Hi,
Alright so 2 migraines and a nasty cold later I'm ready to write and email home.
I sat down and opened an email from Clarke this morning and it made my day. This is because it had a picture of my future Niece or Nephew. Woot i'm gonna be a double uncle by the time i get home! Thanks Clarke, Cecilia, Alison, and Ray!
These past 2 weeks not gonna lie i'm a little spent. I feel like i could sleep for a solid week straight. Being a ZL and sick a bunch is exhausting! Things are on the upswing though. I feel like i'm learning what i need to Elder Smith helps me learn
We got your package Mom and Dad. Thank you so much! We missed smarties and mars bars a lot and we are never ever going to take chocolate bars for granted when we come back to Canada on day. There way Grandpa Dyer's eulogy to and that was exciting to read. Your a really good writer Dad. Grandpa would have been very happy with what you wrote about him. I'm happy i have a piece of his life with me now. It's always nice to have a little reminder of home. I keep my house key in my wallet. There is a part of home with me always.
We have picked up some amazing people to teach lately and the Richfield area is doing really well. The people we are teaching are so golden! The spirit has been so strong in the lessons lately. It's neat to see peoples faith build each and everyday.
One thing i didn't realize was the impact missionary work has on the members not only the investigators. We have someone from the ward come out and teach with us most nights. They are usually 16-18 years old. The future missionaries. We went out 2 nights in a row with Blake. He is 18 and our ward mission leaders son. I was on exchanges with Elder Lowther that night and he is one of our APs. One of the first things we asked Blake was if he was planning on serving a mission. He was a really nice guy but he flat out said no he didn't want to. Elder Lowther and I immediately new what are job was that night. We were going to show him how much of a blast being a missionary was. That night we ended up teaching some lessons with a very strong spirit present. A couple people that night it was our first night meeting them. The Holy Ghost new that Blake need to feel the spirit so he was there! Blake had a great time and we included him in the lessons a lot and he was great. The next night the same thing happened. When he dropped us of he told us that he was now planning on serving a mission. He learned how important it is and how good it feels to serve.
I had a similar experience yesterday to. Elder Smith had been sick a week or so ago so i went out alone with Derek he's 16. He was very timid and nervous. He helped out in the lessons that night a lot and was so happy by the end of the night. We went to the 10th ward yesterday and it just so happened that Derek was speaking. He spoke about living your missionary purpose out of preach my gospel. Derek did a great job. He shared the experience of coming out and teaching with me. I had no idea how much it meant to him. It's funny cause as a missionary you teach people everyday that you kind of get used to the spirit. I didn't realize how much of a difference it makes for the people we go out teaching with. It obviously meant a lot to Derek and Blake. They are going to be amazing missionaries.
Well things are going great I love this place i love this work. It's true and Important
We are going to go play basket ball with the high school team today and maybe do some bowling we will see.
The church is True
143 family
Elder Ian Dyer
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentines
Hi happy Valentines day,
If you didn't think Valentines day was a big deal in your normal life try it as a missionary. There is absolutely no use for this day as a missionary! We might go get a heart shaped pizza from Papa Murphy's or something.
We were at Brother Poulson's house yesterday and he was on the computer checking out my blog. I saw it once almost at the very beginning of my mission but hadn't seen it since. It was really cool i went back and read my first couple posts. It's always cool to see where you've been compared to where you are right now. I looked at my very first email home from my first day at the MTC. I got there early and was put in a group with all the Koreans. I remember being somewhat confused and for the most part being overwhelmed. Most of my thoughts those first few days there were just about what the Heck have i gotten myself into!?!? Thankfully I've since grown out of that and really am enjoying myself out here.
Richfield has been pretty good so far. It's fun being in a bigger place then my last two areas but i forgot how complicated it is. We cover 2 stakes and that's 18 wards all to ourselves. It's difficult learning all the boundaries and the names of all the bishops, meeting times, ward mission leaders, ect. I've noticed that Utah missionaries as a whole have a problem with remembering the names of members of the church. There are so many members here it's hard to remember them or really get to know any of them. I was so thankful for Brother Bott in Castle Dale and the Clarks, Andersons, and pettys in Loa and now Brother Poulson in Richfield. It's hard to get to know members here but thankfully there is always a couple we get to know pretty good in each area.
