November 5, 2008 A Letter From Dustin

It always makes my day when I get your letter. I take it your gave a
sigh of something of relief before you went to bed last night due to
elections being over, though probably not from the presidential election.
Things are getting better everyday here. It started to snow (lightly) for
the first time today, we've run into a storm or to the past few days but
only rain. It's getting cold and I hate cold, but don't send me anything to
 warm me up, it would only be a waste of space. Because in about a
week I'm flying down to the Domincan republic MTC and continue my
studies there. My companion and I were shocked to get the flight
plans because we were told that we had to stay behind for the full 8
weeks here, but when we got our flight plans we double checked with
the travel office and they said we are going to the dominican republic
on the 13th. supposedly we can call home at the airport when waiting
for flights. being here has reminded me alot of college, cause most of
these guys just graduate high school, so they're still in that phase were
the think they know everything and it test my patiences sometime, man
do they have a surprise ahead of them, called the world. whats funny is
that most of these guys are from Utah to, its like every other guy. And
everyone else it seems is from Idaho. There are two other guys in my
district however who are not from either. one elder from Tuscan arizona
and the other from Fresno. incidentally the three of us are the most
advanced in our spanish class (go figure). I feel I can relate to them the
most, its fun when we talk about stuff that no Utahian or Idahoian would
know about. Im about 26 chpaters into alma now, and its great.  Good
stuff. Tell meghan I love her and to stop trying to peck a fight with dad,
cause only I can withstand her insanity. Tell her good luck, and i miss
her. Tell dad I'm sorry i can't be there to help him with his work but im
with my other Father helping Him with His work. Tell him I love and
miss him alot and that i'll pray for him to help him with the tree lot.

I got to go soon, because we only get 30 mins to email and my time is almost
up. Mom, know that I love and am eternally greatfull for you never giving up
on me. You and everyone else are always in my prayeres. Dont forget to write
back...often!
-Elder Donovan