Dear Jordan,
We
received the box that you sent to us. Do you want to keep all of the
clothes? Do you want all of it left in the box or put in a closet?
We
hope that you are doing well. This week flew by for us. Monday was
Columbus Day but Mom and the girls still had school. I had the day off
so I tried to get ready for the 50 mile bike ride this Friday. I rode
down to the Trax station and then followed the paved pathway South to
Draper. It took a couple of hours but I was able to ride down past the
elementary/Jr high schools and back. It was only about 18 miles but it
was a start. Of course my butt was sore. We had Family Home Evening and
then I helped Bekah with some of her homework. She had a couple of big
projects due this week for school and hadn't made any progress until the
week they are due. She had a math poster and a science fair paper. On
Tuesday the YW/YM did baptisms for the dead. On Wednesday Rachel went to
the football game for Summit and mom and I had dinner together. After
dinner we went to the game to pick up Rachel. We watched a bit of the
game. We got there at half time and the score was Summit 55 Gunnison 0.
On Thursday I picked up a trailer hitch and then ran some errands. The
girls and mom were out of school for UEA but Sarah still had to do some
testing so mom took her and they spent the day together.
On Friday I
finished getting things ready and picked up a trailer to carry the bikes
for the 50 miler. Jacob Krieter wanted to get the cycling merit badge
instead of Swimming or Hiking. I met with those that were going: Jacob
and his sister Marion, Buzz Summers and his sister Noreen, and Aiden
Futrell. We drove down to the west side of Utah Lake to start the ride. I
was prepared to ride but I thought it was better for me to follow
behind with the vehicle and all of the food and equipment. It worked out
better for me and for the riders because it provided a safety buffer
for the traffic. I was surprised at how much traffic was still on the
road. We headed South and followed the road past Elberta. It was pretty
flat and fairly straight. We only got one flat tire and it was with one
mile to go until the finish. Jacob made it all of the way with the
others rotating being his riding companion(s) after 30 miles. We past
the movie set that was built to film all of the Bible videos the Church
is making for the life of Jesus Christ. After the ride I took them to McDonald's and then home. On Saturday
I went to the Draper temple and did initiatories and then Hannah and I
went to Alpine to mow the lawn. Grandma said that it will be the last
time this year. I asked her if Dallin would be mowing next year and she
said that she will think about it. I then took the girls to Robert's
house and we went to the theater to watch Guardians of the Galaxy. I
then did the shopping. Sunday morning began earlier than expected
because Sarah woke up and decided to work on her YW personal progress
but her sisters were either still sleeping or didn't want to share their
workbooks with her. Another great learning experience for all involved.
Please
continue to let us know how you are doing and how we can help you. I
put your name on the prayer roll at the temple. It is hard to believe
that you have been on your mission for 10 1/2 months already. I was
thinking about it and David Smiley has been out over a year. The time is
flying by. This week really flew. Andrea Wood returned home from her
mission this week.
While I was shopping yesterday, i had a
coupon for one of the food brands that is in the specialty aisle and saw
a bottle for marinating the meat for bulgogi. Do you eat it very often?
What is you favorite kimchi?
We love you. You are constantly
on our minds because you have been such a big part of our lives. Keep
working hard and spiritually smart. Keep the mission rules and stay
close to your companion. We know that Heavenly Father will continue to
bless you for your good works. Keep reading the scriptures (especially
out loud in Korean) so that you will always be prepared.
Love,
Mom, Sarah, Hannah, Rachel, Bekah, dad
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