One other very serious challenge Richfield has to offer is freebees. There are 6 places here that feed missionaries for free and one of those places is Mcdonalds... Don't be fooled this is not a blessing it's a trial! It's really hard to have an active lifestyle as a missionary. It's not like i can Longboard everywhere and rock climb whenever i want to anymore. Morning Basketball is my only shot at enduring through the fast food.
We had a really neat Baptism this week. His name was Colton and he is 18 and a senior in high school. It was amazing to see how many people came to see the huge event. I felt like i was at Jenna's or Bryan's Baptism back home again. I think high school baptisms are one of my favorites cause they always have so many friends that care about them.
Smith and me got to go down to St GeeZee with the Price Manti Zone Leaders on Tuesday. It's cool cause Elder Doane my mission father is a ZL to. It was fun to drive down. We stayed with the AP's that night. One of them had a ukulele so i played that for a while. We had many sing alongs.
The next day we had ZLC with president. It was a really good meeting. Elder Black and Elder Smithpeter were there. They are ZL's to but it's neat cause all three of us came out of the MTC together. It was nice to see them to. We all looked at eachother and our only though was what the crap! How did this happen. They are solid missionaries though so i still felt kind of under qualified. The meeting was good though the spirit was strong and it was really great to be around such stellar examples.
A couple days ago i was able to do my first Baptismal interview. It was for a 75 year old woman. Her whole family were members and she figured it was just about time. I laughed and assured her it was a great decision.
On the drive home something monumental happened... I had in and out burger for the first time. If anyone doesn't know what that is ask ray he knows. It's a really good burger place so yeah kind of a big deal.
I think that's about all for today. we are going bowling again so i better get going.
143 family
The church is true
Elder Ian Dyer
If you didn't think Valentines day was a big deal in your normal life try it as a missionary. There is absolutely no use for this day as a missionary! We might go get a heart shaped pizza from Papa Murphy's or something.
We were at Brother Poulson's house yesterday and he was on the computer checking out my blog. I saw it once almost at the very beginning of my mission but hadn't seen it since. It was really cool i went back and read my first couple posts. It's always cool to see where you've been compared to where you are right now. I looked at my very first email home from my first day at the MTC. I got there early and was put in a group with all the Koreans. I remember being somewhat confused and for the most part being overwhelmed. Most of my thoughts those first few days there were just about what the Heck have i gotten myself into!?!? Thankfully I've since grown out of that and really am enjoying myself out here.
Richfield has been pretty good so far. It's fun being in a bigger place then my last two areas but i forgot how complicated it is. We cover 2 stakes and that's 18 wards all to ourselves. It's difficult learning all the boundaries and the names of all the bishops, meeting times, ward mission leaders, ect. I've noticed that Utah missionaries as a whole have a problem with remembering the names of members of the church. There are so many members here it's hard to remember them or really get to know any of them. I was so thankful for Brother Bott in Castle Dale and the Clarks, Andersons, and pettys in Loa and now Brother Poulson in Richfield. It's hard to get to know members here but thankfully there is always a couple we get to know pretty good in each area.
One other very serious challenge Richfield has to offer is freebees. There are 6 places here that feed missionaries for free and one of those places is Mcdonalds... Don't be fooled this is not a blessing it's a trial! It's really hard to have an active lifestyle as a missionary. It's not like i can Longboard everywhere and rock climb whenever i want to anymore. Morning Basketball is my only shot at enduring through the fast food.
We had a really neat Baptism this week. His name was Colton and he is 18 and a senior in high school. It was amazing to see how many people came to see the huge event. I felt like i was at Jenna's or Bryan's Baptism back home again. I think high school baptisms are one of my favorites cause they always have so many friends that care about them.
Smith and me got to go down to St GeeZee with the Price Manti Zone Leaders on Tuesday. It's cool cause Elder Doane my mission father is a ZL to. It was fun to drive down. We stayed with the AP's that night. One of them had a ukulele so i played that for a while. We had many sing alongs.
The next day we had ZLC with president. It was a really good meeting. Elder Black and Elder Smithpeter were there. They are ZL's to but it's neat cause all three of us came out of the MTC together. It was nice to see them to. We all looked at eachother and our only though was what the crap! How did this happen. They are solid missionaries though so i still felt kind of under qualified. The meeting was good though the spirit was strong and it was really great to be around such stellar examples.
