Maaraskuu (November)

Greetings and a Terve to All:

Wow wow wow, thanks for sending me that experience that Grandpa had. I was overcome with the Spirit when i was reading it and it didn't leave all night, I couldn't get it out of my head. That's awesome! It reminded me that I have a drawing yet to do and guess what . . . . .I'm done with it! I've been working on it all day and after some finishing touches I'm sending in the mail to Grandpa Johnson's house. Be happy :)

After reading that Dear Elder from Shannon we went and ushered for the Devotional. Elder Walker of the Seventy spoke and he talked about temples. It was great. Did you know there are 130 temples currently, and when you add those announced or under construction there will be 150!! Woah. He replayed Pres Monson's announcement of the Italy Rome temple and I immediately thought of Shannon and Layne and their excitement. Elder Walker said that Pres Monson still smiles when he talks about the crowd's reaction to that announcement, haha.

Hmm . . .what else. Oh, I got a haircut today. It's butchered. They don't listen to you about what you want hardly because there are rules they have to follow. Luckily it doesn't look too bad :) I like it.

AHHH, I hate the timer on this thing. It puts me under pressure and I forget to write things . . .
I was at the RC yesterday and I got to chat/teach to two people and testify on prayer and Baptisms for the Dead. It went well, I loved it. Just gets me pumped tp get there!

The older Fins leave next week for Finland and then next Wednesday we get more new Fins! Woah.

Yes, Dad, I did get the package you sent a while back, and Yes Shannon and Mom, I got the package from you two too. Kiitos and Kiitos!!

Tomorrow is the last time we get to teach a lesson in the TRC in English. Woah. Finnish next week. Can you believe it's been 4 weeks!??

Hmmm . . . . . tick tock tick tock . . . pressure . . .

We get weekly room checks both in our residence and our classrooms. They leave a report and a grade, except they grade by Kingdoms of Glory, hahaha. We mostly get 'Exalted' :)

I'm feeling a lot better. Still get the occasional cough but my throat is better.

Eden and Spenc, thanks for the update. Jacob better know my name when i get back, hahaha. They grow up so fast. Glad the gall bladder is staying capputs for the time being.

Shannon, thanks for the updates and Dear Elders, I really appreciate it. Mail time twice a day is what we all look forward to most. It's awesome. Kiitos

Layne, thanks for the letter!!! Your the best lahetyssaarnaaja sisar (missionary sister) :)

Dad, thanks for doing that for me. I can't wait. How are da boyz?

Seth, keep up the fun, but stay in there in school too. These years of high school are really important!! Mina rakastan sinua. (?!)

Mom, my prayers are with you! That's awesome you get to be here for a bit and be of some help. Thanks for the Dear elders!

Lindz and Dan: how's St Louis? Med school as tiring as ever? haha Love ya guys.

GRANDPA JOHNSON: Hey Grandpa!!! Wish I could be there and talk to you some more. Your missionary advice has really helped me here. Wish I was there to hear some more! I love the work I am doing and I am learning so much. You got a letter on the way so be ready! I love you Grandpa. I pray for you. Thank you and God Bless.

Well everyone, don't know what else to say, but Layne, speaking of being wet, did you know there are no dryers in Finland??!! At least for the missionaries, haha. Just racks to hang them up. haha, just a thought.

Love ya everyone! Keep the letters coming, they are the highlight of my day! I love it. I hope to get pictures off soon. Takes a while here.

Pray for me as I do for you.

Love,
Vanhin Watson