October 12, 2014 from Mom

We are all just sending you a quick email this week since I'm not sure if you can even read it.  I just want you to know that we are missing you on your birthday!  I hope you got to celebrate and the Latinos sang Feliz Cumpleanos in their horrible singing voices.  Did you open your birthday bag???  I hoped you liked your few little treats.  I mailed you a box with your prescription glasses and a few other treats in it.  I mailed it on 10/10 so I'd love to know when you get it.  It has an sd card with music and earphones.  I sent the earphones although the mission handbook says no.  If Pres. Crapo says no, please put them away so you can continue to be blessed for being obedient.  

I can't believe you leave the MTC on Tuesday morning!  You are ready for this!  It will be difficult and you will have frustration with the language, but remember that when you need the words, the Lord has already proven to you he will give you the words if you are close to the spirit.  The Holy Ghost and you are a dynamic duo!  Without him you will struggle.  With him you will be an unstoppable force for good!  

Here are a few questions.  Maybe you could cut and paste them to the bottom of your email or just answer them here.

1. When is the expiration of your debit card from USAA.  I need to make sure we have a long time before it expires so you don't get stuck without the ability to use your money.

2.  Budget your money that the church gives you on your debit card.  Keep records of how much you spend so you know what you have left.  I will supply you with more money each month only if you truly need it for necessities.  You have $148 in your debit card right now.  I put $70 more in from Grandma Gayle and Grandpa Tom, Ama and Poppop will be putting some birthday money in as well as Noelle.  I'll let you know.

3.  How is it going washing and ironing your clothes?  Do they dry pretty well or is everything wrinkle badly?

4.  What do they tell you about eating and drinking at members homes?  Do you get fed much?  How do you best prevent sickness?

I love you so much my sweet boy!  Even though you aren't a teenager anymore, you will always be my baby boy:)  I hope you have an amazing first week!  We are so excited for you and this next step in your adventure.  Stay close to your Savior! Be obedient and know that we love you soooooo very much!  I miss you like crazy!  We'll write more next week.  We just didn't want long letters for you if you only have a few minutes. 

infinity + infinity

momma