Dustin's October 24th Letter

October 24, 2011

Dear Mom,

My week was good. We are still struggling a little to organize the work here. We moved to another room that is very small so that they can re-do the floor and it is not an ideal situation and we still don`t have new planners. Some obstacles, but we still found 2 new amazing families to teach and we`re getting more help from the ward leaders. So all is well :)  It sounds like your time in Europe has been great. I just got an e-mail from Dad that informed that you are now headed home. Glad you had a great time and I can`t wait to see pictures.

My District Leader reminds me a ton of Jordan, he is from Utah and his name is Elder Purvis. He is from my same group and is awesome, and his companion is from Nicaragua, he is sweet too. Thanks for everything and have a safe journey home.

Love,

Elder Divis

Dustin's October 17th Letter

October 17, 2011

Dear Mom,

I am glad that you are having fun in Germany with Dad and the Bechtold family! I say hi to the Bechtolds too :) I am too a little bit jealous that you went to a VW museum. Before the mission didn`t see too much in a good VW but here I have absolutely fell in love with the old 80`s VW BUS. (seeing as all the cars here are from the 80`s, I don`t see anything else) just a fun fact about me :) Your time there really sounds exciting, you`ll have to bring with you some day (maybe after you and Dad come pick me up down here in Peru) Hope you have fun in the Black Forest.

My week has gone pretty well. We now have 2 families preparing for baptism and marriage. One in November and the other in December, and we are working with a few others also. Not a whole lot of investigators came to church yesterday, which made me a little bit sad (well as said as you can get being a blessed in the constant service of the Lord) and now I know that I can do a better job explaining the Sabbath day and keeping it holy. Seems to be a challenge for many. This week I also had a usual interview with Pres. Blunck. He is a very inspired servant of God. He taught me some pretty cool stuff about how to be a more effective teacher. Loved it!

Thanks for everything and hope your time Germany proves to be the most enjoyable.

Love,

Elder Divis,

P.S. If you can, I would love pictures of Germany, the family and my sporting events. I`ll be sure to send pictures next week. I don`t have the cable today.

Dustin's October 10th Letter

October 10, 2011         

Dear Mom,

Yes, the keyboards are different here, I always wonder if the punctuation is ok when you read it (But I still can`t blame my terrible spelling on the keyboard, I just can`t spell.) I am glad to hear that you and Dad made it safely to Germany and are having a great time. My week went better this week. We had a baptism! Nadia Valenzuela was baptized and confirmed. And something just as exciting, a family that we are teaching, Damer and Monica, told us they would get married in 5 years or so, but we talked with them and they prayed about it together and they will get married November 19th!!!! 2011. Damer is Anderson`s little brother. (Anderson got baptized 2 weeks ago) And another family is also preparing to get married. I love working with family and I know that they are fundamental to the Plan of God. Thanks for being the greatest family ever!!!! I wanted to ask you, Can you send me pictures of the family? It would be cool to have pictures of the individual families. ie: James` family, Trissa`s, Laura`s, and Jordan`s. And pictures of me playing Football, Wrestling, and Soccer. A couple of each. I know it most likely won`t be possible while you`re in Germany but if I didn`t write it now I might forget.

Don`t get discouraged not understanding the language. I was talking with some members that told me I didn`t speak a word a year ago and some new missionaries that are just starting. It made me think about what has changed and how I learned. You just to open your mouth and vomit the words out. They sort through what you threw up and understand a little. Now that`s a pretty graphic example but the point is, you just gotta try. Some will understand ok others a little and others won`t understand anything and that is when hand gestures come in handy, haha ha :) I love you Mom and I marvel at your wonderful qualities and hope to be able to acquire them.

Love,

Elder Divis

P.S. I got all your e-mails that you sent from your iPhone. Thanks for the updates. Have Fun!

Dustin's October 3rd Letter

2011 October 3

Dear Mom,

The conference was amazing! I will definitely have to but in practice Bro. Richardson`s talk also, and when I saw Elder Bennett I wrote down in my notes to ask you if we`re related, but you already answered me, and I loved his talk. I loved all the talks! It gave us the way to live in this great dispensation. that`s why it is so important to have prophets. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God and that through him we are guided and blessed by God. I had the great blessing of listening to most of the conference in English with the other 5 Americans. My week until conference was ok but during it was like being in heaven.

Love you mom, good luck in Germany.

Elder Divis