Letters From Elder Morton, 01-19-09

Keepin it real in Peru!‏
Mon 1/19/09 6:54 AM

Hey Fam!

My week was good. We worked like crazy people. It’s different here, but I like the challenge. It’s pretty much a ghost town where we live but there is a lot of potential in out area in general.

When it comes to the weather it’s a lot like San Francisco, not too hot but when there is sun I get tan real quick! The food is better; at least I get to eat fish in addition to chicken and rice!

We had hot showers for the first week and now the water heater which is this cheap attachment deal broke and now we have no more hot water. It seems to be a theme with me, but its all good because it is a lot more humid here and so it’s a little bit of a relief sometimes.

Our ward is actually not a ward; it’s a branch with about 80 people who show up pretty consistently. The people here are even more Catholic than in my other area in Lima, if that’s even possible!

The business is slow but you guys can persevere with consistent effort over a long period of time, never give up because this business is worth it! Tomorrow is the day Obama gets sworn in so there is hope for a brighter day!

Man the family is getting their behinds kicked. Well let’s keep up the positive attitude, and overcome this trial. Cool. Give the twins ashout out for me! So Alberto knows I’m LDS on a mission and still is willing to talk to us, that's good to hear!

I sent you guys a letter so maybe the positive and frank words might help Rob A focus on what he needs to do to be successful in life spiritually and temporally. I haven’t received that box from December yet because the only time we receive stuff here is when we have interviews with the president and those meetings every change. Oh yes if you could send in one of your boxes toothpaste also as well as the normal protein stuff and batteries, thank you!

How crazy is that?! The whole situation with James and his daughters. Jordan wants to see you guys and Jamie is less interested. The question is what’s the deal? All of a sudden they remembered or were allowed to think of the other half of their family that didn’t exist for 12 years? Lincoln? I can only imagine how they have turned out thus far.

On a positive note you are all in my prayers and please tell the people in Rocklin 2nd and Rocklin 6th wards I appreciate all they have done for me. The letters and packages have been a very nice and uplifting surprise. Also if you can send my love to our family friends such as Kelvin, Jimmie and Futaba, the Sessions, Solomon’s, the Gibson's and everyone who has sent me a word and positive thoughts.

I love you all and pray for your success every day. May these two years be your best two years also!

Love,
Elder Morton