Hi,
I'm late to emails so here is just a quick note.
Mekyle and Victor are getting baptized on Saturday. They are pretty awesome kids They make me laugh. The are super bright to and are helping their family more then they know.
Work here is slow but I still love it. Transfers are coming up and I'm worried about being sent away again.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Burnt Pants Best Friends
Hi,
I burnt my pants! Always check the irons setting before you iron your pants. My Favorite pants are now in the trash sad day. The iron melted them but it is okay cause I found some replacements in the thrift store to day for 1 dollar that should hold me over quite nicely.
Today we decided to spend prep day in Kanab with the other Elders. One of them is Elder Ware who I came out of the mtc with. It nice to be able to hang around him cause we get along good. We all decided to go to the best friends pet sanctuary and go on a free tour. It was kind of cool but its odd to be in a place where most people there believe in putting the needs of animals above our human needs. It was still nice to go and play with some dogs. They brought out this one I can't remember what his name was but he was a cross between a Lab and a Baset Hound. He looked like a giant weiner dog. He was my favorite. It was cool they drove us around and showed us the place its the largest animal sanctuary in the country I think is what the tour guide said. They animals have a pretty nice place some cats have a room bigger then I ever had back home. I like Dogs and everything but some people just go way to far. They have a creepy pet cemetery to that they showed us. I definitely want a Dog one day but I'm not going to be strange about it.
This week was quiet we didn't do to much for halloween. We just hung out with the ward cause we were not allowed to go out and teach that night. Missionaries aren't allowed out on halloween here unless they ask permission for a ward activity. We probably could have just gone to Colorado City cause they don't celebrate it at all there.
The other day we ate at the local Colorado City hot spot the Mary Wives Cafe. Yep no Joke that is the name. The have a sweet menu. One of the sandwiches is named the Shadrack. It led me to wonder where the Meshack and Abendigo Sandwiches were. Its a Bible reference.
This week we have been working our butts of to find new people to teach and we haven't been to successful lately. The people we are teaching right now are pretty solid. One of my Favorites is Mekyle and Victor. They are brothers about 10 and 13 years old. They live with their Grandparents who are less active and they are great to teach. The Grandma doesn't like that the two brothers fight and wrestle alot. They say it's how they show their love. That sounds familiar cause that is the same cause in my family. I clearly remember Alison breaking Dad's rib once and a wrestling match after every family dinner. Anyways it was funny and they are a great family who are great people and progressing in the gospel so well. We are praying a lot to find more people and I know the Lord will provide.
Sounds like everything is going well at home. I can't believe Alison is moving! I'm gonna miss her a lot.
143 Family
The Church is True
Elder Ian Dyer
I burnt my pants! Always check the irons setting before you iron your pants. My Favorite pants are now in the trash sad day. The iron melted them but it is okay cause I found some replacements in the thrift store to day for 1 dollar that should hold me over quite nicely.
Today we decided to spend prep day in Kanab with the other Elders. One of them is Elder Ware who I came out of the mtc with. It nice to be able to hang around him cause we get along good. We all decided to go to the best friends pet sanctuary and go on a free tour. It was kind of cool but its odd to be in a place where most people there believe in putting the needs of animals above our human needs. It was still nice to go and play with some dogs. They brought out this one I can't remember what his name was but he was a cross between a Lab and a Baset Hound. He looked like a giant weiner dog. He was my favorite. It was cool they drove us around and showed us the place its the largest animal sanctuary in the country I think is what the tour guide said. They animals have a pretty nice place some cats have a room bigger then I ever had back home. I like Dogs and everything but some people just go way to far. They have a creepy pet cemetery to that they showed us. I definitely want a Dog one day but I'm not going to be strange about it.
This week was quiet we didn't do to much for halloween. We just hung out with the ward cause we were not allowed to go out and teach that night. Missionaries aren't allowed out on halloween here unless they ask permission for a ward activity. We probably could have just gone to Colorado City cause they don't celebrate it at all there.
