Good Decisions make the difference...

Subject: Good Decisions make the difference...
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:10:29 Hey yall!

So here's the plan. On Thursday I am going to call at 6:00-6:30 your time so we’re good there. On Christmas I will call at about noon if everything goes as I hope. Either way I will call Christmas so be ready!

I don’t know if my friends have received the chocolate balls you sent yet but when they tell me I will let you know. I’m sure I will receive the things you sent but I don’t know when. How cool. It’s small but I like blue lights. It’s good to hear that the boys are helping out this year. Send my love to the Rocklin 2nd and 6th please.

What's going on? I knew that was going to happen eventually. Really we can’t say we didn’t warn him. Now he is going to take it like a man! That’s life and we have to make educated decisions and if we don’t THAT'S what happens. The good news is that although life is crazy you guys are being blessed in many ways. I look forward to talking to the kids on Christmas. It will be nice to share the experiences we have had since May.

Funny story, we baptized a Down syndrome kid Saturday because he is an only child and his mom wanted to see him baptized. I was chosen to the dirty work of dunking him because I am stronger than my comp and the kid is a bit afraid of water. We had to do it three times before it was done correctly and the third time I had to go down with him by putting my chest in his face and forcing him under the water. It was hilarious! He thanked me for saving his life! He probably thought he was going to drown. I will send pictures later.

Really I feel, for the first time in a while just plain chill, working hard and helping this ward progress in every way I can. I have had a few companions who really challenged my patience and my humility and for that I am grateful because we are not put through trials we can’t overcome. We are here to progress and I feel as though my family and I are progressing although not everyone as I would like but little by little.

I am grateful for all the great decisions and faith you are showing in the lord. I know it’s because of that you are being blessed in a time that’s difficult in the states with the economy and all. I look forward to hearing from you all.

I love you all,

Elder Morton