Subject: Estoy MUY BIEN!
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:14:20
Hola familia!
Our zone leaders have a box maybe two but I won't receive anything until tomorrow in our zone meeting. I wrote you guys and Rob A, a letter but I will have to wait till tomorrow to send them. Sorry for the absence of a letter in a while but man its been nuts here trying to fix the mess of the previous Elders and have some success. As a zone we managed to kick butt and take names. We got 53 baptisms as a zone for the month of March! Our goal as a zone is 70 for April! It's officially summer here and were on fire in more than one way!
Thats cool Elder Saenz called you from Peru, he said he would. He really wants to go to BYU and live in the states. I have his Email but on a piece of paper in Lima in my other bag. Yeah sorry about the email last week but the computer completely freaked out and didn't want to work. I answered a few of your questions that I remembered in my letter I am sending soon.
That's good that Joyce is in Cali, she is probably enjoying her new grandson Zion. What happened with Justin going to the University of Oregon? As long as he goes to a good University and works hard and keeps his nose clean its all good.
I hope you get accepted for the loan so you will be a little less stressed. What's the latest on the business with the young guns and the Mortons? I hope its going well. Remember you only have 15 months to go Platnum, no pressure! Im getting to the point to where I'm not lost and at this point I'm almost a good leader. I won't be affraid of girls when I get home because theres about 3 girls to 1 guy here so there not as weird to me LOL! The Jungle has been a growth period for me personally, since it has been difficult being the freak, but I am better for it.
I could use tooth paste, I didn't even think about it but now that I am almost out, Yeah I'm thinking about it. In dress shirts a medium is good, a large is a little big, so big people think I'm fat but really its the contrary! You don't need to rush and send me a package at this point because I won't get it for a while anyway as long as I am in the jungle and you need to be cool about your money! Other than that it's crazy to think I am one change away from having one year of service completed! How crazy is that!! Keep it real yall, and keep me posted on the cool music I am missing out on when I get home!
Much love,
Elder Morton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morton
Oakland Temple, Oakland, CA
Rob & Rosita, 12.30.11
At the Oakland Temple
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 03.23.09
Date: 03/23/09 02:33 pm
Subject: Yeahhhhhh!!
Hey yall,
So basically I sent the bomb letter and didn't save it and the computer went down and I had to switch computers to send this and my time is up so I'll make this short! I got your email and I am happy you are all going to sacrament, I pray for you all and pray that you keep your nose to the grind and never give up!
Hey Ma! I am so pumped about Semajs marriage! Send them my love, I'm sure China is an awesome woman! March 14th is awesome because thats close to my birthday! Now I have even more of an excuse to visit Semaj and my Bay Area crew! Yeah that would be awesome if you sent photos of the wedding and all.
Good news about Little Semaj, Man 9lbs 8 oz & 22 1/2 inches, he's gonna be a football player! I am in the process of writing Joyce because I have her address but I don't have the complete address of Semaj so I will send a letter in the same envelope to Semaj.
Love & Hello to everyone in Rocklin 2nd & Rocklin 6th.
Much Love,
Elder Morton
Subject: Yeahhhhhh!!
Hey yall,
So basically I sent the bomb letter and didn't save it and the computer went down and I had to switch computers to send this and my time is up so I'll make this short! I got your email and I am happy you are all going to sacrament, I pray for you all and pray that you keep your nose to the grind and never give up!
Hey Ma! I am so pumped about Semajs marriage! Send them my love, I'm sure China is an awesome woman! March 14th is awesome because thats close to my birthday! Now I have even more of an excuse to visit Semaj and my Bay Area crew! Yeah that would be awesome if you sent photos of the wedding and all.
Good news about Little Semaj, Man 9lbs 8 oz & 22 1/2 inches, he's gonna be a football player! I am in the process of writing Joyce because I have her address but I don't have the complete address of Semaj so I will send a letter in the same envelope to Semaj.
Love & Hello to everyone in Rocklin 2nd & Rocklin 6th.
Much Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, March 16, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 03.16.09
Subject: Elder Morton is OLD!
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:18:02
Gracias a todo! (Thanks to everyone)!
Good news, we got two more baptisms this week and one more scheduled for next week!
