Subject: ¡Me va bien!
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:24:04
Hey yall!
I haven’t received the box with vitamins yet but I’ll get it soon. That’s cool that Dad went to the temple because it rocks! I hope you guys make some time once a month to go and do a session it’s worth it! Wow Robbie Cook gets home tomorrow?! How time flies by. I’m sure Robs return will be great for everyone! Man that Steve Reynolds. I hope he is doing well. The weather is changing all over and I plan on moving to the state that stole our weather when I get back!
My new comp is Elder Parizaca and he is from Cochabamba, Bolivia. He isn’t trunky like many of my previous companions and follows the rules so it’s a bit strange for me but I have to clean up my act a bit and be a good boy lol! The Michael Jackson shirt was cool! I like it. Yes, it’s hard for me to pray in English now. I can communicate in English when I speak with someone from the states but its weird talking to a Latino in English, it throws me off. It will be weird the making the transition and all when I get home but I will be fine. The good news is you can always study Italian and if you work the business enough you can go on vacations in Italy and you will get your Italian back in no time.
I'm sorry you have not seen Justin since Thanksgiving. He’s doing his thing which sadly enough doesn’t really include family and that needs to change sooner than later. At least everyone is getting along.
Yes I heard it's been snowing in Northern California and have seen pictures with a whole lot of snow in Utah...provecho!
The things that I need would be razors, protein bars, vitamins, toothpaste, white sox and whatever your heart desires! I am sending the CD today so you should get it soon.
Good for Chris! Education is really important but even more important is what you do with that education! The U.S.A. is full of opportunities for people who want to work hard and learn. Literally we can be and do what our heart desires and that’s a privilege that not everyone has. We need to take advantage of the blessings that God has given us and be grateful that we have been born where and when we have. On a missionary note we are working hard here in Lima. It’s a bit tougher to work in an area that you have basically contacted everyone and their grandma and they all know you and say no I am still not interested in "your church".
I have been here for 4 months now and I have made some great friends and when I go I will miss them a lot but I plan on making a come back with the family in a few years when I am an emerald in the business and I have a bit of freedom from "The man"= (9:00-5:00 JOB). Literally I have family here and I can’t wait for you guys to meet them. I know that you’ll get along great!
Can you believe that I will be home in 5 months? The time has gone by so fast I truly am amazed. I truly am a changed man and yet there is a whole lot more to learn. If I do the best job possible I know that the lord will bless you and me.
I thank you all for making it possible to serve a mission, I will never forget it and it will be a legacy truly great in the Morton family to have missionaries all over the world as representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ. This was all made possible by our family and friends. Thank you all. Keep the dream alive!
Love,
Elder Morton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morton
Oakland Temple, Oakland, CA
Rob & Rosita, 12.30.11
At the Oakland Temple
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
My week was good, and yours?
Subject: My week was good, and yours?
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:48
Hey yall!
Actually it’s been chill here, humid but not too hot. Its actually rained in Lima a few times which is practically the end of the world for them because it just doesn’t rain here. I haven’t received another box yet. That would be cool if Alberto could visit you guys for a bit in March.
About the temple in Italy are they actually building it and if so when do they plan on finishing? I want to go too! Holla at Bishop Smith, brother Knecht, Brother Gibson and that I am doing great! Please do what you can about my license to renew it I would appreciate it a lot.
Yes I plan on going back to Fitness 19 because I need to get back in the gym BAD! That’s cool about Rocklin going to state but for what Basketball, Football, Wrestling, or Baseball? I need to work hard from the get go because I have a lot of plans and little time to accomplish them in.
The changes were this last Wednesday January 13th and I am staying here in Lima till February 24th. I am excited because my new comp is super spiritual and just a great kid. I truly believe we will do some great things this change.
On a funny note I am forgetting my English and I didn’t notice it until now, because for some reason people are asking me what does this mean in English, and I have to think hard for about a minute until it comes to me! I have realized that I am a missionary and the transition to the "Normal life" will be awkward. Who knew? The good news is that God is blessing me every day more and more and I feel he is molding me into a better person. I know that he is blessing you guys as well. I hope you keep working hard and going to church and obeying the commandments so that he can bless you more and more.
Be patient, I am coming home soon but I am needed here I know this to be true. I pray more than anything that one day my family decides to accept the gospel in their lives. I am really happy that James is starting to think about the Bible and spiritual things a bit more and well and his education and working hard. He is capable of great things if only he trusts in himself and God. The same goes for you all because the lord has big plans for the family if only you believe that anything is possible. One thing I have come to realize in the mission is that we set our own limits not our heavenly father and the way we do it is by doing nothing at all or whining about our trials without doing what it takes to overcome the problem.
Let’s stay positive as TEAM. INA always tells us we can be financially free and with that freedom we can do great things for many people because serving others makes us feel good and it pleases the lord.
You guys are the best! Until next time I love you all and pray for the best.
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:48
Hey yall!
Actually it’s been chill here, humid but not too hot. Its actually rained in Lima a few times which is practically the end of the world for them because it just doesn’t rain here. I haven’t received another box yet. That would be cool if Alberto could visit you guys for a bit in March.
About the temple in Italy are they actually building it and if so when do they plan on finishing? I want to go too! Holla at Bishop Smith, brother Knecht, Brother Gibson and that I am doing great! Please do what you can about my license to renew it I would appreciate it a lot.
Yes I plan on going back to Fitness 19 because I need to get back in the gym BAD! That’s cool about Rocklin going to state but for what Basketball, Football, Wrestling, or Baseball? I need to work hard from the get go because I have a lot of plans and little time to accomplish them in.
The changes were this last Wednesday January 13th and I am staying here in Lima till February 24th. I am excited because my new comp is super spiritual and just a great kid. I truly believe we will do some great things this change.
On a funny note I am forgetting my English and I didn’t notice it until now, because for some reason people are asking me what does this mean in English, and I have to think hard for about a minute until it comes to me! I have realized that I am a missionary and the transition to the "Normal life" will be awkward. Who knew? The good news is that God is blessing me every day more and more and I feel he is molding me into a better person. I know that he is blessing you guys as well. I hope you keep working hard and going to church and obeying the commandments so that he can bless you more and more.
Be patient, I am coming home soon but I am needed here I know this to be true. I pray more than anything that one day my family decides to accept the gospel in their lives. I am really happy that James is starting to think about the Bible and spiritual things a bit more and well and his education and working hard. He is capable of great things if only he trusts in himself and God. The same goes for you all because the lord has big plans for the family if only you believe that anything is possible. One thing I have come to realize in the mission is that we set our own limits not our heavenly father and the way we do it is by doing nothing at all or whining about our trials without doing what it takes to overcome the problem.
Let’s stay positive as TEAM. INA always tells us we can be financially free and with that freedom we can do great things for many people because serving others makes us feel good and it pleases the lord.
You guys are the best! Until next time I love you all and pray for the best.
Elder Morton
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wow! Alberto needs a razor!
Subject: Wow! Alberto needs a razor!
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:30:03 +0000
Hey yall!
Well, I got the garments, razors and scalp serum. The garments that I like are called "Cotton/poly" The others aren’t my cup of tea. Getting old sucks but as you guys say....its better than the alternative! Get ready to retire but do it in style! Do it like Wade and Terry Simmons! You can do it I know it! Thanks for sending me the rechargeable batteries. I will put them to good use! Thank you but I am good on a CD player.
I pray things work out with you guys and your financial situation. I have heard that the U.S. is almost 80% recovered from the economic crisis. That makes me feel a lot better.
I realized the other day that James is going to be 40 this May! We are getting old huh? I will be 27 this March.... who knew I would survive this long without being strangled! As a child I was sure a hand full for you and Dad, but I am learning my lesson here.
I plan on going back to Fitness19. Actually I plan on working two jobs and doing the business. I need to start making enough money from the get go to start saving for a house! I know things will get better by June because it’s up to us and how we look at things whether it’s a cup half empty or half full. We decide how good things are not the circumstances. Yes Mom stay positive and behave! I completely agree on making the goal for Italy 2012! I am already planning on it! As far as I am concerned they are family and I love them as such. Sorella is sister huh? That’s right; I need to study Italian also when I get home! That’s cool that she sent the family a box. I understand about the panetone because I ate panetone for a month! All of December, breakfast, lunch and dinner! I am down for some pasta! I miss good food! Don’t worry about what to make fo me when I get back, cook whatever your heart desires! Cool I was wondering about my license because I will need that ASAP as I return to drive to my two jobs and attend college!
It’s good to hear that you are feeling a little better. I hope there will be no need for the use of your cane by the time I get you back, we need to get you back in the gym and I also hope in June you won’t need the wheelchair-cart because that would be a huge relief for you. You took the words from my mouth you have a trip to Italy to prepare for and I’m coming back! Don’t worry about the Christmas lights you can take them down unless you just don’t feel like it.
I saw Alberto's photo with Giorgio at Christmas at their mamma's house and Alberto needs to shave! lol Wow Alberto´s boss had a baby that’s cool. Alberto is the man and that’s cool that they trust him so much in his job to give him so much responsibility. I am even more excited that he got to date some gGirls! That’s always good news. I hope Alberto is able to escape from his job and stop by for a visit with you guys while he is nearby in Denver, U.S.A. That would be really special. I hope Alberto finds his good deal on the house he wants to settle down in Modena, IT. So the new girl’s name is Denise interesting.... she’s pretty, interesting and talented good for him! Yes we love the Minguizzi family because they are the bomb! Send my love and best wishes to the Minguzzi family and that 2012 we will be occupying those rooms with pleasure! After what you’ve been through it good to have something to look forward to and mtake a goal to achieve it.
I have to say the lord really knows what he is doing with us. Really all we need to do is work hard and consult the lord faithfully and we will be led to eternal happiness. The lord has bigger plans for us than we can imagine we just have to BELIEVE and JUST DO IT! The temple is a great source of strength and personal revelation. Prayer also helps us keep in touch God so that we are not led in the wrong direction. I love you all and I know you are capable of anything.Keep the dream alive!
Love you all,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:30:03 +0000
Hey yall!
Well, I got the garments, razors and scalp serum. The garments that I like are called "Cotton/poly" The others aren’t my cup of tea. Getting old sucks but as you guys say....its better than the alternative! Get ready to retire but do it in style! Do it like Wade and Terry Simmons! You can do it I know it! Thanks for sending me the rechargeable batteries. I will put them to good use! Thank you but I am good on a CD player.
I pray things work out with you guys and your financial situation. I have heard that the U.S. is almost 80% recovered from the economic crisis. That makes me feel a lot better.
I realized the other day that James is going to be 40 this May! We are getting old huh? I will be 27 this March.... who knew I would survive this long without being strangled! As a child I was sure a hand full for you and Dad, but I am learning my lesson here.
I plan on going back to Fitness19. Actually I plan on working two jobs and doing the business. I need to start making enough money from the get go to start saving for a house! I know things will get better by June because it’s up to us and how we look at things whether it’s a cup half empty or half full. We decide how good things are not the circumstances. Yes Mom stay positive and behave! I completely agree on making the goal for Italy 2012! I am already planning on it! As far as I am concerned they are family and I love them as such. Sorella is sister huh? That’s right; I need to study Italian also when I get home! That’s cool that she sent the family a box. I understand about the panetone because I ate panetone for a month! All of December, breakfast, lunch and dinner! I am down for some pasta! I miss good food! Don’t worry about what to make fo me when I get back, cook whatever your heart desires! Cool I was wondering about my license because I will need that ASAP as I return to drive to my two jobs and attend college!
It’s good to hear that you are feeling a little better. I hope there will be no need for the use of your cane by the time I get you back, we need to get you back in the gym and I also hope in June you won’t need the wheelchair-cart because that would be a huge relief for you. You took the words from my mouth you have a trip to Italy to prepare for and I’m coming back! Don’t worry about the Christmas lights you can take them down unless you just don’t feel like it.
