This is from me, Mom. Dustan's Mission address is:
Elder Dustan Michael Schliep Barnard
California San Bernardino Mission
8280 Utica Ave, Ste 150
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The first 9 or so post aren't necessarily in order, but now I will post a new letter from him every week. Hopefully a nice generic, detailed letter for everyone to read. Dustan likes sour gummy worms and bears and I've found that clothing is cheaper if I just send him money or have it shipped to him. Mail is expensive these days. He still needs a pair of jean shorts if anyone wants to send him some for Christmas. Size 36/38, Nice and long.
I got to talk to him at the airport for 15 minutes when he was leaving the MTC and going to California. He was the one responsible for everyone at the airport. 15 of them flew out together. He sounds good and happy. Thanks for all the support you all have given him. Love,
Laura
Monday, September 28, 2009
September 21, 2009
Dear Mom:
Being out here in California is so awesome. The apartment that I'm living in is said to be the biggest one in the whole mission. My trainers name is Elder Rupp. He's a lot like Stella was when she was in our ward. But he has taught me a lot while here on the mission. We are roomed with two other elders. Elder Davies and Elder Ika is what they are called. Everyone here has a sense of humor which I like a lot. The last 4 days feel like they have only been one day. Buying my own food is kinda wierd. The word has been going good. I'm still nervous when I talk to people, but I've only been out for 4 days, so I'll get over it eventually. We''ve given 23 lessons while I've been here. O the ward I'm in is kinda small but still cool. Yesterday I learned how to bible bash, but with love and care.
The bikes front tire popped the 3rd day out and we were really far from our apartment. I also found out what a n allergic reaction is. My neck broke out in hives yesterday which was the 20th. I'm okay now, I think ! :( I do miss you alot and can't wait till Christmas where we can chat for a while. The temperature here is driving me crazy. It's always hot, and I found out the lowest it gets is 70 in Ontari, and even then the 70 is rare. In three days I got a really good sunburn. I'm not really tan.
I'll tell you what; It's really weird waking up and not finding your family there to greet you. Something that you probably know is mission food is so unhealthy and since we are on a budget, we buy the cheapest stuff, which is usually the most unhealthy of all.......
Dustan Barnard
Dear Michael:
Hey, it's awesome out here. The sun is a little too strong, but I'll get used to it eventually. My apartment is awesome. When I got here, my trainer had caught a praying mantis and named it Rocky. We had to let it go because the surplus of food or flys was nowhere to be found. Procyiliting is fun work. Here they call it finding though. (?) It's hard to find sometimes, because once in awhile we will tract into a really cute young lady. The mission is changing me so much. I can't beliveve the changes that have been wrought. I love preaching the Gospel of Christ to people. because the changes that happen are awesome. And I know that the mission doesn't quit after I leave San Bernardino..It goes on forever. Way off topic, my bike is so cool and I thought biking would be hard, but I was wrong. Out here member dinners are always full, but very occasionally we will have to make our own dinner. But again, I love it out here. I can't wait to talk to you at Christmas.
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Dear Sierra:
How's it going Sierra? I miss you a whole lot. Are you doing good in school? My mission is really fun. It is so cool here. I get to talk to people about Jesus and that is the best person ever. Write me sometime! I love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Dustan Barnard
Dear Danny Boy:
How is it going Danny? Anything fun happen this week. I miss being able to play with you so much. My mission is really fun though. I'm outside alot. I get to ride a bike everywhere I go. Have you got any new games to play? How has school been going for you? Guess what pet I had for a little while? It was a praying mantis! We found it flys when it was hungry. Mission work is really cool Danny6. You get to meet so many people. It's the best thing ever. You be a good boy for Mom and Dad, they know what is best for you. Love you a ____lot!!!
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Elder Barnard
Being out here in California is so awesome. The apartment that I'm living in is said to be the biggest one in the whole mission. My trainers name is Elder Rupp. He's a lot like Stella was when she was in our ward. But he has taught me a lot while here on the mission. We are roomed with two other elders. Elder Davies and Elder Ika is what they are called. Everyone here has a sense of humor which I like a lot. The last 4 days feel like they have only been one day. Buying my own food is kinda wierd. The word has been going good. I'm still nervous when I talk to people, but I've only been out for 4 days, so I'll get over it eventually. We''ve given 23 lessons while I've been here. O the ward I'm in is kinda small but still cool. Yesterday I learned how to bible bash, but with love and care.
The bikes front tire popped the 3rd day out and we were really far from our apartment. I also found out what a n allergic reaction is. My neck broke out in hives yesterday which was the 20th. I'm okay now, I think ! :( I do miss you alot and can't wait till Christmas where we can chat for a while. The temperature here is driving me crazy. It's always hot, and I found out the lowest it gets is 70 in Ontari, and even then the 70 is rare. In three days I got a really good sunburn. I'm not really tan.
I'll tell you what; It's really weird waking up and not finding your family there to greet you. Something that you probably know is mission food is so unhealthy and since we are on a budget, we buy the cheapest stuff, which is usually the most unhealthy of all.......
Dustan Barnard
Dear Michael:
Hey, it's awesome out here. The sun is a little too strong, but I'll get used to it eventually. My apartment is awesome. When I got here, my trainer had caught a praying mantis and named it Rocky. We had to let it go because the surplus of food or flys was nowhere to be found. Procyiliting is fun work. Here they call it finding though. (?) It's hard to find sometimes, because once in awhile we will tract into a really cute young lady. The mission is changing me so much. I can't beliveve the changes that have been wrought. I love preaching the Gospel of Christ to people. because the changes that happen are awesome. And I know that the mission doesn't quit after I leave San Bernardino..It goes on forever. Way off topic, my bike is so cool and I thought biking would be hard, but I was wrong. Out here member dinners are always full, but very occasionally we will have to make our own dinner. But again, I love it out here. I can't wait to talk to you at Christmas.