Thanks for the packages and the shirts, I will let you know as soon as I get them. Thanks for the short sleeve shirts the XL now is HUGE and L is big, so I think a "M" or "L" would be just about right. I have enough vitamins for about three months as of now.
In regard to the protein bars don't worry about it, get what you can. I am greatful for all that you do because I know it is a huge sacrafice with the economy as it is right now, and on that note don't be so generous that you are struggling to make ends meat yet sending me a bunch of stuff, please. Work the business every week doing something to keep plugged in and the business growing yet being able to still work the other jobs.
As of now I have not recieved the card with $30.00 cash or my birthday box. Changes are next week so depending on that, I might get that stuff. It's good that you are setting time aside for God, I know he will bless you for it.
I have heard things in the states are really tough, but keep at it, its like pounding the rock, eventually it will bust into pieces! I am sorry to hear about Mike having to sell his condo,but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. I am also sorry to hear about Wally and his hours being cut, it's a shame, but he can rise above this trial.
Keep up the good work Mom and Dad, if you keep working the business here a litle, there a litle, you will be able over a period of time be able to recouperate the time when you get to Platnum, Emerald, and Diamond status!
If Rob A really look at TEAM INA like a business he would realize he cant get a better "deal" than being payed to buy products he would normally buy any way by doing what he already likes to do which is buy, and refer! Rob A should talk to Bill more often and LISTEN and APPLY the counsel that Bill gives him or anyone else in the business for that matter. In regards to my gentle humor this is a perfect example of the fact that I will not always be there to soften the blows of life and that as big boys and girls you need to figure out a way to find the strength inside yourselves to overcome trials because you have it in you.
Brandon and Vic are in the process of growing up which isn't easy, but I think in the end they will do just fine. We will visit Peru and all my areas of service in 2011 because that is my goal and it will be a family trip that all are invited to partake in, so don't worry about picking me up in June 2010. It's time to go but I love you all y siempre estan en mis oraciones! (and you are always in my prayers)!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:18:02
Gracias a todo! (Thanks to everyone)!
Good news, we got two more baptisms this week and one more scheduled for next week!
Thanks for the packages and the shirts, I will let you know as soon as I get them. Thanks for the short sleeve shirts the XL now is HUGE and L is big, so I think a "M" or "L" would be just about right. I have enough vitamins for about three months as of now.
In regard to the protein bars don't worry about it, get what you can. I am greatful for all that you do because I know it is a huge sacrafice with the economy as it is right now, and on that note don't be so generous that you are struggling to make ends meat yet sending me a bunch of stuff, please. Work the business every week doing something to keep plugged in and the business growing yet being able to still work the other jobs.
As of now I have not recieved the card with $30.00 cash or my birthday box. Changes are next week so depending on that, I might get that stuff. It's good that you are setting time aside for God, I know he will bless you for it.
I have heard things in the states are really tough, but keep at it, its like pounding the rock, eventually it will bust into pieces! I am sorry to hear about Mike having to sell his condo,but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. I am also sorry to hear about Wally and his hours being cut, it's a shame, but he can rise above this trial.
Keep up the good work Mom and Dad, if you keep working the business here a litle, there a litle, you will be able over a period of time be able to recouperate the time when you get to Platnum, Emerald, and Diamond status!
If Rob A really look at TEAM INA like a business he would realize he cant get a better "deal" than being payed to buy products he would normally buy any way by doing what he already likes to do which is buy, and refer! Rob A should talk to Bill more often and LISTEN and APPLY the counsel that Bill gives him or anyone else in the business for that matter. In regards to my gentle humor this is a perfect example of the fact that I will not always be there to soften the blows of life and that as big boys and girls you need to figure out a way to find the strength inside yourselves to overcome trials because you have it in you.
Brandon and Vic are in the process of growing up which isn't easy, but I think in the end they will do just fine. We will visit Peru and all my areas of service in 2011 because that is my goal and it will be a family trip that all are invited to partake in, so don't worry about picking me up in June 2010. It's time to go but I love you all y siempre estan en mis oraciones! (and you are always in my prayers)!
Love,
Elder Morton
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 03.10.09
Subject: We had interviews with the Pres. Perez
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:35:25
Hey folks!