The other day we ate at the local Colorado City hot spot the Mary Wives Cafe. Yep no Joke that is the name. The have a sweet menu. One of the sandwiches is named the Shadrack. It led me to wonder where the Meshack and Abendigo Sandwiches were. Its a Bible reference.
This week we have been working our butts of to find new people to teach and we haven't been to successful lately. The people we are teaching right now are pretty solid. One of my Favorites is Mekyle and Victor. They are brothers about 10 and 13 years old. They live with their Grandparents who are less active and they are great to teach. The Grandma doesn't like that the two brothers fight and wrestle alot. They say it's how they show their love. That sounds familiar cause that is the same cause in my family. I clearly remember Alison breaking Dad's rib once and a wrestling match after every family dinner. Anyways it was funny and they are a great family who are great people and progressing in the gospel so well. We are praying a lot to find more people and I know the Lord will provide.
Sounds like everything is going well at home. I can't believe Alison is moving! I'm gonna miss her a lot.
143 Family
The Church is True
Elder Ian Dyer
Monday, October 24, 2011
Raw Milk
Greetings form the Red Planet... I mean Arizona,
For some reason milk transitions have been fun and interesting in my mind. When I came out I was all about the 2% milk then when I was out 6 months Elder Smith and me dropped to skim milk. New harmony with Elder Toropainen We had 1% together. Now in Colorado City Elder Chadsy and I do the Raw Milk!!! Thats milk straight from the cow with all that unpasteurized goodness you expect. It makes frosted flakes even better yum. It's like whole milk from Heaven except its from Colorado City. The dairy they have there is pretty popular people come from all over to get ice cream, cheese , and milk ect. At one time recently the FLDS Church excommunicated the members running the dairy because they were not paying enough tithing. Its funny cause when the dairy closed down the towns folk got all upset and protested till the members were brought back into the Church and the dairy was opened again. The same thing happened to the produce store but there was less protesting... I guess Colorado City doesn't like it's veggies. Hopefully I'm not the only one interested by this. This place is still odd to me haven't quite got used to it. Love the milk though.
Working with former members of the FLDS Church is difficult. Most have lots of trouble giving up their old beliefs. Our Mission President interviewed one of our current investigators and told us for lack of better terms she has been brainwashed. Most have trouble with the thought of being rebaptized cause they feel their other Baptism was valid. Its hard to get across the the restored Priesthood only exists in the LDS Church. A lot of people have trouble with that. I'm thankful though we have some of Kanab in our area cause it's nice to go back to normal missionary work a few days a week. However I'm very thankful for this learning experience.
This week was really slow seemed like every door we knocked we were rejected. This transfers motto for Elder Chadsy and me is 'Roll with the punches." We were feeling pretty low this week but that means the only direction to move is up and I'm positive that's where we are heading.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Ps Grandma we found our snake warren a home so don't worry I don't have one anymore
For some reason milk transitions have been fun and interesting in my mind. When I came out I was all about the 2% milk then when I was out 6 months Elder Smith and me dropped to skim milk. New harmony with Elder Toropainen We had 1% together. Now in Colorado City Elder Chadsy and I do the Raw Milk!!! Thats milk straight from the cow with all that unpasteurized goodness you expect. It makes frosted flakes even better yum. It's like whole milk from Heaven except its from Colorado City. The dairy they have there is pretty popular people come from all over to get ice cream, cheese , and milk ect. At one time recently the FLDS Church excommunicated the members running the dairy because they were not paying enough tithing. Its funny cause when the dairy closed down the towns folk got all upset and protested till the members were brought back into the Church and the dairy was opened again. The same thing happened to the produce store but there was less protesting... I guess Colorado City doesn't like it's veggies. Hopefully I'm not the only one interested by this. This place is still odd to me haven't quite got used to it. Love the milk though.
Working with former members of the FLDS Church is difficult. Most have lots of trouble giving up their old beliefs. Our Mission President interviewed one of our current investigators and told us for lack of better terms she has been brainwashed. Most have trouble with the thought of being rebaptized cause they feel their other Baptism was valid. Its hard to get across the the restored Priesthood only exists in the LDS Church. A lot of people have trouble with that. I'm thankful though we have some of Kanab in our area cause it's nice to go back to normal missionary work a few days a week. However I'm very thankful for this learning experience.
