Subject: I loved the pictures!!
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 16:00:24
Hey Fam!
I really enjoyed the photos of Jimmie, Fu, Syaka, Masai and the family. I hope Japan treated the Wilson's.
Vic and Chris are really remind me of Jeff and James.... Brandon to me looks almost the same as before I left;
Ryder is growing fast, and is a cute kid.
I hate to break it to you but I didn’t receive the packages you have sent when the zone leaders went to Lima a week and a half ago. I don’t know what happened but I think its a matter of laziness on the part of the missionary who is responsible for getting the packages and sorting them out according to zones.
Wow 100 degrees! That’s HOT, its been pretty chill here with a little rain and some sun as well. Don't miss any meals. You better eat dinner, you need that nutrition!
That’s Rob A for ya, he will want to get big once again so he can lift the big man weights.
I really did enjoy the photos of Semaj and the family. I will be talking to him when I get home if not sooner. I am glad your mothers day went well with the family, that’s a blessing in itself.
That’s Vic for ya. He does what he wants and if someone doesn’t like it "whatever" That is a shame that he has that attitude still. So you once again are stressing so much you busted a blood vessel, be careful! At least the gout is gone that’s good.
That’s cool Brandon had a day at the park with the elders. They are a great influence for Brandon because they will tell him how it is and their words are inspired of God not of man.
Wow! How crazy is that?! Futaba had breast cancer? At least the recent news is that’s she is clear of that. Your email was true. Every good and bad experience is for a reason. We're here to learn and grow. We are not on vacation, were here on earth to prepare to face God after we die and explain our actions and thoughts and if we prove worthy we can live in true happiness forever with our families.
We baptized another great young man this Sunday and that rocks! The devil really works hard on people before and immediately after their baptisms. The only answer is faithful prayer, scripture study and doing all that is possible till the impossible!
My new comp and I are working hard and truly changing the hearts of the people, or better said God is changing the hearts of the people we come in contact with and its really a great experience.
I pray that my family and that includes our family friends keep strong and never lose the faith because there really is more to life that to be born, live, have kids and die.
I love you all more than ever before!
Elder Morton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morton
Oakland Temple, Oakland, CA
Rob & Rosita, 12.30.11
At the Oakland Temple
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
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
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
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 05.04.09
Subject: Still in the jungle!
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 16:14:37
Hey yall!
I had time to look at the photo marked "Elder Morton & Elders in Peru Soccer players" The people in the photo are: Elders Rich, Clarke, Garnica, Cuellar, Agiular, Choc, Elison, Mamani, Yo, Moreira, Figueroa, Quintana, Merril, Rojas.
I received my birthday box on April 29th for our entrevistas with the Prez, and the letter inside was dated March 16th and had 2 shirts one Medium and other Large (Medium is better), 2 bags of protein powder and bars, beef jerky, batteries and cereal. I have not received that letter with $30 that Dad sent.
If you could send four things of floss, a few bars of soap in the next package that would be awesome and a new VISA because the VISA that I have was done as of March of this year and if there is an emergency I will need to use my money from home. I should receive another box this upcoming Monday because the Zone Leaders are going to Lima for training this Wednesday or Thursday, and will bring whatever the office has for us back to our area. I’m good on socks, and garments, tennis shoes, vitamins. I don’t know when we will be calling yet but I would think in the morning or night.
Wow it’s Justin's 21st and Brandon’s 17th B-days, enjoy them and the time you have with them. Keep Vic & Brandon in check the best you can but you’re not their Mom, they know the rules, if they don’t want to play by them, they can try to find another place to stay. Don't worry about it, I doubt they'll find anyone that worries about them or cares about them like their Grandma!
Are you serious?! JAMES IS MOVING OUT? I’m so very proud of him there isn’t words to say. I knew you’d learn Mom; you are smarter than you give yourself credit for.
These Peruvians are from another world and when I get home I have MANY stories to tell.
RE: Abeyta's diet. That’s Rob A for you, he wants to get BIG, and then a month later wants to get RIPPED.
I remember Jack La Lane he is the bomb, someone to look up to even though we're about the same size! LOL from reading your description you sound like a commercial for the bike!
