Yellow denotes mom's questions

Dear Mom,

How is the work going?

Everything is fine here.

Hey, I heard that Elder and Sister Ford were leaving soon [Directors of young missionaries]. They're in Grammy's ward in Kanab, remember. Do you know who will take their place?

It turns out that a couple by the name of the Colemans Are taking Elder & Sister Ford's place.

Is Elder Talbot still your campanion? Any new Elders? Seems like you guys change a lot. Are there specific days for transfers?

There is no specific days for transfers that I know of. There are no new elders.

Any other exciting or faith promoting things happen to you lately?

Nothing new or faith promoting has happened. Oh, except for something I keep forgetting to tell you. A few weeks ago, there was a temple devotional, and you would never believe who gave the talk... ELDER RUSSELL M. NELSON OF THE 12! AND I GOT TO SHAKE HIS HAND

Sorry to cut this short, but I still have a lot to do today.

Love,

Elder Huston

Dear Mom,

Things are fine here, although I had a bad experience today. Just as we were getting on the Trax, THE GAY PARADE DECIDED TO PASS IN FRONT OF US!

My chicken dinner went very well, actually.

No, I do not cook for everyone very often.

Yes, I am still at the JSMB, even though everyone else in my apartment works in the Family History Library.

I love you all so much, and miss you all terribly.

Love,Elder Huston

Dear Mom,
Things are going pretty well over here. And yes, we have a new elder in our apartment. His name is Elder Mortenson. He is from Florida. I am going to make a chicken dinner for my apartment tomorrow. It just rained yesterday. I am so glad that Jack does not have leukemia. I put his name on the temple prayer roll again. Sending me that jelly and those shirts is about all I could really use now. Oh, and thank you for the treats, especially those fortune cookies.
I love you all so much and I truly hope all will go well.
Love,
Elder Huston

May 8th 3 months out

Dear Mom,
I am doing just fine, and man, do I have some funny stories to tell you guys! I will be calling you at around 8 AM tomorrow; however, you should know that it will not be from my phone, as I sent it in the package I sent you for Mother's Day. Which reminds me: I AM VERY SORRY THAT YOU WILL NOT GET THE PACKAGE IN TIME! There was a mix-up in the mail, which I will explain tomorrow. By the way, did you get an email from a company called Family Odyssey? If so, I hope you responded with a yes to it. I love you all, and am also very excited to talk to you. Talk to you soon.
Love,
Elder Huston

Mom's questions are in blue:
Dear Mom,
The answers to your ?'s, in order, are: Did you get a chance to go to the temple?
1. Yes. What is your favorite thing you have cooked so far on your mission?
2. Rocky Road Cookie Pizza. Will you be able to call me on Mother's Day? 3. I hope so. Hey, what happened with the report thing, did you figure out how to get it to the mission president?4. Yes, I figured it out. It's getting pretty darn hot out here, what's it like for you. Is the snow pretty much gone now?5. It snowed JUST LAST WEEK out here, for the love of Pete!!! IN THE SUMMER!!!!
Do not worry, I will be sending the camera to you very soon. I can't promise it will get there in time, but I can promise I will send it, along with my phone, ASAP. Oh yeah, and when you check your email and you see an offer to beta-test a game, SAY YES! I got the people at the NGS (National Genealogical Society) to offer you guys the chance to test a new FAMILY HISTORY VIDEO GAME, FOR FREE! You can thank me by sending my good umbrella up in my next package, along with some snacks.
I love you all so much.
Love,
Elder Huston

2 months and 3 weeks

Dear Mom,To answer your questions, in order, are:
How's your new place? What's it like? Are you still as close to the temple as you were?
1. It is pretty cool, has a lot more space, and the apartment complex I am in now is right next to the old one.
Hey are you interested in us sending you general conference on CD what about any kind of music? Do you have a CD player in your apartment?
2. No, I am good.
Any other requests for your next package?
3. I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me some more cookbooks.
Tell me the greatest or most faith promoting thing that has happened these last couple weeks.
And 4. I had the craziest experience, the details of which are something I would only feel comfortable telling in person. But the synopsis is that I met a a man who claimed to be the son of an LDS bishop, and man was this guy drunk, and yet I had the impression that he still felt the Spirit. I would have to tell you the details at a later date, as it would take far too long to tell.

I will try my best to get Jack's name in. I am going to go ahead and get the last of the pictures taken, and then I will send the camera along with my phone.I love you all so much, and miss you terribly.
Love,
Elder Huston

2 months and 12 days out

Hey Mom!
You'll never believe 2 things: 1. As of May 1, young downtown elders are not allowed to own cell phones! And 2. They are closing down our apartment and giving it to a married couple!!!!! We are moving out on Monday! It royally STINKS! Anyway, I am probably going to have to send my cell phone back to you pretty soon.I love you all so much, and I really miss you guys.
Love,Elder Huston