearby. We must *do* what the Lord asked us to do, and He will do exactly what He has promised to do. It is my testimony that God fulfills all of His promises, and until the last jot and tittle will come to pass.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
Sorry to hear about the graphics card on the computer. At least all of your information is safe!
As far as the choir goes, it is now official that we'll be singing one more time on June 13th in Ponta Grossa. Elder Brown and I will be directing the hymns that Elder Gardner was directing, as he will be going home to Atlanta, Georgia on June 2nd.
We're still teaching Alex's large family. It's not going as smoothly as we would like because it's difficult to visit all of them often, but the work is progressing.
President Araújo gave me a hint during our interview today that I would be transferred on June 2ns. He told Elder Youngberg he would tease me and then asked him if he was ready for a new companion.
Thanks for the photos of Elizabeth's birthday party It looks like Lyn was absent . . . ?
We'll be baptizing Alex's friend Kevin at the end of the week. He'll be the first of the "extended family", and I hope that many more are to follow, even though I probably won't be here.
That's all there is to report right now. Elder Youngberg and I are still working great together. To conclude, I want to recount a story that I heard at Stake Conference on Sunday:
One day, a pastor gave a sermon in which he instructed his congregation on the use of the word "in" as written in the account of Jesus' baptism. He explained that the phrase that "Jesus was baptized *in* the River Jordan did not mean that He was actually in the waters. It simply meant close, or nearby.
After the sermon, a member of the congregation came up to the pastor. "That was the most wonderful sermon I have ever heard," said the man. "I now have an understanding of the scriptures better than ever before. I always found it difficult to understand some Bible stories, but now they all make sense to me.
"I remember reading that Jonah was in the whale for three days. I always thought that a little stretch, but now I understand that he wasn't actually inside the whale; he was just close, or nearby, swimming in the ocean.
"I read that Daniel was cast into the lions' den, and I wondered how it was that he wasn't torn to pieces. Now I understand that he was simply close, or nearby.
"When I read about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego being tossed into the fiery furnace, I was horrified, but now I know that they weren't actually *in* the furnace, but close, or nearby.
"I've heard that I need to go to church weekly. Now I know that I don't actually need to be inside the building, but close, or nearby."
And finally the man said, "I have always been worried because I am a wicked man, and I read that the wicked are to be thrust into hell. Now I know that they won't actually go into the place, but just close, or nearby! Thank you, thank you for that wonderful sermon. The scriptures have been opened up to me!"
After the sermon, a member of the congregation came up to the pastor. "That was the most wonderful sermon I have ever heard," said the man. "I now have an understanding of the scriptures better than ever before. I always found it difficult to understand some Bible stories, but now they all make sense to me.
"I remember reading that Jonah was in the whale for three days. I always thought that a little stretch, but now I understand that he wasn't actually inside the whale; he was just close, or nearby, swimming in the ocean.
"I read that Daniel was cast into the lions' den, and I wondered how it was that he wasn't torn to pieces. Now I understand that he was simply close, or nearby.
"When I read about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego being tossed into the fiery furnace, I was horrified, but now I know that they weren't actually *in* the furnace, but close, or nearby.
"I've heard that I need to go to church weekly. Now I know that I don't actually need to be inside the building, but close, or nearby."
And finally the man said, "I have always been worried because I am a wicked man, and I read that the wicked are to be thrust into hell. Now I know that they won't actually go into the place, but just close, or nearby! Thank you, thank you for that wonderful sermon. The scriptures have been opened up to me!"
This story isn't about baptism. It's about the importance of doing. When it comes to serving the Lord (or anybody else) it is not enough to simply be close or nearby. We must *do* what the Lord asked us to do, and He will do exactly what He has promised to do. It is my testimony that God fulfills all of His promises, and until the last jot and tittle will come to pass.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
19 May
And there were no emails again this week. Were they sent to the wrong address again?
