Life in the Field: A Green Hot Chili Pepper

FELIZ NAVIDAD! :)

This week was fun! I decided to eat a chili pepper, which was fun! My mouth was really happy about that! Hahaha! I was sweating a ton, but it wasn't that bad.

As well I started to take Daxon again. I freaking hate those pills! It makes me feel sick for 3 days and you pee bright neon green! Hahaha! I celebrated ending my Daxon pills by buying street tacos and a pizza! Yuuppp! I was happy that night.

We got some cool pics with Miller the dog! Coolest dog ever! We also played with Bici the cat! We love the Rodriguez Romero family! They are like 58 years old, but they are super cool. I got them started on family history and we looked at my family tree... I HAD NO CLUE THAT MARRY AND JOSEPH ARE IN OUR FAMILY TREE! We can also go back to Adam & Eve. Very crazy!

We have a new investigator who is really cool! She is a pain to teach because she asks sooo many questions, but she will actually progress because she actually wants to know the truth! So, it's worth it to teach someone who really wants to learn about the gospel! 

And today we went to a mall! It was sooo amazing! I miss American malls! I bought a Mexico jersey and a cool hat so I don't get burned when we play soccer! I almost bought a cool orange zebra striped wind breaker but that would have been a dumb use of a ton of money.

This week we have an activity planned for all the zones in Guadalajara! I'll get to see a bunch of buddies :)

Life in the Field: Tijuana Temple Dedication

Current District

This week was cool. We had a lot of lessons and good work. We got some new investigators and they are pretty sweet!

 I'm trying to think of something fun for my missionaries for our district meeting, but I'll think of something! Thanks for your ideas!

So we hiked a huge hill one day for comida and took some pictures of us! it was fun but that hill though, gosh it sucked! Haha! But, it was well worth it for the photos of the entire area!

We also ate dinner with some members, and they had kittens! SO DANG CUTE! They were adorable! This sister had turtles and dogs and a duck as well for pets! Hahaha!

Also in another house, they have a kitten and I took a selfie with it because I'm cool like that! :) Selfies for days! :) 

We went to the dedication (via satellite broadcast) of the Tijuana Temple! It was super fun! This was 3rd redidication/dedication in my mission! (Ogden, Mexico City, and Tijuana)  super fun!!!!!! Elder Uctdorf gave the prayer and Elder Oaks conducted the sessions! Super fun! It was cool seeing some people from my first area there! 

Today we went to Cruz del Sur and listened to Dr. Stevens, which was cool. He just told us to be good and keep things clean. Afterwards Elder Dance, Elder Benitez, Elder Lavery, and Elder Ventura went with us to eat some Little Ceasers! Pretty fun day to be honest! It was fun seeing President Eggington as well! All of the new missionaries were there as well! It was fun seeing them; they all looked sad, confused, and just a little scared!

Love you a ton!

Elder Dallin McKay Jones

Overlooking the area

Tijuana Mexico Temple

Ogden Rededication (September 2014), Mexico City Redidication (September 2015, and Tijuana Dedication (December 2015)

Elder Jones & Elder Tempest

Life in the Field: Ha Nacido un Salvador

Zone Conference

This week was pretty good. We had a lot going on. Divisions and such. 

I went on divisions with Elder Salvador which was fun. His area is super ugly -- a lot of dirt. But it was fun. He was a little difficult at times due to nobody being home but we worked through it and had success.

After that we had zone meeting this week. I literally talked the whole time. I just told everything how it was, and afterwards the zone leaders told me i should have just given the meeting! Hahahaha. It was fun. We also started with the new project of the church called Ha Nacido un Salvador. Its really cool and the videos are good! Check them out here.

After that, I went on divisions with Elder Lavery. That was fun. We worked in my area and had some good lessons. It's always fun to do divisions with Americans. We actually ate some good pizza and enjoyed the day. 

Today we had a zone activity which was super fun! Played some soccer and then played with water. That was nuts! A lot of people were soaked! We had a really good time! It made me laugh a ton! I got soaked bad. After that we ate some pizza and before we ate, we soaked my companion because he didn't get wet at all! Haha! So bad, but so funny!

That's about it. Nothing much else happened. I am pretty tired, and ready to go to sleep, but we need to go teach! #missonlife.

Elder Jones & Elder Matthews

"He was born so I can walk in the light"

Happy Christmas time! I hope all of you are happy and cozy! I'm enjoying Navidad here in Guadalajara! Enjoying the warm weather and windy nights! :) I hope you all remember the true meaning of Christmas which is Jesus our Savior and Redeemer! 

I know He lives and that He is our savior. I know that The Book Of Mormon is true and that it is another testament of Jesus Christ. And I also know that God loves everyone of us and for that reason, He gave his only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, so that we can truly have hope in this life. He lives, His Church is on the earth again, and I have the honor to represent Him and His restored church!

Love you all!

Elder Dallin Jones

 https://www.mormon.org/christmas

Check out the page! It's awesome!!!!

Life in the Field: Learn Wisdom in Thy Youth

Sunday visitors from President & Sister Eggington!

This week was okay... we walked a lot again... and we walked.... and yeah.... I was sick again! I was taking the pills that doctor gave me in the US, but what I had was a stomach infection, but I feel really good now :)))) but I'm down to 240 pounds i think.... or 235... Hahaha pretty nuts!!!! Don't worry, I'm feeling good again!

We had some new investigators, but no one came to church... its kinda weird that we aren't having a lot of success when we are working hard, but God knows why and I feel good about the work we have put in. It's just a little difficult at times because I get blisters from all the walking and working, but it's fine! 

