My Two Year Service To The Lord: Thank Goodness for Daylon's Best Girl

From Mom: For some reason Daylon's email did not come through to us this week, but it did make it through to Jenny's computer (a day late) and she immediately told me she had it and then forwarded it to us. Thank you, Jenny, I was missing my weekly Daylon fix!

First of all, to anyone sending a package to me anytime over the next two years: I MISS AMERICAN CHOCOLATE!!!! Especially chocolate milk! I had a glass the other day and about threw up because of how horrible it was. Granted, the milk here is sold in a cardboard box lined with plastic and they way they´re produced allows them to sit on the shelf like any other product.....sending milk probably isn´t the best idea, but I would absolutely LOVE some chocolate :D

Mom - Yes I´m still congested, but it´s slowly getting better. Usually you just give me stuff to take and it´s gone in 3 days, but I had absolutely NO idea what to do so I´ve had this for a little more than a week. But I think it´s almost over :) I heard a quote on Sunday that went: "Life doesn´t come with a manual, it comes with a mother" and I definitely needed my mommy this past week! (awww)

Dad - Keep Trevin healthy and on the team! I wanna see him tip-off and take his team to State when I get home. More than the players, the game depends on how well the coach taught his team. That goes for life in general too, Coach ;)

Trevin - I´m proud of you for not playing on Sundays, especially when your team is sufffering like that. That´s a man who knows where his priorities are, and God will bless you for that!

Anna - You aren´t old enough for girls camp!!! Who do you think you are?? Growing up on me like this.....tsk!

Allie - Just for you, I´ll dip something in chocolate and eat it on Friday :)

Alyza - I love you too Alyza :) Are you gonna be a good swimmer when Dayday gets home?

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So, a few things before my lesson.

Everyone should look up the band "Buenos Aires Norte" and listen to the song "Snakes". It´s all true!!

Second, did you know it´s a commandment right from Jesus Himself that we study the words of Isaiah? 3 Nephi 23:1

Third, there are three quotes that really hit me on Sunday: "I am the Gardner here. I know what I want you to become."; "Life doesn´t come with a manual, it comes with a mother."; "This Church is true because we progress." I´ll let you all ponder on those quotes this week :)

My lesson for the week is entitled "Be True To Yourself".

Before you can be true to yourself, you must recognize who you are. I would encourage you all to write down some personal commitments (not necessarily goals) that define who you are AND who you want to become. For example, Pray Twice Daily, or For Every 10 Texts Sent, Read 10 Verses, or Do Not Drink or Smoke, or anything you feel defines who you are and who you want to become.

In order to stay true to yourself, you must constantly review your Personal Commitments. I would recommend reading them with breakfast, or anytime before you leave the house. Also, the hardest thing to do is stand alone, so surround yourself with friends who share your standards and stand together.

I have commited to being exactly obedient with the missionary schedule, and as a result my health has started to improve. Blessings come as we do the things the Lord would have us do.