This was an interesting week for Elder Youngberg and me. We're teaching about 15 people now that are all related to Alex, who was baptized a month and a half ago. That family is going to turn into "that family in the ward where everyone is a member".
We ate at La Casa Di Frango (Italian restaurant) today to commemorate our "last" presentation of "The Living Christ". I write "last" because we found out during the lunch that we're going to do two more presenations outside of Curitiba: one in Ponta Grossa (two hours away, think Ventura) and one in Paranaguá (think Santa Barbara). If I'm lucky, the Guarapuava Stake will be invited to attend in Ponta Grossa, and I'd see some old friends. Elder Gardner, one of the choir directors, will be leaving before these presentations, so Elder Brown and I may be directing his hymns.
President Araújo asked me in an email I read just now if I would like to call Mom another day so that I could actually talk to her. I told him it would take a little bit of time to arrange such a phone call but that I would still be interested, so I'll see how he responds. I'll see him again on Friday for our next zone conference.
That's all to report for now. Transfers are in two weeks, so I should be heading to area #4, where I'll be when President Cardon shows up. Speaking of him, we still don't know anything about him. Could to email me a copy of that article you said you read?
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
This was an interesting week for Elder Youngberg and me. We're teaching about 15 people now that are all related to Alex, who was baptized a month and a half ago. That family is going to turn into "that family in the ward where everyone is a member".
We ate at La Casa Di Frango (Italian restaurant) today to commemorate our "last" presentation of "The Living Christ". I write "last" because we found out during the lunch that we're going to do two more presenations outside of Curitiba: one in Ponta Grossa (two hours away, think Ventura) and one in Paranaguá (think Santa Barbara). If I'm lucky, the Guarapuava Stake will be invited to attend in Ponta Grossa, and I'd see some old friends. Elder Gardner, one of the choir directors, will be leaving before these presentations, so Elder Brown and I may be directing his hymns.
President Araújo asked me in an email I read just now if I would like to call Mom another day so that I could actually talk to her. I told him it would take a little bit of time to arrange such a phone call but that I would still be interested, so I'll see how he responds. I'll see him again on Friday for our next zone conference.
That's all to report for now. Transfers are in two weeks, so I should be heading to area #4, where I'll be when President Cardon shows up. Speaking of him, we still don't know anything about him. Could to email me a copy of that article you said you read?
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
12 May
Although the phone call was short, it was wonderful. I totally forgot that sacrament meeting starts at 10 now, so I couldn’t figure out why it was so difficult for you guys to talk with me between 11 and noon. Sorry about that. The third presentation of “The Living Christ” was the best yet. They didn’t record it, but I hope they do something at our fourth and last one this Sunday.
Okay, now I’m going to try to write an email full of interesting stories and funny experiences, but I don’t see myself capable of writing a letter the size of Lyn’s. Since Sunday not much has happened. We’re going to CIC (Cidade Industrial de Curitiba) today to play a game of War (Brazilian RIsk) with Elders Gonçalves (former companion) and R. Ferreira, and we’re also going to learn to make coxinhas. I’ll make some for you when I get home. Trust me, you’ll like them. They’re basically just a ball of shredded chicken inside some dough and deep-fried. Think Brazilian fast food.
Elder Youngberg is speaking Portuguese really good.
Let the singles’ ward know that we’re teaching the Brazilians to play “Mafia”, “Do You Love Your Neighbor?” and some other fun games.
To answer Lyn’s questions:
I would say my average for making pancakes is about once a month (generally I make them for a few days, then I don’t make them again for a month).
I have about 1/8 of the maple flavoring left. That’s really good when you consider that I sold 1/2 of it to Mr Cheney Cookies.
The last time I made the chocolate cake was about 2 months ago. Yes, it is delicious even in Brazil.
The only thing I don’t like about having an American companion is that people on the street try to talk to you in English (nice people simply say “hello” while the jerks either curse or say “What’s your naymee?”
