Dear Jordan,
Hope
you are doing well. Is it still hot and humid or do you get some relief
from the heat occasionally? I have told a couple of people about your
comment about the umbrellas/parasols that you see them all over due to
people trying to get out of the direct sunlight. We had a bit of relief
with some cooler temperatures and some rain but this week it is back to
the 80s/90s.
Last
Wednesday evening Mom and I went shopping for dishwashers for her
birthday present. On Thursday evening I attended the
Galena Branch's Court Of Honor. They did a pretty good job. On Friday
Hannah and I bought the dishwasher for Mom and then went to Alpine to
mow the lawn. On Saturday (Mom's birthday) I went to the temple and then
dropped Mom off at physical therapy and I went grocery shopping. I then
took Mom to lunch at the Outback. She had her favorite and it was
cooked just right for her. She then took a nap and I prepared taco
salads for dinner for the missionaries. We ate at the Urton's house and
we had a great time. After dinner the missionaries shared a thought from
the scriptures. On Sunday Mom rested all day due to another ear/throat
infection. Sarah also was diagnosed with pneumonia. Both are having good
and bad days. On Monday we had Family Home Evening and then did
Facetime with Rachel. She looked well and was interacting with Bonni's
children quite a bit. I then went with the missionaries to teach a
lesson on baptism. It was with a 9 year old girl in
the Edgemont ward who has been attending church and hopes that her dad
will be able to baptize her. He is meeting with his bishop to be ready. On Tuesday
it was a joint activity for YM/YW and we went swimming at the White
City pool. The boys tried to put Pete into the pool but they were
unsuccessful. Chad and Kyle were able to push him in. He then acted like
one of the YM and had a great time. On Tuesday we also had the dishwasher delivered and installed. Yea!
Bonni
has asked us to send an email or letter to Chris for his birthday. He
is turning 40 so she wants at least 40 letters or emails sent to him. If
you want to do a quick email, we will forward it to Bonni for you, if
you don't have her email address.
Brian
Carlson sent his first email from his mission and he didn't provide
much information on what is going on or what he is doing. His mom was a
little frustrated. I want to thank you for how much you have improved in
providing more information. We know that we won't understand everything
you do or are experiencing. We do want to try. Please continue to send
us your experiences, thoughts, feelings, etc that you want to share. We
hope that you are documenting your experiences in your journal. When
people ask, we say that you are doing well. You seem upbeat in your
emails. You are in the same location outside of downtown Seoul in an
area that has three universities. Because there are many students, they
are your main
contacts. Since several are from China, you get the opportunity to use
both Korean and Chinese. You are serving in a branch and are with your
second companion in Korea. You have had great companions and are
enjoying your mission. Is there anything else that you would like added?
Is there anything that you want changed in what we say?
Your
photos were great. Mom really enjoyed your letter to her and the
photos. This Friday is the 4th of July (Independence day for those
outside the country). We will set up and take down the flags and have
lunch at Robert's house. I don't know about fireworks yet.
We
love you Jordan. I continue to have people tell me what a great person
you are. I agree with them. Keep up the hard work and enjoy the
experiences. Heavenly Father loves you and he is preparing the people
you will teach. Please keep following the Spirit and you will be led to
those who are ready. Be aware of what is happening around you and you
will see the hand of God in all of the little things. Onward and upward.
Love,
Rachel (in Denver), Bekah, dad, Mom, Sarah, Hannah
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