Clint Mission #44 Nov 23, 1998
Dear Family,
Breakfast was good! It is not like Shoney’s however because Le Royal Hotel caters to the French. It was a true European Continental Breakfast; fresh fruits, juices, breads, etc. I especially liked it because of the rolls, sliced meats, and cheeses, just like Germany. There was a lot of French people, the coolest was this French guy who was there in his pajamas with slippers and a bathrobe. All-rightee.
Thanks for the packages this week! I received one from Grandma T., one package of Book of Mormons, and a birthday package. I was puzzled at the little black thing in the box. I thought it was an alarm clock. The birthday song and I love you’s were the best. It was so awesome and such a good surprise! Thanks I received a good stack of mail here today too! I haven’t opened the birthday card and wrapped presents until tomorrow. Thanks again for taking care of me so good! I’m spoiled!
Thanks Lisha for your package of Reese’s and tapes. The package caused quite a stir as it was thought to be a video, and I opened it at Zone Conference with President to make sure, I almost didn’t make it out alive with my Reese’s.
Mom I am excited to see Volume 9 is out. I’m sure you have burned the midnight oil and finished it off. I will wait to read it when I get home don’t send and don’t tell. Hopefully Volume 10 is right behind 9.
Congrats DHS, Dixie High Football rules? I liked Ang’s opening line what more could you want? Pretty sweet they knocked off Snow and Cedar. I’m sour a bit that Vern and I were unsuccessful in our attempts! I got a good laugh Dad where you circled the article about the legendary team from ’74.
Bood thanks for the birthday card!!! I also got a copy of the good grades!!!!
Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a good birthday!!
This week was another great one. Zone Conference was on Friday. I was in shock a little bit. I was just interviewed and we talked about how Elder Brooking and I were doing and nothing was said about a change. I didn’t know I would be training until I was sitting in Zone Conference. Elder Hoare was equally surprised. Elders Stewart and Badger will be here on the 26th. So long to the St. George Dynasty of Elders Rogers and Brooking. It was fun and we are good buds.
Rith was baptized on Sunday. Afterwards he was asked to stand and share his feelings. He was scared baring his testimony for the first time and had trouble looking up at the crowd. We also hired Rith and his Dad to come and build a brick box around our water pump to keep it protected.
Nari a young lady of 17 committed to be baptized this past week. She is Seethaa’s neighbor. Seethaa was baptized on Nov 15th. She has studied the Bible before at another church and is really prepared. She will be baptized in December.
We are going to have a Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday. Excited but more importantly I am just thankful to be here. I am thankful to be a missionary. I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am thankful to see the gospel change lives and the work being done here in Cambodia. I am grateful for such an awesome family.
I am thankful for a Dad who has always loved me and been an example and enjoyed spending time with me.
I am thankful for a Mom who worries about me daily. I love you. I am grateful that in your letter you can call me friend. You are a great friend and support Mom.
I am thankful for my sister Lisha figuring out college life and diligently writing me.
I am thankful for the Bood-funk-arama in my life.
Angela, and Andrea I am thankful for you and your good E-mails. You are growing up so fast.
Jon you are my best buddy. How about Dixie Football? I am thankful for the fun we always have.
Again I am grateful for the plan provided by our Savior and Father in Heaven,
Love Your Son, Brother and Missionary,
P.S. I am thankful for my Japanese Red Rider