Keep on trucking Mom, I know you can do it all, every day take a step or two towards you goals and before you know you will pass up your goals and will need to adjust your goals. You can do it if you always have your goals on mind or reminders. It’s like the mission, if we think about baptisms we will baptize people, if we think about home or girls we will do stupid things with girls and go home!
I get to stay in the jungle for another 6 weeks which is cool with me. I like the jungle, when it rains, it’s the bomb, but when there isn’t rain I look more Latino every day! I am getting to the point to where I really can converse comfortably with the people here which for me is really cool. I have no idea but up to this point I have baptized 24 people and it seems like that number will be climbing fast these next few changes, God has a plan for us all I know this to be true we just need to exercise our faith by working hard so that he can steer us to achieve his purposes for us.
The same goes for you guys at home. God has a purpose for you all and its greater and grander than you can imagine but the only way you can realize your god given potential is DO what you know is right. Go to church, study your scriptures, magnify your callings in the church, work hard in your jobs and plan time every week to work the business and go to meetings and before you know it you wont need a "JOB" anymore and will be able to have more time to relax or whatever you want, maybe see the world! This is something I have prayed about every day and I testify in the name of Jesus Christ that it’s true. That’s what’s in our future, we just need to believe it’s possible and do a little bit every day until it’s a reality.
I look forward to talking to you on Mothers day and I love you all and pray the best for you all.
Please send my love to the family and friends and I’m still waiting on pictures from Semaj’s wedding and son. Send my love to Jimmie and Fu, Kelvin, Rocklin 2nd and Rocklin 6th, Young Guns, and everyone that cares for me and I for them.
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 16:14:37
Hey yall!
I had time to look at the photo marked "Elder Morton & Elders in Peru Soccer players" The people in the photo are: Elders Rich, Clarke, Garnica, Cuellar, Agiular, Choc, Elison, Mamani, Yo, Moreira, Figueroa, Quintana, Merril, Rojas.
I received my birthday box on April 29th for our entrevistas with the Prez, and the letter inside was dated March 16th and had 2 shirts one Medium and other Large (Medium is better), 2 bags of protein powder and bars, beef jerky, batteries and cereal. I have not received that letter with $30 that Dad sent.
If you could send four things of floss, a few bars of soap in the next package that would be awesome and a new VISA because the VISA that I have was done as of March of this year and if there is an emergency I will need to use my money from home. I should receive another box this upcoming Monday because the Zone Leaders are going to Lima for training this Wednesday or Thursday, and will bring whatever the office has for us back to our area. I’m good on socks, and garments, tennis shoes, vitamins. I don’t know when we will be calling yet but I would think in the morning or night.
Wow it’s Justin's 21st and Brandon’s 17th B-days, enjoy them and the time you have with them. Keep Vic & Brandon in check the best you can but you’re not their Mom, they know the rules, if they don’t want to play by them, they can try to find another place to stay. Don't worry about it, I doubt they'll find anyone that worries about them or cares about them like their Grandma!
Are you serious?! JAMES IS MOVING OUT? I’m so very proud of him there isn’t words to say. I knew you’d learn Mom; you are smarter than you give yourself credit for.
These Peruvians are from another world and when I get home I have MANY stories to tell.
RE: Abeyta's diet. That’s Rob A for you, he wants to get BIG, and then a month later wants to get RIPPED.
I remember Jack La Lane he is the bomb, someone to look up to even though we're about the same size! LOL from reading your description you sound like a commercial for the bike!
Keep on trucking Mom, I know you can do it all, every day take a step or two towards you goals and before you know you will pass up your goals and will need to adjust your goals. You can do it if you always have your goals on mind or reminders. It’s like the mission, if we think about baptisms we will baptize people, if we think about home or girls we will do stupid things with girls and go home!
I get to stay in the jungle for another 6 weeks which is cool with me. I like the jungle, when it rains, it’s the bomb, but when there isn’t rain I look more Latino every day! I am getting to the point to where I really can converse comfortably with the people here which for me is really cool. I have no idea but up to this point I have baptized 24 people and it seems like that number will be climbing fast these next few changes, God has a plan for us all I know this to be true we just need to exercise our faith by working hard so that he can steer us to achieve his purposes for us.
