Hi Mom,
Yep, that's the case, the Littlefields will be home in March and they will be having us move probably very very soon, but that's okay. We already knew that, but thanks for filling me in. I could definitely be in the area. Transfers were today and I didn't get moved but I'm getting a new companion tomorrow named Elder Kyle Smith. He came out in June which makes me senior companion! That means I get to drive, YES! Also...I'm now district leader! CRAZY! We'll see how well I do!
We were able to teach 14 lessons this week which isn't fabulous but it is better than last week and this week felt like we were a lot more busy and productive which is what is really important. We picked up two new investigators this week. James and his girlfriend Alex seem very interested and very open. He is excited to read the Book of Mormon and before we could commit him to do so he said he was going to. So I have a lot of confidence that he will come to a knowledge of the truthfulness of the Church and be baptized. There's another guy, Ron, who's wife is relief society president. He's not a member, but he doesn't see any faults with the Church, I think the main problem is that he just doesn't feel like he "KNOWS" when really he doesn't need to have a 100% knowledge that it's true. We committed him to baptism but he turned us down for that reason, but he seems like he's really really close.
I can't really think of any fun stories to tell...I'm really trying to think about it, but I can't come up with anything...sorry, I am really distracted by this annoying guy in the library :P anyway lol
I'm soooooo jealous that you got to have the Chamber Singers perform for you at the Relief Society party. I'm really jealous of Kody right now too, this was the best time of the year!
Wow, I am jealous that you got some snow. It was supposed to snow here where I live, but it didn't. It snowed above us a little ways though so we have been seeing lots of cars with snow on them.
I was not able to watch the Devotional.
WOOHOOO! Lots of snow for Utah! That's sweet!
I'm doing my best to stay upbeat and positive about the situation I was thrown into, it hasn't been too bad. Now I get yet another new experience and it's going to be just as crazy...district leader?! CRAZY!
Love you tons,
Elder Jay Davis
Hey Dad,
I love this time of year too, a little boring here, but it's still better than the rest of the year ;) I'm excited that you have snow! That cracks me up that you just drove over it :)
You have to get re-used to driving in the snow huh? I guess you are driving a much heavier car than before.
I am staying here in Loma Rica, Elder Houx is going to Mt. Shasta! He gets snow...totally jealous, but glad to be staying. I will be getting Elder Kyle Smith as my new companion, he's been out since June (6 months) so I am senior companion. Crazy huh?! What's even crazier is that I'm now the district leader...AHHH!! Well I'll have to work really hard, but I know I can do a good job. (I get to drive cuz I'm senior,WOOT!)
It is definitely nice having lessons to teach, plus this week was much better than last so that's good.
Mom and Kody both told me lots about the new TV, I'm soooo jealous but excited! I was wondering how long it would take you to finally get one! ;) I can't believe I have to wait over a year to get to use it ;) By then it'll probably be out of date lol ;) I'm glad it's so awesome!
Man, we have GOT to get ourselves past this stinkin' Las Vegas Bowl. I'm glad we are going to a bowl though. Oregon State, man, that'll be a really tough game!
Well I can't think of much new to tell you either. Thanks for all of the updates.
Love you,
Elder Jay Davis
Monday, December 7, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
November 30, 2009
Hey,
I am adjusting to my new location well. I really like the area, it reminds me of Foresthill a little bit but maybe even a bit more rural and spaced out. The ward is great and has a really good attendance even though things seem to be a bit more spread out. Things are going fine with Elder Houx.
That's awesome that the email that Bro. Littlefield sent to his parents got all the way to you and now back to me :) I'm excited to read it! Tod lives in the house next door to his parents (like a few feet away on the same property). He said he was about 14 or 15 about the time you moved from Colusa, but I'm not sure that he's really that old so who knows. He's a cool guy. I wish I could meet Pete and Mary too. There is a very slight chance I could. If I stay in this area for around 6 months (which isn't uncommon for some areas) then they'd be back from their mission.
