Two Grown Kids: April 2010

Monday, April 5, 2010

Deric's First Transfer

Deric got his first transfer on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. He moved about 10 miles. He is basically as far south from San Pedro Sula as he used to be east of it. He is now working in a small branch. 70 people for sacrament meeting is huge because they meet in a home most of the time. When that many people show up, they have to meet outside and Deric says it is really hot when the fans quit working.

The 24th of the month seems to be a theme for his mission.

June 24th - entered MTC
August 24th - arrived in Honduras
March 24th - first transfer

I guess I'll just have to keep my eyes on the 24th of each month.

More Gardening

We really want the boys in our ward to earn money for Scout Camps this summer. We have been offering repeatedly to pay them if they will come and work in our yard. So far, 2 boys have been to our house for a total of about 5 hours. That's not much when you consider that there are probably close to 15 boys going to camp. Between Conrad and I, we are pretty much keeping up with most of the weeds.

I put in some strawberries last week. I think we might have a few ready by the end of this week. They don't come close to comparing to the ones we bought at Walmart on Saturday. One strawberry was nearly 3 inches in length. It was huge. In about 1 pound, there were only 10 berries. Huge, sweet and juicy...

Our Family

Deric is attending CSN and UNLV for the Spring, 2013 semester. He will be taking classes towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In May, he will graduate from CSN with an Associate Degree in Spanish. He works as a customer service representative for the City of Las Vegas at the Stupak Community Center. His callings in the church include Service Committee Co-Chair, Institute Student Council Member, Indexing Committee Member and Sacrament Meeting Chorister in the singles ward. He is also the 11-year-old scout leader in our home ward.

Felycia is a college graduate!!!! She finished her degree on December 7, 2012. She is now looking to do some substitute teaching for the Spring semester. She enjoyed her student teaching with a great mentor teacher. She has found housing with two girls from her ward. She loves living in St. George and being involved in the YSA program. She is on the Temple and Family History Council and is a Relief Society teacher.

Conrad is the bishop in our ward. That keeps him plenty busy. He is still at the City of North Las Vegas in the computer department. I keep telling him that he needs to get some hobbies that have nothing to do with work or church. He needs something to do in what little down time he has.

I am a Family History Consultant in our ward. I love my calling. I'm not having much luck with my own line, but I'm learning the skills to help others find their ancestors. I stay busy with my books, crafts, and work. I love my job because I have so much fun there.