I saw Alberto's photo with Giorgio at Christmas at their mamma's house and Alberto needs to shave! lol Wow Alberto´s boss had a baby that’s cool. Alberto is the man and that’s cool that they trust him so much in his job to give him so much responsibility. I am even more excited that he got to date some gGirls! That’s always good news. I hope Alberto is able to escape from his job and stop by for a visit with you guys while he is nearby in Denver, U.S.A. That would be really special. I hope Alberto finds his good deal on the house he wants to settle down in Modena, IT. So the new girl’s name is Denise interesting.... she’s pretty, interesting and talented good for him! Yes we love the Minguizzi family because they are the bomb! Send my love and best wishes to the Minguzzi family and that 2012 we will be occupying those rooms with pleasure! After what you’ve been through it good to have something to look forward to and mtake a goal to achieve it.
I have to say the lord really knows what he is doing with us. Really all we need to do is work hard and consult the lord faithfully and we will be led to eternal happiness. The lord has bigger plans for us than we can imagine we just have to BELIEVE and JUST DO IT! The temple is a great source of strength and personal revelation. Prayer also helps us keep in touch God so that we are not led in the wrong direction. I love you all and I know you are capable of anything.Keep the dream alive!
Love you all,
Elder Morton
Monday, January 4, 2010
New year new Elder!
Subject: New year new Elder!
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:42
Hey yall!
It’s good to be in 2010! It’s a new year full of new opportunities and new arrivals! Let’s not count the months down because we can’t afford to assume and lose blessings and opportunities! Don’t worry about me! I am a bit older and more experienced with these things and I only take my camera with me when we do things as a group - tourist as a zone or when I leave a zone to say good bye to the great families I have come to know well. As far as money well I have about $10 on me and usually no more than that. Don’t worry about that because my back pack is always at my feet where they would have to be a bit more obvious when robbing me and I don’t think they are that stupid. I plan on sending you a CD soon with a letter and some small stuff from Perú.
That’s cool that Annette is being social. I hope she is doing constructive things with her free time. Really I don’t know a whole lot of 43 year old single men from the church, but you never know! I know some Peruvians that fit that description but I wouldn’t recommend them for her. That’s cool to hear you chilled on new years eve, I think its just what you need.
What do I need? More dress socks, rechargeable AA and AAA batteries and you guys to work the business like never before so that when I get home you guys will be in a different economic situation than when I left. That way you can teach me how to do the same for my future family! I see that getting a job and all that starting over stuff with college will be hard but with help the transition will be less abrupt. I hope you were able to renew my license so that I can get to work right away and get ready because I am coming! Wow! I am really proud of James. He is really coming around. As you said there is hope! I sure hope he has the same or more interest in these things when I get home!
Talking about the Roe's the CD that Chris sent me is the BOMB! Its greatest gospel hits CD and I like it a lot! It gets me motivated and my comp doesn’t speak English.
Going to physical therapy you will get to recover from the daily grind of the week a bit more this year, which means you will have more energy to keep on keeping on! Wow! That’s really cool that Semaj and Redondo have their own businesses. I wish them all the best in their business ventures! George sings Hip Hop? Or more R&B? Either way I like both! Yeah by the time I get married he will be famous so that’s cool with me! I hope we get "The family discount".
Jill and Dean are going to the Mormon capital of the world good for them! Wow Jenns car took a dive that’s crazy! That’s nice of you to give her your car but you worked out some kind of deal with them right? I hope so. I am happy she is finally moving forward and looking for a new job. In regards to the car I am not even thinking about that yet. I do plan on buying something more my style as soon as possible though depending on the dinero situation! That’s cool that Josh (Mortimer) still remembers his Spanish really well. He must have studied more in college.
As for me I have been working my butt off spiritually and physically. I have a comp that’s super prideful and thinks he knows everything and isn’t afraid to say so. It makes me realize how important humility really is and how much of strength it is as well. I am learning a lot this change. I know that the lord is on my side and I can overcome any trial if I confide in him, be humble and bust my butt doing the right things. I have to say the mission is the best decision I have ever made and will never regret doing. I thank my God my family and the church for giving me this opportunity to serve the lord and really be truly converted to the only true church on the face of the earth.
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:42
Hey yall!
It’s good to be in 2010! It’s a new year full of new opportunities and new arrivals! Let’s not count the months down because we can’t afford to assume and lose blessings and opportunities! Don’t worry about me! I am a bit older and more experienced with these things and I only take my camera with me when we do things as a group - tourist as a zone or when I leave a zone to say good bye to the great families I have come to know well. As far as money well I have about $10 on me and usually no more than that. Don’t worry about that because my back pack is always at my feet where they would have to be a bit more obvious when robbing me and I don’t think they are that stupid. I plan on sending you a CD soon with a letter and some small stuff from Perú.
That’s cool that Annette is being social. I hope she is doing constructive things with her free time. Really I don’t know a whole lot of 43 year old single men from the church, but you never know! I know some Peruvians that fit that description but I wouldn’t recommend them for her. That’s cool to hear you chilled on new years eve, I think its just what you need.
What do I need? More dress socks, rechargeable AA and AAA batteries and you guys to work the business like never before so that when I get home you guys will be in a different economic situation than when I left. That way you can teach me how to do the same for my future family! I see that getting a job and all that starting over stuff with college will be hard but with help the transition will be less abrupt. I hope you were able to renew my license so that I can get to work right away and get ready because I am coming! Wow! I am really proud of James. He is really coming around. As you said there is hope! I sure hope he has the same or more interest in these things when I get home!
Talking about the Roe's the CD that Chris sent me is the BOMB! Its greatest gospel hits CD and I like it a lot! It gets me motivated and my comp doesn’t speak English.
Going to physical therapy you will get to recover from the daily grind of the week a bit more this year, which means you will have more energy to keep on keeping on! Wow! That’s really cool that Semaj and Redondo have their own businesses. I wish them all the best in their business ventures! George sings Hip Hop? Or more R&B? Either way I like both! Yeah by the time I get married he will be famous so that’s cool with me! I hope we get "The family discount".
Jill and Dean are going to the Mormon capital of the world good for them! Wow Jenns car took a dive that’s crazy! That’s nice of you to give her your car but you worked out some kind of deal with them right? I hope so. I am happy she is finally moving forward and looking for a new job. In regards to the car I am not even thinking about that yet. I do plan on buying something more my style as soon as possible though depending on the dinero situation! That’s cool that Josh (Mortimer) still remembers his Spanish really well. He must have studied more in college.
As for me I have been working my butt off spiritually and physically. I have a comp that’s super prideful and thinks he knows everything and isn’t afraid to say so. It makes me realize how important humility really is and how much of strength it is as well. I am learning a lot this change. I know that the lord is on my side and I can overcome any trial if I confide in him, be humble and bust my butt doing the right things. I have to say the mission is the best decision I have ever made and will never regret doing. I thank my God my family and the church for giving me this opportunity to serve the lord and really be truly converted to the only true church on the face of the earth.
Love,
Elder Morton
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
¡Gracias a todos ustedes!
Subject: ¡Gracias a todos ustedes!
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:22:10 +0000 Hey yall!
Yeah I feel bad that things didn’t work out as I hoped but sometimes these things happen and its out of our control no matter how good our intentions are. I wish Wally, Jenn, and Claire a Merry Christmas and a new year full of blessings as a result of good decisions, diligence, and an attitude that’s always positive! It was a great experience for me to talk a little bit with Brian, Brandon, Annette, James, and Dad and you, Mike and Sunny. I enjoyed talking to you as well. I wish we had a little more time but this time I have to be a good example as a senior companion and follow the hour rule. I understood all of you no worries. I know you love me and that’s what really matters and I hope you know that I love you all.
It’s disappointing you didn’t hear or see Justin on Christmas, but its good to hear that he is a little happier. I too hope Vic gets a job and grows up. I hope Vic accomplishes what it is that he wants. Don’t worry about the garments, it’s though that counts. As far as needs go I don’t need anything out of the norm just my normal vitamins and protein stuff and that you guys keep going to church, reading your scriptures, praying, and working the business and living the dream! I haven’t received the envelope you sent me yet but I will get it soon.
As far as I know I will be sent to Sacramento but don’t worry we will know when we need to know. That’s crazy! Elder Cook is almost done. That will be a great homecoming and he will be a great addition to the singles ward!
Give a holla at Camie and let her know I understand how things can get crazy at times. I too am experiencing the hectic life with changes left and right. A letter every now and then is cool but really I know she cares because she is one of the few of my friends that have written me. You know when they write they really are your friends even if its once.
Send a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wish from Elder Morton to Tanya and the whole Mortimer-Zufelt family! ¡Próspero Año Nuevo!
Send a shout out to Rose for me. She rocks and I hope she had a very Merry Christmas and has an even better new year!
Send my love out to Jimmie, Futaba and Masai and Sayaka please because they are the best! I pray that everything works out well with her surgery and that the business stays strong and most of all so that they can enjoy a few chill moments in life as a family and as husband and wife! We have to converse with them when I get back because I really miss them and really all of my family and friends! When did Futaba send the letter because if I am not mistaken I received one a long time ago and it was nice? I hope the Wilson family had a great Christmas and a prosperous new year as well!
I am really enjoying myself here in El Perú. I learn something new every day and I truly feel as though the lord is molding me to be a better man than I could be without him. I truly know that God has a higher purpose for us than the "daily grind". He wants us to progress spiritually as well as temporally and as I told Annette if we are not progressing we are not doing what we have been sent here to do and most of all what we promised God our father we would do here. I pray that this New Year may be full of new and significant life goals with real intention to accomplish them. We can do it!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:22:10 +0000 Hey yall!
Yeah I feel bad that things didn’t work out as I hoped but sometimes these things happen and its out of our control no matter how good our intentions are. I wish Wally, Jenn, and Claire a Merry Christmas and a new year full of blessings as a result of good decisions, diligence, and an attitude that’s always positive! It was a great experience for me to talk a little bit with Brian, Brandon, Annette, James, and Dad and you, Mike and Sunny. I enjoyed talking to you as well. I wish we had a little more time but this time I have to be a good example as a senior companion and follow the hour rule. I understood all of you no worries. I know you love me and that’s what really matters and I hope you know that I love you all.
It’s disappointing you didn’t hear or see Justin on Christmas, but its good to hear that he is a little happier. I too hope Vic gets a job and grows up. I hope Vic accomplishes what it is that he wants. Don’t worry about the garments, it’s though that counts. As far as needs go I don’t need anything out of the norm just my normal vitamins and protein stuff and that you guys keep going to church, reading your scriptures, praying, and working the business and living the dream! I haven’t received the envelope you sent me yet but I will get it soon.
As far as I know I will be sent to Sacramento but don’t worry we will know when we need to know. That’s crazy! Elder Cook is almost done. That will be a great homecoming and he will be a great addition to the singles ward!
Give a holla at Camie and let her know I understand how things can get crazy at times. I too am experiencing the hectic life with changes left and right. A letter every now and then is cool but really I know she cares because she is one of the few of my friends that have written me. You know when they write they really are your friends even if its once.
Send a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wish from Elder Morton to Tanya and the whole Mortimer-Zufelt family! ¡Próspero Año Nuevo!
Send a shout out to Rose for me. She rocks and I hope she had a very Merry Christmas and has an even better new year!
Send my love out to Jimmie, Futaba and Masai and Sayaka please because they are the best! I pray that everything works out well with her surgery and that the business stays strong and most of all so that they can enjoy a few chill moments in life as a family and as husband and wife! We have to converse with them when I get back because I really miss them and really all of my family and friends! When did Futaba send the letter because if I am not mistaken I received one a long time ago and it was nice? I hope the Wilson family had a great Christmas and a prosperous new year as well!
