Hi Mommy!

It pains me to hear about your cancer diagnosis. I'm just glad I have a cancer specialist for a father who can reassure me that everything should be ok and that the risk for any life-threatening issues is low. I would be a lot more worried without his reassurance. However, I still worry about how having surgery is going to affect your health and your high goals of running marathons and stuff. Do you think you'll still be able to run that half marathon that's coming up? I think I worry most about how this second cancer diagnosis is going to affect you emotionally, but I know you're strong and you've gone through this before. So, I'll try not to worry too much myself if you promise to not worry too much either. The most I can do for you is tell you the three simplest and yet most powerful words in the english language: I love you.

DON'T SEND ANYTHING ELSE TO THE ADDRESS FOR THIS MISSION!!!! Why? Because I finally got my visa Wednesday!!!! They still haven't told me when I'm leaving, but it should be by the end of this week. I think I should be able to call you when I find out, but if not be expecting a call thursday or friday. Will you be in Puerto Rico this whole week?

I can't believe little Marcy Poo is using my bed! Haha! Just kidding. I guess he must be growing if he's tall enough to ride the rollercoasters at islands of adventure now. Wow! I probably won't even recognize him when I come back. That's cool that you're getting better at Tennis. I was able to play a little tennis last Monday at a zone activity, but everyone was terrible. So, it wasn't that fun.

I have a lot of favorite scriptures. I wouldn't even know where to start. I love having companionship study every morning and hearing what everyone else learned during their personal study. I'm getting close to finishing Jesus the Christ. It's taking me forever because I'm following along in the New Testament and marking all the scriptures I like that he references. That book is amazing. I'm learning so much more about the life of Jesus Christ and just how amazing he was and just how significant his sacrifice really was for the entire human race. One of my favorite scriptures has always been 2 Nephi 26:24 and 33. I also like D&C 58:2-4. Those are just two that first came to my mind.

I'm kind of sad to be leaving Kamas. I love it here, but I'm excited to finally be going to Mexico, too. I'm still a little scared, but a lot less than I was when I first left the MTC. My confidence has grown a lot since I left the MTC. I love my companions. They're so awesome, and being in a foursome is so much fun. We're always laughing and having a good time.
So, I don't think those tomatoes will make it to Mexico. Maybe the beef jerky will make it ok though.

I still haven't gotten yours or anyone's dear elders. I don't know what the deal is. I'll ask tomorrow when we go down to the mission office.

I love you guys,

Brett