Week 33

This week has been a pretty good week. We got some more projects that need transcribing, and we work hard to balance our time for other things. I also sent some pictures of what we do during each week. This wee we had a snow storm, and I took some pictures before it all melted away. I also went with Elder Salle to the Assembly Hall because he was singing at a senior missionary conference (young elders held one the previous week.)
    I have been taking some time to read some stories of faith and devotion from Church magazines. Other than that, nothing else has happened. I did, however, see a quail today!
    I hope to hear from you again soon!
    -Elder Derricott

Week 32

These weeks have been pretty good; we're just getting through our work quicker than expected. We may need more work soon!
    It turns out that we were wrong about that driver's ed class this afternoon. There was apartment inspections this week, so we had to revert back to our regular schedule and the Assistants to the President moved our actual time to 6:00-8:30 this evening.
    I did enjoy General Conference this last weekend. My favorite talk was "Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet" by Jeffrey R. Holland because as I am on this mission I figure out more about Christ and his life and miracles each day.
    We both enjoyed our Easter packages and I hope to send you some pictures soon!
    <3 Elder Derricott


Tony: Glad there are pictures coming. Have you taken some that you haven't downloaded yet?  Or are you still looking for something to take pictures of?

Jacob: I did find some good ones, but it may be some time before I can actually upload them.

Tony: What's involved in uploading a picture?

Jacob: Actually the camera is hooked up in the same way as a flash drive, but it's hard when you don't actually have the camera with you.

Tony: So you just need to remember to bring it with you next time, huh?

Week 31

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I am doing fine. Yesterday I got that Easter package that you sent, and Elder Salle and I can’t wait to open it. Of course, we still remember to set Easter as the day of Christ’s resurrection. He did it so he could know how we feel and so he could atone for our sins. I have a feeling that one or two speakers in General Conference will focus on this principle.

                Elder Salle and I got set up to do some more transcription exercises. Of course I can’t say anything else other than it’s going to help others who do research make it easier to find that person’s information. We had a pretty hectic schedule this week, but we still press on! It’s warm in the mornings, but it can get quite chilly at night. I hope you’re doing alright, though.

                With fond love, Elder Derricott

Tony: Do you still have exercise time every week?  We see pictures on facebook occasionally of boys playing basketball. What do you do during those times?

Jacob: With the warmer weather we started to have sports on the field across from the stake center. It’s been a lot of fun so far

Tony: So what sports do you engage in? Does everyone play the same games at the same time? Would you like us to send you a frisbee or something?

Jacob: Yep. It’s pretty much everyone playing one game each night. I don’t think a Frisbee is a good idea, in case some passerby happens to have a dog.

Tony: Every night is good. Do you still think you're getting your 10000 steps per day?

Jacob: Yes.