Let me know what’s on the ballot this year. When Lyn said she’d mark it for me I wasn’t sure if she would mark it the way she would vote, or the way I would.
Let Lizzie know she is not doomed if when takes the AP Modern World History test. I did horrible because I hate history (and for that reason I didn’t study very much).
Have you offered Amanda your ear plugs, Lyn? They seem to work miracles for you.
When I go to CIC today, I’ll get a photo CD made. I won’t be able to mail it until Saturday, but it will get there soon!
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
5 May
Sorry that my last letter was so short. There was really nothing to report. There were 875 people at our first presentation of “O Cristo Vivo” (“The Living Christ”) and 903 present at the second presentation. They recorded the second one, so I’ll find out if there’s some way of getting a hold of it. If you could see and hear it, I know you’d like it.
About the Mother’s Day phone call: I can in no way call another time. It is literally impossible. In the morning I will be with investigators at church, and in the afternoon and evening I will be singing in our third presentation of the mission choir. Elder Youngberg and I have agreed that I can call at 11:30 your time, and he will call his family at 10:30. That is to say, you can call me. I have the number here: (41) 3396-4406. Remember, 41 is the area code, not the country code.
You may have noticed that I spent R$45. That was to buy new shoes. They’re actually pretty good. I would like to spend another R$15 to buy a couple of phone cards to call Mom with. I won’t be able to check my email before Sunday, so I’ll just assume that you approve. It seems that you always approve of my money requests.
Also, I don’t think that the place where we sent my pants actually hemmed them. I’m going through the process of hemming them myself right now. You can be the judge of the quality when I get home. You may wonder why this wasn’t a problem over the last year: it’s because my shoes always kept my pants from touching the ground. The new shoes don’t do that.
To answer Dad’s question, I’m pretty sure I’ll be transferred on June 2nd. That will make five months that I’ll have been here. As far as using MissionTies to send my photos home, I’m not sure of I trust putting my memory card in the mail. I wouldn’t even do that in the States. Nothing against the idea, it was a great one.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
About the Mother’s Day phone call: I can in no way call another time. It is literally impossible. In the morning I will be with investigators at church, and in the afternoon and evening I will be singing in our third presentation of the mission choir. Elder Youngberg and I have agreed that I can call at 11:30 your time, and he will call his family at 10:30. That is to say, you can call me. I have the number here: (41) 3396-4406. Remember, 41 is the area code, not the country code.
You may have noticed that I spent R$45. That was to buy new shoes. They’re actually pretty good. I would like to spend another R$15 to buy a couple of phone cards to call Mom with. I won’t be able to check my email before Sunday, so I’ll just assume that you approve. It seems that you always approve of my money requests.
Also, I don’t think that the place where we sent my pants actually hemmed them. I’m going through the process of hemming them myself right now. You can be the judge of the quality when I get home. You may wonder why this wasn’t a problem over the last year: it’s because my shoes always kept my pants from touching the ground. The new shoes don’t do that.
To answer Dad’s question, I’m pretty sure I’ll be transferred on June 2nd. That will make five months that I’ll have been here. As far as using MissionTies to send my photos home, I’m not sure of I trust putting my memory card in the mail. I wouldn’t even do that in the States. Nothing against the idea, it was a great one.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
28 April
I haven't received a letter from Dad in some time, is he okay? I don't know if anyone sent an email last week, but I didn't get any. I thought it might have been a glitch, so I didn't mention it then. I didn't want to seem ungrateful.
About the call on Mother's Day: If I were to call after our presentation, it would happen about 11:00 here, which is a no-no or missionaries. I promise that the only time available is between 2:00 and 4:00 our time. We've been commanded to show up for the presentation 2 1/2 hours early.
Did I tell you we baptized Miriam? She was confirmed on Sunday, and now she is super excited.
Let Amanda and Lizzie know that I read their emails. I'll get responses out next week.
