Braden's Companion Letter to Family

Hello Giles family. Im Elder Dinkle, aka Dinkleman. Yes, i am a little strange as your son has propably told you But thats ok. Your son is an awesome missionary, and a really good friend, my best buddy. Please feel free to attempt to make me homesick. I am the most diligent missionary that ever lived so that will be impossible, but go ahead. Naw, just kidding, i like to make a good first impression lol. I also like playin with people's minds lol Anyway, its been a privilige to serve with him, and to be, as they say "killed" by him. Please keep in contact, cause i wish to visit Braden and you guys in the great(but not as great as Alabama) state of Arizona when he gets home.

Yours Truely, Preston Dinkle

AuGuSt 18tH

It is ok. The only reason it bugged me is because I wasn't told any thing about it, so it was a suprise to me as well. (Note: Braden is taking about the reason why they were taking money from his MSF to pay for the suit case) It would be alot of fun for you to come down and pick me up from my mission. Chris Stephenson got his Eagle? Last I spoke to him he wasn't even trying for it. There wasn't much in Natalies letters but I had plenty of time to write so I sent a letter off the Monday after I got hers so it should be coming in a week or two. I will most likely get transfered at the end of this cycle because they normally don't keep younger missionaries in an area for longer than 4.5 months. But you never know. I didn't get any mail this week. I still haven't received the books either, are they the 2 that I asked for? Almost every one speaks enough English to communicate, but most people know quite a bit. (Note: We asked him if they speak English at the fast food places he eats at) We get the New Era, Ensign, and Church News. (Note: We asked him what resources does he use to prepare his talks and if we should send him the magazines?)

The investigators are doing ok. It is so hard to see anyone now that their school has started and everyone is back to work. They just got off of their winter break. Elder Vernon and I found a potential family named the Zianucha's. They are originally from Zambia, and seem to be pretty interested. I am still enjoying my mission alot. I taught the lesson this Sunday in Gospel Principles and next week have to give a talk in Sacrament meeting. (Wow, this is the kid that would get nervous saying a prayer or even blessing the sacrament) We had Zone Conference this Saturday. It was really good, President Probst asked me about the suitcase thing as well. But now our mission is supposed to focus on keeping people active and not just baptising. So not to much has changed in our area, we only have 3 less active people so not to hard to get that done.

Love you all lots
Braden