Thursday, October 2, 2008
MTC Address if you want to write...
What you need to do to write Cory is go to dearelder.com This is the rest of the info:
Elder Cory Clancy Devenney
MTC Mailbox #242
SOAF-CPT 1020 (South Africa-Cape Town)
2005 N 900 E
Provo, utah 84604-1793
Elder Cory Clancy Devenney
MTC Mailbox #242
SOAF-CPT 1020 (South Africa-Cape Town)
2005 N 900 E
Provo, utah 84604-1793
Corys First Letter Home
Family,
Today we completed our first day here at the MTC. I wont lie to you, it’s a bit overwhelming. But its been good. I got through the first day so that is a good sign. My companion is a pretty chill guy and I don’t see why we wouldn’t get along. Hes a big guy, taller and bigger than me, but way chill. Hes from Orem and played as a soccer goalie at UVU. Ive seen some friends here already, and ate luch with Elder Stagg. Oh Yeah, my companions name is Elder Ledek. Ive also seen Elders Hoxer and Halveson( kids that I know).
Weve been given some extra time tonight to write a letter home, so that’s nice. My schedule for the week basically looks like- eat, class, eat, class, bed. It’s a lot of study time and Im hoping these 3 weeks go by pretty quick.
My prep day is Thursday. We don’t have one tomorrow because we just got here, but next Thursday you will hear from me again. I need your emails because we can email a little while we are here, so that’s nice. I cant remember what they are so remind me ok? Tomorrow wont be as bad because we are able to just were slacks and a shirt, not our suits. I really just need to forget about all the worldly things and try to take as much in as I can while Im here. Its so crazy to think about not being able to see you guys, my friends, skate, play sports or talk on the phone etc. for two years. Now that Im finally out here and know that I cant come home, its been a little hard. I do miss you all, but im not homesick. I think ill be alright in that area. I wanna hear about anything new that’s happening at home….I know I just left but Im curious because Im not there. I hope your doing alright mom, just be happy for me( which I know you are).
I just ate a dang good brownie, so Im happy now. Haha. Well I love you all. Ill write again in about a week and tell you if Im still alive!
Thank you!
Love,
Elder Devenney
Today we completed our first day here at the MTC. I wont lie to you, it’s a bit overwhelming. But its been good. I got through the first day so that is a good sign. My companion is a pretty chill guy and I don’t see why we wouldn’t get along. Hes a big guy, taller and bigger than me, but way chill. Hes from Orem and played as a soccer goalie at UVU. Ive seen some friends here already, and ate luch with Elder Stagg. Oh Yeah, my companions name is Elder Ledek. Ive also seen Elders Hoxer and Halveson( kids that I know).
Weve been given some extra time tonight to write a letter home, so that’s nice. My schedule for the week basically looks like- eat, class, eat, class, bed. It’s a lot of study time and Im hoping these 3 weeks go by pretty quick.
My prep day is Thursday. We don’t have one tomorrow because we just got here, but next Thursday you will hear from me again. I need your emails because we can email a little while we are here, so that’s nice. I cant remember what they are so remind me ok? Tomorrow wont be as bad because we are able to just were slacks and a shirt, not our suits. I really just need to forget about all the worldly things and try to take as much in as I can while Im here. Its so crazy to think about not being able to see you guys, my friends, skate, play sports or talk on the phone etc. for two years. Now that Im finally out here and know that I cant come home, its been a little hard. I do miss you all, but im not homesick. I think ill be alright in that area. I wanna hear about anything new that’s happening at home….I know I just left but Im curious because Im not there. I hope your doing alright mom, just be happy for me( which I know you are).
I just ate a dang good brownie, so Im happy now. Haha. Well I love you all. Ill write again in about a week and tell you if Im still alive!
Thank you!
Love,
Elder Devenney
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Farewell
Today was my farewell and I'd like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting me. Going on a mission hasn't been a very hard decision for me to make in my life. Friends, a great family, and the many other influences I've had throughout my life, have made it that much easier to get out and go. I've felt very blessed to have the call that I've been given, and I know there isn't any other place in the world that I should be serving. Thanks to my family and everyone else who has given me support in this big moment of my life. I know it truly will be the greatest couple of years that I'll experience. I love you all!
Friday, September 5, 2008
The beginning...
Okay everyone it is I Amber Bechtold, Corys oldest sister. I told Cory that he should start a blog about his mission. Well it has been decided that I will be a moderator for him, and post his mission letters on this forum for all to see. Everyone that is interested in hearing/reading about Corys experience in South Africa can tune in and get the update.
As you can tell we are still working on formatting this here blog, and adding interesting elements. Stay tuned.....
As you can tell we are still working on formatting this here blog, and adding interesting elements. Stay tuned.....
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