I am really enjoying myself here in El Perú. I learn something new every day and I truly feel as though the lord is molding me to be a better man than I could be without him. I truly know that God has a higher purpose for us than the "daily grind". He wants us to progress spiritually as well as temporally and as I told Annette if we are not progressing we are not doing what we have been sent here to do and most of all what we promised God our father we would do here. I pray that this New Year may be full of new and significant life goals with real intention to accomplish them. We can do it!
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, December 21, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Buon Natale y Feliz Navidad!
Subject: Buon Natale y Feliz Navidad!
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:21
Hey yall!
Thanks for the garments and razors I appreciate it. Don’t worry these things happen every now and then. Thanks for the CD of church music because that’s all we can listen to. I appreciate the thought from Chris but I don’t know what CD he got me because it’ not Christmas yet! Thanks for the hair conditioner stuff once again! That’s cool about the commercials. Is the image getting better for Amway and Nutralite?
Yes I will be calling the 24th as my "Pre call" to tell you when I will be calling you on Christmas. I will call at night because I think were 1 or 2 hours ahead of you guys. I don’t know what time exactly yet.
The chocolate balls are for a couple in my ward who the husband served a mission in the Northern part of Perú and had a companion from the states. He tried this chocolate ball for Christmas as LOVES it! He asked me if I could have you send him and his wife one and I said I would ask. They are really cool people and I thought it couldn’t hurt to ask. Christmas is next week how crazy is that?
Speaking of Alberto how are the Minguzzi’s? Have you heard anything from them lately? Well the answer is yes and that’s cool! I read the letter from Vito and it sounds like everyone is doing their thing and overall pretty happy. I am happy to hear that they are doing well. Send them my best wishes please. Its good to hear that the grandma is still sticking in there, but when is Giorgio going to give Nadia and Vito grand kids and when is Alberto going to get hitched?! It seems as though June 2010 will be a big month worldwide!
Really I am enjoying this change more than ever. We are doing really good things in our area and the members are progressively happier with the missionaries. Almost 6 months to go and I am home, how fast the time is flying by. I still see a difference in the man I was compared to just 6 months ago and at this rate I will be a lot different in 6 more months when I get home. I have a different work ethic and desire to share the gospel with my family, not force my religion on them but share what I have learned in these two years with them, and let them make the decision on their own.
I am really pumped to talk to the family this Christmas. It will be a great experience for all of us I am sure. I love you all and hope that all my friends and family know that. From Rocklin and Auburn, CA, to South San Francisco, all the way to Italy and back I send my love to all and want to hear how everyone is doing for the holidays.
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:21
Hey yall!
Thanks for the garments and razors I appreciate it. Don’t worry these things happen every now and then. Thanks for the CD of church music because that’s all we can listen to. I appreciate the thought from Chris but I don’t know what CD he got me because it’ not Christmas yet! Thanks for the hair conditioner stuff once again! That’s cool about the commercials. Is the image getting better for Amway and Nutralite?
Yes I will be calling the 24th as my "Pre call" to tell you when I will be calling you on Christmas. I will call at night because I think were 1 or 2 hours ahead of you guys. I don’t know what time exactly yet.
The chocolate balls are for a couple in my ward who the husband served a mission in the Northern part of Perú and had a companion from the states. He tried this chocolate ball for Christmas as LOVES it! He asked me if I could have you send him and his wife one and I said I would ask. They are really cool people and I thought it couldn’t hurt to ask. Christmas is next week how crazy is that?
Speaking of Alberto how are the Minguzzi’s? Have you heard anything from them lately? Well the answer is yes and that’s cool! I read the letter from Vito and it sounds like everyone is doing their thing and overall pretty happy. I am happy to hear that they are doing well. Send them my best wishes please. Its good to hear that the grandma is still sticking in there, but when is Giorgio going to give Nadia and Vito grand kids and when is Alberto going to get hitched?! It seems as though June 2010 will be a big month worldwide!
Really I am enjoying this change more than ever. We are doing really good things in our area and the members are progressively happier with the missionaries. Almost 6 months to go and I am home, how fast the time is flying by. I still see a difference in the man I was compared to just 6 months ago and at this rate I will be a lot different in 6 more months when I get home. I have a different work ethic and desire to share the gospel with my family, not force my religion on them but share what I have learned in these two years with them, and let them make the decision on their own.
I am really pumped to talk to the family this Christmas. It will be a great experience for all of us I am sure. I love you all and hope that all my friends and family know that. From Rocklin and Auburn, CA, to South San Francisco, all the way to Italy and back I send my love to all and want to hear how everyone is doing for the holidays.
Love,
Elder Morton
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Feliz Navidad!
Subject: Feliz Navidad!
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:47
Hey yall!
A quick notice I received the Christmas box from you guys and the CD that Chris bought and they were AWESOME! I haven’t opened any of the gifts yet but thank you for the generosity because you sent A LOT! I hope it was in the budget! In response to one of your letters yes, I need 5 more pairs of garment tops and bottoms and more socks because there was a huge problem with the company that washes our clothes here in Lima and everyone lost a ton of clothes. If you could send some more razors that would be cool too.
So, Vic is trying to get into Sac Junior college that’s great!
Good for Annette. She finally passed her test and accomplished her goals and is happy.
Justin goes to boot camp. How crazy is that?! It sounds like something from a crazy dream that you can’t wake up from. I sure hope he has a good experience in the military and doesn’t pick up any bad habits.
That’s good to hear that Jackie is recovering well from her surgery and is happily married. Good to hear that James is overcoming his trials and is doing well. I am really glad that you and Dad are hanging in there and looking at the positive side of things. I didn’t know there were plans on going to Italy in 2012, but I LOVE the idea and I think that Dad will be beyond happy visiting Italy, because its THE BOMB!
In regards to me, I am really happy with how things are going here in Lima. We are finding really great, new people to teach the gospel to and I feel truly blessed because my comp is a really great kid that was raised in the church. I truly believe we will make a big difference in the ward and branch that we have. I feel truly blessed to be where I am at this point in my mission. God loves us and wants to bless us, we just have to be obedient and act in faith according to the whisperings of the spirit and choose the right! If we do that we will receive the blessings after the trial of our faith.
The holiday season for me is a reminder of how much God really loves us, so much so that he sent his only begotten son to sacrifice his life for us and make it possible to make it back to his presence. May we always remember how very blessed we are to have been born when and where we have and always thank God for what he has given us because there are people who have a lot less than we do.
I plan on doing things a whole lot differently when I get home. I really want to make anything possible for my children. I want them to have the opportunity to know diverse countries and people and most of all PERÚ! So, I will have to work hard and keep the focus but I am prepared to do whatever it takes so that my kids can be even better prepared for the mission life and the real life than I was, because its worth it. The family is so important and I have learned that in the mission. I knew before that the family was important but my vision was drastically limited compared to now and because of that I am grateful every day that I was blessed with the opportunity to serve as a missionary for these 2 years.
I look forward to talking to you all in a few weeks and I know it will be a great experience for all of us.
I Love you all,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:47
Hey yall!
A quick notice I received the Christmas box from you guys and the CD that Chris bought and they were AWESOME! I haven’t opened any of the gifts yet but thank you for the generosity because you sent A LOT! I hope it was in the budget! In response to one of your letters yes, I need 5 more pairs of garment tops and bottoms and more socks because there was a huge problem with the company that washes our clothes here in Lima and everyone lost a ton of clothes. If you could send some more razors that would be cool too.
So, Vic is trying to get into Sac Junior college that’s great!
Good for Annette. She finally passed her test and accomplished her goals and is happy.
Justin goes to boot camp. How crazy is that?! It sounds like something from a crazy dream that you can’t wake up from. I sure hope he has a good experience in the military and doesn’t pick up any bad habits.
That’s good to hear that Jackie is recovering well from her surgery and is happily married. Good to hear that James is overcoming his trials and is doing well. I am really glad that you and Dad are hanging in there and looking at the positive side of things. I didn’t know there were plans on going to Italy in 2012, but I LOVE the idea and I think that Dad will be beyond happy visiting Italy, because its THE BOMB!
In regards to me, I am really happy with how things are going here in Lima. We are finding really great, new people to teach the gospel to and I feel truly blessed because my comp is a really great kid that was raised in the church. I truly believe we will make a big difference in the ward and branch that we have. I feel truly blessed to be where I am at this point in my mission. God loves us and wants to bless us, we just have to be obedient and act in faith according to the whisperings of the spirit and choose the right! If we do that we will receive the blessings after the trial of our faith.
The holiday season for me is a reminder of how much God really loves us, so much so that he sent his only begotten son to sacrifice his life for us and make it possible to make it back to his presence. May we always remember how very blessed we are to have been born when and where we have and always thank God for what he has given us because there are people who have a lot less than we do.
I plan on doing things a whole lot differently when I get home. I really want to make anything possible for my children. I want them to have the opportunity to know diverse countries and people and most of all PERÚ! So, I will have to work hard and keep the focus but I am prepared to do whatever it takes so that my kids can be even better prepared for the mission life and the real life than I was, because its worth it. The family is so important and I have learned that in the mission. I knew before that the family was important but my vision was drastically limited compared to now and because of that I am grateful every day that I was blessed with the opportunity to serve as a missionary for these 2 years.
I look forward to talking to you all in a few weeks and I know it will be a great experience for all of us.
I Love you all,
Elder Morton
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The holidays are here!
Subject: The holidays are here!
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:50
Hey yall!
The holidays have many surprises to offer and usually they are good ones. I am happy to hear that Annette and you are getting along like a mother and daughter should. How crazy, Brandon is a junior! That’s what two years away from home does, we all grow 2 years older and yet we don’t see it happen!
Girls, we can’t live with them and we live without them. What is a man to do?! I doubt things with Justin will pan out as he hopes because what he feels isn’t love and that’s something I know from experience. The best thing he can do is enjoy her presence while it lasts because things will change a whole lot when he goes into the military. His life really won’t be his and he will grow up and want different things out of life. Honestly I think they should part ways while they still can be friends and really if through the course of his life he finds his way back to her that’s cool.
It sounds like June 2010 will be a memorable one for all of us just about! I am happy that Annette got her condo and that it’s a nice one. I am thrilled to hear that Brandon is chilling out, maybe he is growing up.
I haven’t received the envelope or my package but there probably saving it for Christmas if they have arrived. I too look forward to the Christmas call, to be able to talk to the family once again. I really hope that before I get home we can get the family going to church. It would be a huge blessing for them and it would help a lot in the thing we lack as a family and that is UNITY.
We need to stop holding grudges, being prideful, hard hearted and really breaks the false traditions of our family apart, and start anew. Life is short and the things of the world will pass but the family CAN be eternal! When I get home I will be able to talk more intelligently about the gospel and what living it really can do for us. I will not lecture or force my religion on anyone but I will share with them what I have learned during these two years because I have learned so much and yet there is so much more to learn. I have learned that were here not on vacation but to be tried so that we can progress. It’s not easy to admit that we are the problem when in reality usually we are. These past 2 changes have been really tough for me and the next one seems to be equal because I will be staying here in Lima until January. Sadly it doesn’t look like I will be going back to the jungle but it is what it is, God knows why I am here even if I don’t. If you could do me a favor and send one of those chocolate oranges that they have for the holidays. The ones when you tap it on the table it breaks into slices like an orange I would really appreciate it. Please send it to: Consuelo del Rosario Garcia Quiroz, Jr. Piedraluna, 2515 3ero PisoUrb. San Carlos San Juan de Lurigancho Lima, Perú.
