Living the dream

Subject: Living the dream
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009

Hey all!

Yes I received the code to my card but I hope I won't need it until I buy my farewell cards towards the end of my mission. In regards to the box it's all good I got a box the week before changes with some stuff that I needed. It would be really great if in the next box you send me some Q-tips.

It would do those grand kids well going on a mission! It really changes us and makes us more humble, patient, & obedient. It gives a clear understanding about our purpose in life and how to accomplish our goals but submitting to the will of the Lord, if we do that things will work out for us a whole lot better than we could have done on our own.

Things are great in Lima. My new area is basically the Peru version of Stanford Ranch. The area is full of rich people who are ready for the gospel. It's ironic really because my other experiences here in Peru were, up till now the contrary, if they had money they didn’t need religion. It's not really a new job it's just a reason to be more responsible and work harder because if the area isn’t successful it's my own fault.

My new companion will complete his 2 years of service in September and he is really a great guy. He reminds me of Giorgio a lot, but from Bolivia. The pensionist is really good and I probably will gain a few pounds while here. Yes Elder Rich has one more change after this one and he is home! I am really happy for him because he has really been a great example of being the best possible missionary in every moment, up till the very end. I respect him a whole lot and I am really excited because he is in my zone again.

Keep up the good work and I’m sure if you pray a whole lot and keep reading your scriptures and going to church you will get the permanent position at Sears. Wow Melinda has always been a bit sickly but that’s sad she had a stroke. In regards to the San Francisco crew just keep in touch with them as much as possible and what’s new in their lives.

Figure out a way so that you can go to church every Sunday even if its only for an hour its THAT important! In regards to INA functions be creative. You can always have functions in your house. It's one thing to know the principles of something, applying them is another animal completely. It's all worth it and then some, Church, INA compliment each other and really if we are converted and do what’s necessary we will receive the blessings after the trial of our faith.

Read the book of "Ether" in The Book of Mormon, it's an eye opener. Especially chapters 4 and 12. I teach these principles on a daily basis and over the course of 13 months I have seen the huge difference between those who live the gospel and those who understand the gospel and yet don’t apply it. I really want for you, my family the absolute best but if you don’t apply your faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ his suffering was in vane. All he asks is that you have faith in him, repent of your sins, be baptized, receive the gift of the holy ghost, and preserver till the end of our lives and if we do that we will receive eternal life. "You can do it!"

Love,

Elder Morton