Letter from Elder Burnett

Dear Family,

Everything is going well here in Wright! We have a baptism on Saturday and I am so excited for Stephanie. Elder Bringhurst and I cannot wait to see her enter the waters of baptism.

I am trying out a ton of new food. I had antelope just the other day and that was good. Well, no one out here eats their eggs scrambled, so I am now eating them over easy and its really good! :) You should all try it back home if you haven’t already. We also eat Mexican food at this guy's house a lot and we eat with torn tortillas! We rip them and use them as "grippers" to pick up the food.

Speaking of food, I am gaining a ton of weight! I am currently at 182; 15 lbs more than when I left. However, I am very confused! My pants don’t fit me anymore; they fall off even with my belt as tight as it can go! So, if possible, I need some smaller pants and/or a new smaller belt so I can stop worrying if they are about to slip off. You may also feel free to send those sweet pants from JC Penny's mom ;)

Dad- I am so grateful for the support that you give me. It’s something that you can do more than any of the family because you know of the ups and downs that I go through. Please, continue to write as often as you can!

Mom- Thank you for your letter again this week, it really means a lot to me.

Leah - I don’t have much to say here because this week was your turn for a special letter and I pretty much said everything I wanted to in there. I will say that I miss hanging out with you. You were pretty much my best friend and we were almost unable to be separated this last summer when it came to Beauty and the Beast; we were always doing something together. I can’t wait to see how much more of a wonderful young woman you will have become when I get home.

Rachel - I am so glad to hear that you had a great birthday! I sure hope mom and dad spoiled you up the wazoo with gifts; I sure would have had I been home. I am excited to get your inspired picture and I have one for you as well. I hope you enjoy it because it is for you and you should hang it up on your wall! As for the piano, that’s so cool that you are trying to pick it up! Writing music is very hard; it shows your inner most desires and the pure depth of your soul. Don’t try and have yourself make music; make the music become you! That’s the best advice I have.

Jacob - I am so glad that you are taking advantage of your education and trying to learn everything you can. Remember to have fun in class and in school, but stay focused and keep on turning in that work! I love and miss you so much buddy; you have no idea. I miss seeing you all the time and hanging out with you. Take care of the family for me when dad is gone and make sure to exercise your priesthood responsibilities righteously! Love you buddy!

I will close this like I do all my other letters; with an exhortation to become better. Alma left his position as chief judge in Zarahemla so he could help the citizens become better! He traveled for many years to all the surrounding areas to help them strengthen their testimonies and try to walk by faith. Faith is so important; if we can walk without a pure knowledge, how blessed we will be when Heavenly Father "opens the windows of Heaven"! I know this Church is true! I wish you could just come and view all the good that is going on here in Wright.

Thank you again for all of your support! It really means a lot to me to get letters of encouragement; it lifts my spirits so much! :) I love and miss all my family and friends back home! Remember that no matter where I am, we all still look at the same sun and the same moon! :)

Elder Burnett