September 26, 2011

Dear Family,

How is everything doing back at home? I sure hope that everything is great. Wow, I am more than just a little bit jealous about those peach pancake breakfast. It is that time of year again I guess. As for what I eat, it never changes no matter what time of year. There is always some type of meat, and some tortillas and salsa. Everyd ay. And the funny part is that I am not even joking. I have thought about it, and I don’t know how I am going to eat without those tortillas when I return. It will be quite different. Oh, and another thing. Everyone and their dog drinks coke here. It could be considered a food group. The good news is that I have developed some sort of allergic reaction to soda of all sorts. (or that is at least what I tell the wonderful Hermanas who feed us. Hey! it is cheaper right?)

Jackie has started choir!!! Wow, I am sooo excited for her. I look back now, and I really should have stuck with it, because I really do enjoy singing. I am so sure that she will just have a fantastic time with that.

Well, as for my clothes, everything is good so far. My shirts are looking a little bit yellow, but what can you expect. My shoes on the other hand..... well I shall have to tell you the story. So when I came out here to the Baja, I took a decision that I would only bring one pair of shoes with me. (Bad choice on my part) Well, as it turns out, those 30 dollar shoes from Burlington’s made it a whole seven months. But about a month ago, they broke. It is not too bad. Only a little hole. The problem is, me and my companion are walking around broke. So, I decided that I would just use them until they fell apart completely. Great Idea Right? Wrong. Yesterday in church Hno Suarez, President of the quorum of the Elders, pulled me aside. At first I that that I was in trouble, because he was kind of serious. He then proceeded to offer to buy me some shoes. I felt super bad. I finally convinced him that I was wearing them broken because I wanted to. It was really funny, and a little bit awkward. But I do not want you all worrying about that because I have come up with a plan. I am going to save some money and buy a new pair.... by Christmas.

Well we had a surprise visit by President this week..... Or at least it was a surprise to me. I feel like the rest of the world knew that he was coming but me. Sometimes I can be a bit oblivious. It was really great. He talked with us about obedience, and the importance it is for us to seek revelation for our areas. Also we had some activities with answering hard questions with the scriptures. It really opened my eyes to the fact that I need to focus my studies in this area for a while. But in all, It was a great conference.

I was going to tell you about a super awesome investigator that we have, named Jacobo. I guess I will just leave you all in suspense till next week, because time is short and I still have to write President.

General Conference. Super Excited.

I love you all so much.

Elder Johnson


p.s. it has been a while since I have included Spanish in my letters.

Mi querido Familia. Solo quiero decirles que les amo. Estoy muy MUY agradecido por este oportunidad que tengo para servir a mi Padre Celestial. Gracias por su ayuda y apollo. Se que este evangelio es real, y que Jesucristo es mi Salvador. El nos conoce como ningun otro hombre puede, y todavia nos ama. Siguen adelante y con animos!