It is DEFINITELY interesting how small the world is. I am meeting more and more people that I have connections with (not necessarily family).
My Thanksgiving was...decent. We went to the Turkey bowl in the morning and I watched as everybody played flag football. Then we went home and relaxed a bit. Then we went to the Harrington's for dinner at 2 and that was really yummy. Then they were leaving so we went to the church and I played the piano and Elder Houx wrote letters. There was nothing better to do. I had fun playing the piano that's for sure. It was quite a let down compared to Thanksgiving at Aunt Colleen's or Disneyland!
That's awesome that you stayed in the ESPN Zone in NY/NY to watch the BYU game :D I'm jealous! I hate watching BYU play when they are playing to "not lose." That's an awesome finish for the game :) This game is always one of the most exciting every year regardless of how each team is doing.
We didn't teach many lessons this week. Between Loma Rica ward and Camptonville branch (the two entities we report numbers for even though there are tons of little towns in each that are included ya know) we only taught 12 lessons :(. Things aren't going GREAT but they aren't terrible either. We should have a better week this week. Last week we had a holiday AND a full P-Day, this week we have no holiday and a half P-day so we should have a far more productive week.
The weather has been sort of inconsistent. We've had a little bit of rain here and there with wind on and off. It's been sunny a lot of the time too. All together it's cooled off a lot and is more on the cold side of things, especially since I've sort of become accustomed to the California temperatures. Sounds like nice weather in Utah. I miss it.
My new bike is great as of 2 1/2 weeks ago. I don't ride it here in my new area because it's too rural and hilly so we have a car and we get a really big allotment of miles (1800!).
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Love ya!
Elder Jay Davis
I am adjusting to my new location well. I really like the area, it reminds me of Foresthill a little bit but maybe even a bit more rural and spaced out. The ward is great and has a really good attendance even though things seem to be a bit more spread out. Things are going fine with Elder Houx.
That's awesome that the email that Bro. Littlefield sent to his parents got all the way to you and now back to me :) I'm excited to read it! Tod lives in the house next door to his parents (like a few feet away on the same property). He said he was about 14 or 15 about the time you moved from Colusa, but I'm not sure that he's really that old so who knows. He's a cool guy. I wish I could meet Pete and Mary too. There is a very slight chance I could. If I stay in this area for around 6 months (which isn't uncommon for some areas) then they'd be back from their mission.
It is DEFINITELY interesting how small the world is. I am meeting more and more people that I have connections with (not necessarily family).
My Thanksgiving was...decent. We went to the Turkey bowl in the morning and I watched as everybody played flag football. Then we went home and relaxed a bit. Then we went to the Harrington's for dinner at 2 and that was really yummy. Then they were leaving so we went to the church and I played the piano and Elder Houx wrote letters. There was nothing better to do. I had fun playing the piano that's for sure. It was quite a let down compared to Thanksgiving at Aunt Colleen's or Disneyland!
That's awesome that you stayed in the ESPN Zone in NY/NY to watch the BYU game :D I'm jealous! I hate watching BYU play when they are playing to "not lose." That's an awesome finish for the game :) This game is always one of the most exciting every year regardless of how each team is doing.
We didn't teach many lessons this week. Between Loma Rica ward and Camptonville branch (the two entities we report numbers for even though there are tons of little towns in each that are included ya know) we only taught 12 lessons :(. Things aren't going GREAT but they aren't terrible either. We should have a better week this week. Last week we had a holiday AND a full P-Day, this week we have no holiday and a half P-day so we should have a far more productive week.
The weather has been sort of inconsistent. We've had a little bit of rain here and there with wind on and off. It's been sunny a lot of the time too. All together it's cooled off a lot and is more on the cold side of things, especially since I've sort of become accustomed to the California temperatures. Sounds like nice weather in Utah. I miss it.
My new bike is great as of 2 1/2 weeks ago. I don't ride it here in my new area because it's too rural and hilly so we have a car and we get a really big allotment of miles (1800!).
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Love ya!
Elder Jay Davis
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