Letter from Elder Morton, 05.11.09

Subject: Kicking it in the jungle
Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 15:53:49

Hey all!

I enjoyed the call last night. It was really nice to talk to everybody. Sorry for my loss of words but I’m thinking in Spanish now so some things are lost in translation. Nevertheless I was really pumped to hear that although things are crazy yall are keeping a positive attitude.

I love the pictures of Zion, Semaj, China, they seem really awe struck but happy and that’s what counts. Wow Brandon should get refocused on school because his future is more important than he realizes and if he doesn’t kick butt in school now he will not obtain the skills he needs to be successful in life later. The good news is that despite all the drama he seems pretty happy and that makes me happy. He is a great young man and if he thinks positive and stays engaged in a worthy cause, there is no limit to the success he can achieve. I don’t really agree with the wine tasting deal for Justin’s 21st Birthday but hey, at least they are doing something relatively constructive together.

Just wondering how are Jimmie, Futaba and the kids doing? How is Kelvin, Bill, & Sue Makimoto and the Young Guns doing? Is Cammie still going to the gym like a champ?

How are Wally, Jennifer and Claire? Mike, Sunny, and Ryder seem good which is awesome! I am really proud of James and that he’s finally found someone he really clicks well with and that he is moving in the right direction in life. I knew he could do it. It seems as though Vic is staying positive and has a good quality goal. I hope he achieves it and more.

I think Annette should go to church, specifically the ward in the area in which she is buying the condo, maybe with you guys one Sunday. You can find out where, when the ward meets in her area easily on the internet. I really think it would be the positive reinforcement she needs. She is a good person, but I think she, like most people in the world doesn’t know what our purpose in life is. With that we get lost in worldly things and our faith dwindles to nothing if we remain in this state long enough. With that basically life sucks. I have been there I know how it feels, and I don’t wish that on anyone especially my sister because I love her. It’s up to her though.

Mom and Dad I am pumped you too are staying positive considering all the craziness, but I feel like you still have more in you, you can do more. Keep going to church, the gym and don’t let the excuses of the adversary convince you that "next week we will go" is ok. Study the scriptures, pray like everything is in Gods hands and work as though everything is in your hands. God will guide you and bless you along the way. In regards to the business you know what you need to do. Just do it. Impossible is NOTHING!

I love you with all my heart.

Elder Morton