2.17.10
Hey fam!
Happy V-day to all of you as well :) ...I got the V-day box mom, and am very happy to have it....but it will not be enjoyed by Elder Ward and I. It is Elder Pascual and I. Yup, I got transfered....1st time ever. Its weird how sad it was. I had never really thought of what it'd be like to leave an area up until sunday night when I learned I would leave. Saying bye always is the worst too...Cira (who Elder Davis and I baptized) cried D*=...and it was truly tough to say goodbye to the only area I know as a missionary. Especially when there is soooo much potential on the horizon. Even saying bye to some of the investigators was tough. But it's all good because my new area is North Newark and so far (a whopping 1 night) it seems pretty sweet. And i've wanted to serve in Newark ever since I got my call =D ...lo and behold here I am. My companion is actually from Mexico so I'm super excited about what that'll mean for my spanish. He is brand new in the mission too. This is the start of his 2nd transfer...I'm what's called his "step-pops" or "polisher". Apparently the AP's and president Bahr think I can teach someone how to be a missionary *shrug* who knew? Senior companion am I. Its really crazy to think that just a day ago I was in my first area, but now I am with Elder Pascual in his. It should be good stuff though, and hopefully I can help this young elder as much as i'm sure he'll help me.
...and for the record, anything bigger than a letter should be sent to the mission home. ....and even then it is a safer bet to send even letters to the mission home. That address is below.
The snow did end up hitting us a decent bit. Last week on wednesday we were actually not supposed to leave the house except for emergencies. we stayed in and did weekly planning and detox (deep cleaning that happens 1x a transfer). It was a lot of snow.
Anyways thanks for your love (in letter and package form =D) it is, as always, so greatly appreciated.
Love you all!
Elder Johnson
ps-due to time constraints (seeing as how its not my usual p-day due to the holiday last monday) this update is a quick one. Til next week :)
Elder Benjamin Johnson
Morristown New Jersey Mission
1719 Route 10 Suite #309
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
2 comments:
Hooray for a transfer Ben! How exciting/bittersweet as you mentioned. Good luck with all the changes. Just wanted you to know that we sent you a letter a couple of weeks ago, but alas, we did not send it to the mission home address and so I have no idea if it ever got to you. :( So Sorry. We will dutifully send all further communication to the mission home though so that you are sure to receive everything! We love yoU! Tanilee
Oh I got the letter Tanilee....all is well :) ....the return will be in the mail by the end of the day.
Elder Johnson
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