March 21, 2011

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Hales... I had the strange urge to tickle YOUR foot the other day while I was scratching mine... weird?  yes.  I also wanted to get an update on your Book of Mormon placing and if you have been able to follow up at all... Thanks for the pictures of the truck and all : )  Love ya

Heidi Thanks for the pictures as well!  They seriously say a thousand words... maybe more when I am a billion miles away!

Mom!  Go ahead and send those shirts!  I would love to give them to someone!  If you do send something, throw in a few more deodorant sticks... that is one thing they don't have here!  other than that... charleston chews and reasons are the only things comin to mind ; ) haha.  I am very glad you got your pictures and your note... I was also slightly brought to tears as a thought about all that you have done for me and all that you mean to me.  A thanks isn't enough.  I love you, and love you all family.  I pray for you and feel your prayers as well. - Elder Johnson

 Dad I wanted to thank you for your example quickly.  I read a talk this week about parents being teachers through example.  I thought about the many times that I impaciently called your name from the family room and waited for a response. . . . when you didn't answer I was obligated to get up and go to your office . . . Just to find that you had either fallen asleep studying your scriptures, or your were on your knees in prayer.  Your example in everything is a blessing to us all.  Thank you.

Ps. Does anyone know why obama came here?

 

Mom I am sorry but I will just leave a small clipping that you can add to the message for all the missionaries!

 

Hello my stellar friends!  I didnt have time to write a long message but I wanted you all to know that I am alive and that all is well. . . I haven't eaten anything SUPER weird but I have found a few hairs now and then.  I love every minute of this work.  If I had any advice it would be to give all of your MINDS to this work. . . that would have to be the hardest part!  Love you all! -Elder Johnson 

 

 

All -

           Well.  I just simply don't have time to write today . . . sadness.  Haha.  We were able to have a wonderful and simple baptism this week.  Marcos was baptized on saturday and is already advancing in the priesthood.  We have been working side by side with our bishop which has been a great blessing.  He is a perfect example of someone that just simply needed a friend and some direction in his life.  Played soccer today, burnt my neck, and got a hair cut... ... life is simple on the mission... it has to be that way so we can keep our focus and make the best out of two short years.  I think that is what pres. uchtdorf meant when he gave his talk about "the things that really matter" in this last conference... Give that a read when you have a chance.  I know that this is God's kingdom on Earth.  Just think about that phrase a little. . . God's Kingdom on Earth. . . It says it all.  What a blessing and a calling to be better.  Love you all.. - Elder Johnson

I just realized I totally forgot to send pictures... but I don't have time... they'll have to wait!  sorry!