Well, Jacob is short winded this week. I suspect he has others to email back, besides his parents. Richy even got an email from him. He was quite excited.
"Well transfer news came and Elder Hoopes got the boot and is now up in Snowflake. So he'll get the worst of both seasons. My new companions name is Elder Tackett. He's from Yorktown Virginia and is going home in 4 months. You know Elder Gilbert my MTC companion? He's training this transfer, crazy huh? But yeah Elder Tackett is great.
So Mallory is whipping into shape the U-high kids huh? They need it. Her and Brandon are the best for the job. I'm so glad Richy is loving band but what's this about him wanting to play contra? Sorry but all I can see in my head is the tuba and Richy flat as a pancake underneath. What are the shows like?
It was sad to see Elder Hoopes go, but it's nice to see a change of scenery and get to know a new companion. I love this gospel and can't wait for the Avichucos to be baptized. They are such an amazing family. I'm so glad I've been here this long to see them grow and learn in the gospel.
Talk to you next week.
Jacob"
This is the first letter he signed Jacob, instead of Elder Jacob Frank Morgan. He's quite the guy. We have been so blessed by his service. Thanks for reading, Love, Jenn =)
26 August 2009
18 August 2009
Letter 18 Aug 09
"Greetings from Arizona a.k.a. H E double hockey sticks (I hope this is because it is so hot in AZ these days!)
...Transfers are coming up again and it’s very possible that I or Elder Hoopes could get the boot from this area, or both of us. I don't want to go. I want to see Lisa and a few others get baptized before I skidattel. If I do go I hope I get on a reservation or something where I have a car and not living with members.
I haven't gotten a conversion story from mom yet, did I forget to ask last week? (Shame on me....things have been crazy here, getting everyone ready for school, piano, but I did get cookies sent!) Oh... the last batch of cookies didn't make it in one piece. They were very "crummy" but still good, we ate them all. By the way on page 42 of the Missionary Handbook or "Blessing book" I like to call it, says not to chew gum in public so I just don't chew gum at all. Just a heads up for the next package, but thanks anyway. But if you do send some, make it Stride instead of Orbit. ;-)
I'm glad to hear that your getting 90 degree weather again. I was riding one night down a street at about 8 o’clock and I was cold! Guess what temp it was.......... 93 degrees! My goodness!
Anywho, ttfn (ta ta for now), says Bro. Waters a British guy who drives us around all the time on P day. Oh, and “Mind the Gap”. (I looked it up on Wikipedia, lol)
Elder Morgan"
...Transfers are coming up again and it’s very possible that I or Elder Hoopes could get the boot from this area, or both of us. I don't want to go. I want to see Lisa and a few others get baptized before I skidattel. If I do go I hope I get on a reservation or something where I have a car and not living with members.
I haven't gotten a conversion story from mom yet, did I forget to ask last week? (Shame on me....things have been crazy here, getting everyone ready for school, piano, but I did get cookies sent!) Oh... the last batch of cookies didn't make it in one piece. They were very "crummy" but still good, we ate them all. By the way on page 42 of the Missionary Handbook or "Blessing book" I like to call it, says not to chew gum in public so I just don't chew gum at all. Just a heads up for the next package, but thanks anyway. But if you do send some, make it Stride instead of Orbit. ;-)
I'm glad to hear that your getting 90 degree weather again. I was riding one night down a street at about 8 o’clock and I was cold! Guess what temp it was.......... 93 degrees! My goodness!
Anywho, ttfn (ta ta for now), says Bro. Waters a British guy who drives us around all the time on P day. Oh, and “Mind the Gap”. (I looked it up on Wikipedia, lol)
Elder Morgan"
11 August 2009
Today's Letter 08-11-09
Yes, I am posting on the day we got the letter. I am trying to be better and get my world organized for the coming year. That means piano, band, and blogs! Once again this is a tender, sweet letter from Jacob. I am amazed every week by him......I'm definately making more treats for him!