Sorry for the late notice but we had interviews with the Pres. Perez Yesterday and I wasn’t able to write on our normal day. Today is our P-day though so no need to worry I am ok. The jungle is HOT! But what’s cool about it is that it can rain and does at any time, and when it does it’s pretty much the bomb!
I wake up at 6:30am we pray and I do my exercises as my companion takes a shower and then I get a turn to take a shower and my companion does whatever he does. We eat at 7:30am and are studying by 8am. We study individually whatever we want and the scriptures for an hour and then we have companionship study for an hour, then we have language study and at 11am we go knocking doors and talking to people in the streets. At 1pm we have lunch, share a message with the members who gave us lunch and ask if they have anyone in mind we can teach that isn’t a member and perhaps is a friend. After lunch we continue to knock doors and teach the lessons we have scheduled for the day. More or less that’s an average day. The food is exotic needless to say you would be surprised at the things I have eaten, but hey that’s what the mission is all about! We have this chance only once and after two years we can’t get it back.
The people here are different, their accent is a little funny and gringos are something to fear or make fun of, so needless to say its interesting preaching the gospel here, but the members are pretty cool. My companion is from Peru, a city in the Deep South called Tacna, and he’s really cool and is the same age!
Oh yes and I finally received that package from Jenn dated 1/23/2009 that had cookies and underwear. It was accidentally sent to Belize for some reason?
Ok you girls hit that gym up constantly, two days a week MINIMUM! Mom you still have that 100lbs goal and that’s the only way you can get there. You are still going to church right? The last thing you need to do is go inactive with a missionary in Peru fighting these inactive all the way to church! Good to hear Rob A is getting his education, it will pay off; as well he should steadily work the business a little here and a little there but always stay connected. I wish Vic good luck in his venture in the ARMY but I don’t think he will pick up many good habits there. I hope Chris can find a way through this trial and come to the realization that drugs and alcohol just doesn’t cut it, it is like an ice cream with all the fixings and a hidden cockroach, this is how the devil works.
Work hard Mom but its better to work smart and hard for 2 years and reap the benefits for the rest of your life than to work hard for the rest of your life and have no fruits to speak of!
Send my love to my family & friends & yes and even Dad! : -) Please say hello to everyone at the Rocklin 6th & Rocklin 2nd for me. I gotta go but YOU are ALL in my prayers and you guys give me the strength to keep on trucking on, because I’m here for God, my family and these Peruvians.
Peace out!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:35:25
Hey folks!
Sorry for the late notice but we had interviews with the Pres. Perez Yesterday and I wasn’t able to write on our normal day. Today is our P-day though so no need to worry I am ok. The jungle is HOT! But what’s cool about it is that it can rain and does at any time, and when it does it’s pretty much the bomb!
I wake up at 6:30am we pray and I do my exercises as my companion takes a shower and then I get a turn to take a shower and my companion does whatever he does. We eat at 7:30am and are studying by 8am. We study individually whatever we want and the scriptures for an hour and then we have companionship study for an hour, then we have language study and at 11am we go knocking doors and talking to people in the streets. At 1pm we have lunch, share a message with the members who gave us lunch and ask if they have anyone in mind we can teach that isn’t a member and perhaps is a friend. After lunch we continue to knock doors and teach the lessons we have scheduled for the day. More or less that’s an average day. The food is exotic needless to say you would be surprised at the things I have eaten, but hey that’s what the mission is all about! We have this chance only once and after two years we can’t get it back.
The people here are different, their accent is a little funny and gringos are something to fear or make fun of, so needless to say its interesting preaching the gospel here, but the members are pretty cool. My companion is from Peru, a city in the Deep South called Tacna, and he’s really cool and is the same age!
Oh yes and I finally received that package from Jenn dated 1/23/2009 that had cookies and underwear. It was accidentally sent to Belize for some reason?
Ok you girls hit that gym up constantly, two days a week MINIMUM! Mom you still have that 100lbs goal and that’s the only way you can get there. You are still going to church right? The last thing you need to do is go inactive with a missionary in Peru fighting these inactive all the way to church! Good to hear Rob A is getting his education, it will pay off; as well he should steadily work the business a little here and a little there but always stay connected. I wish Vic good luck in his venture in the ARMY but I don’t think he will pick up many good habits there. I hope Chris can find a way through this trial and come to the realization that drugs and alcohol just doesn’t cut it, it is like an ice cream with all the fixings and a hidden cockroach, this is how the devil works.
