Subject: I’m ALIVE!
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:37:53
Yo family and friends!
I’m alive and well in the jungle. I’m in the same zone as my buddy’s from the same group as me,
Elder Hyde, Elder Layton, Elder Rojas, Elder Quintana and Elder Rich is one of our zone leaders!
Oh yes when it doesn’t rain its HOT and HUMID! I like it though. I have wanted to go to the jungle and now I’m here. I am taking as many pictures as I can so you guys get an idea what it’s like here.
The first few days were tough getting used to everything. I was lost the whole time and we had very few investigators to work with and we didn’t know hardly anyone because my companion has only a week here more than I. Things as of yesterday are coming together and I think we will have success here. The food so far hasn’t been too crazy, but I will eat whatever they put in front of me the first time because its part of the experience.
Mom, yes go to the gym as often as physically possible, be stubborn about it if you have to!
That’s cool that my nephew Ryder is like his father Mike when he was a kid, good! (he likes adventure)! That’s a shame Mike and Sunny are having to sell their condo. I hope things turn around real soon for the good of the old USA! I think the mom staying home to raise the kids is a great idea for most families. I think it’s great also that Mike and Sunny have found those good family values such as going to church every Sunday. Please tell Sunny Happy Birthday for me since I can’t do it myself.
In my last box I got the ponchos and I needed it because the first two days it rained without stop. I got the hair stuff in the other box you sent (I got 2) and I gave it to my zone leader in Barranca! Jungle food, that isn’t too bad so far. MY weight is about 135-140 and holding, but I just found out yesterday there is a gym possibly near where we live here in Pucallpa! My new companion is Elder Aguilar and he’s from Tacna, Peru and is chill.
There is more to say but I don’t have time so until next time!
I love you all,
Elder Morton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morton
Oakland Temple, Oakland, CA
Rob & Rosita, 12.30.11
At the Oakland Temple
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 02.16.09
Subject: I'm going to Pulcalpa!
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:44:33
Hey family!
I came to internet and found out there is an emergency change and I'm going to the Jungle! It's cool but I am a bit sad because my new companion here in Supe Puerto Elder Mamani is really cool and a great missionary. The weather here in Supe Puerto is great but I have no idea what to expect in Pulcalpa.
Wow that is so cool you heard from Robbie. How is Robbie Cook? He's probably doing really well as a missionary because he is a natural leader and knows the gospel very well. Next time you write him send out a shout from me!
In regaurds to Jordan use the saying that has become my adopted phrase, "Poco a poco" Little by little, don't try to do too much too soon, all that means is that you don't try to do more than you are physically or mentally capable of doing, but that doesnt mean its ok to be a wuss!
I received two of your boxes today but I don't know what is in them yet. I think they are the ones from December. RE: Products discontinued, these things happen with products and business but we move on and work around it, because the product doesn't matter as much as being a good, successful business owner.
So the Roes are doing their thing, and staying out of trouble, that is a blessing in itself. Things will get better I know this to be true, we just have to do the things that will pay off in the long run such as the business and making time in your busy schedule to go to church. I am getting to the point to where contacts are not super tough which is cool and the same goes for Spanish. Things are starting to come together to where I am almost completely self sufficient in this world of Spanish missionary work.
I am really looking forward to this new adventure in the jungle. Don't worry I will be fine. Please send a shout out and my love as well to my family & friends and everyone in Rocklin 2nd and 6th.
Love you all!
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:44:33
Hey family!
I came to internet and found out there is an emergency change and I'm going to the Jungle! It's cool but I am a bit sad because my new companion here in Supe Puerto Elder Mamani is really cool and a great missionary. The weather here in Supe Puerto is great but I have no idea what to expect in Pulcalpa.
Wow that is so cool you heard from Robbie. How is Robbie Cook? He's probably doing really well as a missionary because he is a natural leader and knows the gospel very well. Next time you write him send out a shout from me!
In regaurds to Jordan use the saying that has become my adopted phrase, "Poco a poco" Little by little, don't try to do too much too soon, all that means is that you don't try to do more than you are physically or mentally capable of doing, but that doesnt mean its ok to be a wuss!
I received two of your boxes today but I don't know what is in them yet. I think they are the ones from December. RE: Products discontinued, these things happen with products and business but we move on and work around it, because the product doesn't matter as much as being a good, successful business owner.
So the Roes are doing their thing, and staying out of trouble, that is a blessing in itself. Things will get better I know this to be true, we just have to do the things that will pay off in the long run such as the business and making time in your busy schedule to go to church. I am getting to the point to where contacts are not super tough which is cool and the same goes for Spanish. Things are starting to come together to where I am almost completely self sufficient in this world of Spanish missionary work.
I am really looking forward to this new adventure in the jungle. Don't worry I will be fine. Please send a shout out and my love as well to my family & friends and everyone in Rocklin 2nd and 6th.
Love you all!
Elder Morton
Monday, February 9, 2009
Letter from Elder Robert Morton, 02.09.09
Subject: I'm here in Supe Puerto for another 6 weeks!
Date: Monday, 2/09/09 8:44 AM
Hey yall!
Thanks for the boxes I appreciate it. Wow! my birthday is coming up, how crazy is that me of all people on the mission, 26 and yet I have another year to go and I am grateful for this opportunity. I truly believe that when I get back I will be so much more effective with my time and life in general. I was thinking a lot about the business yesterday and I feel as though all the things I am learning here will help me immensely be successful in actually achieving my dream of becoming a diamond, a reality. Speaking of that how’s the business going for the Morton’s and their young guns?
I know that although things haven’t worked out the way you would have liked with all your children but when people live in the world and of the world it is very deceiving, and people get burned, but its not what matters, what matters is what we do after the trial or bad decision that counts.
