14 September 2009

Thanks for all the emails.

I feel like I have a lot to write about this week. I don't know where to start. We have a baptism this week, Laura. We found her a while back and now she'll be baptized. She's about 40 years old, she's married and has a 15 year old daughter. She prayers for her family that one day they'll want to be baptized. We pray the same.

MICHELLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, 15, if you were here you'd be having a huge expensive party and Dad would be grouchy until Thanksgiving! Have fun driving and enjoy your new shoes and CDs and clothes. Good luck in your play too.

So I have some randomly sad news. I think I'm going bald. Prayers please. It's not too bad yet and I think we can fix it with faith. I think the hairline is receding, but only on the left side, it's kind of weird. I wish I knew how to send photos to show you all.

Speaking of photos, my camera's memory is full almost and I need either the USB cord or another memory card or both. Alright, I don't need it, I'd like it and I'd be grateful if I could get it eventually. Thanks.

The winter seems to be close to over. It's not bitter cold in the night or morning any more. I'm kind of worried for summer though. I think it will be very hot here.

So I completed 3 months this week. Wow. Joseph F. Smith became fluent in Hawaiian in 3 months. Prophets aren't the only ones that see miracles like that in their lives. I don't understand everything, but I can say what I want to. It's amazing. This Sunday a brother spoke in sacrament meeting – Hermano Barreto. He also spoke my first Sunday in the field. He only has teeth on his lower jaw, and is tough to understand. I didn't understand anything the first week, but yesterday I understood a lot. He spoke about service.

The other day we had an FHE with a couple families. We learned about testimonies and went in a circle and everyone bore their testimony. I love doing this because the Spirit is always present and powerful. I would recommend inviting a family over and trying it at our home. And, of course, have cookies and cake and milk afterward.

Next week is transfers, so Pday is Wednesday. FYI I didn't die. [I think that means he's not being transferred.]

Oh, and Mom and Dad, thanks for all the things you taught me. Thanks for “there is no excuse”. I've been thinking about that lately. Thanks for the prayers. Every now and then I'll feel comfort that comes from those prayers. Send Kyle my love and luck. Brad, good job going 6 minutes [referring to lasting a full wrestling match without getting pinned]. One of these days I'll send some letters I have stacked up, but no rush, you're not going anywhere soon.

Love, Elder Jeffrey B. Awesome

7 September 2009

Hey everybody,

First things first. I LOVE FOOTBALL. But I didn't realize that football season already started. The state of Oklahoma will hate the state of Utah for a long time. Wow. I'm excited to hear that.

To answer your question, Mom, yes, I've gotten better at washing my clothes. I'm a pro by now.

The mutual activity sounds like a lot of fun. I'm glad that every youth knows how to teach the first lesson. That's one thing they told us in the MTC. Our message is of the restoration of the gospel. It's an amazing message. We often watch the Church's movie of the First Vision with new investigators. It's a blessing to know that I've personally been in the same places where Joseph Smith lived and served the Lord.

What else do I want to say? Oh, one thing that we like to do here is have family night with the new members. I love family night and it reminds me of the many family nights we've had as a family.

We had interviews with President da Silva this week. I learned a lot. It's amazing to see that he really is called of God. I can feel the authority that he has been given. It's kinda scary to think that I can appear the same to the people I meet.

I hope this letter wasn't boring. I wasn't really prepared with a story to share or anything. But there's always next week.

And sorry for not emailing at 10 AM like usual. I know Steven's been waiting at the computer all day. Sorry. Oh yeah, Steven, that math mistake meant nothing to me. But I still kinda like you.

Send my love to Kyle. What day does he report again? I'll always have a best friend to serve with; that makes me happy. When Brad gets home, Kyle will be out.

And Brad, remember Coach Peek. Go hard or go home. But I know you're sprinting right now. So no worries.

I'm happy. I love you all.

Elder Jeff