E-mail from Chuuk ( really rare treat)

hey mom. well i sent you a letter yesterday and stuff. i hope all is well. i miss ya'll. things are good here. the language is good and elder south its doing alright. he's i good guy. i'm way tired, but i guess thats what this work does to you. i love it tho. i need to put my trust in the lord. i know there will be troubles but i know the savior has suffered them for me. seriously i feel so humbled. we had a welfare meeting today. so the economey is way bad i hear. we just need to obey with exactness. i am nervouse to get home and start a life and a family but i know if i obey the lord will bless me with the things i need. man i am nervous for home. i feel like folks are blowing it out of proportion but who knows. i cant tell here. its to remote to tell. i miss you all. keep writing. tell everyone i said hi and i love them

Ty's letter March 11th

Hey Family,
Man, I'm tired, I guess that means I'm doing it right haha. I wish I could get mail from some of my friends also serving. So far Emerald is my best writer. How is everybody? man, I miss you guys! How's the J-dogs, (his nephews) and Kenzi? Still haven't heard from Paul, hope he's ok. Well I'm still on Tonoas, I have a new Comp named Elder South, Elder Matuato and I are training him. It's kinda snug in this house with three people, but things are good. Seriously it's like I woke up last week and I knew the language so things are good. I enjoy the work and making fun of little kids. They always lose to me in the come back battles ha ha. Guys, these single drink packs rock! I love them! Thanks so much, and I can't wait to try the hooks. I'm stoked big time, I got some skatos for you. Well I go to Weno today cuz the Warners are leaving so we're having a going away dinner. They're being transfered to Yap. I hope the new couple will be good. I hope they cook as much and as good as Sis Warner. We're out of water again, It stinks!!! Oh well, we'll survivie. Things are good, I can speak and teach now. It's crazy that I get to call again so soon, I'm stoked!! You might want to find a good calling card this time. Well guys sorry this letter is short and kinda pointless but I have been way busy, I love you and love the work I gotta go I miss you, Tell everyone Hi for me, I'm out Peace
Love,
Elder Peterson

Chuukese Children

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Tyson's latest letter!

Hey Family,
I just got your valentines day package, man it was great! Mom, you're the best, thanks so much for having my back on valentines day. I just read all the letters from my friends, I love them. the e-mail you got from Kellin was awesome, I love that guy. I miss "the gang" but man, what a blessing it is to serve the Lord, and I get to share this opportunity with my friends. What a reunion that will be, eh? Mom, you know me I'm an internal guy, you used to hate when I wouldn't open up, and I still stink at it, ha ha. But I love you guys and I love this work, our Savior lives and loves us, I feel of his love everyday, I see His hand in all things. If it wasn't for Him, I would have crumbled under the pressure a long time ago. He supports me always and especially in my weakness. Through humble prayer and trusting in Him He strengthens me in my weak times. Between my local companion and running out of food and water and many more things, it's safe to say I have been tried, but Jesus Christ has felt it all and he willingly took my troubles, trials, and sins on his shoulders. I'm not worthy of a love so pure, but he willingly gives it. The Gospel is true, I feel it each day. I was teaching a man last week who has given up so much to be baptised, he is being baptised on Feb, 28th and I can't wait, he is so humble and sincere, his faith is unshakeable, I can truely say I love this man, his name is Retan, he is a stud!
Another thing that happened this week was that I prayed to know who would accept our message, I pray for it everyday, but it's usually just words, but I recommited myself before the Lord and said a sincere prayer with the intent to act on the answer that was given, As I finished I got the thought of a girl on island visiting,, later that day, i saw her and it's like the spirit took control of the situation, A man who is a member was talking to her and he called us over and said" this girl needs the gospel" How about that answer to a prayer slapping me in the face? I couldn't have missed that if I would have tried. Long story short she loves the gospel, and should be baptised soon. Last conference Elder Bednar spoke on prayer I loved his talk. Pray for the youth of our Ward and Stake, It sounds like tough times back home, and pray that I'll be transfered, JK. Six months on an Island this size is tough tho, Ha ha.
Love and miss you guys,
Elder Peterson