The same goes for you guys at home. God has a purpose for you all and its greater and grander than you can imagine but the only way you can realize your god given potential is DO what you know is right. Go to church, study your scriptures, magnify your callings in the church, work hard in your jobs and plan time every week to work the business and go to meetings and before you know it you wont need a "JOB" anymore and will be able to have more time to relax or whatever you want, maybe see the world! This is something I have prayed about every day and I testify in the name of Jesus Christ that it’s true. That’s what’s in our future, we just need to believe it’s possible and do a little bit every day until it’s a reality.
I look forward to talking to you on Mothers day and I love you all and pray the best for you all.
Please send my love to the family and friends and I’m still waiting on pictures from Semaj’s wedding and son. Send my love to Jimmie and Fu, Kelvin, Rocklin 2nd and Rocklin 6th, Young Guns, and everyone that cares for me and I for them.
Love,
Elder Morton
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 04.27.09
Subject: 10 Months down 14 to go!
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:42:02
Hey yall,
As of now I don’t know what hour I will be able to call but when I know you will know. It's good to hear you guys are hanging in there with your health and Vic And Brandon are helping out. Wow gout huh? Well do what the doctor says and don't be stubborn. Good luck with working out! Yeah keep eating that clean good food, who cares about taste?! Keep up the prayers and good hard work.
I am jazzed to hear that you guys are staying plugged in to the business, I know that it will pay off in the end in more ways than one. That's cool my homie Ezra contacting you, he is a great guy and equally was a great missionary which I believe he will make just as good a business owner in Team INA. I feel you about the weather it's hot and then raining in the same day. I will keep you posted about the box so don't worry. What's Ezra doing in Lima?! Is he stalking me? LOL! I'm still in the jungle for at least one more week... after that I can not say.
Things are going really good here, my Spanish is finally coming along, although there are a few people who like to take the wind out of my sails by telling me my Spanish sucks. I am working hard and trying to have love for them but this is the mission overcoming trials by exercising your faith and forgetting yourself.
We had three baptisms Saturday the 25th and that was BOMB! Alex, Rosa, Isaacs are great converts. At this point in regards to missionary work I am almost competent enough, I believe, to be a senior companion which is really cool for me. Every up and down on the mission that experience I realize more and more how truly important the mission is for young men. It's the reason; I believe those returning missionaries that stay active in the church are so successful both spiritually and temporally.
I pray for all you guys family and friends every day and I love you all. I hope as I'm here you are there receiving the blessings as a result of my hard work because I know you guys need it! Please say Hi for me to all the family and our homies as well. I really love the mission. Who knew Id love something so mentally challenging in which I can't lift weights as well?! It’s all good, when I get back, I'll get back to lifting weights ASAP!
Keep the faith and always remember we are all children of God which means our potential is unlimited.
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:42:02
Hey yall,
As of now I don’t know what hour I will be able to call but when I know you will know. It's good to hear you guys are hanging in there with your health and Vic And Brandon are helping out. Wow gout huh? Well do what the doctor says and don't be stubborn. Good luck with working out! Yeah keep eating that clean good food, who cares about taste?! Keep up the prayers and good hard work.
I am jazzed to hear that you guys are staying plugged in to the business, I know that it will pay off in the end in more ways than one. That's cool my homie Ezra contacting you, he is a great guy and equally was a great missionary which I believe he will make just as good a business owner in Team INA. I feel you about the weather it's hot and then raining in the same day. I will keep you posted about the box so don't worry. What's Ezra doing in Lima?! Is he stalking me? LOL! I'm still in the jungle for at least one more week... after that I can not say.
Things are going really good here, my Spanish is finally coming along, although there are a few people who like to take the wind out of my sails by telling me my Spanish sucks. I am working hard and trying to have love for them but this is the mission overcoming trials by exercising your faith and forgetting yourself.
We had three baptisms Saturday the 25th and that was BOMB! Alex, Rosa, Isaacs are great converts. At this point in regards to missionary work I am almost competent enough, I believe, to be a senior companion which is really cool for me. Every up and down on the mission that experience I realize more and more how truly important the mission is for young men. It's the reason; I believe those returning missionaries that stay active in the church are so successful both spiritually and temporally.
I pray for all you guys family and friends every day and I love you all. I hope as I'm here you are there receiving the blessings as a result of my hard work because I know you guys need it! Please say Hi for me to all the family and our homies as well. I really love the mission. Who knew Id love something so mentally challenging in which I can't lift weights as well?! It’s all good, when I get back, I'll get back to lifting weights ASAP!