Work hard Mom but its better to work smart and hard for 2 years and reap the benefits for the rest of your life than to work hard for the rest of your life and have no fruits to speak of!
Send my love to my family & friends & yes and even Dad! : -) Please say hello to everyone at the Rocklin 6th & Rocklin 2nd for me. I gotta go but YOU are ALL in my prayers and you guys give me the strength to keep on trucking on, because I’m here for God, my family and these Peruvians.
Peace out!
Love,
Elder Morton
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 03.05.09
Subject: Welcome to the JUNGLE!
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:45:57
Hey all!
Thanks for the Birthday box but unless we have "entrevistas" with the President I won't get the box till at least the 25th of March, how crazy, we are in March!
That's a shame that Vic couldn't pass the ASVAB the first time, but maybe he will work a little harder this time if its something he really wants and will be more greatful after he passes. Rob A is a good guy but I think he would be so much further in life on all levels if he served a mission. I have a testimony of how important the mission really is for all young men in order to be responsible, successful men who have that "big" picture always in their mind. The church helps us so much be better people not only spiritually but we obtain attributes needed to overcome trials and end up on top. Rob A needs to go to the singles ward perhaps Camie can take him and introduce him to some good people. It really helps to have some smart, responsible return missionary friends and be around woman with their heads on right.
Mom you don't need to do anything extra to be "worthy" of being my mom, just be the best that you can be, which you already do. Jordan is a teenager, who barely knows you, especially the REAL you. All she has known for the past 14 years or so is what Justine and that side has said. It will take a while for her to adjust, so just be patient, which is hard, but it is worth it. Good job Mom keep up the good work and go to the gym is your time to work on your health and keep Jennifer on her toes as well!
So, are you guys showing the plan every week and doing the 8 essentials? If not you can start anew today! You only have 16 more months to be platnums! When I get home I want to know what the latest is so I can get beck into the swing of things because I need to get my act together if I expect to support a family in the manner in which I would like! Thank you Mom and Dad for supporting me for so long before the mission and during as well, I really appreciate it because wow! has my life taken many twists and turn but the most important people supported me in all my endeavors, I pray that you guys are being blessed for my hard work here, if with nothing else a little more faith and desire to act upon that faith.
I love you guys!
Love Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:45:57
Hey all!
Thanks for the Birthday box but unless we have "entrevistas" with the President I won't get the box till at least the 25th of March, how crazy, we are in March!
That's a shame that Vic couldn't pass the ASVAB the first time, but maybe he will work a little harder this time if its something he really wants and will be more greatful after he passes. Rob A is a good guy but I think he would be so much further in life on all levels if he served a mission. I have a testimony of how important the mission really is for all young men in order to be responsible, successful men who have that "big" picture always in their mind. The church helps us so much be better people not only spiritually but we obtain attributes needed to overcome trials and end up on top. Rob A needs to go to the singles ward perhaps Camie can take him and introduce him to some good people. It really helps to have some smart, responsible return missionary friends and be around woman with their heads on right.
Mom you don't need to do anything extra to be "worthy" of being my mom, just be the best that you can be, which you already do. Jordan is a teenager, who barely knows you, especially the REAL you. All she has known for the past 14 years or so is what Justine and that side has said. It will take a while for her to adjust, so just be patient, which is hard, but it is worth it. Good job Mom keep up the good work and go to the gym is your time to work on your health and keep Jennifer on her toes as well!
So, are you guys showing the plan every week and doing the 8 essentials? If not you can start anew today! You only have 16 more months to be platnums! When I get home I want to know what the latest is so I can get beck into the swing of things because I need to get my act together if I expect to support a family in the manner in which I would like! Thank you Mom and Dad for supporting me for so long before the mission and during as well, I really appreciate it because wow! has my life taken many twists and turn but the most important people supported me in all my endeavors, I pray that you guys are being blessed for my hard work here, if with nothing else a little more faith and desire to act upon that faith.
I love you guys!
Love Elder Morton
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