Hi Mom
I'm doing great! The food is getting old and I'm leaving for mexico in 10 days! I know I'm kind of a big deal,but thats because I have a greaat companion. I'm sure trek will be great, just make sure you drink plenty of water the week before you go. You had a dream about me huh? Well I wish I could say the same, but I just fall asleep and wake up! Cruise, after the mission to Villerhermosa or Mexico. I haven't visited anymore with my mission president. No, I wont be traveling with him, he leaves one week before me. I'm so excited! Our zone is great & I make sure everyone is involved, Kcya
Sincerely Elder Hunter Darren DeVries
Ask dad: Trey Burke to the jazz???Bet me a t-shirt
Dad
Good to hear from you. The fireside was simply incredible. I locked eyes with Bednar & we waved at each other. Mom's feeling adventureous with softball huh? I know the lord wants me to be successful! I need Ramona and Al's address. Email it to me.I have 10 days crazy huh? I'm always smiling! :)
Sincerely Hunter Darren DeVries
KCYA!!!!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
4th week email
Well, this week was amazing! Monday and Tuesday were just as always filled with a breathers but work! Then wednesday, my whole district went and picked up their visas in Boisie Idaho! So I was alone all day and I had to be in a Tri-companionship! It was awesome though! I got one on one help from the teachers and I taught a lesson on a split. The lesson was simply the best lesson I have ever taught, my companion was one of my teachers. He went in pretending he was a member, I taught a good portion of the lesson. But I had never really felt the spirit talk through me so much besides nauvoo and sons of helman. It was amazing and I can tell you without a doubt that when I gave the closing prayer, the spirit brought words to my mind that I barely knew how to say let alone say it correctly. My teacher told me afterwards that wasn't me and I totally agreed with him. Thursday I went to pick up my visa and had to be at the airport by 7! So we left the MTC by 5 45 and got on tracks and frontrunner. It was so weird being in the outside world again! Some people would smile and others would go to a different cart ha ha! It was great just waving to people and having a conversation. But the badge makes you different and some people were welcome to it and others were running as fast as they could! We got to the airport and I ate some Jamba Juice! It was simply divine! Honestly, the food at the MTC is sooooo old! I drink V8 juices as much as I can! The plane was so cramp but we got there safetly and I saw the Ogden Valley and the Sewer plant ha ha! We then arrived went got our Visas in like 30 minutes, visited the smurf turf, and ate at a burger joint then went and waited in the airport for ever! We returned to the MTC by 8:30 PM! Oh and I was in the Boisie, Idaho Mission Office! Yep, it's official I served one day in Boisie, Idaho!!!! Went inside the Boisie Temple!!!! Friday was just normal but I got sick! Then on Saturday i got worst but I went to all my classes! I meet my mission president Morales and his wife! They are so chill and amazing! He speaks ENGLISH and his wife is learning!!!!! He has 3 kids 16, 15, 12! He meet his wife while they were teaching at the LDS high school that got converted to the Mexico MTC! I am so excited for Villahermosa, Mexico, more now than ever!!! I really think that I'm going be serving along the coast to start but we'lll see! Yesterday was amazing, the MTC conference was so cool! I was in choir and I locked eyes with BEDNAR and we waved at each other! It was amazing to sing for the apostles! That session really is going to speed up the work! I am so excited to work with the members in mexico!
SIncerely, Friday, June 21, 2013
3rd Week Letters "My Dear Family"
Mom
Well Mom let me try to be more detailed, sorry that I wasn't already. Yea, I'm in the routine for sure! Most days I wake up at 6:05 but for sure by6:25! I just set my alarm on my watch it works great! I've been waking up fine though that's because school wasn't near as important as this! Yes I can fit two more shorts and two shirts. Garments I need more because I didn't think you ran through them that fast but you do. Socks I found them but I do need more. I haven't seen anyone besides Elder Braswell & I haven't seen anyone from Fremont this week! I think they are at the Y view campus. I talked to Kade on email, it was brief but awesome! I also emailed Luek and Jorge. I don't usually sleep with a blanket. I have had only four in my room since I got here, only some people are privileged for six in a room. It's not only girls at Y view. We have four sisters in our district and by next week there will only be two sisters in the zone. The work is going great here and the language is coming and I'll be the official zone leader on Sunday! I heard I was on the news when the thousand of us walked to the Marriott Center. The spirit there was so strong, we talked about a lot of thongs. The General Authority was Elder Arnold of the first Quorum of the Seventy! He talked about how important the work truly is! He talked about how you will be called to the capacity that you think you can fill. The Lord sent you there fully knowing the capacity you have, as long as you serve with all your heart, might, mind and strength. Everything simply comes down to your obedience. I truly know that are callings we have are fulfilled through the spirit and his faith in God! It is kinda crazy that I will be listening to an Apostle or two on June 23rd! Love you and pray for you always. KCYA!