"Hey we have a zone activity today so we're doing emails early today. I got a flat tire Sunday night so I went and bought a no flats tube for my tire yesterday. That was the 20$ purchase just to let you know. Our Zone Activity is a slip and slide at a member’s house who has a huge tarp and is feeding us lunch as well. And we wanted to go to the temple today too so we woke up at 4:45 this morning to make the 5:30 session. I was surprised at how many people were there. I love going to the temple it give me a chance to re-evaluate myself on how I'm doing. There’s still a lot of things I need to work on and a lot of things I need to let go.
Lisa update: She got back from the hospital Sunday night we stopped by Tuesday and set up an appointment with the Bishop. We were there with her as she talked to the bishop and scheduled to have her baptism Interview the next night. We had the bishop pick her up and bring her to the interview. Before the interview we watched a video called Together Forever. It's my favorite Church video that we missionaries give out. It talked about families and how Christ made it possible for us to be together forever. When it was done the spirit was so strong I was shaking. Lisa was crying when she went into the interview. She passed and is getting baptized this Saturday at 8pm. The bishop is baptizing her and I'm confirming her on Sunday. It will be the first confirmation that I've done. I'm honored to give Lisa the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
Another investigator named Amber had her interview Saturday as well. We had her date set for this Saturday, but she feels it’s too soon, which is kinda weird to have an investigator in limbo. She understands that this is an important decision she's making in her life that will affect her 2 and 1 year old kids. It’s good that she realizes that but she's thinking about setting the date for November. We don't want her to become another Miles but... We're still working with her. No word on Miles. He met with the bishop on Sunday and we haven't heard anything yet.
Mom I forgot to ask you last week but what’s your conversion story? I can't remember it. I gave a talk in district meeting last week on personal conversion and I was thinking about you. You don't have to do a biography on it but as a missionary I want to know.
That’s all the exciting stuff, let you know next week what’s going on.
Elder Jacob Frank Morgan
"Hey we have a zone activity today so we're doing emails early today. I got a flat tire Sunday night so I went and bought a no flats tube for my tire yesterday. That was the 20$ purchase just to let you know. Our Zone Activity is a slip and slide at a member’s house who has a huge tarp and is feeding us lunch as well. And we wanted to go to the temple today too so we woke up at 4:45 this morning to make the 5:30 session. I was surprised at how many people were there. I love going to the temple it give me a chance to re-evaluate myself on how I'm doing. There’s still a lot of things I need to work on and a lot of things I need to let go.
Lisa update: She got back from the hospital Sunday night we stopped by Tuesday and set up an appointment with the Bishop. We were there with her as she talked to the bishop and scheduled to have her baptism Interview the next night. We had the bishop pick her up and bring her to the interview. Before the interview we watched a video called Together Forever. It's my favorite Church video that we missionaries give out. It talked about families and how Christ made it possible for us to be together forever. When it was done the spirit was so strong I was shaking. Lisa was crying when she went into the interview. She passed and is getting baptized this Saturday at 8pm. The bishop is baptizing her and I'm confirming her on Sunday. It will be the first confirmation that I've done. I'm honored to give Lisa the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
Another investigator named Amber had her interview Saturday as well. We had her date set for this Saturday, but she feels it’s too soon, which is kinda weird to have an investigator in limbo. She understands that this is an important decision she's making in her life that will affect her 2 and 1 year old kids. It’s good that she realizes that but she's thinking about setting the date for November. We don't want her to become another Miles but... We're still working with her. No word on Miles. He met with the bishop on Sunday and we haven't heard anything yet.
Mom I forgot to ask you last week but what’s your conversion story? I can't remember it. I gave a talk in district meeting last week on personal conversion and I was thinking about you. You don't have to do a biography on it but as a missionary I want to know.
That’s all the exciting stuff, let you know next week what’s going on.
Elder Jacob Frank Morgan
05 August 2009
04 Aug 09
We sent a package of Mallory's Mint Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, a package of gum, and a hand-written letter from me today. Yes, I have sent an email or two, but I do like to write, I'm better at that. My typing gets dyslexic and frustrates me when I do a lot. This is total cut and paste! I like to write him letters and send little stuff in there. I'm hoping to get the camera card soon, so we can post some new ones.
"I'm getting a new camel back tomorrow from a guy who gives discounts to missionaries. The nozzle on the camel back I have leaks and they don't sell any replaceable ones for the one I have. I'm saving $15 by getting one through this guy.