Thanks mom you’re the bomb! I hope you are all well, sticking in there as I am persevering till the end. I hope you remember that your heavenly father loves you and wants the best for you. If you pray, go to church, read your scriptures daily, work hard, build the business and keep the Sabbath day holy you will be blessed in every way you are in need. My testimony of the church has grown immensely and with that I have more joy and security in life and I want that for my family as well. Keep on keepin on! Love you all!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:50
Hey yall!
The holidays have many surprises to offer and usually they are good ones. I am happy to hear that Annette and you are getting along like a mother and daughter should. How crazy, Brandon is a junior! That’s what two years away from home does, we all grow 2 years older and yet we don’t see it happen!
Girls, we can’t live with them and we live without them. What is a man to do?! I doubt things with Justin will pan out as he hopes because what he feels isn’t love and that’s something I know from experience. The best thing he can do is enjoy her presence while it lasts because things will change a whole lot when he goes into the military. His life really won’t be his and he will grow up and want different things out of life. Honestly I think they should part ways while they still can be friends and really if through the course of his life he finds his way back to her that’s cool.
It sounds like June 2010 will be a memorable one for all of us just about! I am happy that Annette got her condo and that it’s a nice one. I am thrilled to hear that Brandon is chilling out, maybe he is growing up.
I haven’t received the envelope or my package but there probably saving it for Christmas if they have arrived. I too look forward to the Christmas call, to be able to talk to the family once again. I really hope that before I get home we can get the family going to church. It would be a huge blessing for them and it would help a lot in the thing we lack as a family and that is UNITY.
We need to stop holding grudges, being prideful, hard hearted and really breaks the false traditions of our family apart, and start anew. Life is short and the things of the world will pass but the family CAN be eternal! When I get home I will be able to talk more intelligently about the gospel and what living it really can do for us. I will not lecture or force my religion on anyone but I will share with them what I have learned during these two years because I have learned so much and yet there is so much more to learn. I have learned that were here not on vacation but to be tried so that we can progress. It’s not easy to admit that we are the problem when in reality usually we are. These past 2 changes have been really tough for me and the next one seems to be equal because I will be staying here in Lima until January. Sadly it doesn’t look like I will be going back to the jungle but it is what it is, God knows why I am here even if I don’t. If you could do me a favor and send one of those chocolate oranges that they have for the holidays. The ones when you tap it on the table it breaks into slices like an orange I would really appreciate it. Please send it to: Consuelo del Rosario Garcia Quiroz, Jr. Piedraluna, 2515 3ero PisoUrb. San Carlos San Juan de Lurigancho Lima, Perú.
Thanks mom you’re the bomb! I hope you are all well, sticking in there as I am persevering till the end. I hope you remember that your heavenly father loves you and wants the best for you. If you pray, go to church, read your scriptures daily, work hard, build the business and keep the Sabbath day holy you will be blessed in every way you are in need. My testimony of the church has grown immensely and with that I have more joy and security in life and I want that for my family as well. Keep on keepin on! Love you all!
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, November 23, 2009
Estoy Muy bien!
Subject: Estoy Muuuy bien!
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:52
Hey yall!
Mom, Real fast, if you can please check out when we can renew my license. I think it is 6 months before I return or something like that. If you are able please call DMV that would be great!
Wow you met a Limeña that’s cool. If she was sent to the United States and married an American boy her parents have money. If you can ask her what part of Lima she is from that would be cool. That’s the thing about Perú, they think their food is the best in the world and if you say otherwise you are wrong (According to them). LOL. They are very proud of their food and think all we have in the U.S. is canned food and McDonalds. That’s all they talk about is FOOD!
Wow Rob A is doing his thing that’s cool. At least he is doing some things right. That’s nice what Jennifer did with the "2nd Mom" nick name. It’s good to keep up the physical therapy it works.
I was thinking of studying Spanish, Italian and going for my degree in international business but I will give physical therapy a thought. I was really interested in Sports Medicine at one point but not so much anymore. I don’t really want to be a glorified nurse, or a doctor to be honest, but I do want to help people in the career I choose.
The mission is going really well. I'm not only realizing my faults but correcting them with the help of the lord. I realized I have been really hard to deal with since I arrived in Tahuantinsuyo
but I am getting better. The mission is really flying by for me. I only have 7 months left, how crazy is that?! We are working hard and pumping up the members here because they are not too excited about missionary work so we are making a lot of ground there with our energy.
I have a lot of goals left to accomplish before I end the mission and it will require a lot of concentration, so that’s what I plan on doing, putting a lot of focus on what I need to help the area improve. I know if I do that my family and I will be blessed later on. I have more hope for my future now more than ever.
I know that God won’t leave us hanging if we do what he asks of us. If we follow the commandments’ and work hard we can accomplish anything. Keep doing everything possible to accomplish your dreams and don’t be afraid of big dreams. It just takes focus and putting things in their proper place. Keep "pounding the rock" with the Team INA business, reading your scriptures, praying and attending church every Sunday and things will work out fine. There will be trials but you will have the strength required to overcome and triumph whatever problem you might have. Be humble like Christ.
I love you all and pray only for your happiness. I pray that everything is going well with you ALL. Remember that this life is what we make of it!
Love,
Elder Morton
P.S. Annette,
Happy Birthday! I pray that everything is going well with you, Justin, & Brandon. Congrats on getting your Condo. That is awesome you have your own place. Remember that this life is what we make of it! I have a lot of goals left to accomplish before I end the mission and it will require a lot of concentration, so that’s what I plan on doing, putting a lot of focus on what I need to help the area improve. I know if I do, our family will be blessed later on. I have more hope for my future now more than ever. I know that God won’t leave us hanging if we do what he asks of us and if we work hard we can accomplish ANYTHING. Keep doing everything possible to accomplish your dreams and don’t be afraid of BIG DREAMS.
I love you and pray only for your happiness.
Love, Rob
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:52
Hey yall!
Mom, Real fast, if you can please check out when we can renew my license. I think it is 6 months before I return or something like that. If you are able please call DMV that would be great!
Wow you met a Limeña that’s cool. If she was sent to the United States and married an American boy her parents have money. If you can ask her what part of Lima she is from that would be cool. That’s the thing about Perú, they think their food is the best in the world and if you say otherwise you are wrong (According to them). LOL. They are very proud of their food and think all we have in the U.S. is canned food and McDonalds. That’s all they talk about is FOOD!
Wow Rob A is doing his thing that’s cool. At least he is doing some things right. That’s nice what Jennifer did with the "2nd Mom" nick name. It’s good to keep up the physical therapy it works.
I was thinking of studying Spanish, Italian and going for my degree in international business but I will give physical therapy a thought. I was really interested in Sports Medicine at one point but not so much anymore. I don’t really want to be a glorified nurse, or a doctor to be honest, but I do want to help people in the career I choose.
The mission is going really well. I'm not only realizing my faults but correcting them with the help of the lord. I realized I have been really hard to deal with since I arrived in Tahuantinsuyo
but I am getting better. The mission is really flying by for me. I only have 7 months left, how crazy is that?! We are working hard and pumping up the members here because they are not too excited about missionary work so we are making a lot of ground there with our energy.
I have a lot of goals left to accomplish before I end the mission and it will require a lot of concentration, so that’s what I plan on doing, putting a lot of focus on what I need to help the area improve. I know if I do that my family and I will be blessed later on. I have more hope for my future now more than ever.
I know that God won’t leave us hanging if we do what he asks of us. If we follow the commandments’ and work hard we can accomplish anything. Keep doing everything possible to accomplish your dreams and don’t be afraid of big dreams. It just takes focus and putting things in their proper place. Keep "pounding the rock" with the Team INA business, reading your scriptures, praying and attending church every Sunday and things will work out fine. There will be trials but you will have the strength required to overcome and triumph whatever problem you might have. Be humble like Christ.
I love you all and pray only for your happiness. I pray that everything is going well with you ALL. Remember that this life is what we make of it!
Love,
Elder Morton
P.S. Annette,
Happy Birthday! I pray that everything is going well with you, Justin, & Brandon. Congrats on getting your Condo. That is awesome you have your own place. Remember that this life is what we make of it! I have a lot of goals left to accomplish before I end the mission and it will require a lot of concentration, so that’s what I plan on doing, putting a lot of focus on what I need to help the area improve. I know if I do, our family will be blessed later on. I have more hope for my future now more than ever. I know that God won’t leave us hanging if we do what he asks of us and if we work hard we can accomplish ANYTHING. Keep doing everything possible to accomplish your dreams and don’t be afraid of BIG DREAMS.
I love you and pray only for your happiness.
Love, Rob
Elder Morton
Monday, November 16, 2009
Miracles can happen!
Subject: Miracles can happen!
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:55
Hey yall!
Josh Euer is your home teacher?! I know him! He was my home teaching companion in the singles ward before he got married! He is the bomb! WOW he has a kid now? That’s really cool! Please say hi and congratulations for me. Some of the kids remembered your birthday that’s really nice to hear.
Wow that’s great to hear that Annette and Brandon took the initiative and did the right thing. Everyone apologized and hopefully started with a clean slate and a pure heart. Annette stopped by with a cake and you didn’t eat it all gone, that’s good news!
Justin stopped studying in May? That’s disappointing because that’s really the only way he would be able to have a better future for him and his family (If he ever has one). Dating the underage girlfriend is equally unadvisable. Brian will be down to see his kids for Thanksgiving that's cool.
I sure pray that things do work out for the best with the family in general and we can forget the stupid small things and focus on the things that really matter. If we do that we can progress a whole lot faster in every way.
Justin is going into the military in March. Air Force would be a better option but its his life and he has to make these kind of decisions on his own its part of growing up.
Sounds like Brandon is happier living a somewhat normal life, that’s great!
James has a new girl friend, good deal. James is doing something else for Matt? I pray that it pans out well for him and Matt.
Mom keep up the physical therapy it really works!
Yes I too am pumped to talk to the family on Christmas! It will be my last Christmas in Perú as a missionary! Again I really am learning patience. My comp is studying to be a doctor and he thinks is smarter than EVERYONE. He has to "win" in our conversations so instead of having deep conversations with him I shut my mouth until I have to teach an investigator or do contacts most of the time. Otherwise, I just agree with him regardless of what he says. I absolutely have to humble myself all day, every day so that we can have success and get along as companions, so I am maturing as a person a whole lot right now. I truly believe that every companion we have is for a specific reason, so that we can improve in an area that we are weak spiritually or personally. I have been praying a lot more specifically these days and really I am receiving a lot of strength and well, it seems as though you guys are receiving some blessings as well. Every day I am here in Perú I realize that the mission really prepares us for life in the real world if we really give it our all until the very end. It’s crazy to think of how I was before and how really ungrateful I was. I was really prideful and that stopped me from doing so much more with my life than I could have if I was humble and had more trust in the lord. I say that now because as children of God I realize that we truly are capable of great things, even greater than we can imagine. The only thing is that we need to be more humble and put our trust in the lord and if we do that we are truly unlimited in what we can do.
One thing I know is that I will do things a whole lot different when I get home! I’m not saying I was bad but I can do a whole lot more with the knowledge and testimony that I have now of our purpose in life than before, that is if I put to use the things I have learned here to use in my life there in California. You too can do the same and if you do miracles can and will happen! I love you all and pray for you all. Please send my love to all of the family and loved ones!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:55
Hey yall!
Josh Euer is your home teacher?! I know him! He was my home teaching companion in the singles ward before he got married! He is the bomb! WOW he has a kid now? That’s really cool! Please say hi and congratulations for me. Some of the kids remembered your birthday that’s really nice to hear.
Wow that’s great to hear that Annette and Brandon took the initiative and did the right thing. Everyone apologized and hopefully started with a clean slate and a pure heart. Annette stopped by with a cake and you didn’t eat it all gone, that’s good news!
