I am slowly but surely trying to catch up on my posts to the blog. As you can see from this latest post we are trying to figure out when we can talk to Jacob. I work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so it will be difficult to get a phone call. We are trying to work something out for Monday. I sure hope we can do it because I will be very sad if we can't. We all need to hear Jake's voice. Well here is the latest letter.
"Hey there everyone! I wonder why there is more interest in the Church, I hope it would be for the truthfulness of the Work and the reality of the Savior. If I could vote, I might just write in President Monson´s name... WHAT?! ERICA ON A MISSION? Everyone was talking about her ''special news'' and I was sure she was going to get married! What a shocker, but she is going to make an excellent missionary! That would be so neat if they were in the MTC together, I'm calling Mitchell to go to California and Erica to go to the Ukraine. Wow, I'm super excited! Well I really look forward to talking to you all and I think we'll have to do it on the day after Christmas. That would actually work best for me, probably around 6 or 7 at night. Well we had the mission conference this week and we went through the temple, I learned quite a bit again and it was easier going through in Spanish than it was one year ago... Well it's been up and down and all over this week but I really love you all and I wish you all a Merry Christmas!
Con amor,
Elder Butterfield
Friday, December 23, 2011
Week 67
Well here it is week 67 and we are fast approaching Christmas which means we will get a phone call from Jacob. It is amazing how fast the time goes. Here is Jake's latest letter.
"Hey there! Thanks for the letter, but I am in a hurry, our bus is going to leave soon and I need to be in Veracruz tonight to sign my visa tomorrow. Glad to hear that everything is good in Wisconsin, I miss it a little, and it is very true how fast the time is going by. I need to send my letter to Henrik, I think next week I will have time. So the branch is growing, the missionaries must be really getting to work over there, we also baptized a true convert couple in Gutierrez Zamora this past week, it is quite the story I should tell you. Hahaha, dad is still pretty sharp on the tennis, that is good news. We had an amazing, miraculous week, with three baptisms and blessing from on High. I wish I could tell you everything that happened, but the time is short. We have really started to find success here in Zamora, and we even had a baptism in the little branch of 40 active members. I do not have the cord to my camera, but I will be sure to send them next week. Well, we are going to the temple this week, and I am going to prepare myself spiritually for such an opportunity the serve in the House of the Lord. Well I thank you very much for the letter and especially for the package, I will also show you what I did with it next week. I am truly happy and full, thee mission has been very, very difficult, but I cannot imagine of a greater experience in life. I cannot wait to talk to you one of these coming days, I love you all and be sure to say hello to everyone back there, and if they ask how I am doing, tell them that I have never been happier. They will see the light in your eyes and they will be interested in the Gospel.
Love you all,
Elder Butterfield
"Hey there! Thanks for the letter, but I am in a hurry, our bus is going to leave soon and I need to be in Veracruz tonight to sign my visa tomorrow. Glad to hear that everything is good in Wisconsin, I miss it a little, and it is very true how fast the time is going by. I need to send my letter to Henrik, I think next week I will have time. So the branch is growing, the missionaries must be really getting to work over there, we also baptized a true convert couple in Gutierrez Zamora this past week, it is quite the story I should tell you. Hahaha, dad is still pretty sharp on the tennis, that is good news. We had an amazing, miraculous week, with three baptisms and blessing from on High. I wish I could tell you everything that happened, but the time is short. We have really started to find success here in Zamora, and we even had a baptism in the little branch of 40 active members. I do not have the cord to my camera, but I will be sure to send them next week. Well, we are going to the temple this week, and I am going to prepare myself spiritually for such an opportunity the serve in the House of the Lord. Well I thank you very much for the letter and especially for the package, I will also show you what I did with it next week. I am truly happy and full, thee mission has been very, very difficult, but I cannot imagine of a greater experience in life. I cannot wait to talk to you one of these coming days, I love you all and be sure to say hello to everyone back there, and if they ask how I am doing, tell them that I have never been happier. They will see the light in your eyes and they will be interested in the Gospel.
Love you all,
Elder Butterfield
Monday, December 5, 2011
Week 66
The weeks are ticking by and we will get to talk to Jacob in about 3 weeks. We are so looking forward to hearing his voice. I can't believe that in less than 9 months he will be home with us again. It amazes me with each email how he has grown and matured as a missionary. Here is his latest letter.
