Friends and family,
No group letter from Elder Troy this week, but thought we’d give you an update on him…
We spoke with him on Christmas day via video chat with him for nearly an hour. We even got a chance to hear him teach us a lesson and were able to have family prayer together. Technology is great! The saddest part was when his dog, Buck, came over to the computer to find his voice. Elder Troy called to him and he began searching frantically for his voice. It was sad, but so cute how he missed him and KNEW him.
He looks so good! Tan, fit, handsome and healthy. He is absolutely loving his area. It is a small, country town that seems to largely have been able to avoid the pitfalls of the big city, Houston. There aren’t the rampant problems of drugs, gangs, overt racism and poverty and it has been a breath of fresh air for him—quite literally, actually. He loves the smell of fresh cut hay and farms. Cowboy boots, rodeo and jeans are the norm. He has acclimated so much that he has even bought his own boots. Sadly, he only gets to wear them on Mondays (his day off, Prep Day or P-Day).
This last week has been most difficult so far, personally, for him as he has enjoyed the holidays with family and friends. But…he has just 10 months left and he’ll be home! Next time we’ll speak with him will be in May for Mother’s Day. Until then, it’s letters, emails and packages.
He is happy, healthy and loving representing the Savior!
Thank you for your continuing love and prayers for him. We appreciate you all so much!
JD & Terri Troy
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