Justin stopped studying in May? That’s disappointing because that’s really the only way he would be able to have a better future for him and his family (If he ever has one). Dating the underage girlfriend is equally unadvisable. Brian will be down to see his kids for Thanksgiving that's cool.
I sure pray that things do work out for the best with the family in general and we can forget the stupid small things and focus on the things that really matter. If we do that we can progress a whole lot faster in every way.
Justin is going into the military in March. Air Force would be a better option but its his life and he has to make these kind of decisions on his own its part of growing up.
Sounds like Brandon is happier living a somewhat normal life, that’s great!
James has a new girl friend, good deal. James is doing something else for Matt? I pray that it pans out well for him and Matt.
Mom keep up the physical therapy it really works!
Yes I too am pumped to talk to the family on Christmas! It will be my last Christmas in Perú as a missionary! Again I really am learning patience. My comp is studying to be a doctor and he thinks is smarter than EVERYONE. He has to "win" in our conversations so instead of having deep conversations with him I shut my mouth until I have to teach an investigator or do contacts most of the time. Otherwise, I just agree with him regardless of what he says. I absolutely have to humble myself all day, every day so that we can have success and get along as companions, so I am maturing as a person a whole lot right now. I truly believe that every companion we have is for a specific reason, so that we can improve in an area that we are weak spiritually or personally. I have been praying a lot more specifically these days and really I am receiving a lot of strength and well, it seems as though you guys are receiving some blessings as well. Every day I am here in Perú I realize that the mission really prepares us for life in the real world if we really give it our all until the very end. It’s crazy to think of how I was before and how really ungrateful I was. I was really prideful and that stopped me from doing so much more with my life than I could have if I was humble and had more trust in the lord. I say that now because as children of God I realize that we truly are capable of great things, even greater than we can imagine. The only thing is that we need to be more humble and put our trust in the lord and if we do that we are truly unlimited in what we can do.
One thing I know is that I will do things a whole lot different when I get home! I’m not saying I was bad but I can do a whole lot more with the knowledge and testimony that I have now of our purpose in life than before, that is if I put to use the things I have learned here to use in my life there in California. You too can do the same and if you do miracles can and will happen! I love you all and pray for you all. Please send my love to all of the family and loved ones!
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, November 9, 2009
I am good and my week went well!
Subject: I am good and my week went well!
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:01
Hey yall!
Wow 18 already! That's great you had a good time at Danielle's birthday and everyone was nice. What’s this world coming to?! It goes to show that ANYONE can change for the better! That’s cool that Mike will come by for your Birthday and by the way although its early.
...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!
The kids are bringing their girlfriends for Thanksgiving Dinner? That’s cool; at least it won’t be a lonely Thanksgiving!
Weight Watchers is not worth the money in my opinion because you don’t learn how to lose weight in the real world using normal food. It’s an expense that you don’t need right now.
I don’t care what the place looks like when I get home I only care that you guys are good in spirit and in health.
I really am learning that God blesses us according to our obedience to his commandments. If we are lacking in blessings we need to look at what we are and are not doing and if we are honest with ourselves and we are lacking in certain blessings its because were not following a commandment exactly as we should, in other words were "Half assing it" somewhere. All the blessings we can receive start with having faith or in our minds then it travels to our heart and that feeling results in an action. If we want something better we have to do something better.
I know what type of life you want and in order to get it you can't do the same old thing. Now the thing we must always remember is that were here not on vacation but to be tried. We will always have trials and problems but the difference is what we do with these experiences; do we learn from them and become stronger or do we doubt and think "Poor me my life is hard?"
It's like the story my companion shared in sacrament meeting yesterday: There was a dog lost in the forest looking for shelter. He was far from home and came across a huge, abandoned house. He found a door and dug his way into the house and found that in this house there were other lost dogs just like him. He was happy that now he wasn’t lonely anymore and got so excited wagging his tail and started to play with the other lost dogs they got excited just like him and started playing with him wagging their tails too. He spent the night in the house and the nest day left satisfied and said to him “Wow this house is a great place I will come back some day. Now there was another lost dog that was annoyed and really upset because he was lost. This dog found the same house and entered and found other lost dogs like him and got even more annoyed until the point he was growling and they growled back be barked at them with anger and they responded with the same anger he wrestled with them and fought and they did the same. He spent the night there and left dissatisfied and left the house thinking to himself¨" I will never come back to this house again" As he left he saw a sign above the house that said " The great house of mirrors" Think about that and apply it. I love you Mom, Dad and all!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:01
Hey yall!
Wow 18 already! That's great you had a good time at Danielle's birthday and everyone was nice. What’s this world coming to?! It goes to show that ANYONE can change for the better! That’s cool that Mike will come by for your Birthday and by the way although its early.
...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!
The kids are bringing their girlfriends for Thanksgiving Dinner? That’s cool; at least it won’t be a lonely Thanksgiving!
Weight Watchers is not worth the money in my opinion because you don’t learn how to lose weight in the real world using normal food. It’s an expense that you don’t need right now.
I don’t care what the place looks like when I get home I only care that you guys are good in spirit and in health.
I really am learning that God blesses us according to our obedience to his commandments. If we are lacking in blessings we need to look at what we are and are not doing and if we are honest with ourselves and we are lacking in certain blessings its because were not following a commandment exactly as we should, in other words were "Half assing it" somewhere. All the blessings we can receive start with having faith or in our minds then it travels to our heart and that feeling results in an action. If we want something better we have to do something better.
I know what type of life you want and in order to get it you can't do the same old thing. Now the thing we must always remember is that were here not on vacation but to be tried. We will always have trials and problems but the difference is what we do with these experiences; do we learn from them and become stronger or do we doubt and think "Poor me my life is hard?"
It's like the story my companion shared in sacrament meeting yesterday: There was a dog lost in the forest looking for shelter. He was far from home and came across a huge, abandoned house. He found a door and dug his way into the house and found that in this house there were other lost dogs just like him. He was happy that now he wasn’t lonely anymore and got so excited wagging his tail and started to play with the other lost dogs they got excited just like him and started playing with him wagging their tails too. He spent the night in the house and the nest day left satisfied and said to him “Wow this house is a great place I will come back some day. Now there was another lost dog that was annoyed and really upset because he was lost. This dog found the same house and entered and found other lost dogs like him and got even more annoyed until the point he was growling and they growled back be barked at them with anger and they responded with the same anger he wrestled with them and fought and they did the same. He spent the night there and left dissatisfied and left the house thinking to himself¨" I will never come back to this house again" As he left he saw a sign above the house that said " The great house of mirrors" Think about that and apply it. I love you Mom, Dad and all!
Love,
Elder Morton
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Estoy muy bien!
Subject: Estoy muy bien!
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:57:40
Hey yall!
Thanks Mom for always thinking of me and doing all you can to make the mission a little bit easier. I am sure the box will be awesome for my companion and me. And without a doubt it will make Christmas a little more like home. I am good on vitamins and shoes and I have about a month or two of vitamins that I haven’t used yet so that’s good and my shoes are fine. I could use some inserts because one of my dress shoes I have walked the padding away, but I can buy those here.
Yes Saturday was Halloween and there was a strike against Halloween in my area by some other church and it was hilarious! People in masks with signs that say "No al Haloween".....they can't even spell right what they are picketing!
That’s good to hear that James is softening up a bit and Chris is helping out still. Don’t worry physical therapy is like that but as you said it will get progressively better. Wow you tore your Achilles tendon and the doctor thought it was gout? No wonder you had so many problems, that’s a whole lot more serious than gout!
The changes were the 21st of October and he was scheduled to stay with me here in Lima but there was an emergency change and he went to another part of Lima and I received another companion which is a really chill guy.
In regards to what is going on with your older children. It's not your loss it’s theirs. I don’t know what their deal is, there is no excuse for the way they are treating you. I realized yesterday that stubborn is another word for prideful and that’s what it seems like, if they don’t change soon, they will die miserable, lonely, old people.
On a more positive note I am really enjoying the mission and how we can really redefine ourselves to be more like Christ. It’s funny because in the real world we do so many things and yet spiritually we don’t progress much and in the mission we basically do the same things every day and yet our spiritual progression can be huge if we choose to.
The mission is going by so fast its crazy. I realize more profoundly every day how much God really loves us. He has patience that’s second to none with us as his children. I mean really, he tells us over and over again what it is we need to do to receive blessings and be eternally happy and how many times do we disobey him because its hard or inconvenient and what does he do, he tells us again and when we do what it is we were told he blesses us in a big way. If only as brothers, sisters, and or parents, we could be more like him how different the world be It all starts with us. We don’t need to change the world because that’s impossible but we can change ourselves for the better and our world will change.
I pray that you all, in one way or another are finding more faith in Christ and more confidence and value in yourselves as children of God because you are capable literally of ANYTHING. I hope also that you are finding more courage to share your testimonies with others starting with our family because they need the gospel in their lives especially at this point in their lives. When I get home I want to do my family history and temple work for our ancestors starting with my uncles. I love you all and pray the best for you. Please send my love and let all our friends and family know that I think of them and am praying for them every day.
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:57:40
Hey yall!
Thanks Mom for always thinking of me and doing all you can to make the mission a little bit easier. I am sure the box will be awesome for my companion and me. And without a doubt it will make Christmas a little more like home. I am good on vitamins and shoes and I have about a month or two of vitamins that I haven’t used yet so that’s good and my shoes are fine. I could use some inserts because one of my dress shoes I have walked the padding away, but I can buy those here.
Yes Saturday was Halloween and there was a strike against Halloween in my area by some other church and it was hilarious! People in masks with signs that say "No al Haloween".....they can't even spell right what they are picketing!
That’s good to hear that James is softening up a bit and Chris is helping out still. Don’t worry physical therapy is like that but as you said it will get progressively better. Wow you tore your Achilles tendon and the doctor thought it was gout? No wonder you had so many problems, that’s a whole lot more serious than gout!
The changes were the 21st of October and he was scheduled to stay with me here in Lima but there was an emergency change and he went to another part of Lima and I received another companion which is a really chill guy.
In regards to what is going on with your older children. It's not your loss it’s theirs. I don’t know what their deal is, there is no excuse for the way they are treating you. I realized yesterday that stubborn is another word for prideful and that’s what it seems like, if they don’t change soon, they will die miserable, lonely, old people.
On a more positive note I am really enjoying the mission and how we can really redefine ourselves to be more like Christ. It’s funny because in the real world we do so many things and yet spiritually we don’t progress much and in the mission we basically do the same things every day and yet our spiritual progression can be huge if we choose to.
The mission is going by so fast its crazy. I realize more profoundly every day how much God really loves us. He has patience that’s second to none with us as his children. I mean really, he tells us over and over again what it is we need to do to receive blessings and be eternally happy and how many times do we disobey him because its hard or inconvenient and what does he do, he tells us again and when we do what it is we were told he blesses us in a big way. If only as brothers, sisters, and or parents, we could be more like him how different the world be It all starts with us. We don’t need to change the world because that’s impossible but we can change ourselves for the better and our world will change.
I pray that you all, in one way or another are finding more faith in Christ and more confidence and value in yourselves as children of God because you are capable literally of ANYTHING. I hope also that you are finding more courage to share your testimonies with others starting with our family because they need the gospel in their lives especially at this point in their lives. When I get home I want to do my family history and temple work for our ancestors starting with my uncles. I love you all and pray the best for you. Please send my love and let all our friends and family know that I think of them and am praying for them every day.
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, October 26, 2009
Change is normal here in Perú!
Subject: Change is normal here in Perú!
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:31
HEY YALL!
Brother and Sister Davis! How are they? Send them a shout for me please because they always have been great examples for me and I hope to be a lot like them when I get married.
Jordan is a great kid and when he gets his vision back he will go on his mission, because there is still time and he will never regret it.