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter Darren DeVries
P.S.
My Mission President will be here next week! Also I can't wear the pink tie on June 23rd:( for the broadcast. Dear Elder is the bomb!
HAPPY FATHER"S DAY!!! June 16th, 2013
Good day today at the MTC! Dad I Love You So Much! Without you I wouldn't have had a great example to look up to at all times! Dad, I'll be honest I wasn't always the greatest helper! That will always be one of my greatest regrets not spending time with you. Dad I know that you probably thought a package??? But I wanted to write you on Father's Day! Today, was a great day but it was my first day where I honestly missed you, besides when you left. I just wanted to talk to you for a second. I know that I'll have that opportunity soon!:) Dad, I just wanted to tell you that everything you taught me at home I've used on my mission. I stand all amazed at the love you have given me and just like I've said before I wish I would have spent more time helping you. But I guess it is very similar to how are Heavenly Father feels every time we don't do what he asks of us. Most important is to follow Christ's example in all things! I have only been on my mission 3 weeks when you get this letter, but I have never felt the spirit so constantly. My experiences in Nauvoo were truly a gift and thank you so much for giving that to me. This truly is the best decision I've ever made! Thank you for providing for me and putting up with me. Dad I just wanted you to know the best decision you ever made was marrying mom. I honestly have been thinking about how I'll need to "Be Prepared" for my eternal family, just like you. What else can I say...Oh yea I LOVE YOU!!!
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter Darren DeVries
P.S.
Dad, Your mission never ended, you sent your son to act in your name much like someone else sent his son to act in His!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Mom,
So I didn't have enough time to email you this week cuz there were a lot of emails and slow internet! So I'll just write you for a while. So here are my thoughts; first, if there is one thing about a mission is it is not for yourself, but rather for everyone you will ever meet on and after the mission! I will use everything that I learn on a mission! I will use everything that I learn on a mission for the rest of my life! In situations that I have never even thought about! That as long as I am obedient I will be ready for my mission. Second, that the mission maybe hard but it is not the hardest mission. He was our brother, he had many letters that told his life story. He always knew His mission and His purpose. He started and finished strong but had many struggles. He served His whole life for everyone on earth, He overcame death and atoned for the world. We also will have struggles in our life but we can ask Him to help us. Third, if you read about Christ's life you will find He never thought of Himself.
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter DeVries
Well Mom let me try to be more detailed, sorry that I wasn't already. Yea, I'm in the routine for sure! Most days I wake up at 6:05 but for sure by6:25! I just set my alarm on my watch it works great! I've been waking up fine though that's because school wasn't near as important as this! Yes I can fit two more shorts and two shirts. Garments I need more because I didn't think you ran through them that fast but you do. Socks I found them but I do need more. I haven't seen anyone besides Elder Braswell & I haven't seen anyone from Fremont this week! I think they are at the Y view campus. I talked to Kade on email, it was brief but awesome! I also emailed Luek and Jorge. I don't usually sleep with a blanket. I have had only four in my room since I got here, only some people are privileged for six in a room. It's not only girls at Y view. We have four sisters in our district and by next week there will only be two sisters in the zone. The work is going great here and the language is coming and I'll be the official zone leader on Sunday! I heard I was on the news when the thousand of us walked to the Marriott Center. The spirit there was so strong, we talked about a lot of thongs. The General Authority was Elder Arnold of the first Quorum of the Seventy! He talked about how important the work truly is! He talked about how you will be called to the capacity that you think you can fill. The Lord sent you there fully knowing the capacity you have, as long as you serve with all your heart, might, mind and strength. Everything simply comes down to your obedience. I truly know that are callings we have are fulfilled through the spirit and his faith in God! It is kinda crazy that I will be listening to an Apostle or two on June 23rd! Love you and pray for you always. KCYA!