Yes my companion is a different guy but I learned patience, and how to express myself differently, so all in all it was something I am grateful for because I am a better, more patient man for it. The mission isn’t all about fun, games and baptisms, its about learning. Its about becoming a valiant man of God, someone more like Christ, its about improvement and learning how to obtain success no matter the situation. My comp during this 5 weeks was Elder Ayala from Lima, Peru. I got the changes and my new comp will be Elder Mamani. Its a new elder and another opportunity to learn whatever it is I need to learn from him. I am in Supe Puerto, which an area in Barranca which is an area in our mission called "Norte Chico" because it is a province just out of Lima.
When it comes to the past I know sometimes it's hard to forgive, but as good Christians its a commandments for us to forgive and really its time to forgive Justine and move on because there is nothing hate can do to change or improve what happened.
As I said in my letter that didn't go through to you last week, I think that since Jordan is after all half James she has hope because although James is confused and disappointed about life to this point he has a good heart. What’s up with Justin and Brandon are they doing well? What’s the latest news? Same ole with Vic and them and Annette it seems. Wow! so James is getting a new start on life it seems. That’s really cool and I am happy for him. So things with Rob A are smoothing out. That’s good to hear. Is he working the business? If not tell him that Elder Morton testifies that if he does the rest of his life will improve in all phases if he really plugs in 100% He needs the BDS for his emotional health and the meetings for his social health and the products for his physical health, other than that if he goes to church with you guys that will cover his spiritual health.
That’s a shame with Wally, Jenn, Mike and Sun. they are really cool people. Please give a shout out to the family and Semaj and his fiancé China! I got a letter from Big Joyce and plan on writing her back soon!
Love you all!
Elder Morton
Date: Monday, 2/09/09 8:44 AM
Hey yall!
Thanks for the boxes I appreciate it. Wow! my birthday is coming up, how crazy is that me of all people on the mission, 26 and yet I have another year to go and I am grateful for this opportunity. I truly believe that when I get back I will be so much more effective with my time and life in general. I was thinking a lot about the business yesterday and I feel as though all the things I am learning here will help me immensely be successful in actually achieving my dream of becoming a diamond, a reality. Speaking of that how’s the business going for the Morton’s and their young guns?
I know that although things haven’t worked out the way you would have liked with all your children but when people live in the world and of the world it is very deceiving, and people get burned, but its not what matters, what matters is what we do after the trial or bad decision that counts.
Yes my companion is a different guy but I learned patience, and how to express myself differently, so all in all it was something I am grateful for because I am a better, more patient man for it. The mission isn’t all about fun, games and baptisms, its about learning. Its about becoming a valiant man of God, someone more like Christ, its about improvement and learning how to obtain success no matter the situation. My comp during this 5 weeks was Elder Ayala from Lima, Peru. I got the changes and my new comp will be Elder Mamani. Its a new elder and another opportunity to learn whatever it is I need to learn from him. I am in Supe Puerto, which an area in Barranca which is an area in our mission called "Norte Chico" because it is a province just out of Lima.
When it comes to the past I know sometimes it's hard to forgive, but as good Christians its a commandments for us to forgive and really its time to forgive Justine and move on because there is nothing hate can do to change or improve what happened.
As I said in my letter that didn't go through to you last week, I think that since Jordan is after all half James she has hope because although James is confused and disappointed about life to this point he has a good heart. What’s up with Justin and Brandon are they doing well? What’s the latest news? Same ole with Vic and them and Annette it seems. Wow! so James is getting a new start on life it seems. That’s really cool and I am happy for him. So things with Rob A are smoothing out. That’s good to hear. Is he working the business? If not tell him that Elder Morton testifies that if he does the rest of his life will improve in all phases if he really plugs in 100% He needs the BDS for his emotional health and the meetings for his social health and the products for his physical health, other than that if he goes to church with you guys that will cover his spiritual health.
That’s a shame with Wally, Jenn, Mike and Sun. they are really cool people. Please give a shout out to the family and Semaj and his fiancé China! I got a letter from Big Joyce and plan on writing her back soon!
Love you all!
Elder Morton
Monday, February 2, 2009
Letter from Elder Robert Morton, 02.02.09
Monday, February 2, 2009 7:02:40 AM
Subject: Real quick!
Hey all!
Basically I wrote this long inspirational letter that was my best yet answering all your questions giving shout outs to all you named in a previous letter and more, and when I sent it some error happened and it didn't send and I lost the email completely because I forgot to copy it.
Sorry but I dont have time to rewrite it but please send a shout out to all my family and friends and nest week will be a cooler one. We got two more baptisms this week which was a miracle. Especially considering how much my comp acts like my oldest brother Jeff. This is a test!.
Above all else I love the mission and have a testimony that a mission for a young man in the church is a MUST!
NEW RULES ON THE INTERNET. WE ONLY HAVE 30 MINUTES TO COMMUNICATE AND ONLY WITH PARENTS.
Thank everyone for thinking of me. I love you all and will talk to you soon.
Elder Morton
Subject: Real quick!
Hey all!
Basically I wrote this long inspirational letter that was my best yet answering all your questions giving shout outs to all you named in a previous letter and more, and when I sent it some error happened and it didn't send and I lost the email completely because I forgot to copy it.
Sorry but I dont have time to rewrite it but please send a shout out to all my family and friends and nest week will be a cooler one. We got two more baptisms this week which was a miracle. Especially considering how much my comp acts like my oldest brother Jeff. This is a test!.
Above all else I love the mission and have a testimony that a mission for a young man in the church is a MUST!
NEW RULES ON THE INTERNET. WE ONLY HAVE 30 MINUTES TO COMMUNICATE AND ONLY WITH PARENTS.
Thank everyone for thinking of me. I love you all and will talk to you soon.
Elder Morton
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