August 5, 2013

Kyle is doing great and was recently made zone leader.  From what he tell us that means he oversees 24 other missionaries.  It sounds like it is keeping him busy which is good!

They had two baptisms this past week and he says they are such amazing young men.  He truly loves the people in Chile as you can see from his smile.

July 8, 2013

Kyle hit his half-way mark this week!  In some ways it doesn't seem like it has been a whole year and then in other ways it seems like forever!!!  He is doing well, but not exactly enjoying the cold weather.  It seems difficult to remember he is freezing when it has been so hot here at home.  Here are a few more pictures that he sent this week.

This is a young man that just left from the ward for his mission.

Kyle says he is going to be an awesome missionary!!!

He thought it was pretty sweet because this says:

"The Most Faithful!"

Another p-day bowling outing with his district!

He must be getting pretty good:)

July 1, 2013

Finally we have some pictures again from Kyle so we thought you would enjoy seeing some of the things he is doing.  It is the middle of winter there as you might be able to tell from his rain-soaked jacket and scarf:)  I thought I would include just a short part of his email today for you to hear firsthand how he is doing.

"Sunday this week was probably one of the best church meetings I've had in my mission for sure!!  It was awesome!  It was sweet because a guy just got back from his mission who served in Philadelphia and he gave his homecoming talk and finished his testimony in English (he didn't know a word before his mission) and after him a guy is leaving for his mission on Wednesday so he gave his farewell talk.  It was a real spiritual experience and it was an AWESOME meeting!!! I love this ward a lot!

Thanks so much for everything that all of you do for us missionaries.  We really do feel the prayers that are being sent over to us and I really do appreciate all the love.  Keep up the good work back at home and I'll do my best here.  I love all of you so much!  Keep the prayers coming please!!! Love you!!"

Trying his hand at making cement

Showing his creative side and getting ready for a ward activity

Beautiful P-day hike

Showing his care package from family back home

Winter rain storm.  Happy to be back inside.

June 21, 2013

So sorry it has been so long since I entered another post for Kyle!  Hopefully this will catch everyone up on what he has been doing and we will get back on a regular schedule.  Thank you so much for your love and emails and all you do to support him while he is away.  He loves you!

One of the highlights over the last few months was the opportunity to attend the temple in Chile.  They only get to go once a year so this was a pretty awesome experience for him.

 A little p-day fun!  I guess the bowling class he took at BYU must have paid off since he tells us he still comes in number 1:)  Still very humble!!!

This is a sample of what he might eat for lunch.  Hopefully it is only occasionally not every day!

There have been some wonderful baptisms and blessings for families over the last few months as well. One baptism almost had to be delayed due to a burst pipe that flooded the chapel but all turned out well.  I was unable to download the picture but trust me he worked hard to clean up the water damage.

He is doing well and still so happy in every email.  We certainly miss him close by, but are so grateful for what he is doing right now in his life.  What a blessing it is to our family!

March 25, 2013

This has been another great week for Kyle.  Transfers happened today but he is going to stay in the same area and with the same companion which all brought a great big "YES!" from him.  He loves the people he is working with and excited to have a little more time with them.

Last week the branch had a huge talent show and to thank all those that helped out he decided to try his hand at making Cinnamon and Orange rolls for them.  Pretty brave if you ask me, but he claims that they were awesome.  Here is a picture of him sharing the results.

He was also able to share his testimony with an investigator about the Plan of Salvation this week.  There was a moment where she shared a very tender experience in her life and Kyle and his companion were able to share our beliefs about children and their parents being reunited.  Here is a little excerpt from his letter about this teaching moment.

" It was a really neat experience because when I was talking to her about this, my Spanish seemed to be perfect just so that she could understand what I was saying... That's happened like 2 times in my mission and it's awesome when it does!"

He felt that the Spirit was truly able to touch her heart that day.

Here are a few more pictures of his week.

March 4, 2013

After almost a month here at home, Kyle has now returned to Chile.  He is healthy and doing well and so happy to be back on his mission!  While home he had some wonderful experiences attending the temple with family and friends, meeting his newest nephew, being part of the excitement as his cousin opened his mission call to Brazil and even being able to teach a lesson at the Marine boot camp in San Diego, just to mention a few.

He is now serving in a new area called Colina which is close to the Los Andes area where he was before he came home.  He was invited to lunch at the Branch Presidents home where the family has several pet ducks, rabbits and dogs which Kyle thinks is the coolest thing ever, so below you will find a picture of him with his newest friend:)  He is excited to meet more of the  members in his new area and hopes to be able to share his testimony with the people in Colina.

January 27, 2013

This might be the last post for a couple as weeks as Kyle has a little bit of change in his mission experience.  He will be coming home this week for a little surgical procedure and then will return to Chile as soon as he has recovered and continue with his mission.  He will not be released while here at home, so Dennis and I will become his new companions for a few weeks:)  In the meantime, these are some pictures of his last p-day where they were able to visit the local zoo.  In his words:

"But today was the BEST p day yet... WE WENT TO THE ZOO!  It was so much fun! haha I felt like such a little kid just because I was loving every single part of it."

These are his companions while in the Mission Office