This week was really slow seemed like every door we knocked we were rejected. This transfers motto for Elder Chadsy and me is 'Roll with the punches." We were feeling pretty low this week but that means the only direction to move is up and I'm positive that's where we are heading.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Ps Grandma we found our snake warren a home so don't worry I don't have one anymore
Monday, October 17, 2011
Onward to Arizona... Huh?
Hello,
Yep I have that amazing luck where I got transfered again. I've stopped caring about it. One area that lasts more then three months would be nice but I really don't know how to make that happen.
Well This transfer took me to Arizona the Cane Beds area. We cover Colorado City, Moccasin, Fredonia, and south Kanab. My Companion is Elder Chadsy from McAlester Oklahoma. He has been out 6 months and is a great compainon we already bonded over morning zombies in Cedar City. That was when we played with nerf guns in the morning. He is pretty awesome and I'm happy we are taking on the task that is this area with Elder Chadsy at my side.
Our area is unique to say the least. We are the Only missionaries in our mission who live in Arizona! That's awesome because we have the Grand Canyon somewhat close to us. P Day plans to see it are underway. Hopefully our trip will be better then the one Dad and Grandma Dyer took one year.
Another thing is we cover Colorado City. If you don't know the significance of this city its pretty much the head base for the FLDS church. That is the Polygamist break off group of the LDS church in which they have no association with. The work there has increased ever since Warren Jeffs their alleged Prophet has been put away for in prison for life and then some for various crimes that are disgusting. Nothing in my whole experience as a missionary has really prepared me for that city. The time I'm there I feel a lump in my throat that I can't get out it's different. It hurts to be there and gets worse the more I know about it. I'm grateful that I'm there to help people who are lost. This last week I've read alot of material on this place and this religion. I just want to Let you know The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints is the true Church and Thomas S Monson is a true Prophet of God. I can't wait to do more good especially here. This place needs Love and atention. being here to help is a once in a lifetime experience.
The Church is true
143 Family Happy Thanksgiving
Elder Ian Dyer
PS sorry Grandma but we found a snake yesterday and are keeping him as a pet. He is the best snake ever we named him Warren Jeffs.
Monday, October 3, 2011
FORE!!!
Hi,
Sorry this email is late we went golfing today. Driving golf carts is my new favorite.
Sorry it's been one of those weeks where I really don't know what to write about... umm conference was good we had 2 investigators to priesthood that was awesome.
Oh man I'm sorry this week was just completely normal There is not a whole lot to report on. We have transfers coming up I will let you know what happens. I'm not even going to try and call my transfer cause I'm always wrong.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Sorry this email is late we went golfing today. Driving golf carts is my new favorite.
Sorry it's been one of those weeks where I really don't know what to write about... umm conference was good we had 2 investigators to priesthood that was awesome.
Oh man I'm sorry this week was just completely normal There is not a whole lot to report on. We have transfers coming up I will let you know what happens. I'm not even going to try and call my transfer cause I'm always wrong.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Monday, September 26, 2011
Checkmate
Hey Everyone,
For those of you who haven't realized it yet life can be pretty complicated sometimes. Since being a missionary it feels like you have a million things on your brain all the time 24/7. Dad knows that I'm terrible at remembering things. when I'm multitasking I'm bound to forget one or two of the said tasks. That's why Missionaries don't come solo lone wolf style they need a companion to help them out and that companion needs you just as much as you need them. It's nice have help. Twice a week the Spanish speaking missionaries stay with us. Elders Vite and Matthews are fun to have around. Together we have got pretty addicted to playing chess. I have realized if I lose a game it's almost always my fault. You have to keep track of so many things and it's easy to make one slip up that can cost you the game. I was playing Elder Vite and I wasn't feeling very confident in that particular game. Elder Schmidt was watching us play and he decided to step in and lend me a hand. The game changed and a few minutes later Elder Vite found himself in Checkmate. I learned again the value of a companion not just in Chess but in life and right know missionary work especially. It's nice when someone has your back and that is why Heavenly Father has allowed us to have the gift of the Holy Ghost to lead and guide us throughout our lives. If we heed it's promptings we will never have a reason to fear or lose our way.
