February 13, 2012

Dear Family, Well, I must admit that I always love reading about and hearing about what is happening in other parts. It always sounds like an "out of world" experience. At least for me. I cannot believe that it has been snowing! Really, I am astounded. It really doesn´t compare to down here in Mexico. I was able to bid farewell to winter this past week. My beloved friend "the heat" has returned all to soon from his vacation. I really wouldn´t know how hot it is, but definitely in the 75- 85 range. It is super crazy. To think that today is the 13 of February. Oh, and by the way, Happy Valentine’s Day! I know that it is a little early, but it is okay. So, you want a little bit more detail about the activity. As it so happens here in this ward, the missionaries are in charge of a mission activity every three months to help the work. Usually the missionaries just put on a movie at the church, like the movie "the Restauracion", and then invite investigators. Elder Soto and I decided that we wanted to do something different, so we came up with the idea, and did all the coordinating and everything else. It was more improv, in the way of script, but the idea and pulling it all off was our part. And so that is why I said that we really were blessed greatly for this. We put in a great amount of time and effort into the Play, and our Heavenly Father took notice of our efforts and blessed us, in ways that we had not even hoped for. Like, for instance, after the activity all of the kids in the ward went out to eat or something like that. The best part is that they invited all of the teenaged investigators to go with them. From what we have heard, all came away from that with a really special experience. The investigators were really surprised because no one lacked respect or said "naughty words". All in all two thumbs WAY up. -The Critics he he Well, I really don´t have time to tell you about what happened this week, but it sufficeth me to say that we had the chance to hear our President of Mission speak, and also a member of the 70. It really was great. I really am getting excited for General conference. It is coming right up. We had a Zone Conference, and also a Stake conference. So I have been spiritually boosted for the next week. I love you all so much. I am so grateful for this grand opportunity that I have. I know that the time cannot reverse. Si hay algo que he aprendido en mi misión hasta ahorita, tiene que ser un aumento en mi fe en Cristo. Yo se, sin ningún duda en mi corazón que Jesucristo es mi Salvador. El es mi Redentor, y pago el precio para que me rescata de mis pecados. Yo se que los bendiciones del Padre vienen cuando nosotros somos obedientes a los mandamientos de El. Love, Elder Johnson p.s. Jackie I love you super crazy much. Have a good week, and take care of Mommy and Daddy.