Two Grown Kids: In Honduras

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

In Honduras

We all had a chance to e-mail with ElDeric yesterday. Conrad was chatting via e-mail much earlier than Felycia and I were. Deric was in the office working on a computer problem but needed some help from his dad. They spent most of the afternoon working on it together. Conrad was really good about not asking "Dad"-type questions until Deric let him know it was okay to be family instead of technical support. Once family time was over, it was straight back to technical support. Conrad said he even remote controlled into the computer in Honduras to really see what the problem was. They got part of it fixed, but I guess it will have to wait until another day because Deric finally had to leave to get back to his own area before it got too late.

Here is the news from Honduras. Deric had two more baptisms on Saturday. They have been working with this one family for quite some time and baptizing them one or two at a time. Now, it's just the father. He still has to get a divorce and marry his current companion.

Deric told Felycia that he is learning a little bit of Spanish Sign Language. There is a little boy in the ward who is deaf.

We have decided that we want to do something for Deric's mission, so here is what we have decided. We are collecting new and gently used white shirts (mostly short sleeves) and ties and socks to take with us when we go to pick Deric up. I am getting excited for this project to take off. I already have some ties and a $20 donation. The money is the most fun for me because I love the hunt for a great bargain. Those of you who know me well realize that I will probably get at least four shirts with $20. My goal is to have an entire suitcase full of things to leave. I do have an ulterior motive. I want space to bring home souvenirs. Yes, I am selfish that way.

Conrad asked Deric about sizes for the shirts. Deric said that most of the Honduran missionaries (the ones who need help the most) are only about the size of Felycia. I'm not sure what that is in men's shirt sizes, but Felycia wears a ladies medium in most shirts.

1 comment:

Judy Anne said...: That is a great idea. Count me in!; May 1, 2011 at 8:51 PM

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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.