June 8, 2010

Thanks for finally sending pictures! Haha. I'm looking forward to seeing them. I wish I could be there for Sean's graduation ceremony. He's going to love college. It's a million times better than high school. Just tell him to make sure that he actually studies and doesn't have too much fun. It can be difficult sometimes to study when everyone else around you is just hanging out or wants to do something fun. Has he signed up for classes yet? Does he know what kind of stuff he wants to study? Tell Sean I miss him and being able to hang out with him.

So, Dad, you finally decided to stop being a cheapskate and become a member of the Heathrow Tennis Club.:) So, who are you planning on playing with? Have you found anyone who's up for the challenge? Hope you are taking care of my baby, and by baby I means the S2000, and Muffin, of course. How are the workouts going with Kenny? Are you more buff than when I left? I think I actually weigh over 165 now because I eat so much more here than I did at home, but my waist size is still the same so it must be muscle mass, right?:)

Marc, how are you my man? Are there any cool new xbox games you've been playing lately? Did you see Iron Man 2? I heard it was pretty awesome. I knew I had been here a long time when new missionaries started telling me about that movie. I don't even remember seeing previews for it. How's Muffin? I she her normal fluffy self? Is Mom still her favorite person? I wish I could talk to you. Don't worry. I will sometime within the next month, hopefully.

This past week has been extremely difficult for me. I've just been reconsidering everything I believe again and whether or not I can really serve this mission. It kind of worries me that I am still questioning things after being here 11 weeks. It's just that I worry that it's not enough to just believe it, you have to know it. And it's so hard for me to distinguish between the two. I know it's for my own benefit to have to reach for the answers.

I love you all,
Brett

June 1, 2010 -Letter from Brett

How's everyone doing? Everyone must almost be out of school by now. Have you guys planned any crazy awesome trips for this summer yet? Did Austin ever decide where he wanted to go with Dad? How is Sean feeling about graduating? I hear he wants to have a big party with like 50 people. Sweet! Would that be at the house? Is Sean going to work more at Parker Boats this summer?

Have you guys been using the boat at at all in that nice, warm weather? I hope someone has. I miss wakeboarding so much. What about the jet ski?

I did see Sean Salisbury a few times, but I never got a picture with him. We were never able to coordinate it. It was weird because it seemed like one day he was here and the next day he wasn't. I guess I just forgot that not everybody stays here for 2 months.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland spoke at last week's devotional. He's always such a powerful speaker, especially when it comes to missionary work.

Marc, how are you doing buddy? Mom told me you were thinking about playing baseball again in the fall. Is that true? Are you still playing tennis? I hear you have a lot of sports camps you're planning on doing this summer?

Hey, how are the Magic doing in the playoffs?

I'm not sure how much longer I'll be here. So, until you hear otherwise, just keep sending stuff to the same address.

I love all of you guys!

Brett

May 18, 2010 -Letter from Brett

Hey everybody, I didn't get my visa yet. So, I have no idea when I am going to be leaving. It could be this week or it could be in a month. My companion and two other Elders in my district haven't gotten their visas yet either. I'm going to come back later today to send a longer email, but if anyone wants to tell me anything you can reply to this email, and I'll reply later today. Thanks for the package, Mom, and for the protein bars in addition to the shaving cream. I think I'm going to need another carryon bag/suitcase to get my two large suitcases under 50 lbs. So, I might buy a small suitcase here, ok? Mom, can you find a piece of sheet music for me on my computer and print it out and send it to me? It's called How Firm a Foundation. It should be on my laptop under My computer/My Music/Sheet Music. I thought I brought it with me, but apparently I forgot. Sorry I wasn't able to get a hold of you when I called last week. Don't worry. I'm sure I"ll talk to you soon.

Love, Brett