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter Darren DeVries
P.S.
My Mission President will be here next week! Also I can't wear the pink tie on June 23rd:( for the broadcast. Dear Elder is the bomb!
HAPPY FATHER"S DAY!!! June 16th, 2013
Good day today at the MTC! Dad I Love You So Much! Without you I wouldn't have had a great example to look up to at all times! Dad, I'll be honest I wasn't always the greatest helper! That will always be one of my greatest regrets not spending time with you. Dad I know that you probably thought a package??? But I wanted to write you on Father's Day! Today, was a great day but it was my first day where I honestly missed you, besides when you left. I just wanted to talk to you for a second. I know that I'll have that opportunity soon!:) Dad, I just wanted to tell you that everything you taught me at home I've used on my mission. I stand all amazed at the love you have given me and just like I've said before I wish I would have spent more time helping you. But I guess it is very similar to how are Heavenly Father feels every time we don't do what he asks of us. Most important is to follow Christ's example in all things! I have only been on my mission 3 weeks when you get this letter, but I have never felt the spirit so constantly. My experiences in Nauvoo were truly a gift and thank you so much for giving that to me. This truly is the best decision I've ever made! Thank you for providing for me and putting up with me. Dad I just wanted you to know the best decision you ever made was marrying mom. I honestly have been thinking about how I'll need to "Be Prepared" for my eternal family, just like you. What else can I say...Oh yea I LOVE YOU!!!
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter Darren DeVries
P.S.
Dad, Your mission never ended, you sent your son to act in your name much like someone else sent his son to act in His!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Mom,
So I didn't have enough time to email you this week cuz there were a lot of emails and slow internet! So I'll just write you for a while. So here are my thoughts; first, if there is one thing about a mission is it is not for yourself, but rather for everyone you will ever meet on and after the mission! I will use everything that I learn on a mission! I will use everything that I learn on a mission for the rest of my life! In situations that I have never even thought about! That as long as I am obedient I will be ready for my mission. Second, that the mission maybe hard but it is not the hardest mission. He was our brother, he had many letters that told his life story. He always knew His mission and His purpose. He started and finished strong but had many struggles. He served His whole life for everyone on earth, He overcame death and atoned for the world. We also will have struggles in our life but we can ask Him to help us. Third, if you read about Christ's life you will find He never thought of Himself.
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter DeVries
Monday, June 17, 2013
! Umm I'll write you a big email next week! Just want to say this though. The Spirit is here so much and I'll be honest I'm somewhat frustrated with the language this past week but I have come to realization that I honest don't care if I am the slowest in the class or the fastest as long as I learning to the best of my abilities! send me a picture of luke and the family! I love you guys and will be calling you in a three weeks!
Love ya,
Elder DeVries
Friday, June 14, 2013
Mom & Family,
I'm doing fine! It's been a crazy week because of the MTC going to the Marriott Center! Grandma said I made the news, will you print the screen of me on the news clip? Also, send me pictures of my friends, graduation and more current ones of us. D&C 107:99-100 is a great scripture much like Jacob 3:19! You should see me on T.V. on June 23rd, I'll be wearing a pink tie for Uncle Aaron ! Everything is going great! I continue to love the new people that come in! My teachers are fantastic. I love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter DeVries
I'm doing fine! It's been a crazy week because of the MTC going to the Marriott Center! Grandma said I made the news, will you print the screen of me on the news clip? Also, send me pictures of my friends, graduation and more current ones of us. D&C 107:99-100 is a great scripture much like Jacob 3:19! You should see me on T.V. on June 23rd, I'll be wearing a pink tie for Uncle Aaron ! Everything is going great! I continue to love the new people that come in! My teachers are fantastic. I love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Hunter DeVries
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