I hope that all is well with you. Our first presentation on Sunday was perfect. If I can find out some way to record it for you, I will.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
About the call on Mother's Day: If I were to call after our presentation, it would happen about 11:00 here, which is a no-no or missionaries. I promise that the only time available is between 2:00 and 4:00 our time. We've been commanded to show up for the presentation 2 1/2 hours early.
Did I tell you we baptized Miriam? She was confirmed on Sunday, and now she is super excited.
Let Amanda and Lizzie know that I read their emails. I'll get responses out next week.
I hope that all is well with you. Our first presentation on Sunday was perfect. If I can find out some way to record it for you, I will.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
21 April
We’re going to have a baptism today!!! Miriam, the mother of Gustavo (a recent convert) will enter the waters this time. We’ve been teaching her ever since I arrived here in January, so this is a pretty big deal for me. Her husband will be a whole other story, but I’m sure he’ll follow her example some day.
We had transfers today, and Elder Youngberg and I will continue as companions. If this happens to be a normal transfer, I will stay with him longer than any other of my companions.
Speaking of other companions, I saw Elder Avis today. Remember? I was companions with Elder S. Costa and him at the same time way back when I was in Guarapuava. Apparently he’s returned to visit. I don’t know how long he’ll stay, or if he’ll leave with a wife (which happens often), but it was good to see him.
We’re still preparing everything for the mission choir presentations on the 25th, the 2nd, the 9th, and the 16th. We have to be at the chapel two hours before the presentation, 5:30 PM, which means that on Mother’s Day, I will need to call from here about 2:30. That translates to about 10:30 there. Would that even be possible? Let me know; we have 2 1/2 weeks.
Other than that, there’s not anything to report. I hope that things are going well for you guys. I have a little bit of extra email time left, so I’ll see who else I can email.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
14 April
"Not all dreams are revelations." (Dream, Guide to the Scriptures) Don't think I'm coming home any time soon. Besides the spiritual benefits, the mission is too darn fun to leave early.
Lizzie is doing Home Study Seminary? What, did she not complete her last two years?
In a year you have managed to put about 4,000 miles on that car. Pretty good, if you ask me.
Are there more earthquakes occurring, or is the media just covering them more? We ate lunch at a restaurant today and there was a news report on the television about the earthquake in China.
To answer your prayers, we found a load of good people last week. Outside of that, Miriam, Gustavo's mom, will be baptized this weekend. She has a lot of hard times ahead, especially because her husband supports the opposite of whatever she does, but she's firm in her decision. In the end, I think it may bring them closer together, which is our purpose after all, right? When people ask us about marriage, I always tell them we're in the business of "building families, not destroying them."
If you want to throw something cool in with the socks, root beer extract has been on my mind lately. Also, mission shoes cost around R$45.00, I think, because the mission pays for part of it. I'll ask the secretaries next Wednesday. Also, I have not received any cereal, but I think it would be pointless to send it: it would only be powder when it got here.
To answer Lyn's questions:
People always ask to see pictures of my family. It would be great if you could email or send me a lot more. If they're emailed, I can have them developed here.
The weather right now if pleasant. Yesterday it got pretty hot, but it have been pretty cold for the most part.
My ties are holding out great. Here, I could be called a "mão de vaca" with ties, which means I don't like to give them away, or even sell them.
In 3 Nephi 28:21, there is a short excert about the Three Nephites being cast into a furnace. If you're looking for the three guys who were seen in the fiery furnace with Jesus Christ, you should go to the Bible: Daniel 3, the whole chapter.
I hope that this email finds you well wherever you may be. I learned a heck of a lot at zone conference about the importance of the Holy Ghost in a teaching. There's some powerful stuff to learn about Him.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
P.S. Brother Cheney said something about the blog not being updated for a while. Is that true?
Lizzie is doing Home Study Seminary? What, did she not complete her last two years?
In a year you have managed to put about 4,000 miles on that car. Pretty good, if you ask me.