Today was fun! We went to a part of the city that was pretty cool. It was called Parian. We got some huge burgers and ate well! :) I also bought some ice cream, which was great! I got some avocado ice cream... it was super good! It was basically like eating an avocado, but sweet! 

We saw the new couple missionaries yesterday at church, Elder and Sister Anderson. They are really cool, and learning Spanish as well! Elder Anderson served his mission in Norway! He is super cool and nice! Overall, a good Sunday. We ate with the stake president and all was well! 

This week we are going to have zone meeting, so I'll get my package Friday! :) 

That's about it :) life is good and i hope we can have a good week!

Scripture to Ponderize: 

Alma 37:35 "O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God."

Love you family!

Elder Dallin McKay Jones

Elder Herbert & Elder Jones

Burgers & avocado ice cream for lunch! Don't forget the Coca Cola!

Life in the Field: First District Meeting

Thank You Carlsbad 4th Ward Primary for the awesome package and journal! 

 This week was good. I'm tired but happy! A lot of working and walking and helping my district. Let's see how it goes!

Elder Herbert is my companion. He is pretty cool. He has 13 months in the mission. He is from Tamaulipas, Mexico. We get along well and our lessons are sooo much better. Every lesson I've felt the spirit so much stronger. So, I'm happy!

We have a new family to teach. I forgot their names, but they are hippies and don't use shoes. Their son has sweet long hair! Hahaha! So awesome. We also have some new investigators that are police officers and they are golden. I think we will baptize them soon! Next week we should have a baptism! Pray for Monica Barrios. She is so ready, just needs a little more help!

Today we played soccer with some kids in the ward which was fun. Everyone loved my Chivas jersey! The other elders in our ward are a little fried. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with them. I need to love them!

Besides that, nothing new really. Just learning the area is a little crazy. The bishop is really cool. He is helping us. Besides that, we are just enjoying life. It's kinda rough at times learning everything from scratch together but its fun. The area is nice and BIG. 

I gave my first district meeting which was cool. I had a Zone Leader and the AP in my meeting! Hahaha! That was fun. Baptism by fire! They all loved it, so that was good. :) 

Besides all of that, the house doesn't smell girly anymore But, it's kinda girly inside, but whatever. Hahaha! 

Love You!

Elder Herbert

"Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven." D&C 121:45

Meal Calendar. These Elders will be well fed!

Life in the Field: District Leader & A New Area

This week was good! We started out the week with a Family Home Evening with Adriana! That went really well! We played Book of Mormon charades, where you act out a scene from the scriptures. Not only the Book of Mormon, but The Bible as well. It was super fun and we did it with all the young adults as well! Overall, a great night! To end, Elder Castillo and I acted out David and Goliath! It was pretty sweet!

That week we also had a zone meeting. We had a play during it where I acted. Hahaha! I was pretty funny, I was making everyone laugh! :) Overall, pretty sweet. As always took some sweet pictures and selfies ;)

Miguel Angel got baptized! He was an investigator of the sisters! He is legit! He came with us to visit people, and he wants to serve a mission! So after he was baptized, we asked the sisters if we could talk to everyone. Two people were baptized and a bunch of non-members were there. We asked them how they felt and such. After that, we started to invite people to be baptized right there.... SUPER LEGIT! Overall, a lot of great success and the sisters were surprised, but thankful we were there!

We took some good bye photos from people in the ward. Really sad, but it's okay! 

I'm now in Guadalajara in Las Juntas. I'm District Leader, and the oldest in the district! We are opening the area since the sisters have left. Our house is nice, but smells like girl, and there are girl clothes in the closet. A little bit of a shock for us Elders! HAHA! 

Love you all so much & Thank You for the support!

Elder Jones & Elder Dance

The old District!

Classic goofy picture!

Miguel Angel at his baptism.

Miguel Angel & Elder Jones at his baptism.

Members of the ward in Morelia.

Saying "Goodbye" to some great families before transfers!

Life in the Field: The Long Way Home

This week was good! I had interviews with President, which was nice! It was really good to just talk and talk and talk. He is an awesome President. Really shows his love for us. I talked to his wife for like 40 minutes about Disneyland and about life. She really loves to talk! It made me happy. I showed her my Disneyland pass and she was super duper happy!

Today, we went Downtown. TONS OF AMERICANS! Well not a ton, but a bit. We got some money out of the bank and then ate with some of the Elders, the zone leaders and another companionship. MY SANDWICH WAS HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still have a part of it in the house for tonight ;)

The other missionaries that were staying with us found a house and moved out Saturday. I swept the house after they left because they left it dirty! Oh well, now our house is pretty and clean! Next Monday is transfers and I will probably have a new companion.

Crazy story time....

So we were leaving a lesson, and decided to go the long way back because the short cut is pitch black-- no street lights. So, we took the longer way and were walking and got to the main road. We were walking, and there is an on ramp to the highway in front of us. A car was coming, didn't see the curve in the road, and drove through it! The car flew and almost landed in the highway! He was on the side walk, and he stopped about 6 or 8 yards in front of us! If we had taken the short way, we would have been hit! Lesson learned! If you're obedient, and follow promptings and laws of the land (taking the long way with light!) you are blessed. That's the secret of life, obedience!

Thanks for all the letters and love!!!!!!!

Elder Jones & Dean Chavez, a member in the area. He will be moving to Huntington Beach, CA.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner!

Haircut & looking handsome!