My week has been great and my new companion is just what I needed TRANQUILO! His name is Elder Cahui. I feel the spirit again and that makes me happy. The new guy is from Perú but is really humble especially considering he is going to be a brain surgeon!
I am near the chapel where we have our change meetings on a hill....again. It’s a zone called Tahuantaysuyo.
When I get back I have plans on studying Spanish more thoroughly and once again Italian and really studying seriously this time so that I can speak three languages fluently.
Yep I lent my kit to a missionary for a moment and never got it back because he got sent to the jungle and who knows when I will see him again! So appreciate your sending me one if you can. THX!
Wow! That's great the Crombies were nice? So you and Mike are more trunky than I am....thats ok! I am really pumped to see Ryder for the first time. It will be really cool!
If I get the box before Christmas I will wait to open it until Christmas day as always. Yes next Christmas I will be home...Christmas 2010 here I come!
The photos were cool. I know all of them but one who is from another mission and they are all really great missionaries and great young men. Landon....how weird....he is a RETURN missionary now....how time flies by!
Hey Dad keep it real and I too cant wait to tell stories like all the other old people do!...lol! Really the mission is a special time. There is nothing like it, you really find yourself and are given the chance to redefine one-self which is an incredible thing. I can't lie I am looking forward to coming home and making right the things that I didn’t even know were wrong before and really taking full advantage of what life has to offer. I have a lot of work to do but this time I have the knowledge and help of God needed to accomplish my dreams and really make a positive impact in the lives of others. Don’t worry we are working hard and taking names!
I hope the blessings fall your way in abundance for at least these last 8 months because after that it’s up to ourselves once again to follow the commandments and do our part to receive the blessings that we want and need.
I love you all and look forward to speaking to you soon.....in less than two months! I pray all is well with you guys in Cali, Ohio and Italy spiritually and temporally and we should plan on taking a trip to Italy for the "Open doors" to the temple in Rome, Italy! It will be in 2011 or 2012 so if we are obedient and work hard we will be able to make a visit and show The Minguzzi´s what those Mormons are all about... Eeternal families! On that note send a shout out to all the families and friends.
I love you all,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:31
HEY YALL!
Brother and Sister Davis! How are they? Send them a shout for me please because they always have been great examples for me and I hope to be a lot like them when I get married.
Jordan is a great kid and when he gets his vision back he will go on his mission, because there is still time and he will never regret it.
My week has been great and my new companion is just what I needed TRANQUILO! His name is Elder Cahui. I feel the spirit again and that makes me happy. The new guy is from Perú but is really humble especially considering he is going to be a brain surgeon!
I am near the chapel where we have our change meetings on a hill....again. It’s a zone called Tahuantaysuyo.
When I get back I have plans on studying Spanish more thoroughly and once again Italian and really studying seriously this time so that I can speak three languages fluently.
Yep I lent my kit to a missionary for a moment and never got it back because he got sent to the jungle and who knows when I will see him again! So appreciate your sending me one if you can. THX!
Wow! That's great the Crombies were nice? So you and Mike are more trunky than I am....thats ok! I am really pumped to see Ryder for the first time. It will be really cool!
If I get the box before Christmas I will wait to open it until Christmas day as always. Yes next Christmas I will be home...Christmas 2010 here I come!
The photos were cool. I know all of them but one who is from another mission and they are all really great missionaries and great young men. Landon....how weird....he is a RETURN missionary now....how time flies by!
Hey Dad keep it real and I too cant wait to tell stories like all the other old people do!...lol! Really the mission is a special time. There is nothing like it, you really find yourself and are given the chance to redefine one-self which is an incredible thing. I can't lie I am looking forward to coming home and making right the things that I didn’t even know were wrong before and really taking full advantage of what life has to offer. I have a lot of work to do but this time I have the knowledge and help of God needed to accomplish my dreams and really make a positive impact in the lives of others. Don’t worry we are working hard and taking names!
I hope the blessings fall your way in abundance for at least these last 8 months because after that it’s up to ourselves once again to follow the commandments and do our part to receive the blessings that we want and need.
I love you all and look forward to speaking to you soon.....in less than two months! I pray all is well with you guys in Cali, Ohio and Italy spiritually and temporally and we should plan on taking a trip to Italy for the "Open doors" to the temple in Rome, Italy! It will be in 2011 or 2012 so if we are obedient and work hard we will be able to make a visit and show The Minguzzi´s what those Mormons are all about... Eeternal families! On that note send a shout out to all the families and friends.
I love you all,
Elder Morton
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Patience is a virtue.....
Subject: Patience is a virtue.....
Sent: Mon 10/19/09 8:52 AM
Hey yall!
I received the box you sent with the Foot cream, lotion, Gold bond foot powder, protein powder, toothpaste, and all. Thank you, I really needed it!
That’s cool that you are going study the Book of Mormon with the ladies in Relief Society it will really help you resolve your problems and strengthen your faith in our savior as well as give you more hope in life. Yes Brother Shields rocks!
Yes, Cami told me she was going for her masters and I think that’s a great decision.
Get back to training as soon as you can even if it isn’t much but you need to get your body back in the habit of training so that you can heal faster.
Justin wants to play in the military band? That’s cool I hope he gets in and he is happy with the results of his decision. Justin is a good kid but he is confused and that’s sad because he doesn’t really believe in god or if he does he doubts if god loves him. He needs help. He needs direction. The only problem is he won’t listen to the missionaries. Contininue to be there for him.
Also keep the hope alive with the business. Never give up, just keep trucking along adding one person here, and another there and before you know it... PLATNUM! I really pray that you guys find it in you to persevere in all the good things that you are doing because it’s worth it!
Yes, I have a new comp and I got the news that I will be with him for another 6 weeks. There was an emergency change and my original comp Elder Zabala was replaced by Elder Davila and I am also in a different area here in Lima. That was three weeks ago and today we received the real changes that happen every 6 weeks and I am staying here with Elder Davila for another 6 weeks. Elder Davila is Peruvian and super prideful. It seems as though I need to learn more patience and humility or at least that’s how I am going to take this trial.
You've asked me a couple of times what I'd like in my Christmas box. If you want you can send me some cool ties and more socks like you sent me last time, the black ones with the section that has breathing holes in them at the top. Maybe another shoe shining kit like James bought for me because someone borrowed my shining kit and my brush is missing and now I can’t shine my shoes like before. Maybe some more Mormon Church music. But really it’s up to you because I don’t really need anything right now. The only thing I need is for you all to keep your noses clean, going to church every Sunday, doing the right things and good solid prayers couldn’t hurt.
That’s really all from Perú. I am just making the most out of the mission as one should do. As I've said before in my letters these two years really mold us for the future if we truly forget ourselves in the work. We learn how to communicate, how to plan for success and really how to accomplish goals by putting God first. Selfishness really inhibits us from having the success we desire! We learn that God has bigger plans for us and if we listen to the whisperings of the spirit we will do what it takes to obtain what it is that God wants for us which is true happiness.
These two years truly are the best two years of a young mans life and I am blessed to be a missionary. I am far from perfect but with time I can become more like Christ if I do his will and follow his commandments till the death. I am changing but it’s not me who is responsible it’s the lord. The only reason I have grown up is because it is necessary; because it’s what the lord wants and needs of me. The reason others you've spoke of haven’t grown as I have is because they are lost “in the world” not knowing which way is North and which is South. I feel for them. Satan is good at what he does and I pray that one day they will decide to change for the better so that they may truly understand how much the lord really loves them. The only way they can do that is listen to the missionaries, this I testify of without a doubt in my heart concerning its truth.
May we pray and follow the lord starting today.
I love you all,
Elder Morton
Sent: Mon 10/19/09 8:52 AM
Hey yall!
I received the box you sent with the Foot cream, lotion, Gold bond foot powder, protein powder, toothpaste, and all. Thank you, I really needed it!
That’s cool that you are going study the Book of Mormon with the ladies in Relief Society it will really help you resolve your problems and strengthen your faith in our savior as well as give you more hope in life. Yes Brother Shields rocks!
Yes, Cami told me she was going for her masters and I think that’s a great decision.
Get back to training as soon as you can even if it isn’t much but you need to get your body back in the habit of training so that you can heal faster.
Justin wants to play in the military band? That’s cool I hope he gets in and he is happy with the results of his decision. Justin is a good kid but he is confused and that’s sad because he doesn’t really believe in god or if he does he doubts if god loves him. He needs help. He needs direction. The only problem is he won’t listen to the missionaries. Contininue to be there for him.
Also keep the hope alive with the business. Never give up, just keep trucking along adding one person here, and another there and before you know it... PLATNUM! I really pray that you guys find it in you to persevere in all the good things that you are doing because it’s worth it!
Yes, I have a new comp and I got the news that I will be with him for another 6 weeks. There was an emergency change and my original comp Elder Zabala was replaced by Elder Davila and I am also in a different area here in Lima. That was three weeks ago and today we received the real changes that happen every 6 weeks and I am staying here with Elder Davila for another 6 weeks. Elder Davila is Peruvian and super prideful. It seems as though I need to learn more patience and humility or at least that’s how I am going to take this trial.
You've asked me a couple of times what I'd like in my Christmas box. If you want you can send me some cool ties and more socks like you sent me last time, the black ones with the section that has breathing holes in them at the top. Maybe another shoe shining kit like James bought for me because someone borrowed my shining kit and my brush is missing and now I can’t shine my shoes like before. Maybe some more Mormon Church music. But really it’s up to you because I don’t really need anything right now. The only thing I need is for you all to keep your noses clean, going to church every Sunday, doing the right things and good solid prayers couldn’t hurt.
That’s really all from Perú. I am just making the most out of the mission as one should do. As I've said before in my letters these two years really mold us for the future if we truly forget ourselves in the work. We learn how to communicate, how to plan for success and really how to accomplish goals by putting God first. Selfishness really inhibits us from having the success we desire! We learn that God has bigger plans for us and if we listen to the whisperings of the spirit we will do what it takes to obtain what it is that God wants for us which is true happiness.
These two years truly are the best two years of a young mans life and I am blessed to be a missionary. I am far from perfect but with time I can become more like Christ if I do his will and follow his commandments till the death. I am changing but it’s not me who is responsible it’s the lord. The only reason I have grown up is because it is necessary; because it’s what the lord wants and needs of me. The reason others you've spoke of haven’t grown as I have is because they are lost “in the world” not knowing which way is North and which is South. I feel for them. Satan is good at what he does and I pray that one day they will decide to change for the better so that they may truly understand how much the lord really loves them. The only way they can do that is listen to the missionaries, this I testify of without a doubt in my heart concerning its truth.
May we pray and follow the lord starting today.
I love you all,
Elder Morton
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Crazy / Cool week!
Subject: Crazy / Cool week!
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009
Hey yall!
Sorry for the late notice but we went to the temple today and so we are doing our email thing today and not Monday. I didn’t know last week so I wasn’t able to pass the word in my previous email.
I am glad to hear Justin and Chris were happy to hear from me. I hope they do well in their studies, jobs and keep their noses clean. What Chris is doing is really good for him and his future if he sees it through the end. The same for Justin, if he focuses on the correct things he can do a whole lot of good with his talents. When it comes to the house do all you can and pray, that’s all that you can do. I hope everything works out with your car and we will see about the Volvo. No promises...LOL! I haven’t received the package yet but the farewell meeting is this Friday and usually we receive letters and packages after those and the change meetings which are next week. In one of those two meetings I should get when I have coming to me! I have no idea about Christmas because the companion I have now probably wont be with me then, but you never know. Heck I could spend Christmas in the Jungle this year, you just don’t know. Whatever you send we will both like I am sure of it! As of now I am good on clothes, shoes and socks so don’t worry about that.