Lisa update: She made it safely through her depression last week and we set the Baptismal Interview for last Saturday. We stopped by an hour before to see if she was still good for that interview (in the apartment where she lives anything can happen) She said yes and that she was having a really bad day, and she really was.........Thank you for thinking of her. She needs all the power she can get to endure to the end.....................Onward, ever onward and Harrah for Israel (line from the Elder Groberg movie “The Other Side of Heaven”/Mike comment. And I have written that in letters to him/Jenn's comment).
The scriptures D&C 117:8 and Abraham 3:16-19 have been on my mind lately about what matters most for people. In the case of 2 souls, one soul being higher and more intelligent than the other, do we compare ourselves to them? We should not look to be closer to the souls that are higher and more intelligent than us. Look to be closer to God who is the highest most intelligent of them all. I've decided I want eternal life (go ahead and read that again…I did/Mike comment again). We are told to be selfless. Then we are told to get ourselves to the Celestial kingdom first, then get our families there, then everyone else. We are told to be selfless so we can receive blessings. All Lisa wants is to go to church with her kids and be happy with them.
That is selfless.
I love and pray for you all and your future blessings.
Elder Jacob Frank Morgan"
Who talks like this but Missionaries???? He is just fine. Thanks for keeping up, Love, Jenn =)
"I'm getting a new camel back tomorrow from a guy who gives discounts to missionaries. The nozzle on the camel back I have leaks and they don't sell any replaceable ones for the one I have. I'm saving $15 by getting one through this guy.
Lisa update: She made it safely through her depression last week and we set the Baptismal Interview for last Saturday. We stopped by an hour before to see if she was still good for that interview (in the apartment where she lives anything can happen) She said yes and that she was having a really bad day, and she really was.........Thank you for thinking of her. She needs all the power she can get to endure to the end.....................Onward, ever onward and Harrah for Israel (line from the Elder Groberg movie “The Other Side of Heaven”/Mike comment. And I have written that in letters to him/Jenn's comment).
The scriptures D&C 117:8 and Abraham 3:16-19 have been on my mind lately about what matters most for people. In the case of 2 souls, one soul being higher and more intelligent than the other, do we compare ourselves to them? We should not look to be closer to the souls that are higher and more intelligent than us. Look to be closer to God who is the highest most intelligent of them all. I've decided I want eternal life (go ahead and read that again…I did/Mike comment again). We are told to be selfless. Then we are told to get ourselves to the Celestial kingdom first, then get our families there, then everyone else. We are told to be selfless so we can receive blessings. All Lisa wants is to go to church with her kids and be happy with them.
That is selfless.
I love and pray for you all and your future blessings.
Elder Jacob Frank Morgan"
Who talks like this but Missionaries???? He is just fine. Thanks for keeping up, Love, Jenn =)
01 August 2009
Mike: This is a bonus email for this week that we received late Thursday night, from a member in the Ward where Jacob is currently serving. I know that President Benson said "...there's no such thing as righteous pride...", but I don't think this is what he meant, because I'm definately feeling righteously proud of my boy after getting a report like this...it was addressed to the families of Elders Hoopes and Morgan:
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Hello Families -
My name is Betsey Lee and my husband is Ammon Lee. We have really enjoyed getting to know your boys. We love the spirit they bring into our home. Our two little girls (5 and 2) thinks it's so cool to have the Elders over. I can remember how my mom felt getting a letter or note from families in the mission so I didn't want to pass up this opportunity. Ammon just said to me, "I just love having them over and teaching with them." I want my kids to know and remember us always having the missionaries in our home.
They are both (from what I can tell) doing amazing. You can tell that they want to be here. So positive and upbeat. I love the visuals they provide and have such a way with making you want to listen. Please let us know if there is anything special we can do for them, from you. Whether it be cook their favorite meal or whatever. You should be very proud of them.
Hoping to be worthy to be a mother of a Missionary one day,
Betsey Lee
We area trying to get brownies/Mal's cookies out to him, and we are thinking of a new fingerprint cartoon to send him. I am so greatful to families in Mesa that look out for and take extra care of the boys. I try to feed our missionaries more often because I know someone is taking care of mine! Thanks for reading! Love, Jenn
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