Workin' the Budget

So, I just did something amazing yesterday that I'm sorta super proud about! :D I think I told you about the two different accounts for finance, the 400-xxxx and the 000-xxxx, right? Well if I didn't, the 400 account is for missionary expenses (no budget given to us from SLC) and the 000 account is for administrative expenses (this one has a budget).

I got the August expense report yesterday and it gave me the following info:

% of year completed - 67%

% of budget used - 87%

.....20% over the budget. That stinks :/ BUT I went in and checked that all expenses were put into the correct accounts. Turns out that not everything was where it should be, so I played with the numbers a little bit. I then sent the "new" numbers to the Area Office and the Church Financial Department and they came back saying the adjustments were approved and we have used 68% of the budget. THAT'S ONLY 1% OVER!!!!! :D :D AND that's the best the mission has been in the past 4 years! :D

Yeah, just a little proud of that :)

Anyway,

1. Elder Bertagna seems a bit like a father/grandpa to the office elders. Is that the case?

     That is 100000000% true! It's awesome :)

2. What is one important thing you've learned this week?

     3 Nephi 4: 1-4 I noticed something cool when I was reading it. You can compare the "thieves" to temptation and sin, and you can take "together in one group" (I'm translating, sorry) to mean unity and harmony in the family and ward. Basically, when we love each other and stick together, when trying times come we will be able to lean on each other for strength and help until we make it through.

3. Where do you get your hair cut in Chile?

     Elders :)

4. Have you cooked anything since your birthday cake?

    I used the other half of the ingredients you sent me to make another batch of choco-chip cookies :D

5. What is your favorite scripture right now?

     Alma 37:37 I'm working on bettering my communication with my Heavenly Father.

6. Do you ever get fed by the members at night anymore?

     At night? Never. We only eat with members on Sundays.

Lots of love,

- Elder Daylon Crider

Hot chocolate from the Boylards!

The office group

Santiago, Chile