"Another email from this end too! The bug bites went away and now I'm just spraying myself down every night with Off that I brought out with me. It happens every once in awhile, but it depends where your at. Cool news about the Aggies, maybe they be able to escape their sinking conference one of these years. Wow, I went to a conference with a few other missionaries and they were talking about the Packer phenomonon. It's interesting how they kepp on winning, makes me prideful to be from WI. We'll see what day we can talk, I hope you enjoy your time in Wisconsin. I watched the devotional, I really enjoyed it, especially the new movie, it gave me chills haha. I actually got my Christmas package already and I've opened some very special items. I don't know where you got the idea from to match up Scriptures with the gifts, but I love it! Especially the one about the mouthwash. The pictures were lovely, and it's amazing to see how much the boys have grown. Stryder has really long curly hair and the whole family is Incredible! Don't worry about my birthday, I'm all set, thanks for the shirts also! The work is improving, my companion went to our other area this Sunday and here's a picture of the chapel, it's actually a super strong branch. Thanks so much for the support, just remember to let this Christmas season be a more meaningful one as we have heard from our leaders. I really don't know how you did it, but you all knew exactly what I needed! I love you all and thank the Lord that I've been born of goodly parents who have set me in the position I'm in. Love you all and I'll talk to you next week with much anticipation!
con amor,
Elder Butterfield
"Another email from this end too! The bug bites went away and now I'm just spraying myself down every night with Off that I brought out with me. It happens every once in awhile, but it depends where your at. Cool news about the Aggies, maybe they be able to escape their sinking conference one of these years. Wow, I went to a conference with a few other missionaries and they were talking about the Packer phenomonon. It's interesting how they kepp on winning, makes me prideful to be from WI. We'll see what day we can talk, I hope you enjoy your time in Wisconsin. I watched the devotional, I really enjoyed it, especially the new movie, it gave me chills haha. I actually got my Christmas package already and I've opened some very special items. I don't know where you got the idea from to match up Scriptures with the gifts, but I love it! Especially the one about the mouthwash. The pictures were lovely, and it's amazing to see how much the boys have grown. Stryder has really long curly hair and the whole family is Incredible! Don't worry about my birthday, I'm all set, thanks for the shirts also! The work is improving, my companion went to our other area this Sunday and here's a picture of the chapel, it's actually a super strong branch. Thanks so much for the support, just remember to let this Christmas season be a more meaningful one as we have heard from our leaders. I really don't know how you did it, but you all knew exactly what I needed! I love you all and thank the Lord that I've been born of goodly parents who have set me in the position I'm in. Love you all and I'll talk to you next week with much anticipation!
con amor,
Elder Butterfield
Week 65
Well I had to wait a whole week to find out what those terrible looking bites that were on his arm. I am not sure if I feel better now that I have found out or worse. Well here is his latest letter explaining what those mysterious bites were.
"Hey there! Yes, those are bed bugs or mosquitos, but they've calmed down because of the chilly weather here. I put some cream on it, and it went down pretty well. Well ya Jenessa has returned to the frozen tundra, and it's once again nice and calm in Oklahoma. I hope they have a good time there and be sure to wish her a happy birthday!!! Good new all around in the sports world. Thanksgiving doesn't really exist down here, but it's alright. I sent grandma a picture of ''mole'' a common dish down here. Things are going well, but we're having trouble finding people to teach, this week should be better. My companion has 19 months in mission and we teach as good as ever I feel. I can call later in the evening or another day, we'll see as we get closer. Well, I love you all, talk to you next week!
-Elder Butterfield
"Hey there! Yes, those are bed bugs or mosquitos, but they've calmed down because of the chilly weather here. I put some cream on it, and it went down pretty well. Well ya Jenessa has returned to the frozen tundra, and it's once again nice and calm in Oklahoma. I hope they have a good time there and be sure to wish her a happy birthday!!! Good new all around in the sports world. Thanksgiving doesn't really exist down here, but it's alright. I sent grandma a picture of ''mole'' a common dish down here. Things are going well, but we're having trouble finding people to teach, this week should be better. My companion has 19 months in mission and we teach as good as ever I feel. I can call later in the evening or another day, we'll see as we get closer. Well, I love you all, talk to you next week!
-Elder Butterfield
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