Keep the faith and always remember we are all children of God which means our potential is unlimited.
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, April 20, 2009
Subject: Mothers day here I come!
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:03:54 +0000
Hey yall!
Oh yeah Alberto's B-day! Wish him a happy birthday for me! Man 28 he's old and so am I! Wow sounds like you need to self motivate yourself, because it's your life and it will be shorten if you keep on this path. I am glad to hear Brandon is going to church and Vic especially. They need the positive reinforcement that is provided by the church.
Wow things with Rob A have been pretty rough to ask him to move. I see he's back to his old ways. What type of changes are we talking about? He gave up on the business after a month? That's not the Rob A I know, that's beyond disappointing. Homeboy has turned into the Rob A that I lost touch with on purpose. I am amazed he went south so fast and easy with all the help that the business provides.
Don't worry about the birthday box situation I understand and I'm sure Alberto does too. We gotta visit Alberto when I get home as soon as possible. Laura is taking the lessons? That is great! Elder Mo is done this change, send him my best wishes in his return to earth!...LOL That lucky dog.
I burnt a DVD of 300 something photos and I have a few with Elder Rich and if you could send a copy to his mom that would be great! You should recieve it soon. I am super happy for James. It's about time that guy has things going his way. I guess my work here is doing some good there!
Please mom don't give up. You know what you have to do. JUST DO IT! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! I know this to be true, and you only have 15 months to be platnums or I will regulate!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:03:54 +0000
Hey yall!
Oh yeah Alberto's B-day! Wish him a happy birthday for me! Man 28 he's old and so am I! Wow sounds like you need to self motivate yourself, because it's your life and it will be shorten if you keep on this path. I am glad to hear Brandon is going to church and Vic especially. They need the positive reinforcement that is provided by the church.
Wow things with Rob A have been pretty rough to ask him to move. I see he's back to his old ways. What type of changes are we talking about? He gave up on the business after a month? That's not the Rob A I know, that's beyond disappointing. Homeboy has turned into the Rob A that I lost touch with on purpose. I am amazed he went south so fast and easy with all the help that the business provides.
Don't worry about the birthday box situation I understand and I'm sure Alberto does too. We gotta visit Alberto when I get home as soon as possible. Laura is taking the lessons? That is great! Elder Mo is done this change, send him my best wishes in his return to earth!...LOL That lucky dog.
I burnt a DVD of 300 something photos and I have a few with Elder Rich and if you could send a copy to his mom that would be great! You should recieve it soon. I am super happy for James. It's about time that guy has things going his way. I guess my work here is doing some good there!
Please mom don't give up. You know what you have to do. JUST DO IT! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! I know this to be true, and you only have 15 months to be platnums or I will regulate!
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, April 13, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 04.13.09
Subject: Easter?! Whoa what happened there!
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:07:13 +0000
Hey Fam!
I forgot it was easter! They don't have Easter here they have Pascua!
I was so focused on the work here because to have success it's essential to work hard and in the midst of all that I forgot about Easter! It was last Sunday huh oh well I hope you guys had a good Easter.
Elder Mo has been there a while huh, how many months does he have in our ward?
Whoa thats crazy about the earthquake in Italy. At least the Minguzzis are ok. I too am praying that the economy gets better in the USA. I am pretty tan, pretty much like back in the day when I played all day outside and was very tan, because the sun here is HOT. The rain is a nice break.
Re: Semaj's wife, it's funny to me when people don't like pictures, I don't really get it. The next change is May 6th about three weeks away.
Rob A it seems is back to his old ways, and is no longer the calm guy who had a good relationship with God and was full of hope for his future. It's shame, but if one doesnt have a firm foundation in something worthwhile these things are bound to happen.
Send my best wishes to Jackie I sure hope the surgery goes well. Thats cool that she is engaged to Rodney, he's a nice guy.
Whoa GO KYLE! I am super pumped for him! He sure deserves it! Is that 7K PV or $7K? Either way I will bust my butt to get there I want it BAD!
I pray that this girl James is going with is a good one. I know things are hard there, but NEVER, NEVER, GIVE UP! If you keep up the good work it will pay off in the end and the end is near. When I get home we will tear it up, TEAM INA business is like none other so that we may have some peace and be able to help others enjoy the same. Were eating jungle food, and working really hard, I am talking to 10-20 new people EVERY DAY! How crazy is that? Gotta go.
