April 25th, 2011

Hey Mom,

How's it going? this week was SO much better than it has been for a while now, Ever sense I got transfered, I have been working my Butt off and feeling the spirit more too. Elder Shaw is so awesome! We have been working alot and we just invited 2 new families to be baptized!! one is in June and the other in July, too bad I won't be there for any of them. But It's for the best I suppose. In a way, I'm pretty happy that I got Transfered, sure I miss Alma and the people A LOT!! but The past few weeks there were tough, I couldn't work at all and the useless rumors didn't help at all, not to mention my companion driving me up the wall.

So, Amber got baptized huh? Thats amazing!!! I wanted to call and talk to her to congradulate her but I can't. Its okay tho, Was she pretty happy about it? How was Dwight? Thats awesome that I get to talk to you guys soon! It just felt like I was talking to you guys on Christmas. I doubt it that I can talk to you on Skype, Our mission is pretty strict with rules, we can't even go fishing anymore.... But Joey comes home soon! I cannot believe it! he just left!!!

I've been taking a lot of pictures lately but I forgot to bring to cord for the computer. Maybe next week. The weather here has been so insane! Its been pouring here off and on for almost 2 weeks now, I hear the Tornado alarms almost every day, they went off yesterday in church and we had bring everyone into the chapel for safety because there are no windows there. There was a huge storm last night tho. It was pretty cool. Easter here was pretty cool, We didn't do anything, we didn't even have a dinner appointment! Lame I know. I got the package! Thanks!! I love it! I'm wearing the tie now! I was going to wear it for Easter but I completely spaced it. I hope that you are all doing well. Take care! I love you!!! Thanks for every thing mom.

Elder Daniel Stuart

April 12th, 2011

*** Daniel's last two letters were kinda personal and short. He is having some issues with his companion right now. That is why there is a gap in his letters on the blog.***

Hey Mom,

So I'm sorry for the short fuse last week, I was just letting out a lot of steam that was built up inside of me for a while now, A member gave me a blessing last week that really helped me out a lot, he was crying when he gave me it, he said that he can literally feel the pain inside of me. I don't blame him for crying, its not a very nice to be right now....
This week was better than the last one, I think that he is realizing how much of a jerk he is to members so he is starting to change slowly. He is super trunky too so that doesn't help.

I got the small package the other day! thanks! I really loved it!! I'm looking forward to talking to you on mothers day, Holy cow! it feels like Christmas was just the other day. I cannot believe that I've been out for 7 months already!!! Crazy huh? It has been going by so dang fast!!! Where does the time go? Tell Amber I said Happy Birthday! and that I love her!!!!! Tell Grandpa that I said Happy Birthday as well and he better have at least some color in his hair when I get home. ;)

The weather here has been quite warm lately, the other day it was in the mid 90's with 50% humidity, the heat really doesn't bother me that much, I just sweat a lot so I'm consistantly thirsty. We have also been on Tornado watch off and on for a week or so now, not a huge deal. There is a city tornado shelter that we can go to. But the Bugs here are huge!!!! The bumble bees are the size of a large marble, the wasps are gigantic and the mosquitos are big also! I hit them with my hands all the time!! I just need to stay out of high grass areas, there are ticks and chiggers in there and they are murder!!

I'm looking forward to the package!!! I guess if I could pick anything for you to get me it would be ties and money and pictures. I'm good on shirts and slacks. :) This summer is going to be a crazy one, Huge bugs, I'll be 20, the heat, taking a shower in my sweat. Yep, life is good. I still haven't eaten anything crazy yet and I really want to! I even want to try Mountain Oysters, Why? I don't know, Just to say I have I guess. Lol. If you don't know what that is, ask Dwight, I'm sure he knows. Thanks for your support! I love your letters. I wish more people would right me. I could use my friends support too!!!

I got to get going, But Thanks for all that you do! I love you!!!


Love, Elder Daniel Stuart