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Dear Sierra:
How's it going Sierra? I miss you a whole lot. Are you doing good in school? My mission is really fun. It is so cool here. I get to talk to people about Jesus and that is the best person ever. Write me sometime! I love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Dustan Barnard
Dear Danny Boy:
How is it going Danny? Anything fun happen this week. I miss being able to play with you so much. My mission is really fun though. I'm outside alot. I get to ride a bike everywhere I go. Have you got any new games to play? How has school been going for you? Guess what pet I had for a little while? It was a praying mantis! We found it flys when it was hungry. Mission work is really cool Danny6. You get to meet so many people. It's the best thing ever. You be a good boy for Mom and Dad, they know what is best for you. Love you a ____lot!!!
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Elder Barnard
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sept 03, 2009
Dear Danny,
Hey Danny, How's it going. I'm having fun on my mission. I miss you a lot. Are my cats all alive? I hope you're having fun in school. It's a really great place to be. You lear so much while there. Never, never give up. Make sure you play a game boy or game cube for me cause I won't for two years. I love you. OH!! be good to your sister for me and watch out for mommy too. And you make sure to take care of Daddy.
Love,
Dustan Barnard
Sept 03, 2009
Dear Sierra,
How have you been? Do you like school? I miss you very much. Sierra be good for Mommy and Daddy. You are such big girl. I can't wait to see you in a few years,
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Dear Danny,
Hey Danny, How's it going. I'm having fun on my mission. I miss you a lot. Are my cats all alive? I hope you're having fun in school. It's a really great place to be. You lear so much while there. Never, never give up. Make sure you play a game boy or game cube for me cause I won't for two years. I love you. OH!! be good to your sister for me and watch out for mommy too. And you make sure to take care of Daddy.
Love,
Dustan Barnard
Sept 03, 2009
Dear Sierra,
How have you been? Do you like school? I miss you very much. Sierra be good for Mommy and Daddy. You are such big girl. I can't wait to see you in a few years,
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Dear (a.k.a. Mom ....)
I miss you so much. So far the MTC life is hard but good. the spirit is strong here. The food is really good and as Aaron said, the chocolate milk is really goot. Put your faith in the Lord and he can help you accomplish anything. How's it going at home. Have you done Annie yet? Has anything exciting happened while I've been away? My companion is named Elder Gardner. He's really cool. The rest of th missionaries are really cool also and look like they are ready to serve. Sorry that I'm writing really crappy. I'm very excited to be here and I'm in the right place for now, I miss you very much. .........
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Dear Michael:
Hello, my animals better be alive. He He, JK..........The MTC is really cool. 4 bunk beds in each room. Um the cafeteria wasn't all it was cracked up to be. It was good, but not as good as you said. P-day (preparation day) isn't really exciting at all. The temple was really gool though. Had a fun time. I can't wait to get out and serve God. P.S. Send me gummy worms please. I also need pants of jean, if it's not in Mom's letter.
I miss you so much. So far the MTC life is hard but good. the spirit is strong here. The food is really good and as Aaron said, the chocolate milk is really goot. Put your faith in the Lord and he can help you accomplish anything. How's it going at home. Have you done Annie yet? Has anything exciting happened while I've been away? My companion is named Elder Gardner. He's really cool. The rest of th missionaries are really cool also and look like they are ready to serve. Sorry that I'm writing really crappy. I'm very excited to be here and I'm in the right place for now, I miss you very much. .........
Sincerely,
Dustan Barnard
Dear Michael:
Hello, my animals better be alive. He He, JK..........The MTC is really cool. 4 bunk beds in each room. Um the cafeteria wasn't all it was cracked up to be. It was good, but not as good as you said. P-day (preparation day) isn't really exciting at all. The temple was really gool though. Had a fun time. I can't wait to get out and serve God. P.S. Send me gummy worms please. I also need pants of jean, if it's not in Mom's letter.
Monday, September 21, 2009, Email
I miss you a whole bunch too. I did get my bed sheets but the target package hasn't come yet. It's really fun here as you will hear in my letter. I have no idea when that will get to you cause as I said when I arrived at Ca, It's on Monday that I have P-day. So Annie is killing you huhh? Well as all the other shows, it will end eventually. So you don't freak out when you get the letter about a Hive problem or allergic reaction, whatever I had is gone. Soon I will send you a picture that shows what happened. It was really wierd. I miss you and can't wait to talk to you around christmas time. Every detail about where, what, and why is in the letter I'm sending.
LOVE YOU,
Dustan
I miss you a whole bunch too. I did get my bed sheets but the target package hasn't come yet. It's really fun here as you will hear in my letter. I have no idea when that will get to you cause as I said when I arrived at Ca, It's on Monday that I have P-day. So Annie is killing you huhh? Well as all the other shows, it will end eventually. So you don't freak out when you get the letter about a Hive problem or allergic reaction, whatever I had is gone. Soon I will send you a picture that shows what happened. It was really wierd. I miss you and can't wait to talk to you around christmas time. Every detail about where, what, and why is in the letter I'm sending.
LOVE YOU,
Dustan
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