Are there more earthquakes occurring, or is the media just covering them more? We ate lunch at a restaurant today and there was a news report on the television about the earthquake in China.
To answer your prayers, we found a load of good people last week. Outside of that, Miriam, Gustavo's mom, will be baptized this weekend. She has a lot of hard times ahead, especially because her husband supports the opposite of whatever she does, but she's firm in her decision. In the end, I think it may bring them closer together, which is our purpose after all, right? When people ask us about marriage, I always tell them we're in the business of "building families, not destroying them."
If you want to throw something cool in with the socks, root beer extract has been on my mind lately. Also, mission shoes cost around R$45.00, I think, because the mission pays for part of it. I'll ask the secretaries next Wednesday. Also, I have not received any cereal, but I think it would be pointless to send it: it would only be powder when it got here.
To answer Lyn's questions:
People always ask to see pictures of my family. It would be great if you could email or send me a lot more. If they're emailed, I can have them developed here.
The weather right now if pleasant. Yesterday it got pretty hot, but it have been pretty cold for the most part.
My ties are holding out great. Here, I could be called a "mão de vaca" with ties, which means I don't like to give them away, or even sell them.
In 3 Nephi 28:21, there is a short excert about the Three Nephites being cast into a furnace. If you're looking for the three guys who were seen in the fiery furnace with Jesus Christ, you should go to the Bible: Daniel 3, the whole chapter.
I hope that this email finds you well wherever you may be. I learned a heck of a lot at zone conference about the importance of the Holy Ghost in a teaching. There's some powerful stuff to learn about Him.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
P.S. Brother Cheney said something about the blog not being updated for a while. Is that true?
7 April
Letters received since last I wrote:
1 email from Aunt Dar
One of our investigators said there was an earthquake in California this last week. But when you wrote me, you only mentioned Indonesia. What's going on there?
Sorry that I didn't mention the mission shoes earlier. Everyone says they're crap, so I didn't even consider buying them. But if you don't mind me buying 2-3 pairs before the end of the mission, I don't see how it could hurt. Socks will be a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
To answer Lyn's questions:
I spoke in church about two months ago. I think it was probably your average missionary sacrament meeting talk.
The mission choir did not sing for Easter. We will be singing during weekly presentations starting on Sunday, April 25th. The presentation is about Easter and the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I still have all my teeth . . . and a neat new filling.
Tower of Babel? Are you doing this to me to check my memory? Look in Genesis 11 or Ether 1.
I really liked something that Julie B. Beck said to this effect: "If we don't get all of the recognition we think we deserve. what does it matter?"
Based on conference time, it looks like we're four hours apart again. That will come in handy for our Mother's Day phone call, just a month away.
Nothing real neat to report from Rio Bonito this week. We'll be having zone conference on Monday.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
1 email from Aunt Dar
One of our investigators said there was an earthquake in California this last week. But when you wrote me, you only mentioned Indonesia. What's going on there?
Sorry that I didn't mention the mission shoes earlier. Everyone says they're crap, so I didn't even consider buying them. But if you don't mind me buying 2-3 pairs before the end of the mission, I don't see how it could hurt. Socks will be a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
To answer Lyn's questions:
I spoke in church about two months ago. I think it was probably your average missionary sacrament meeting talk.
The mission choir did not sing for Easter. We will be singing during weekly presentations starting on Sunday, April 25th. The presentation is about Easter and the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I still have all my teeth . . . and a neat new filling.
Tower of Babel? Are you doing this to me to check my memory? Look in Genesis 11 or Ether 1.
I really liked something that Julie B. Beck said to this effect: "If we don't get all of the recognition we think we deserve. what does it matter?"
Based on conference time, it looks like we're four hours apart again. That will come in handy for our Mother's Day phone call, just a month away.
Nothing real neat to report from Rio Bonito this week. We'll be having zone conference on Monday.
Until next week,
Elder Floyd
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