A couple days ago i was able to do my first Baptismal interview. It was for a 75 year old woman. Her whole family were members and she figured it was just about time. I laughed and assured her it was a great decision.
On the drive home something monumental happened... I had in and out burger for the first time. If anyone doesn't know what that is ask ray he knows. It's a really good burger place so yeah kind of a big deal.
I think that's about all for today. we are going bowling again so i better get going.
143 family
The church is true
Elder Ian Dyer
Monday, February 7, 2011
ZL... What The Heck?
Hi Everyone,
Alright today is my 5 month mark! can you believe it's been that long cause i sure can't.
Richfield is great it's been fun so far. I had McDonalds for the first time since i've been out that was i highlight. i missed chicken nuggets. we have a dry cleaners to which i was becoming in desperate need of. We don't have to go into detail about how long it's been since i could dry clean.
One really great joy of this area is a man named Brother Poulson. I'm trying to figure out exactly how to put him into words but I don't know how. He's 68 and in the bishopbrick and he's hilarious. He believes if he takes care of missionaries he'll get a spot in heaven so we see lots of him. he has been taking care of missionaries for years. i really don't know how to do him justice in an email but there is definitely only one brother Poulson in the world.
This week i haven't had to do missionary work much differently then i would not being a zone leader. We just have to drive more places and keep track of more numbers. The change to ZL hasn't been to bad. Tomorrow we get to go to st george for A zone Leader meeting. my trainer is a ZL to so we are all going down together so that will be fun. I've only been to St George once so it will be nice to see it again.
It's been great serving with Elder Smith. We figured out we are the only 2 Canadians in the whole mission till next transfer. Amazing we get to serve together huh. It's funny cause we know some of the same people. For example we walked into a house where the arizona university basketball game was playing and we both recognized Jordan Bachinsky. It was neat even though they lost the game. Elder Smith was not a big fan of his last companion for various reasons but we get along great. we doubled the lessons taught this week for the area along with people on date for baptism and investigators at church. Things are going good. I still miss Loa though
Well we are going bowling today so i have to get going.
The Church is true i know it
143 family
Elder Ian Dyer
Ps can you send chocolate and candy from Canada? Smith needs some he hasn't had a mars bar and smarties in way to long. Please and thank you. He says he would love you guys
Alright today is my 5 month mark! can you believe it's been that long cause i sure can't.
Richfield is great it's been fun so far. I had McDonalds for the first time since i've been out that was i highlight. i missed chicken nuggets. we have a dry cleaners to which i was becoming in desperate need of. We don't have to go into detail about how long it's been since i could dry clean.
One really great joy of this area is a man named Brother Poulson. I'm trying to figure out exactly how to put him into words but I don't know how. He's 68 and in the bishopbrick and he's hilarious. He believes if he takes care of missionaries he'll get a spot in heaven so we see lots of him. he has been taking care of missionaries for years. i really don't know how to do him justice in an email but there is definitely only one brother Poulson in the world.
This week i haven't had to do missionary work much differently then i would not being a zone leader. We just have to drive more places and keep track of more numbers. The change to ZL hasn't been to bad. Tomorrow we get to go to st george for A zone Leader meeting. my trainer is a ZL to so we are all going down together so that will be fun. I've only been to St George once so it will be nice to see it again.
It's been great serving with Elder Smith. We figured out we are the only 2 Canadians in the whole mission till next transfer. Amazing we get to serve together huh. It's funny cause we know some of the same people. For example we walked into a house where the arizona university basketball game was playing and we both recognized Jordan Bachinsky. It was neat even though they lost the game. Elder Smith was not a big fan of his last companion for various reasons but we get along great. we doubled the lessons taught this week for the area along with people on date for baptism and investigators at church. Things are going good. I still miss Loa though
Well we are going bowling today so i have to get going.
The Church is true i know it
143 family
Elder Ian Dyer
Ps can you send chocolate and candy from Canada? Smith needs some he hasn't had a mars bar and smarties in way to long. Please and thank you. He says he would love you guys
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Out of Loa...
