Tyson's Letter Jan 18th

Hey Mom and Dad,
How's everything back in Ol' RV? So Marin had a tough time with the Ol Congo Comp eh? Did she speak English or no? If she spoke English, tell her to suck it up! HaHa JK.
I am working on filling you guys a memory card, I just got my camera back yesterday so I'll get crackin'K? We had a baptism yesterday. Pres Dowdle was able to come cuz he was on the Island for Zone Conference. The kid's name was J.J; He's a great kid. I am happy for him. He is way excited too so I'm stoked. I taught Sunday School today, It went o.k. I can teach some now, Still a little shaky but I'll get it. Edit Edit Edit Edit I'd erase that but it's in pen! haha (those of you who know Ty just use your imagination) I've noticed I am as bad with writing what I'm thinking as I am at saying what I'm thinking, stuff just comes out!! I haven't lost my sense of humor at all, I'm still a smart Alec. I don't think that will ever change. I miss you all but I'm doing good, hows my niece and nephews, I miss them. Tell Shane and Jessica Congrats! and they better greatly consider Tyson or Tysonella for a name. I'm kinda thinking Chuck Norris Hamblin has a ring to it, tell Shane that for me , Ha ha It's a little insider me and him have. The mail is still way backed up from the week they took off, it is really hurting my mail intake, I'm about to go postal on these people, ha no pun intended. Tell Tell I'm gonna kick him if he doesn't get off his high horse and write me back, Im' his blood brother! He owes me a letter!
I want you guys to know that I know without a doubt that the BOM is true. Zone Conference was so good! I'm going to get my notes squared away and write you what I learned. It's amazing! I've read it twice in the past 2 months. I love It! Anyways I just got transfer calls. I'm staying here at least another 6 weeks, I was hoping for a change of scenery I've been here 4 transfers, and that's way long, but I best be going, i miss you guys love you. I'll write more soon.
Tong, Elder Peterson

P.S. Dad you shared one of my favorite scriptures with me, D&C 123:17 I love that scripture. It's one of my favorites, If you like that one then check out Mosiah 24:15
Alma and his people are in bondage from King Amulon, but they put their trust in the Lord and submit to his will. The Lord doesn't take away their afflictions right away but he strengthens them in their trials. The Lord will either calm our storms or let it rage while he calms you. These people humbled themselves and let the Lord work his miracles in delivering them from bondage.... So Good :) Also I had an answer to my prayes in Alma 36:3 instead of Helaman, put Tyson in it. I was having a hard time and I prayed and this was the first scripture I read. I love how the Lord works. I kept writing for a while after I said goodbye but now I really have to go. Love you Dad Miss you. You're in my prayers. Chommong Tong ngenikemi.

Tyson's letter Jan 12

Hey Guys,
Well it's been about a week since I wrote you all last, This one will be in the same envelope as the last one. I have been stuck out on Tonoas for a while. We have ran out of food, water and minutes on the phone so we can't call for help, ha ha. The ZL's are coming today tho and bringing some food. There hasn't been much rain at all so our tanks are empty. We have been living off the land for about a week! haha It makes me really appreciate how lucky we are in the states to have stores on every corner. We drink a lot of coconuts so we're good, I don't want you to worry tho mom, by the time you get this I'll already be shopping on Weno for food. The post office is all backed up from being closed all week and now they're not sorting the backed up mail, so hopefully I'll get some soon, as of now I've gotten nothing for about a week or so. But I better get going I have to finish reading the B O M this transfer again President Dowdle has asked us to and I'm a tad behind, well gotta go, I love you guys, I hope everythings good, I miss you guys.
Love Elder Petersom

The Thick jungle on Tonoas