Letter From Elder Morton, 10-20-08

Subject: Word up
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:35:08 +0000

Hello yall!

So far I havent recieved the package with vitamins and teeth whitener, but Im sure it will be at the multi zone in 2 weeks because thats when the zone leaders get all the packages and letters and disperse them to the elders in their zone.

I got the pictures of Ryder and he looks like a champ! A lot like Mike for sure. The baptisms are great, but I cant take the credit because God was preparing them long before Elder Saenz and I came along! Yes I am taking photos of every baptism and when I dont Elder Saenz does. I know you love me Mom, and I am very greatful for that, not everyone has a Mom as great as you!

Yes there arent many people who can afford cars here, they take microbuses everywhere, public transit if you will. None of us have bikes that I know of, we walk or take a taxi, or miscrobus [or van as we in America would call it].

Yes Elder Saenz is the only companion I have had so far, but by the way Pdte. Perez is I could have 13 different comps by the end of my mission, you never know. I have photos from the MTC in Provo till now. I sneak a photo in here and there when I can, for sure. We can check our mail and thats about it, were not allowed to go on the internet to look at that stuff so I probably will never see my web site. I got Annettes email and responded last Monday the 13th.

The work is hard, and non stop but so worth it! I pray that you all are recieving the blessings that you deserve as a result of my hard work and through our trials we may grow stronger as people and as sons and daughters of God. So whats going on with the California crew? Is that bank crisis taking its tole on you all or are you overcoming adversity through the knowledge and training that comes along with being apart of Team INA? On that note how is the Morton family doing in the business and church? Working hard and reaping the benifits I pray.

How is everyones health mentally and physically? How are my brothers and sisters and nephews and nieces each and every one? I pray you are all doing well since you all are in my prayers daily even Mom and Dad! :-)

Is my family confused as to why I would put my life on hold for two years to live in a super poor, city where I cant understand anywhere near as much of what people are saying as I would like and trying to teach them about the restored gospel? Its simple really, I prayed about it with faith that I would recieve an answer, and I did. Without a doubt there is a God and Jesus Christ truely lives and there are billions of people who do not know this simply because no one has given them the correct information and challenged them to pray about it with faith that they will recieve an answer.

I think thats about it, if not its because Im getting old and forgetful as well as bald! Watch out Bruce Willis here I come! Im blazing new trails!

Ciao all, and love you all!

Elder Morton