7-19-11

Hey there,
I'm doing okay, although the other day i ran my bike in to my companions bike and flipped off of it onto the ground and skinned both of my knees, one in the same exact spot i skinned it the first time. So that combined with a possibly broken foot means that it is very hard for me to walk around without pain. Also, yesterday while i was riding my bike i noticed that it was starting to make a funny sound, thinking nothing of it i continued riding for another mile when suddenly seemed to shrink a foot. When i got to the stop light i checked my bike frame and the weld connecting the back tire to the main frame had broken. I guess that is what i get for buying a used $30 bike that is too small for me.
On a brighter note, it turns out that the elder of a senior couple in our district has met Tres before, i showed a picture and he said it was definetly him who helped him make copies at the family history center. And we are contacting a couple new investigators, former investigators, and less active members. We have one family from Uzbeckastan who speak russian and so we have someone in utah translate for us over the phone. We also have at least 3 invetsigators who want to be baptized and have had all the disscussions but are on parole and so we have to get them approved by the first presidency. Yesterday we also had our first baptismimal interview, and she will get baptized this thursday. We also have 3 kids who want to get baptized really badly and so we are going to teach them the disscussions as soon as we get a hold of them. On sunday, we were on our way to a dinner appointment and were cutting through a chuck e cheese parking lot when 2 travelers called us over and asked what we were doing. We had a quick disscussion with them and the gave them a pass along card, which just happened to be a book of mormon free copy card, and they immediantly asked how they could get one. I just happened to have one in my bag and gave them the copy. They were so thrilled.
Well I better let you go, give everyone my love.
Love,
Elder Zachary Huston

7-13-11

Hey Mom,
Just got out into the field yesterday and I am in the Central Boise 2 area and it is a biking area. My trainer is Elder Taylor and he is from Virginia. I guess I only have to train for 3 months instead of the old 9 month training schedule. Also, my p-day is on Tuesdays now. I need to buy a bike soon as well, also I need to get a new digital camera because the one I have has a cracked screen. So I can't tell what I am taking pictures of but I still can take pictures with it. On Monday I went to the BYU Health Clinic to get a prescription refilled and to get my foot looked at. It just was hurting so I wanted to make sure it wasn't broken or anything. It was really cool because I found out that the doctor who looked at my foot is Aunt Jenny's cousin. Anyways, she gave me a boot and said to take ibuprofen and if it still hurt in a week I should get a x-ray. Today, I also fell while walking, tripping on a raised piece of sidewalk, and hit my head. I was ok, my shoe got scuffed, my left pant leg got scuffed, and my right pant leg got a hole in it. I'm still ok though. Well I need to wrap it up, so I love you guys. Please have anyone outside the family only send letters because I can't answer their emails.
Love,
Elder Huston(Zachary)

7-10-11

Hey family,
Just so you know I will be leaving Tuesday, July 12 for Boise Idaho and will get to call you guys maybe, so be by the phone. Also quick question for dad, what was the name of the candy bar that we all liked so much from Canada, not the Big Turk? Reason being, we have a missionary in our zone from canada. So also we are having lots of fun. Me and Elder Ofe are getting along.
Talk to Steven and Nathan ad ask if they got the package I sent to them. Talk to you later.
Love Elder Huston (Zach)

7-6-11

Answers to mom's questions:

I love the food here, we get papa johns every friday.
I have classes for usually 6 hours(3 hour intervals).
Elder Bednar did talk at our first devotional but i fell asleep for most of it(face palm).
Me and my companion are getting along.
I did do an endowment session at the provo temple.
I got the shoes and they are comfortable.
I do in fact leave for boise on the 12th of july, tuesday. expect me to call you guys on that day if i get to the gate in time to spare.
i taught the saxtons and one was going to reactivate and the other wanted to get baptized. too bad it was just a role play.
i like my mission president. the health center cost was for a tetnus shot.
the flight was good and so was the bus ride.
well please have max and andrew send me letters not email.
love you guys,
Elder Huston

6-28-11

Dear Family,

I've been having a great time. Today me and my companion taught the Saxton's a lesson about the restoration. It was amazing because I taught by the spirit. Yesterday we taught Steve Richards and that was also cool because be taught through the spirit then as well. Both times were absolutely amazing. Anyways, I'm sending some photos too. I have seen Tucker Denton once, Jamison Jarvis twice, and Travis Merryhew three times.

Also one of my roommates, Elder Ehlers, knows Bryant Knudsen. Ask Sis Knudsen about Taylor Ehlers and she will tell you more. Also, could you send me some water from the tap, I hate Utah water. Also, can you send me some pictures of the family and rooms in the house. Also that picture of Bryant and me. Can you send me my other belt and call pomeroys about my shoes? Thx.

Love you all,

Elder Huston

PS Can you also send me a ward list and bulliten?