Wow how crazy that you had a bad reaction to the flu shot! The good thing is that you are feeling better now. That’s interesting what happened with Sharlene. That goes to show you one better stay up on things so that you know when you are getting robbed. I hope you two find a way to build the business to a rate at which you can retire without any problems. If you concentrate a bit more on using every moment to its fullest you guys can do it! You two deserve a break before death.
I know what young men think at their age because I once, not too long ago, was there! That’s strange to say! All in all I am doing well here. Every day there is a new challenge but I love it! I have to think on my feet and that is one of the many abilities I lacked before the mission. I really feel like God is molding me here in the mission because in 25 years of doing things on my own I couldn’t do half the things I am doing now.
Honestly I feel like as long as we confide in the lord NOTHING is impossible! I speak Spanish and for me, that in itself is a miracle! I am so very grateful for these two years I have to forget myself and really search for what it is the lord wants me to do and not what it is that I want to do. In almost 16 months I have changed the way I think, and do things for the better and I can honestly say I am MORMON! I am a different man than I used to be and I feel as though it’s a good thing. I am not perfect by any means but at least I am improving in a big way. If it wasn’t for the mission I would never have become the man who I am...NEVER! It's because of that they stress the mission in the church so much but what Jo Mortimer said is true "You can be the best missionary there ever was or the worst, it depends on you"
I have noticed how much of a difference humility and patience make in who we are and how people perceive us. It makes an even bigger difference as missionaries I think. Those who really work hard for their love of the Lord and the people are the ones who will have that true conversion and be great men when they get home. Those who work for their pride and for recognition they will probably baptize a lot of people but they won't change for the better, but actually for the worst and when they get home things won't work out for them as they thought.
That’s some of the things I have learned in my time here in Perú. There is a whole lot more but that will have to wait till next time.
Send my love to everyone you can: Family, friends, extended family, loved ones and maybe not so loved ones!... LOL!
Keep the faith alive and remember that God loves you more than you know!
Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009
Hey yall!
Sorry for the late notice but we went to the temple today and so we are doing our email thing today and not Monday. I didn’t know last week so I wasn’t able to pass the word in my previous email.
I am glad to hear Justin and Chris were happy to hear from me. I hope they do well in their studies, jobs and keep their noses clean. What Chris is doing is really good for him and his future if he sees it through the end. The same for Justin, if he focuses on the correct things he can do a whole lot of good with his talents. When it comes to the house do all you can and pray, that’s all that you can do. I hope everything works out with your car and we will see about the Volvo. No promises...LOL! I haven’t received the package yet but the farewell meeting is this Friday and usually we receive letters and packages after those and the change meetings which are next week. In one of those two meetings I should get when I have coming to me! I have no idea about Christmas because the companion I have now probably wont be with me then, but you never know. Heck I could spend Christmas in the Jungle this year, you just don’t know. Whatever you send we will both like I am sure of it! As of now I am good on clothes, shoes and socks so don’t worry about that.
Wow how crazy that you had a bad reaction to the flu shot! The good thing is that you are feeling better now. That’s interesting what happened with Sharlene. That goes to show you one better stay up on things so that you know when you are getting robbed. I hope you two find a way to build the business to a rate at which you can retire without any problems. If you concentrate a bit more on using every moment to its fullest you guys can do it! You two deserve a break before death.
I know what young men think at their age because I once, not too long ago, was there! That’s strange to say! All in all I am doing well here. Every day there is a new challenge but I love it! I have to think on my feet and that is one of the many abilities I lacked before the mission. I really feel like God is molding me here in the mission because in 25 years of doing things on my own I couldn’t do half the things I am doing now.
Honestly I feel like as long as we confide in the lord NOTHING is impossible! I speak Spanish and for me, that in itself is a miracle! I am so very grateful for these two years I have to forget myself and really search for what it is the lord wants me to do and not what it is that I want to do. In almost 16 months I have changed the way I think, and do things for the better and I can honestly say I am MORMON! I am a different man than I used to be and I feel as though it’s a good thing. I am not perfect by any means but at least I am improving in a big way. If it wasn’t for the mission I would never have become the man who I am...NEVER! It's because of that they stress the mission in the church so much but what Jo Mortimer said is true "You can be the best missionary there ever was or the worst, it depends on you"
I have noticed how much of a difference humility and patience make in who we are and how people perceive us. It makes an even bigger difference as missionaries I think. Those who really work hard for their love of the Lord and the people are the ones who will have that true conversion and be great men when they get home. Those who work for their pride and for recognition they will probably baptize a lot of people but they won't change for the better, but actually for the worst and when they get home things won't work out for them as they thought.
That’s some of the things I have learned in my time here in Perú. There is a whole lot more but that will have to wait till next time.
Send my love to everyone you can: Family, friends, extended family, loved ones and maybe not so loved ones!... LOL!
Keep the faith alive and remember that God loves you more than you know!
Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, October 5, 2009
Keepin it real in Perú!
Subject: Keepin it real in Perú!
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:55:21
Hey yall!
I remembered about two days before Dads Birthday and well I couldn’t do a whole lot about it but HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! AT least you had a good anniversary it seems.
Man it seems when one moves out 2-3 moves in and when you get rid of one you get another! Oh yeah the 3rd was Ryder’s Birthday huh.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYDER! That Ryder I’m sure he is a whole lot of fun. I’m glad you had some time with him.
Speaking of change, Friday I had to change areas because my ward joined with another ward and I was sent in an emergency change to another ward where my comp and I are both new to the area. The actual changes are the 20th of this month I think, but I doubt we will be going anywhere but you never know.
Wow it sounds like its time for a new car, maybe this time you can buy one that will last for more than 3 years.
Jill and Dean are planning to move to Utah? That’s good for them. Wow Danielle is going to graduate from high school when I get home?! It doesn’t seem like she is going to be 18 but I guess time flies by. That’s cool that the girls are figuring things out.
That’s a bit sad that Justin has decided to go into the military. He won’t pick up a whole lot of good habits. That is if he isn’t careful. If he watches it and sticks to the principles you have taught him he will be ok. If Justin goes into the military he will be their property for however long they have him under contract and if there is a war they can pull him into service. I personally prefer to be free to make my own life decisions, but if he is smart he can have a great life, not stable but paid for.
I have been humbled by this change and realized that in the mission there is only one constant....CHANGE! I look for the opportunity to learn from this new area and my new companion. I know that God has something special for me to learn and for that reason I am here. I can’t complain, I really like being a missionary at this point. I still have a lot to learn but at least I am, at this point capable of adjusting to the new challenges. It only took 26 years but finally I am becoming more like the man I wanted to be and thanks to the mission I will be able to become the man God really intended me to be when he sent me here.
I thank you Mom for always writing me and sending me packages. The Latinos don’t receive letters, emails hardly and packages even less. I am very blessed to be from the United States and especially to have been raised in the family in which I am in. I pray my kids will feel the same on their missions as I do, Grateful.
I love you all and pray for you always,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:55:21
Hey yall!
I remembered about two days before Dads Birthday and well I couldn’t do a whole lot about it but HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! AT least you had a good anniversary it seems.
Man it seems when one moves out 2-3 moves in and when you get rid of one you get another! Oh yeah the 3rd was Ryder’s Birthday huh.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYDER! That Ryder I’m sure he is a whole lot of fun. I’m glad you had some time with him.
Speaking of change, Friday I had to change areas because my ward joined with another ward and I was sent in an emergency change to another ward where my comp and I are both new to the area. The actual changes are the 20th of this month I think, but I doubt we will be going anywhere but you never know.
Wow it sounds like its time for a new car, maybe this time you can buy one that will last for more than 3 years.
Jill and Dean are planning to move to Utah? That’s good for them. Wow Danielle is going to graduate from high school when I get home?! It doesn’t seem like she is going to be 18 but I guess time flies by. That’s cool that the girls are figuring things out.
That’s a bit sad that Justin has decided to go into the military. He won’t pick up a whole lot of good habits. That is if he isn’t careful. If he watches it and sticks to the principles you have taught him he will be ok. If Justin goes into the military he will be their property for however long they have him under contract and if there is a war they can pull him into service. I personally prefer to be free to make my own life decisions, but if he is smart he can have a great life, not stable but paid for.
I have been humbled by this change and realized that in the mission there is only one constant....CHANGE! I look for the opportunity to learn from this new area and my new companion. I know that God has something special for me to learn and for that reason I am here. I can’t complain, I really like being a missionary at this point. I still have a lot to learn but at least I am, at this point capable of adjusting to the new challenges. It only took 26 years but finally I am becoming more like the man I wanted to be and thanks to the mission I will be able to become the man God really intended me to be when he sent me here.
I thank you Mom for always writing me and sending me packages. The Latinos don’t receive letters, emails hardly and packages even less. I am very blessed to be from the United States and especially to have been raised in the family in which I am in. I pray my kids will feel the same on their missions as I do, Grateful.
I love you all and pray for you always,
Elder Morton
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Keep the faith yall!
Subject: Keep the faith yall!
Date: Mon 9/28/09 8:56 AM
Hey yall!
We are busting our butts here in Lima and by the grace of God we had another baptism this week! I know one thing is for sure and it is that God has something special planned for this part of Lima I am in. We are not baptising people here because we are talented or so convincing that the people feel the need to be baptized, but really we are tools in the hands of the Lord to realize his will. This is true because its absolutely a miracle that we are baptising people here. We are working hard and recieving blessings and I am loving the lessons we learn in the mission. I am maturing a lot and learning how really to be a man of my word and do things without fear. The mission is so important in the lives of young men, it really molds us and prepares us for the future.
Regarding your letter concerning my nephew Justin, if I were Justin I would focus on my education first because if he goes in the military he will be government property for however long he signs up. If I were him I would talk to Mike Morton first about the military before entering. I think he should take what the military says half seriously because the recruiting officers are salesmen for the military and they will tell him what he wants to hear for him to sign up. Its what he gets on paper that really matters because thats what they will honor. Justin's a grown man now and part of that is making hard decisions and doing it intelligently. Every big move we make will shape not only our lives but the lives of our family so we better choose wisely. I feel for Justin. I dont know what the deal is with his mother but that is why I find it so important to put our priorities in order while we still can. It's obviously too late for my older siblings but there is still hope for Justin and Brandon regarding college and the careers they choose. I pray that things start working out better for Justin. He is a smart, talented young man and really has unlimited potential. The sad thing is that we can't do anything about the decisions that our loved ones make, just accept them and do our best not to repeat the same mistakes ourselves.
Wow! Thats good to hear that you guys are still working the business keeping in touch with the Young Guns! I am sorry to hear my siblings are having financial probleems but it seems to be more the rule than the exception these days in the USA. Please send out a shout out to Wally & Jenn, Mike & Sunshine, they are all in my prayers. How's James, & Jeff, Vic doing? & The rest of the family? How's the new bride and her hubby? How are the Crombie's? & the crombie girls?
That's sad to hear Rob A hasnt really changed a whole lot. He is still all about himself. Sometimes things and or people don't change but we cant do anything about that; what we can do is make sure we are always improving our weak points day by day and confiding in the lord that he will help us along the way to accomplish our goals and dreams.
HAPPY 25TH! I sure hope you enjoy your special day! It's an accomplishment in which I pray to have the same blessing one day. You two are great examples of perserverance and hard work. I love you not only because you are my parents but because you are my friends in which I know I can count on. Keep on perservering, I know its worth it.
Send my love Rocklin 2nd & 6th and to the whole Team INA Crew, our family and friends that we know and love. They are always in my prayers and one day I know that they will be members of the true church too, maybe not today or tomorrow but one day.....Oh yes on a more positive note.....only 9 months left!!
