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?
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
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: 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.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Week 30
Hi, everyone! I have been having a good time while on this mission. We are so excited about General Conference next weekend! I wish it would get here sooner; your email surprisingly came quicker than the package you promised!
My companion, Elder Salle is from Saratoga Springs, UT, and he likes singing and music. He is also very interested in studying other religions, which makes sense since he is a convert for 10 years. He knows a whole bunch of music for the organ and piano, and has been asked a couple times already to play for our ward and our morning devotionals at the CHL.
I'm afraid you're not being specific; what types of restaurants are you referring to? Are these missionaries in the same mission as us? I know that we're allowed to eat at the food court in City Creek and the restaurants at Temple Square, but as far as I know we're pretty much confined to that basic area except during shopping days and dinner appointments with senior missionaries.
Well, I hope that God will keep giving me strength to make it through the mission. See you all later!
My companion, Elder Salle is from Saratoga Springs, UT, and he likes singing and music. He is also very interested in studying other religions, which makes sense since he is a convert for 10 years. He knows a whole bunch of music for the organ and piano, and has been asked a couple times already to play for our ward and our morning devotionals at the CHL.
I'm afraid you're not being specific; what types of restaurants are you referring to? Are these missionaries in the same mission as us? I know that we're allowed to eat at the food court in City Creek and the restaurants at Temple Square, but as far as I know we're pretty much confined to that basic area except during shopping days and dinner appointments with senior missionaries.
Well, I hope that God will keep giving me strength to make it through the mission. See you all later!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Week 29
Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I am excited for General Conference in a few weeks. I haven't been able to fix my camera, so I might need another one. What would you like me to do with the old one?
We have not had any bedbug problems ourselves; I think we're okay as long as we keep our apartments clean. I don't need any bedding, but I would like a couple more pairs of black socks and maybe a pair of white socks.
I hope that the others will get better soon, and I wish all of you good luck!
We have not had any bedbug problems ourselves; I think we're okay as long as we keep our apartments clean. I don't need any bedding, but I would like a couple more pairs of black socks and maybe a pair of white socks.
I hope that the others will get better soon, and I wish all of you good luck!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Week 28
Hey everyone! How's it going? I'm glad to hear that Erik is getting ready for his mission and I hope that he has a good time. I wish him the best of luck!
It's starting to get warmer down here, and we had some much-needed rainfalls this week. I haven't seen anything sprouting up through the flowerbeds yet, but I will let you know as soon as possible. We go to the temple every third Wednesday for endowments, and try to find spots within the month for other sessions.
This week our zone leader took the Assistants to the President on a tour around the CHL. We got to show them what we do and I showed them a little bit of some transcriptions I did last month.
By the way, when is General Conference? Are tickets available? Even if they're not we can still see it in the Legacy Theater or North Temple Square theater, so I won't worry myself sick over it.
Well, hope to hear from you soon!
It's starting to get warmer down here, and we had some much-needed rainfalls this week. I haven't seen anything sprouting up through the flowerbeds yet, but I will let you know as soon as possible. We go to the temple every third Wednesday for endowments, and try to find spots within the month for other sessions.
This week our zone leader took the Assistants to the President on a tour around the CHL. We got to show them what we do and I showed them a little bit of some transcriptions I did last month.
By the way, when is General Conference? Are tickets available? Even if they're not we can still see it in the Legacy Theater or North Temple Square theater, so I won't worry myself sick over it.
Well, hope to hear from you soon!
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Week 27
Hi Everyone! I am so excited that you get to see my email every single day! I love knowing what you are doing while I'm away.
As Elder Bowers is now gone, I am the senior companion now. I didn't even have to leave the apartment! Elder Musgrave said that means that I have to be supportive to Elder Salle so he doesn't get too homesick. I told him that it's normal and it wears of in a couple months. I still find it hard to believe that it's already been six months already. The other elders say that after the halfway point the end seems to come quicker.
In those baskets I would like some Cadbury eggs, plus one of those pointers I mentioned in an earlier post. I would also like a mini Lego set (it's okay if it's less that $10.)
I hope that you have fun, and I also wish Erik the best of luck on his mission!
As Elder Bowers is now gone, I am the senior companion now. I didn't even have to leave the apartment! Elder Musgrave said that means that I have to be supportive to Elder Salle so he doesn't get too homesick. I told him that it's normal and it wears of in a couple months. I still find it hard to believe that it's already been six months already. The other elders say that after the halfway point the end seems to come quicker.
In those baskets I would like some Cadbury eggs, plus one of those pointers I mentioned in an earlier post. I would also like a mini Lego set (it's okay if it's less that $10.)
I hope that you have fun, and I also wish Erik the best of luck on his mission!
P.S., I was going to send you a picture of some areas covered in snow, but I forgot to recharge the batteries. By the time they did charge, the snow was mostly melted. That's why I don't have any pictures for this week. :(
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
In Which We Hear More About Jacob
Tara's aunt and Uncle, Mike and Linda Hair, are Special Events Missionaries on Temple Square. When they are serving, they keep an eye out for Jacob, and let us know if they see or hear anything about him. Here is their latest report.
Linda: "I have great news. We just got home from serving at the conference tonight. Another amazing Tabernacle Choir concert, might I add. And this sister said to me, I need to save my husband a seat. He is helping with an emergency with one of our elders. But he will be here before the concert starts. I assured her it would be fine to save him a seat and while we were talking I found out that her and her husband are over the missionaries serving in the mission that Jacob serves In. I told her that my niece's son serves there and asked if she knew Elder Derricott. Tears came to her eyes and she says they love him. They have watched him grow and become more outgoing all the time. Their names are Elder and Sister Musgrave. She had so many good things to say about your Elder. He is hardworking such a sweet Elder. Elder Derricott has definitely formed a bond with Elder Musgrave, he likes talking to him and they are privileged to know him. After the concert, she introduced her husband to me. Just didn't have a chance to visit with him because of all of the people trying to exit the conference center. Just thought you would like to know.
I know you are missing him and I hope it helps to hear how he's doing. And to think what are the chances of Sister Musgrave coming to my section that I am helping with out of that huge conference center and finding out they are serving with Jacob. I think it was no chance at all but an experience provided both you as parents and me that he is being watched over and having a good mission. Glad I could be part of it."
Linda: "I have great news. We just got home from serving at the conference tonight. Another amazing Tabernacle Choir concert, might I add. And this sister said to me, I need to save my husband a seat. He is helping with an emergency with one of our elders. But he will be here before the concert starts. I assured her it would be fine to save him a seat and while we were talking I found out that her and her husband are over the missionaries serving in the mission that Jacob serves In. I told her that my niece's son serves there and asked if she knew Elder Derricott. Tears came to her eyes and she says they love him. They have watched him grow and become more outgoing all the time. Their names are Elder and Sister Musgrave. She had so many good things to say about your Elder. He is hardworking such a sweet Elder. Elder Derricott has definitely formed a bond with Elder Musgrave, he likes talking to him and they are privileged to know him. After the concert, she introduced her husband to me. Just didn't have a chance to visit with him because of all of the people trying to exit the conference center. Just thought you would like to know.
I know you are missing him and I hope it helps to hear how he's doing. And to think what are the chances of Sister Musgrave coming to my section that I am helping with out of that huge conference center and finding out they are serving with Jacob. I think it was no chance at all but an experience provided both you as parents and me that he is being watched over and having a good mission. Glad I could be part of it."
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