Another fatherly fun letter from Dad today. I told him about getting an apartment since we've been living with my sister in law and her family. I'm blessed by their love in letting us live with them, but now is that time for me and Mika to be a couple and grow together. Dad was very happy for that news that he started to ask me if it has the basic essentials in the apartment and if I had any stuff for our new place. I knew we would go total Daddy mode in making sure I have the right essentials for life. He even asked if I'm going to make a 72 hour kit for myself and Mika. i giggled because I know he knows I don't have one so thats why he asked in his letter. How typical of Dad to say that. Well Dad was able to attend a LDS service there. One of the Soldier was an Elder and he said he felt the spirit there. Good news came through his letter that my baby sister will be getting her patriarchal blessing on her birthday. Oh man I can't to hear what line she's from and what blessings are in her future. Happy moment for our family. I guess I'm my Dad's favorite since I'm not as bratty as Nita! heheheh she's going to be mad if she read this letter. Dad called her a brat! lol Dad, reminded me how special I am and that I was known as my Mom's shadow. And from that I've always been by her side and we looked like twins, or so I've heard. Well the letter continues about when I get my place and that he wants to have a family trip and camp out in our living room. Now that I would love to have my family spend time with each other at my home. Laughing, crying, making jokes, talking stories, shopping home cooked meals and snuggling with my parents. Oh I can't wait. He went on talking about cooking some awesome meals, especially moms deep friend ham that I miss eating on Thanksgiving! heheheh He dose that all the time, talk about food and it makes me hungry. Anyways, that was the gist of his awesome letter and I'm going to email him now since I can go to the library. until next time....
I'm very blessed that we had a place to stay in with my sister in law Jenny and her family. But my husband wanted to be independent and live together as husband and wife to learn and grow with one another by ourselves. So that day finally came. It's a cute 2 bed room apartment here in Lehi. We are on the 3rd floor at the Mayflower Apartments. The coolest thing is that we are only 3 1/2 blocks aways from Jenny and her family. Which is nice so we can visit them and the kids can visit us. What a blessing it is to have your own place and do your own thing. I love it!Thank you Lord for this blessing and the opportunity to grow as a couple. Excited to be alone with Mika!! :)
Hey Pops,
Well all is good here. I'm getting along slowly but surely. I need to be more patient and loving at all times. We are striving to find more souls but it get hard, but I'm glad that the support I get is great...even close to the guidence of the prophet. I hope everything is going well with you. I glad each time that i get a email from you. But I hope you can help mom achieve the glory and blessing of going to the temple. Even to the point of getting a sealing with the rest of us, meaning with you pops. I scared of the time we live in, cuz the second coming is approaching and i want my family to be prepared for it and sealed. Its a joy to teach about being sealed for eternity, but sadden cuz my family is'nt. I will want to work with that when we get back aight!!!I love you pops and take care....
Con Amor, Tu Hijo,
Elder"Mederios"Elu
Dad got some jokes! Always joking with me and making me laugh overtime I talk to him or even through his letters. Asking me about my job and health. Well my health has always been an issue but I managed. Job wise its been good, nothing too exciting or boring. A job is a job, right? Well sometimes it can be more than a job. At least he does what he likes and is good at. Me on the other hand I'm ok but it depends on the job. Of course as I continue to read his letter, he tells me to make sure to take my vitamins and see the doctor for my checkups and stuff a parent would tell you to do. hehe you gotta love loving and concern parents like mines! There is one part of his letter got me laughing a bit. He said, Mommy shared with me her spiritual plan. She would want to receive her Endowments at the Laie Hawaii Temple even if he stays in Iraq! I know that Dad would be sad but he knows that Mom has to make her spiritual choice on her own and not forced by anyone. I agree with that. Mom also told Dad that she wants to get sealed to her children as a family at the St. George Utah Temple. Thats Moms plan for the future. I would love to witness that in this life. Dad expressed how much he loves mom and how he will do all that he can to make her happy and do whats right by her. He even asked me if he's a good dad. Of course you are Dad! Even though things were rocky for you and Mom, that doesn't mean I don't love you or that you are a horrible father. You are a God send to our family and I'm thankful for that. Please take care Dad out there in Iraq. May the Lord bless and protect you always. Thanks for the letter.
Boy my Dad is very adamant about receiving the family newsletter. Whoops! My bad dad! Sorry I've been busy with working. Don't worry I'll send it to you soon. I love that he always sends me words of encouragement to help me with my daily task. What more can you ask for when it comes to making adult choices in your life, my dad is awesome. I'm glad that he's doing well in Iraq. He wants to have photos of our Christmas family vacation in Cali, so he can have photos of our family. It reminds him why he's there and why he is coming home to. I love you Dad! Thanks for everything! Be safe & God Bless!!
I'm so glad to here from you. I'm in an area called santa elena with my 5 comp. from utah. I slowly adjusting to the english speaking here. I scared of losing spanish, but I know I must do my part in the work of the lord. We just had a baptism saturday. A little gryl. I sang her a song which everyone loved. I'm doing alot of work outs to stay away of stress that comes from differences of people, especailly with companionships. But I will survive every step of the way with the support that I have back home and in Iraq. Pops I very proud to represent you and the lord out here in belize. I know deep in my heart that this gospel is true and I can't thank you enough for the persevirance that you been to me to get my eagle to going on a mission. Remember that your son here will always be there for you, I love you and god bless, til we meet again....
Con Amor, Tu Hijo,
Elder"Mederios"Elu
Sweet one I love you
for your lovely shape,
for the art you make
in paint and bed and rhyme,
but most because we see
into each other's hearts,
there to read secrets
and to trust
and cancel time.
TOM MCGRATH, b 1940
The first year has come and gone...now its time to be more loving and continue to create more fun memories...I love you Mika! We can do this! Happy Anniversary!
I'm a happy girl right now...my daddy sent me a letter all the way from Iraq. He even drew this picture. Thanks Dad I love it. My heart is always filled with joy whenever I receive a letter from my loved ones. Dad is doing good and just training more before they head over to Bagdad City. Now this gets me a bit worried about him, especially his safety. But I know the Lord will watch over him. I love that he tells me how much he misses me and how blessed he is to have me as a daughter. Now that is the best thing any girl would love to hear from her Dad. Thanks Dad for your service in protecting our freedom and country. I love you very much and I'll keep my promise to hold the family in prayer and love.Take care dad and thanks so much for your letter. I hope to hear from you soon!!
When Love speaks,
the voice of all the gods
Make heaven drowsy
with the harmony.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