This week was great! There was a Temple trip up to Manti this week. I love that place! Brother Poulson was there and that made my day I love that guy. He says he reads my blog every week so I hope he considers this a shout out.
The other great thing was just the people we are able to teach. Life is good.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
For those of you who haven't realized it yet life can be pretty complicated sometimes. Since being a missionary it feels like you have a million things on your brain all the time 24/7. Dad knows that I'm terrible at remembering things. when I'm multitasking I'm bound to forget one or two of the said tasks. That's why Missionaries don't come solo lone wolf style they need a companion to help them out and that companion needs you just as much as you need them. It's nice have help. Twice a week the Spanish speaking missionaries stay with us. Elders Vite and Matthews are fun to have around. Together we have got pretty addicted to playing chess. I have realized if I lose a game it's almost always my fault. You have to keep track of so many things and it's easy to make one slip up that can cost you the game. I was playing Elder Vite and I wasn't feeling very confident in that particular game. Elder Schmidt was watching us play and he decided to step in and lend me a hand. The game changed and a few minutes later Elder Vite found himself in Checkmate. I learned again the value of a companion not just in Chess but in life and right know missionary work especially. It's nice when someone has your back and that is why Heavenly Father has allowed us to have the gift of the Holy Ghost to lead and guide us throughout our lives. If we heed it's promptings we will never have a reason to fear or lose our way.
This week was great! There was a Temple trip up to Manti this week. I love that place! Brother Poulson was there and that made my day I love that guy. He says he reads my blog every week so I hope he considers this a shout out.
The other great thing was just the people we are able to teach. Life is good.
The Church is True
143 Family
Elder Ian Dyer
Monday, September 12, 2011
Hi Warren Hi Lily
Hi,
First of have to say how happy I am for Alison and Ray. Congrats on the new baby boy Warren. He is gonna be a cool kid. Ray and Me will make sure he is an awesome longboarder... Don't worry he will wear his helmet though. It's almost unbelievable that there are some new additions to our family. Being away it could almost just be one elaborate prank that I'm not in on. Haha but I know that's not true.I'm really exctied to meet them one day. Ray and Alison will make awesome parents I'm proud of you guys.
My new Companion is pretty good his name is Elder Schmidt from Missouri. He has been out 5 months and his last companion was my old companion Elder Prusse. Let's just say he is happy that's over and umm I don't blame him.
Well It was my Year mark the other day... Ugh that is weird. My comp reminded me that I can now say this time next year I'll be home. That isn't the most exciting thing in the world though sorry family. I love being out here and now the countdown has begun so at the moment that is a little unsettling. Better make this year even better then the last.
There has seemed to be an even more sense of happiness and fulfillment this week as we have been able to find more people and help them. It's fun making a positive impact on peoples live just by sharing a testimony.
The other day we had a neat experience with the Lord leading us to someone to teach. IT was sunday night and we didn't think we had a dinner appointment. We endend up eating somewhere else and shortly after we had a call telling us that we did have one after all. We were not that excited because because we just ate. We went anyways and were not going to stay for long. To our delight though they had made fench toast so it wasn't to bad to eat a little more. Breakfast for dinner is always a good choice. We stayed a little while and shared a scripture then asked if they new any nonmembers we could teach. Everyone in the room stopped and looked at Brad. He is about 30 and from Chicago. His wife is a member and so are his inlaws. His little girl is about to turn 8 and she wants to get baptized. His ittle boy was just blessed in Church to. We asked him if we could start teaching him and he said "You know my family is getting to that point and 'm thinking I should probably be there to." Brad is great. We went Geocaching with him the other day. His family is really into that.
The Church is True
143 Family + Warren
Elder Ian Dyer
Ps Life is good
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