Hello,
Alright yesterday was an interesting day cause we got our transfer calls... That always makes things interesting. I got my call at around 5 so i knew where i was going but Elder Lora had to wait till 10:15. We were both stressing out. Elder Lora is going to hurricane and he was super disappointed cause he wanted to stay. He took it pretty hard but he's doing alright. No matter what it's always hard to leave and I'm no exception. President called me to be the new zone leader in Richfeild.... Yep so i'm off to Richfeild tomorrow and i'm going to do my best to figure out how to handle my new calling. Not gonna lie i feel underqualified i've only been out 5 months but president recives revelation so i'm sure he knows what he's doing. ANyways my new companion is Elder Smith from Calgary! Cool huh? Two Canucks are gonna be ripping up Richfeild. Elder Smith has been my zone leader for 2 transfers now and he is a pretty awesome guy. He called last night and we are way excited to be serving together. He has been out 21 months so i might be the one to send him home back to canda. Scared as i am for the new responsibility i'm excited for this next transfer it will be great.
I'm going to miss this place a lot. There is a lot of great people here and it's going to be hard to leave. We teach some amazing people and i don't want to say goodbye. Packing up isn't the funnest thing in the world either. Elder Brown and Elder Blake had to leave to so they can relate.
Elder Lora and I are spending are P day saying goodbye to people. Everyone is a little dissapointed cause there area is being closed down. Our mission is losing some missionaries and not enough new ones are coming in. 3 areas got closed this transfer... Loa was one of them this has been a good place though cause i've learned a lot. I learned a lot about Basketball to. I still have a lot to work on but we have been playing everymorning with Cal, Dave, and sometimes brother Anderson when he wakes up. I hope i still get to play in my next area. Oh man i have to find a new piano teacher now to. Well i guess i have my first announcment for the relief soceity. Anyone willing to teach the missionaries piano for free?
This week was super good to. We taught a tonne of lessons and put some people on date to be baptized. We aren't sure what is going to happen to them i hope president has something planned.
We stopped by the deli today and got a piture with everyone there cause they feed us for free. We like them. One guy who works there is leaving for his mission to Houston Texas in 44 days. He is really excited we take hime out to taech with us every wednesday his name is Kyle.
Well I love this place it's hard to leave but i guess Heavenly Father has something else planned for me... I'll let you know how it goes
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Alright yesterday was an interesting day cause we got our transfer calls... That always makes things interesting. I got my call at around 5 so i knew where i was going but Elder Lora had to wait till 10:15. We were both stressing out. Elder Lora is going to hurricane and he was super disappointed cause he wanted to stay. He took it pretty hard but he's doing alright. No matter what it's always hard to leave and I'm no exception. President called me to be the new zone leader in Richfeild.... Yep so i'm off to Richfeild tomorrow and i'm going to do my best to figure out how to handle my new calling. Not gonna lie i feel underqualified i've only been out 5 months but president recives revelation so i'm sure he knows what he's doing. ANyways my new companion is Elder Smith from Calgary! Cool huh? Two Canucks are gonna be ripping up Richfeild. Elder Smith has been my zone leader for 2 transfers now and he is a pretty awesome guy. He called last night and we are way excited to be serving together. He has been out 21 months so i might be the one to send him home back to canda. Scared as i am for the new responsibility i'm excited for this next transfer it will be great.
I'm going to miss this place a lot. There is a lot of great people here and it's going to be hard to leave. We teach some amazing people and i don't want to say goodbye. Packing up isn't the funnest thing in the world either. Elder Brown and Elder Blake had to leave to so they can relate.
Elder Lora and I are spending are P day saying goodbye to people. Everyone is a little dissapointed cause there area is being closed down. Our mission is losing some missionaries and not enough new ones are coming in. 3 areas got closed this transfer... Loa was one of them this has been a good place though cause i've learned a lot. I learned a lot about Basketball to. I still have a lot to work on but we have been playing everymorning with Cal, Dave, and sometimes brother Anderson when he wakes up. I hope i still get to play in my next area. Oh man i have to find a new piano teacher now to. Well i guess i have my first announcment for the relief soceity. Anyone willing to teach the missionaries piano for free?
This week was super good to. We taught a tonne of lessons and put some people on date to be baptized. We aren't sure what is going to happen to them i hope president has something planned.
We stopped by the deli today and got a piture with everyone there cause they feed us for free. We like them. One guy who works there is leaving for his mission to Houston Texas in 44 days. He is really excited we take hime out to taech with us every wednesday his name is Kyle.
Well I love this place it's hard to leave but i guess Heavenly Father has something else planned for me... I'll let you know how it goes
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
 |
| A member sent this picture to my parents. 143 means the same thing to this family as it does to ours! |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)