An Unofficial Update

Somehow Elder DeMille spent all his computer time responding to emails this week and though he clearly planned on sending a letter for me to post here, he didn't actually ever get to it. We have so many regular readers now that I didn't want to keep you all hanging. Here are excerpts from messages he sent to me tonight. This can at least give you a vague picture of how he is doing in his new area with his new companion. Luckily, we did get a few new pictures this week!

That's so cool Mom. Seriously so so cool. Thank you for sharing those experiences with me. ..I've coincidentally been talking a lot about Grandpa Don this week as well - introducing my story to new members and things. Super cool Mom. I wish I could've met him so bad - but we'll see him again in no time! :) I love that you're recognizing these things -- You're the best. You're seriously doing so much and are such a great part of everyone's life. Thank you Momma :)

Haha and here are your simple answers. 
* Yes, I lost another 2kg last week.
* I’m totally healthy. Like an ox. ..Except I have to stretch my back alot. No big deal.
* I’m totally comfortable in my new living arrangements, and everyone in my house is soooo cool.
* My companion is a homie, we have one Korean elder and we are way tight. * My Korean is actually.. ...really good. :) The whole ward thought I had to be Korean because my introduction was so good... haha. :) It’s finally getting there - although there is still TONS I don't know. I’m literally experiencing the gift of tongues in the flesh. I swear I shouldn't be able to understand any of this!
* I got everyone to clean the house today, and things are really, really good. :)

My new companion's name is Elder Johnson. He's a stud - 20 years old and a super avid rock-climber. He's really really chill, and so positive and fun. It's like.. a less patient me. ..Believe it or not my patience has come a verrrry long way, hahaha. Still workin' on it though - along with my humility.. hehehh.. ;P Thank you for the virtual birthday cake! It's literally nonexistent out here - and yes, I'm waiting to open my birthday package, of course. Haha. Everyone keeps pushing me to open it but.. well, you told me not to so I can't. :) Thank you Mom! :)

I'm busy like you wouldn't believe. And.. truly, I guess just more focused on the work. Although, I will be taking next P-day off (in honor of my birthday) to go shopping for Scott’s and Annelie’s and your birthday gifts! ;) I'm sure you'll love anything from here so, I'll try to make them all cool. And I'm super close to the mission home now - did I tell you Costco is in my area? My buddy is buying a card today so we can shop there. And yeah, I can get my mail more frequently now. If there's anything there I can just cruise on over and get it instead of waiting for a training, conference or transfer day! :)

I'm sorry, this week’s won't be too long either - but I LOVE YOU TONS! :) Next P-day I'll use my personal study like I usually do to write something good. :P Haha. so much to do, so little time.. haha. Love you! :)Love you SO much! Thank you for everything, you ARE NUMBER ONE MOMMA!!!

xoxo

Elder Your Super Handsome and Conceited Son Who is Working on Humility ;)