this week last Tuesday with a zone conference way up in Newark,
Delaware. It was quite a hike. But we got there safely and had a great
meeting. Our mission president is definitely an inspired man. We had a
really great meeting. Was able to see some missionaries I haven't seen
for quite some time.
As far as our investigators go not much has happened. Had a lot of
cancelations and not too many people came to church. We did have
Sister Russell come to church though which was great. She is
progressing pretty well. She is still struggling with her smoking and
is trying to quit. Keep her in your prayers please. She really needs
them. We also had a zone training Friday in Dover, DE. That was a
really great meeting too. I have a picture I am going to send.
Hope everybody is doing well. Hopefully I'll have more to tell you
next week. Hopefully more people come to church. Stay warm out there.
Love Elder Shumway
Hi dad. Today is going well, hope your day is going well too. Not
surprised that KD got bood a lot at his return. I assume it wasn't a
great separation between him and OKC. Golden state seems to be a
really good team. Lots of talent. I guess baseball will be starting up
soon. Mom told me you had been working in the trucks a little bit.
Thanks for doing that. It would be nice if everything went quick and
easy and inexpensive. I guess you guys had sold the trailer. What are
you planning to do with that extra space now?
It looked like nursery was a lot of fun. Mom sent me a couple of
pictures. I guess you were a sunbeam! And blew many bubbles for the
kids. And also did ring around the rosy. So the Merrill girl is kind
of a cryer huh? Seems like you have some great little kids in your
class. I remember the Goodman girl being a tiny baby when I left for
the mission.
Not a bad topic to speak about. It reminds me of the conference talk
that Elder holland shares. I think he says something along the lines
of that the first great commandment is to love God with all our
hearts, mights, minds, and strengths. But the first great truth is
that God loves us with all his heart, might, mind and strength. Great
topic to speak on. And loving your neighbor is also a great
commandment and yes they both fall into place to all other
commandments. I you really want to tell me what you hot mom you can
tell me in a separate email. I have no idea what mom got you she
hasn't told me yet.
Love Elder Shumway
Hi mother. How often do you talk with Paul? When is a good time for him to call? He's never sure when is a good time. So could you give me some days and times of when you are not busy and you guys can talk? Is this ok with you? He says sometimes that he feels he talks too much. Yeah something is up with the weather. But spring should be right around the corner. I'm going to be sending home some things. Mainly old mail and some socks and beanies and stuff like that that I'm not needing and probably won't need the rest of my mission.
We will just do regular Pday things during those extra two hours. Today I got a haircut from my companion and he did a pretty good job. I actually did feel pretty rushed before we got more time. I'm glad we have more time now. Hopefully I will be able to go to Philadelphia. I haven't asked President Randall yet. I will ask him in one of our next interviews though. Elder Fifita's family doesn't write him a lot. They write him every now and then. He has kind of said no more emailing him cause he says he will just see them in a few weeks.
So Brittany did not come to church yesterday! She had to work. The boys didn't come to church either. They were "sick" again. It's not a surprise cause their mom is a member and is not active at all. She says she wants to be but she lacks the effort part.
That is a good month for them. How long have they been married? I have been in contact with Cindy a little bit. Guess she still isn't feeling good. That's too bad. Wow you went to cindys house! Were you scared cause it was in the dangerous city of Phoenix!? Seems like the play could have been a little more exciting for you and Lila. I'm sure the dancers are very talented though. Thanks for the picture. Man does Lila look different!
I will be looking forhe package. It might be in our mailbox now. I haven't checked it yet. If it is there I'll let you know. I do have a better week knowing that I am going to receive something in the mail. It should fit just fine. The mail box is like the one back home.
Good, grandma has gotten my address. That's sad to hear about Chandler. I wish things could be different with that family and everybody else.
Teryn told me he got his wisdom teeth out and he sent me the video of him "not crying". It was pretty funny. Great to hear that Sister Whis came to church yesterday.
Those pictures are really cute. I love the one where dad has a sunbeam around his face. And of the one where he's blowing bubbles.
Sounds like a very stressful week at work. I'm sure you did not enjoy answering the phone calls. So did you have to like listen to the people who called or were you able to just hang up? I would just hang up.
That school is probably years away anyway. Which one is closer?
Great to hear Carson is busy and doing well. Who asked him to the dance? I'm sure his sleeping habits will catch up to him someday. I'm grateful that dad takes care of our cars. I'm glad I will be able to have one when I get home. Lila is still doing really good again in school. She always has. I guess Sam also made some cookies yesterday all by himself! He looks so tall in that picture! What did you get dad for Valentine's Day?
Well I think $1000 isn't too bad for that trailer, considering what shape it was in. Wait you sold the brown bunk beds too! I didn't know that! That's weird how the tire blew. I don't think it ever blew out on us when we were driving it. What are we going to do with that extra space now?
Sorry to hear about daisy. I guess when dogs get old they get old. That's great she still enjoys doing dog like things. She does need a haircut.
Love Elder Shumway
Something else I wanted to tell you. A while ago I had used the desert schools debit card to buy a GPS which I was in need of. I don't know if you knew that. But I'd like to ask if the card can have $200 dollars put back on it. Cause I'm thinking of getting a new suit. And I really do need a new one. Would that be ok?
Mom- Yes you can get what you want. When I transfer money I transfer from your account. You have close to $3000 in it for when you get home. If you need a new suit were would you buy one? I will make sure I get you up to that much money when I get home. Are you suits worn out or just not fitting well? You can let Paul know he can call anytime in the evening. He does talk alot but I am fine with it. He is super nice. Have you been able to go to Chilis yet? Bryndee has been married over a year. And yes Lila is looking older. Going into high school soon. What happened to the GPS that you had before?
Braden-Great thank you. There is a kohls near by that I think would be good. So some are worn out and some don't fit and I need one good one that isn't worn out and fits well. Anytime in the evening. What if you guys are at a game or something or mutual? He is super nice and he does live to talk. We have gone to chilis. So my gps that I was using broke because it was old. I got it from Elder Murphy when he went home.
Mom-Tuesday we have scouts and volleyball game till 8
Thursday we have volleyball games game till 8
Friday and Saturday probably not the best
monday is ok if we are done with FHE
Wednesdays are good
I think you do need a nice suit that is not worn and fits great. You should do it. Let me see if I can log on my phone and make sure you have the funds. I will let you know. I am glad you got nice shoes and a nice hair cut.
Braden-So maybe he could do like a weekly thing on like Wednesday evenings? I don't think he works Wednesday evening so it would work out with him.
Sounds great to me.
I'm thinking I'm gonna get a black suit. What do you think?
Black would be nice. I just transfered money so you have $200 in there I will keep checking this week to make sure there is money in there just in case you use it. Also there is $20 coming from me in your package and $20 coming from G and G. Hopefully you will be able to find a good deal. If you can't I will look around here if you get me your size. I am willing to help with what you need. love you mom
I should be fine with what I have. I've gotten the money from grandma already and also from you. Just checked the mail and it was in there,
Well do you like it
I do. I am very excited for this DQ gift card!
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