January 24, 2011

Hey Mom!

First off...OH MY GOODNESS! That package was and is amazing! I was SUPER DUPER excited to receive those cookies and I had just been craving the cherries too! You rock! :D I loved the card too :) It really made me smile!

I'm glad that everybody has been thinking about me, but I am sorry that I made you all worry. I really was just having a bad day and things added up and it just wasn't a good time to be emailing lol :)

Elder Duval is feeling well...I am not...I'm not sure what's wrong, but I'll get over it...I always do. It's kind of a bummer to be having to take it easy again. Luckily we were still able to get 19 lessons this past week!

I know! It's crazy to think I only have one transfer left. One of the reasons I think I'm getting transferred is because President and one of the AP's pretty much told Elder Duval that he'll be training. So it's likely he'd be training in Wheatland. There's a chance he could "shotgun train" in a different area, but that's much less likely. So who knows. We'll see what happens. I would like to stay, but I'm open to serving somewhere else for 6 weeks. Just not looking forward to packing again ;)

Lata does seem pretty promising and it's cool :) She is going to India because she is East Indian. This is very common to find in Yuba City, not so much outside of Yuba, but it's pretty cool :) She has a Christian background already though which makes our job MUCH easier. There's a little bit of a language barrier there but it isn't too bad. She is visiting family in India for 6 weeks! She has very poor eyesight and can't read so we are looking for a way to get her the Book of Mormon on CD or tape. I'm sure we'll figure it out.

That's AWESOME about the Sodastream! I haven't seen or heard about it until now. That'll be perfect! Is it expensive to maintain and use? I am TOTALLY looking forward to using that! I cannot tell you how excited I am to see all the wonderous new technology our house has when I return home :) WOOT! That's awesome that you get to surprise Dad with his present!

I've heard AMAZING things about Tangled! I am SOOOOOOO excited to see it when I get home. Anyway, sounds like you and Dad had some enjoyable time together.

That's awesome that you taught Tiana how to crochet. Was that just for fun or was that something you auctioned off at the ward auction or something? Sounds like an enjoyable Sunday :) I'm proud of you for reading your lessons ;) Journal writing lol, a constant struggle!

Not a boring recap at all :D Very interesting!

Thanks Mom :) Your encouragement always helps!

I love you tons!

Love,

Elder Jay Davis


Hi Dad!

I am doing okay. My spirits are high! I don't want you to worry all week like you did last week. I don't need a sick Dad! I was pretty down and disjointed, but my spirits are high now. I am feeling quite under the weather and I can't figure out what it is. It's not really a cold, but not fully the flu, but I dunno lol! It's not fun. I'm hangin' in there though. Stinkin' sickness! I'm ready to be done with it!

I remember you always talking about Jeff being a huge Steelers fan. I totally want Greenbay to win without Brett Favre, but I would even more so love to see the Steelers win. A lot of people hate them, but for some reason I like them. I'm bummed the Eagles didn't make it, I heard they were doing really well.

I've heard lots and lots about the new TV that G & G got and it sounds amazing! That's insane how thin it is! She always was a Sony fan ;) Well I'll keep Grandpa in my prayers.

I am happy again :) No worries. I wish I wasn't sick but there's not a heck of a lot anybody can do about that. I just try to stay medicated and get lots of sleep. I'm drinking lots of water as well. Thanks for your concern Dad!

People here are doing well. I will send out a mass email this week because I have plenty of time.

Love,

Elder Jay Davis


Hello!

Well I will start on a positive note...first...I am writing a mass email :D YAY! Second...We are continuing to pick up new investigators and teach lots of lessons :)

Now I will mention the negative...I am sick...AGAIN! I'm not sure what it is this time but it is not pleasant at all...not that being sick ever is. I hope to get over it quickly...I haven't been completely down for the count...but definitely not at full capacity! I am looking forward to a time when I can feel fully healthy!

Alright...most exciting news for this week...WE FINALLY SET A BAPTISMAL DATE! Wyatt, the 9-year-old boy that we have been teaching, will be getting baptized on February 5th! I am very excited for this...it'll be after transfers so if I get transferred I'll have to travel back, but luckily I haven't taken my one travelling baptism for my mission so I would be allowed to do so for this one :) Pretty exciting!

I really have a headache due to being ill and I'd rather be back at the apartment where I can ensure that I have a clean bathroom to use if necessary (sorry if that was too much information...I didn't think it was). I am going to keep this short for the week.

I love you all! Thank you for your support!

Love,

Elder Jay Davis