Much Love,
Elder Morton
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HOLLA AT CHRIS FOR ME! :-)
Mon 9/28/09 9:09 AM
Hey Chris,
I had a few minutes and remembered that you wanted me to write you if I had some free time. How are you? I hope you are doing well. Keep up the good work in school and at home. Your education is so very important and not only getting it but what you do with is what really matters. You have great potential and if you listen to what the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ say you will be blessed in many ways. If you really confide in the lord you can do literally ANYTHING your heart desires if it's just. If you want to be a millionare you can do it, but be the best man you can be. Dont be selfish with your blessing if anything always think "What more can I do?" "How can I bless the life of another who has less than I?" If you do all that and follow the commandments faithfully you will never lack. I love you and pray the best for you.
Keep the faith!
Much Love,
Elder Morton
Date: Mon 9/28/09 8:56 AM
Hey yall!
We are busting our butts here in Lima and by the grace of God we had another baptism this week! I know one thing is for sure and it is that God has something special planned for this part of Lima I am in. We are not baptising people here because we are talented or so convincing that the people feel the need to be baptized, but really we are tools in the hands of the Lord to realize his will. This is true because its absolutely a miracle that we are baptising people here. We are working hard and recieving blessings and I am loving the lessons we learn in the mission. I am maturing a lot and learning how really to be a man of my word and do things without fear. The mission is so important in the lives of young men, it really molds us and prepares us for the future.
Regarding your letter concerning my nephew Justin, if I were Justin I would focus on my education first because if he goes in the military he will be government property for however long he signs up. If I were him I would talk to Mike Morton first about the military before entering. I think he should take what the military says half seriously because the recruiting officers are salesmen for the military and they will tell him what he wants to hear for him to sign up. Its what he gets on paper that really matters because thats what they will honor. Justin's a grown man now and part of that is making hard decisions and doing it intelligently. Every big move we make will shape not only our lives but the lives of our family so we better choose wisely. I feel for Justin. I dont know what the deal is with his mother but that is why I find it so important to put our priorities in order while we still can. It's obviously too late for my older siblings but there is still hope for Justin and Brandon regarding college and the careers they choose. I pray that things start working out better for Justin. He is a smart, talented young man and really has unlimited potential. The sad thing is that we can't do anything about the decisions that our loved ones make, just accept them and do our best not to repeat the same mistakes ourselves.
Wow! Thats good to hear that you guys are still working the business keeping in touch with the Young Guns! I am sorry to hear my siblings are having financial probleems but it seems to be more the rule than the exception these days in the USA. Please send out a shout out to Wally & Jenn, Mike & Sunshine, they are all in my prayers. How's James, & Jeff, Vic doing? & The rest of the family? How's the new bride and her hubby? How are the Crombie's? & the crombie girls?
That's sad to hear Rob A hasnt really changed a whole lot. He is still all about himself. Sometimes things and or people don't change but we cant do anything about that; what we can do is make sure we are always improving our weak points day by day and confiding in the lord that he will help us along the way to accomplish our goals and dreams.
HAPPY 25TH! I sure hope you enjoy your special day! It's an accomplishment in which I pray to have the same blessing one day. You two are great examples of perserverance and hard work. I love you not only because you are my parents but because you are my friends in which I know I can count on. Keep on perservering, I know its worth it.
Send my love Rocklin 2nd & 6th and to the whole Team INA Crew, our family and friends that we know and love. They are always in my prayers and one day I know that they will be members of the true church too, maybe not today or tomorrow but one day.....Oh yes on a more positive note.....only 9 months left!!
Much Love,
Elder Morton
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HOLLA AT CHRIS FOR ME! :-)
Mon 9/28/09 9:09 AM
Hey Chris,
I had a few minutes and remembered that you wanted me to write you if I had some free time. How are you? I hope you are doing well. Keep up the good work in school and at home. Your education is so very important and not only getting it but what you do with is what really matters. You have great potential and if you listen to what the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ say you will be blessed in many ways. If you really confide in the lord you can do literally ANYTHING your heart desires if it's just. If you want to be a millionare you can do it, but be the best man you can be. Dont be selfish with your blessing if anything always think "What more can I do?" "How can I bless the life of another who has less than I?" If you do all that and follow the commandments faithfully you will never lack. I love you and pray the best for you.
Keep the faith!
Much Love,
Elder Morton
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wow, were in business!
Subject: Wow, were in business!
Sent: Mon 9/21/09 8:50 AM
Hey yall!
First of all sorry about last week. I had a problem with the system, I spent an hour trying to send an email to no avail!
I got the box and that was really cool! It was the one from August. Dad wants you to retire and I know one way you can do it without starving and living in a box.... BUILD THE BUSINESS! I agree, going to the gym and building the business are two really positive things you can do for yourself, both physical, financial health and for your spiritual health keep going to church, reading your scriptures and praying often are all these things that will help extend your life and increase your happiness.
It seems like it has been a crazy year there in the good old US of A! I am glad at least you are all trucking along persevering. 25 years of marriage, that’s quite an accomplishment and as a couple you have really shown me what a "Team" is really about!
Wow Jordan and those people. I am never surprised when I hear the next stupid or crazy thing Justine does. It seems to me like the devil himself is filling her head with new and twisted ways to act like a retard, to make someone else miserable so that she feels better in some way about herself.
Send a shout out to Rose she rocks! I hope all is well with her and her family. Jeff Hall, I Remember him! How is he? That’s good to hear he is in a position to help you out again. First spiritually and now financially. Please let him know that I am grateful for him being a great example of a true Latter-day Saint and sharing the gospel with us. We need more families like his here in Peru!
I hope Chris really dedicates himself to doing the best possible in his studies. If he gets a really good education he can have an entirely different life than his Dad and the rest of his family for that matter. I am proud that he has decided to be different than his parents and his cousins. Those Mormons really have the idea. There is a reason we are generally happier than the rest and it’s because we have a better understanding of our purpose in life; what really matters. We follow the commandments and because of that we receive more blessings. If we really follow the commandments we will always have enough to be happy.
This week of the 14th-20th of September was really nice for me. We have been really working hard in this ward and this week we saw the results of that work in three baptisms. We have one more scheduled for the 26th of this month and two more scheduled for the 10th of October. When I got here at the end of July the ward was dead and now there is life and that is the greatest blessing we can receive for the hard work we have done. I am actually a missionary now. It took 15 months but I am there finally. Who knew?! Of all people, me but I love it! I am really enjoying myself now and I am really growing a lot personally, socially and spiritually. I really feel like the man that left to serve a mission June 25th is something of the past. I thank God for that because I wasn’t the man I could have been. I was good enough but not the best.
I now know how true the phrase "All or nothing!" really is. I love you guys and miss you but I know that I am here for a reason beyond anything I could have done while at home. Truly, these are the best two years of my life! Please send my love out to everyone you talk to and let them know that I pray for them daily. Holla at Rob A for me. How is he any way?
Keep on keepin on because the next thing you know Ill be in the airport as a return missionary! The time will fly by like that!
Love,
Elder Morton
Sent: Mon 9/21/09 8:50 AM
Hey yall!
First of all sorry about last week. I had a problem with the system, I spent an hour trying to send an email to no avail!
I got the box and that was really cool! It was the one from August. Dad wants you to retire and I know one way you can do it without starving and living in a box.... BUILD THE BUSINESS! I agree, going to the gym and building the business are two really positive things you can do for yourself, both physical, financial health and for your spiritual health keep going to church, reading your scriptures and praying often are all these things that will help extend your life and increase your happiness.
It seems like it has been a crazy year there in the good old US of A! I am glad at least you are all trucking along persevering. 25 years of marriage, that’s quite an accomplishment and as a couple you have really shown me what a "Team" is really about!
Wow Jordan and those people. I am never surprised when I hear the next stupid or crazy thing Justine does. It seems to me like the devil himself is filling her head with new and twisted ways to act like a retard, to make someone else miserable so that she feels better in some way about herself.
Send a shout out to Rose she rocks! I hope all is well with her and her family. Jeff Hall, I Remember him! How is he? That’s good to hear he is in a position to help you out again. First spiritually and now financially. Please let him know that I am grateful for him being a great example of a true Latter-day Saint and sharing the gospel with us. We need more families like his here in Peru!
I hope Chris really dedicates himself to doing the best possible in his studies. If he gets a really good education he can have an entirely different life than his Dad and the rest of his family for that matter. I am proud that he has decided to be different than his parents and his cousins. Those Mormons really have the idea. There is a reason we are generally happier than the rest and it’s because we have a better understanding of our purpose in life; what really matters. We follow the commandments and because of that we receive more blessings. If we really follow the commandments we will always have enough to be happy.
This week of the 14th-20th of September was really nice for me. We have been really working hard in this ward and this week we saw the results of that work in three baptisms. We have one more scheduled for the 26th of this month and two more scheduled for the 10th of October. When I got here at the end of July the ward was dead and now there is life and that is the greatest blessing we can receive for the hard work we have done. I am actually a missionary now. It took 15 months but I am there finally. Who knew?! Of all people, me but I love it! I am really enjoying myself now and I am really growing a lot personally, socially and spiritually. I really feel like the man that left to serve a mission June 25th is something of the past. I thank God for that because I wasn’t the man I could have been. I was good enough but not the best.
I now know how true the phrase "All or nothing!" really is. I love you guys and miss you but I know that I am here for a reason beyond anything I could have done while at home. Truly, these are the best two years of my life! Please send my love out to everyone you talk to and let them know that I pray for them daily. Holla at Rob A for me. How is he any way?
Keep on keepin on because the next thing you know Ill be in the airport as a return missionary! The time will fly by like that!
Love,
Elder Morton
Letter from Elder Morton 09.17.09
Subject: Estoy bien y tu?
Sent: Mon 9/17/09 9:06 AM
I’m good, just had a few technical difficulties.
The Roe girls are keeping a bit of communication, that’s cool. There is life in regards to Annette also, that’s good to hear. I am glad she got her duplex. Hope all is going well for the Souza's. Keep me posted.
Yes actually I would really like to dominate Spanish grammatically and my pronunciation so that I can translate and that will help me a lot in the business world also. I do want to work for Fitness 19 once again as a manager so that I can have a stable income so that I can build my business until I don’t need Fitness 19.
I would like to use my Spanish in the business world in every way I can to provide a different type of life for my children. I want them to have the opportunity to see where I served and how the people are here.
In regards to when I return, I will need a trainer when I get back because I am WEAK SAUCE! I really want to take advantage of every opportunity that I didn’t when I was home so that I can be a better example than I was before. I have a lot to do and luckily a lifetime to do it in.
I realize I had and have many faults but I now know how to improve my weakness and it starts in applying the gospel to our lives. If we really have faith there is no limit to what we can accomplish I know this it be true and if you apply it to your lives you will be blessed I testify to that in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. I love you.
Love,
Elder Morton
Sent: Mon 9/17/09 9:06 AM
I’m good, just had a few technical difficulties.
The Roe girls are keeping a bit of communication, that’s cool. There is life in regards to Annette also, that’s good to hear. I am glad she got her duplex. Hope all is going well for the Souza's. Keep me posted.
Yes actually I would really like to dominate Spanish grammatically and my pronunciation so that I can translate and that will help me a lot in the business world also. I do want to work for Fitness 19 once again as a manager so that I can have a stable income so that I can build my business until I don’t need Fitness 19.
I would like to use my Spanish in the business world in every way I can to provide a different type of life for my children. I want them to have the opportunity to see where I served and how the people are here.
In regards to when I return, I will need a trainer when I get back because I am WEAK SAUCE! I really want to take advantage of every opportunity that I didn’t when I was home so that I can be a better example than I was before. I have a lot to do and luckily a lifetime to do it in.
I realize I had and have many faults but I now know how to improve my weakness and it starts in applying the gospel to our lives. If we really have faith there is no limit to what we can accomplish I know this it be true and if you apply it to your lives you will be blessed I testify to that in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. I love you.
Love,
Elder Morton
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