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Finding Nemo, Spring "day," and patriarchal blessings

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Hello my dear! Happy P-day! I always look forward to talking to you and getting an update. It was great to talk to you and hear about your transfer to Singapore. I know you will grow to love this area just as you loved Sibu and Puching. And there will be blessings related to serving in an area with a strong ward. I hope you enjoy serving with your new companions. I imagine having 3 of you will be challenging at times, but also pretty fun. And of course, everything is temporary! I look forward to learning about your new area. What are the people like? How is the community similar/different to Malaysia and the US? How is the church culture similar or different there? What is frustrating, what is awesome? I miss you every day. But I am so proud of you, and I’m so grateful you have this opportunity. Serving a mission will bless your life in ways you may never fully understand.  We had a good week here. This is what we've been up to: This was a fun week for Jett. He had dress rehearsals...
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Mission Call!

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Hello my dear! How has your week been? Any new updates? I admit I’ve been worrying, and googling to find news, and hoping that things will improve for you. You seemed so upbeat when we talked last week, and I want you to know how proud I am of you. You are making the best of a difficult situation and serving with faith. I hope you are enjoying getting to know your new companion and seeing some progress with the people you are teaching. I talked to Kristen Monteirth this week. Cody’s mission has been difficult in completely different ways. She said he saw someone get killed once. Another time he got shot at but I think the gun misfired? He’s serving out in the middle of nowhere and baptizing people in a muddy river where people bathe. Anyway. It made me feel better that you are at least serving in a safe and clean location. Just stay away from the police! Kristen says Cody and Brandon plan to room together at BYU. That would be fun to meet up with them after your mission! Things are goo...
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