September 24, 2012

I would be fine with staying out till February.  That would give me time to: find job, figure a vision on the degree to go for and which college to attend, date, teach with missionaries, spend time with family.  A mission is definitely a huge experience to have so maybe enjoying another transfer and waiting for school would be best.  We'll see what the President says.

Love you buddy boy.  Sorry I've not written a letter for the family once a week.  I've tried catching up on e-mailing family members back.  Grandpa Metcalf talked with me about how his mom passed away recently.  Also gave me info on a trip he had recently.  I'll forward it to ya.
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I am hoping to write a letter to Bart so he can forward it to CD Simmons.  CD I hope will stick around for a while.  Least for one more family reunion.  I wonder where we'd have family reunions if we were to stop having them in Grace, Idaho.

There is hardly anytime given to e-mail as a missionary.  One day a week and you get maybe an hour or two...so yeah writing back to e-mails can be a pain.  I love receiving e-mails.  Hey so are you down for going to the temple when I return from my mission with mom and I.  Figure I could use going to one when I return.
p.s. this week I'm going to the temple!  =) so stoked!

Did you ever see Bishop Brad Thompsons daughter working at the LA temple?  She is serving her mission there.  Should be finishing her mission soon.
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Here are some exclusive photos recently :).  Haven't even published these on photobucket yet.  Lol the guy with the tattoo is a less active guy that lives downtown near us which we live a block away from the Ohio River.  He went teaching with us this week lol and wanted to get into deep doctrine with people I was all Jacob we are teachers of the milk as missionaries...because some investigators can't handle the meat.

Love you Brian :)

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I am alive.  Goodness and I apologize for not writing much recently.  Especially since I know how much mom loves to hear from me. p.s. thanks mom for sending me a letter this week. I love you so much. Letter or not you are the best.
On Monday the trio was changed. Now it is now Elder Fisher and I.  Elder Fisher and I are adjusting to it being the two of us.  Elder Fisher served previously with my dear best friend Jeremy Day who is now home in Turlock.
-Jeremy asked if a while ago if I want to room with him at some place in Modesto.  Lol unsure really that will happen but imagine him and I will be sure to talk lots about our experience serving in the same mission at church since we'll go to the same YSA Branch in Modesto :).

Madison Indiana where I'm serving is such a pretty place.  Currently they are working on building a new bridge next to the old one.  Every so often we cross the bridge.  It is so lovely/calming to be around the Ohio.  Much of the people we contact are watching it and are sometimes from out of town to visit.
Been working on cleaning portions of the apartment.  Some spots haven't been cleaned in years in the kitchen.
On Wednesday there will be a temple trip.  Lots of missionaries including myself are going. The last time I went was a year ago.

Alright well I've got to get off.  I got e-mailing Brian back and forth a few times.
Have a wonderful week and know that I haven't forgotten any of ya'll.

Elder Dimter

p.s. R.I.P. Great Grandma Simmons also R.I.P. Grandpa Metcalfs mom (forgot her name)
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Exercise is tough to get in the habit after so long of not doing.
Glad to hear Cody is doing alright.  I miss him.  Probably will be spending time with him and Jeremy when I get back.  You know so I don't go less active ;).  Jeremy is going to try dating a girl named Nicole Whitefield or something. You should tell him I told you that.  Hahah.  :) Jeremy wants to get an apartment with me he says before I get married.  I was like we'll see about that.  (I am clueless when I'll get married, he likes to think soon of course.  Hopefully within a couple years of being an RM no rush.  Eternity is a while.)

Tyler Cook would get engaged super quick ahah!
Tyler Bean will hopefully have success finding another lady when he returns.  That'd be epic if he goes back to Africa for a girl.
That'd be great to have CD's address.

Love Ya.

p.s. Do you have any idea how Michaela Green is.  I told her before I left I'd write her a letter but I haven't since I don't know her address.
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There is a senior couple I served around in my last area with the last name of Dorious that knows CD Simmons.  They lived in Soda Springs :) the same town where the drive in theater was.
Nice I bet the town will be sure the letter gets to CD

How is Kristine doing by the way?  Also do you have any news about other family members?  Just curious.  Lol how about Kirk, Kam Pup, Kristine your in laws?