MTC News

ElDeric's latest letter says it feels like there are only 30 hours in a day. At one time, it was 40 hours in a day and only 4 in a night. They are not allowed to teach in English anymore. All of the lessons have to be in Spanish. Deric has Spanish scriptures but they are indexed. He doesn't like the indexed ones.

Deric has been able to speak with two people from Honduras. One said to get a mosquito net and a fan as soon as he gets to Honduras. The other one told him about the exchange rates for money. There is 19 lempira in $1 US. 1 lempira buys about the same as $1.

Deric has heard a little bit about what is going on in Honduras with the government and asked for more information. We have hesitated to tell him about the coup because he needed to concentrate on studying and learning. He has been watching the newsroom page for the Church and is worried about being reassigned. I think he already loves the Honduran people and wonders if he will need to learn to love others. I have already sent the information I know. The church leaders will know what to do to keep the missionaries safe. I told Deric to stay close to the Spirit and follow the rules no matter what and he will be safe.

Preparing for Dorm Life

Felycia is excited to be living in the dorm this fall. We are working on her decorations. We bought storage boxes and fabric yesterday. In the afternoon, we made the cover for her cork board by the desk. We have enough fabric to do one for Ashley, her roommate, and then to make covers for both of the headboards. The rooms are quite dark with dark wood and dark carpet so all of the fabric is bright colors. We also bought fabric to make a blanket. Light denim on one side and a flannel print on the other. It will be a warm blanket. We have also made a couple of jewelry bags. They are basically a circle that is divided to put jewelry in separate pockets then it gathers to tie closed. I'll include a photo when it is completely done.

Deric's latest news

Deric's latest news is that he has managed to ruin a shirt and two ties. A red pen exploded in his pocket and then he dripped ice cream down his front. He wants new ties because the 8 he took are just boring. I found ties on the internet and had them shipped directly to the MTC. Six new ties should be okay for now.

Apparently, they have ugly tie days at the MTC. Deric is disappointed that he has been unable to participate because he only has nice ties. Aunt Cristi is going to Deseret Industries and to the Goodwill Superstore to see if she can find any ugly ties. We'll get them to Deric as soon as possible.

More Fun from the Reunion

Cooking hot dogs, marshmallows and breadsticks over the fire pit

Dakotta wanted her turn to drive the 4-wheelers

Looking for shells at the resevoir - swimming came later

Felycia and Sara with the .22's

Trailers with 4-wheelers, a canoe, and supplies

At the park in St. George - Reid and Jerrald showing the kids how to play

Water balloons

Felycia and Sara were in charge of filling all the water balloons