Columbus Day

The Baptism of Miss "C"

Leaves Changing in Tennessee!

We were able to chat with Dyllon this last Monday.  I was not sure if he was going to be able to use the library today because of Columbus day, but apparently Columbus was not important enough to shut down a library for, just only banks and Mail.

This is what he had to say.

Dyllon: Hey, how is everyone?

Kendall: Hi Dyllon, it's Dad. Everyone is great. How has the past week been?
Mom: Everyone is awesome how are you this morning?

Dyllon: I'm doing fantastic! I was interested to know what Avery thought about Saturdays announcement?
Mom: He still says that he is going to go when he turns 19 and that he and Matt will turn their papers in together. I guess that we will see when he graduates if he changes his mind. What was your reaction?

Dyllon: This has been the most amazing growing experience for me and one of the greatest blessings I've ever had in my life. This experience is shaping the person I am and if i wouldn't want anyone to wait to receive these blessings! Tell Avery that if he's ready to go at 18 then go! he'll love it and it will prepare him for the rest of his life.

Mom: I agree, maybe you can write him a letter and tell him all about it! Did you like conference? DId you get to be with your district or ward to watch it?

Dyllon: We watched it at the church and had the baptism on Saturday, Then watched it at a members house yesterday.

Mom: Cool. How did the baptism go? How are your other investigators doing?

Dyllon: She had to go under 3 times, we kept telling her to "bend your knees" but it went awesome and we were able to have a lot of our investigators at the baptism and one of our investigators, "A", was able to watch all the sessions excluding priesthood!

Mom: Dyllon, that is such a neat experience for you to witness. I bet it is a day that she will always remember. Also for your investigator "A", it seems that conference was speaking right to her. 

Dyllon: It was a sight to see when the Prophet spoke and "A" realized that there is a prophet on the earth again today! her eyes were huge and she was scribbling away frantically trying to write down everything he said.

Mom: Are you going to do anything fun for p-day today? Did you get our package yet?

Dyllon: I got my package on Friday! President Irion gave it to me at district meeting. As for P day, we've been skateboarding a lot. There's a skate park right by our apartment, but today it's pouring rain so i don't know what we'll do.

Mom: Tell her that as soon as the ensign comes out, I will buy her one and ship it to her. I will also send you the church news from Saturday it has the RS session in it. She will probably enjoy having it. I will send it to you today!

Dyllon: We get all the Church magazines in quantities, So we're okay! But thank you!

Mom: have you made your chili yet? It would be so tasty on a cold rainy day! I have more to send you. I think I am going to try and make more at nap time too. Do you get the church news?

Dyllon: No, i guess we don't get the church news. and no, I haven't made the chili yet. I need to go to the store today and get ground beef.

Mom: so how are you doing? Are you keeping warm? How are your shoes holding up?

Dyllon: Something exciting is happening here in December, Russel M. Nelson is coming to speak to us.

Mom: That is exciting. You know that he is Sister Irion's Dad. Is he coming for all the missionaries in the mission?

Dyllon: I knew that he's her dad. and yes he's coming to speak to all of us. The Steve Maddens are kind of falling apart, I'd like some wool socks for cold nights and days, but for the most part I'm keeping warm. it hasn't gotten to cold yet!

Mom: so, you said that you liked the boots. would you like me to go and get you the same brand of shoes. what size are they?

Dyllon: What's the website called for my mission blog?

Mom: simplydyllon.blogspot.com. Did you like the pictures in your package? We tried to take some of a bunch of things you might want to show people about your life back home.

Dyllon: I wear a size 10, and i loved the pictures! it's exactly what i wanted! I miss the mountians more then i thought! haha. Could you send out a tweet for me? say "Hey i miss all you cool cats and would appreciate a letter and a picture <3 Dyllon!" then put the mission address?

Dad: This is Dad, I will send out the Tweet when I get home.

Dyllon: Just tweet out my mission address and the link to the blog!

Mom: I will see if I can get down there on Friday to get the shoes. I love the pictures that you just sent. Pick me some leaves and send them when you send your next letter. Me and Avery saw Austin and Kyle in Smiths on Friday.  They said to tell you hi and that they wanted your address. I usually send a tweet out when I update your blog, that way all your friends can know what you are up too.

Dyllon: Thanks! Is it getting cold at home?

Dad: Yes the nights are getting cold but mom won't let us turn on the heater so we just pile on the blankets. The days are pretty nice. Around upper 60's to 70 degrees.
Dyllon: Hey I'm almost out of time! i have to go! I love you all and hope you're doing well! Love you lots, Dyllon

Mom: It is not to cold here yet. We love you to have a great week enjoy your chili and stay warm!