I love you all!
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:07:13 +0000
Hey Fam!
I forgot it was easter! They don't have Easter here they have Pascua!
I was so focused on the work here because to have success it's essential to work hard and in the midst of all that I forgot about Easter! It was last Sunday huh oh well I hope you guys had a good Easter.
Elder Mo has been there a while huh, how many months does he have in our ward?
Whoa thats crazy about the earthquake in Italy. At least the Minguzzis are ok. I too am praying that the economy gets better in the USA. I am pretty tan, pretty much like back in the day when I played all day outside and was very tan, because the sun here is HOT. The rain is a nice break.
Re: Semaj's wife, it's funny to me when people don't like pictures, I don't really get it. The next change is May 6th about three weeks away.
Rob A it seems is back to his old ways, and is no longer the calm guy who had a good relationship with God and was full of hope for his future. It's shame, but if one doesnt have a firm foundation in something worthwhile these things are bound to happen.
Send my best wishes to Jackie I sure hope the surgery goes well. Thats cool that she is engaged to Rodney, he's a nice guy.
Whoa GO KYLE! I am super pumped for him! He sure deserves it! Is that 7K PV or $7K? Either way I will bust my butt to get there I want it BAD!
I pray that this girl James is going with is a good one. I know things are hard there, but NEVER, NEVER, GIVE UP! If you keep up the good work it will pay off in the end and the end is near. When I get home we will tear it up, TEAM INA business is like none other so that we may have some peace and be able to help others enjoy the same. Were eating jungle food, and working really hard, I am talking to 10-20 new people EVERY DAY! How crazy is that? Gotta go.
I love you all!
Elder Morton
Friday, April 10, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 04.06.09
Subject: Working it in the Jungle!
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:41:22
Hey Y’all family and friends:
I received two boxes one of which had shampoo, calcium tabs, and shades, Simply Products. The other had three plastic bags full of protein powder, cookies, 2 boxes of cereal and STUFF FROM February 9th with pictures and all.
I still haven’t received that mystery card. So far I haven’t received that box with toothpaste but I bought some more recently so I should be good for a while.
Brandon has really grown up! Is he doing any sports or going to the gym? I hope so.
As for me I am growing up also. I am continually changing every day for the better. I am less lazy, and my view on life is more and more positive. I am working hard and beginning to be effective as a missionary which is crazy for those of you who know what I was like before around people I didn’t know! The only thing negative is that you guys wont recognize me when I get back. I am SKINNY, BALD, and BLONDE! I sent you guys a letter last week it should get there soon, enjoy! Let me know how my loved ones are such as Jimmie and all my crew.
Love you all,
Elder Morton
Received 04.08.09
Elder Morton wrote in Spanish the first two paragraphs, that he has been pre-occupied with serving the lord and had neglected to write sooner.
25 March 2009
Mom, Dad, Family & Friends:
I got your email Monday, March 23rd but after writing you my PC went down and I lost the entire message. I was unable to get back into my LDS mail.
Mom & Dad I want to congratulate you for finding time to attend church despite all the craziness of the adversary going on in your lives right now. Go as often as possible. I was sorry to hear you have to work Monday thru Sunday. I pray with Obama's new plan you can stop working on Sundays and resume going to church every Sunday possible. I know huge blessings are instore for you guys. I feel it. As long as you don't put the Lord on the back burner you will never lack, you willhave enough of what you need.
My trainer Elder Sanez should be getting in contact with you soon through email, phone, or something so now it won't be a surprise. He's a great guy and he is going to try to visit you guys sometime within a year so be ready for that. Don't worry he is crazy like the rest of usso you should have a lot of laughs. When possible I would like you to introduce him to the business, but don't jump on it right away. I talked to him about it and he is a 5% all the way, so when you sign him up it would be awesome if you could put him as my second leg.
On that note I hear things are hectic right now at the house and that James is planning on moving out or at least, thinking of doing so. I am speechless....good for him! I knew he could do it, he just needed a good enough reason I guess. I am sorry to hear about Annette. I pray things work out for her. It wouldn't hurt her to have the missionaries over and listen to the lessons, not only for her but Justin and Brandon. The faith, hope, and personal strength that living the gospel of Jesus Christ provides us is exactly what they lack and with those things in their lives they will be a whole lot happier.
