July 16, 2011

Dear Mom,
Everything is fine out here. Yes, I got the brownies and meds. That new elder in our apartment (Elder Sy) seems like a nice guy, even if he does talk WAY too much about reptiles, movies, Australia, and New Zealand. Apparently he is autistic. So anyway, we had a pretty fun week. We went to this Concert in the (Brigham Young Historic) Park when this band called TimeRiver was playing folk songs. It. Was. AWESOME!By the way, have you had a chance to try your hand at those T-shirt designs? There should have been a picture of them in the camera I sent home. Speaking of which, do you think tou could send some copies of those photos?
Well, I should get going. There's so much time and so little to do! (Wait, strike that; reverse it.)
Love,
Elder Huston

July 2nd 2011

Dear Dad,
I am doing fine. Yesterday we went to this concert in the Park, when this army band was playing patriotic marches, songs, etc. They played this one song called the Grumbly Bear; it was hilarious!Another one was this song that was made specifically to make it hard on the baritones. Apparently, this baritone said to the composer (without knowing it was him) that he hated his "dinky" marches. I just got a letter from Elder Huston. No, I didn't send one to myself; I got it from Zach. Had you going there, didn't I?Anyway, since you asked, I was wondering about something. Do you remember that one trip to Disneyland, where we all wore shirts with a different character from a Disney movie? Do you think you could send me a picture of us on each of those three days?
Anyway, I should get going. There's so much time and so little to do! (Wait, strike that; reverse it.)
Love,
Elder Huston

June 25,2011

Dear Mom,
I am doing well. Yes, I got the brownies. Originally, those photos were for your birthday, but don't tell Dad that. Not a whole lot is going on in my district, which yes, is still the same one. The only real problem is that our District Leader is a little bit of a jerk (but keep that under your hat). One of the elders moved out of our apartment yesterday, and boy, let me tell you, he went overboard on the cleaning. As for a story, here's one from wwwwwwaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy back in the early days of my mission: Elder Flatland (I think I have mentioned him in a few of my emails) broke a chair while Elder Squire (you remember him, right? my 1st companion?) was sitting in it. Let me tell you, Elder Squire was M-A-D MAD. After that incident, I said to the elder next to me, "Remind me never to get Elder Squire that angry".
Anyway, I had better get going.
Love,
Elder Huston

june 17th letter

Dear Dad,

I am doing very well up here. This week has been awesome, due to 2 things that happened: 1. This young elder out here, Elder Thomas (I think I have mentioned him in one of my emails) out of the blue asked me, "What shoe size are you?" I told him, and he said, "That fits perfectly with my plans." Needless to say, I was both confused and scared. But then he expained that he had this pair of shoes that have been in his family for a while, and they wouldn't fit anybody. So he asked if I wanted them. Of course, I said yes; besides, they will do until I get a new pair of insoles for my other ones (I've worn holes into the old ones). And 2. I went to this concert in the Brigham Young Memorial Park; the people playing was called Mercy River. It was awesome.

Well, I had better get going.

Loe,

Elder Huston

June 4th letter

Dear Mom,

Mission life is treating me pretty well. The fact that the tweezers were in that aisle would explain why I couldn't find them. As it is, every time I go down that aisle (yes, I have had to go down there for things like shampoo, etc.), I get the BIGGEST case of the willies. (Shudder) Anyway, my medicine is going fine. As for a story...There is one that comes to mind. This is one from way back in the early days of my mission. Well, this elder out here, Elder Talbot (you know, the Phantom Elder) is extremely OCD. I am talking on the level of Adrian Monk here. Everything on his desk is perfectly parallel, perpendicular, and equidistant to everything else. Anyway, his companion at that time, Elder Savage (you might remember him from the day you dropped me off here) would always mess with him by saying, "Crooked, crooked, crooked. Everything is crooked." Well, one night Elder Savage said it when he didn't change anything, so Elder Talbot had to check to make sure that every thing was still organized the way he needs it. So mean, and yet so funny!

Well, I should get going. Lots to do.

Love,

Elder Huston

Dear McKenzie,

I am afraid that every EFY is different (at least, I think it is). The main thing I did at mine was go to some various classes and learn more about the Gospel. My favorite part was the dance (of course). Beyond that, I am afraid I don't know.

Well, I hope this email has been helpful to you. Tell everyone I said hi.

Love,

Elder Huston

May 28th letter

Dear Mom,

I am doing well. Yes, it is finally starting to warm up out here. Yes, I got my package. Thank you!Since you asked, do you think you could send me some tweezers? I have turned Wal-Mart inside-out looking for some. Yes, Monday is a holiday for us. (WOOT-ETH! PAAAAARRRRRRRTTTTYYYYYYY!)So, I plan on mostly catching up on sleep, maybe play a board game or two. By the way, we got a new district leader, which brings up a funny story: Last night, when he did check-ins, he said, "Welcome to the promised land. You are out of the wilderness now. Let Moses take care of you." So, I piped in and said, "Don't worry, I'm already on it."Funny, huh?Oh, yes, fun times out here.

Well, I should get going. There's so much time and so little to do! (Wait, strike that; reverse it)

Love,

Elder Huston

Dear Dad,

I am doing fine. It sounds like you had a good time in Toronto. Ketchup-flavored chips? Really? Anyway, I have a joke for you. Blonde Inventions: Glass hammer; inflatable dartboard; left-handed pencil; clear correction fluid; black highlighter; waterproof tea bags; Braille driving manual (yikes!); dehydrated water; screen door on a submarine; helicopter ejection seat (ouch!); air conditioning for motorcycle; wooden barbecue (amazing one-use only!); glow-in-the-dark sundial; gasoline fire extinguisher; battery-powered battery charger; fake rhinestones; fireproof matches; glow-in-the-dark sunglasses; mesh umbrella; and solar-powered flashlight.

Well, I better get going.

Love,

Elder Huston

May 21st letter

Dear Mom,

How on Earth did you already find out about that?!I just barely saw him maybe 3 1/2 hours ago! Dang, he is fast!Anyway, I am doing pretty well out here. As for what to do with Zach, don't worry. Truth be told, I was pretty much the same way at first. But after awhile, he'll change. Oh, before I forget, tell him his big bro has 2 things to say to him: #1. Lock up our room but good before you leave and mail me the keys! (I am not joking in the least! Install a deadbolt if you need to, I don't care!) And #2. You know that first batch of pictures I sent to you all? You remember the one where there was a guy wrapped up in a blanket? The one who was wrapped up? Tell Zach that if he sees him, tell him to run for his life! You see, that guy was a missionary who has since left, and his hometown is none other than Boise! The reason why I say to run, he is in no way, shape or form the brightest crayon in the box. Oh, who am I kidding?! The guy is dumber than a post. Seriously. Anyway, no I did not get it yet. Oh, and also, I kind of ran out of my allergy meds the other day, and I remember you asked me to tell you if that happened. My companion's arm is fine, it's healed up pretty well. The part that makes it a pain is trying to sew up the sleeve that he tore up. I am with you on the part about sunny and warm. It's been raining up here all week. As for a story, here's one: Last week, I lost my umbrella. And let me tell you, I was freaking out because I had heard that it was going to rain all week. I had just about lost all hope when, TA-DAH! One of the elders had apparently found it and handed it to me. YAY!It just goes to show you, so long as we do all we can, the Lord will provide a way!

Well, I should get going.

Love,

Elder Huston