How are you and Dad doing in general besides working so hard? How are Wally & Mike and the Morton ladies doing? Hanging in there I hope.
I would love it if you would send me photos of Semaj, China, & Zion Semaj! Semaj is such a good guy, I was a thoughtless, selfish kid and because of that I lost out on so many years as his friend, because in reality he is the only one I still know that was a buddy of mine since we were in diapers.
Take care of yourselves! You guys, working hard is good, but working smart is better! Use the business to win back time and freedom financially consistantly every day until you can say Ciao to both of your jobs and be much better off.
Please say Hi to all of my friends in the Rocklin 2nd & 6th Wards and tell Jimmie & Futaba, Kevin, and our family & friends such as Bill, Sue, and the Young Guns Hello from me.
I Love you all!
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:41:22
Hey Y’all family and friends:
I received two boxes one of which had shampoo, calcium tabs, and shades, Simply Products. The other had three plastic bags full of protein powder, cookies, 2 boxes of cereal and STUFF FROM February 9th with pictures and all.
I still haven’t received that mystery card. So far I haven’t received that box with toothpaste but I bought some more recently so I should be good for a while.
Brandon has really grown up! Is he doing any sports or going to the gym? I hope so.
As for me I am growing up also. I am continually changing every day for the better. I am less lazy, and my view on life is more and more positive. I am working hard and beginning to be effective as a missionary which is crazy for those of you who know what I was like before around people I didn’t know! The only thing negative is that you guys wont recognize me when I get back. I am SKINNY, BALD, and BLONDE! I sent you guys a letter last week it should get there soon, enjoy! Let me know how my loved ones are such as Jimmie and all my crew.
Love you all,
Elder Morton
Received 04.08.09
Elder Morton wrote in Spanish the first two paragraphs, that he has been pre-occupied with serving the lord and had neglected to write sooner.
25 March 2009
Mom, Dad, Family & Friends:
I got your email Monday, March 23rd but after writing you my PC went down and I lost the entire message. I was unable to get back into my LDS mail.
Mom & Dad I want to congratulate you for finding time to attend church despite all the craziness of the adversary going on in your lives right now. Go as often as possible. I was sorry to hear you have to work Monday thru Sunday. I pray with Obama's new plan you can stop working on Sundays and resume going to church every Sunday possible. I know huge blessings are instore for you guys. I feel it. As long as you don't put the Lord on the back burner you will never lack, you willhave enough of what you need.
My trainer Elder Sanez should be getting in contact with you soon through email, phone, or something so now it won't be a surprise. He's a great guy and he is going to try to visit you guys sometime within a year so be ready for that. Don't worry he is crazy like the rest of usso you should have a lot of laughs. When possible I would like you to introduce him to the business, but don't jump on it right away. I talked to him about it and he is a 5% all the way, so when you sign him up it would be awesome if you could put him as my second leg.
On that note I hear things are hectic right now at the house and that James is planning on moving out or at least, thinking of doing so. I am speechless....good for him! I knew he could do it, he just needed a good enough reason I guess. I am sorry to hear about Annette. I pray things work out for her. It wouldn't hurt her to have the missionaries over and listen to the lessons, not only for her but Justin and Brandon. The faith, hope, and personal strength that living the gospel of Jesus Christ provides us is exactly what they lack and with those things in their lives they will be a whole lot happier.
How are you and Dad doing in general besides working so hard? How are Wally & Mike and the Morton ladies doing? Hanging in there I hope.
I would love it if you would send me photos of Semaj, China, & Zion Semaj! Semaj is such a good guy, I was a thoughtless, selfish kid and because of that I lost out on so many years as his friend, because in reality he is the only one I still know that was a buddy of mine since we were in diapers.
Take care of yourselves! You guys, working hard is good, but working smart is better! Use the business to win back time and freedom financially consistantly every day until you can say Ciao to both of your jobs and be much better off.
Please say Hi to all of my friends in the Rocklin 2nd & 6th Wards and tell Jimmie & Futaba, Kevin, and our family & friends such as Bill, Sue, and the Young Guns Hello from me.
I Love you all!
Elder Morton
Monday, March 30, 2009
Letter from Elder Morton, 03.30.09
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
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
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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