November Package

     This month I wanted to give him a Thanksgiving away from home. Of course I had to improvise a little when it came to the turkey ;) but I made it work. Inside were Pumpkin streusel muffins, apple cider, turkey jerky, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, yogurt covered cranberries, and stuffing. I also made little turkeys out of tulle circles, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and lots of Reese's Pieces. So cute! Thank you Pinterest! :) I also included a talk that I thought applied to him and of course a letter and a tie that is his favorite color. My missionary is all about pranks and teasing, so all he is going to see when he opens it is a pile of leaves. :)

 

Letter #32

Letter #32
Written-10/21/13
Received-10/23/13

Dear Jessica, 
     No letter this week, sad day. :'(
     So interestingly enough your mom wrote me a letter that I 
just got and asked me to write Jacob. But, thanks to you I had 
already begun to write him. :) God sure does work in mysterious 
ways.
     Since I have nothing to answer, it's QUESTION TIME!
 -Faovrite conference talk of all time?
 -Favorite picture? :)
 -What is one talent that you have recently developed?
 -What is your viewpoint on .........blankets?
 -Do you have midnight tickets to the hobbit?
 -Favorite kind of wheat thin?
 -When does the third Hobbit come out?
 -Christmas wish list. :)
 -What Book of Mormon story/character applies the most to you 
right now, how and why that one? :)
 -Mormon.org? LOL. :)
 -Favorite size and color of bouncy ball?
 -Can you find or burn me a CD of Isrealy prayer music? :)
     I'll be nice this time. :) Until next time, Hagonet! (I'm still 
waiting for you to guess correctly what that means.) :)

               Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #31

Letter #31
Written-10/13/13
Received-10/18/13

Dear Jessica,
     Me...use your up home address wisely? OF COURSE! :D :D :D 
(he he he) I'm glad you got to see Niki! (his sister) How is she 
doing? She doesn't write me very often.
     Navajo- a sore- tood
    
     Answer Time
 -I put 7 smiley faces because I like to smile! :)
 -Elder Uchtdorf's- Come join with us, because it really gave me 
some good inspiration. Favorite quote- "doubt your doubts before 
you doubt your faith." Awesome!
 -I would live where ever my wife wanted to live and I could find 
work. If I had to choose, probably New York or California.
 -My favorite tie is the last one you sent me because it is dark blue 
and black and other colors, and it was sent to me by some one  
much more AWESOME than myself. :)
 -Best advice from my parents would be, "You can do hard things."

     Question Time! :)
 -Have you tried "Happiness" yet? 
 -Have you, by random chance, met my step mom?
 -Are you excited for me to write Jacob? I AM!! :)

The twins :)-My brother (left) and Bryson (right)

 -What is the best feeling you have had in life?
 -What are you most thankful and excited for about the Plan of 
Salvation?
 -Have you looked through all of the pictures and videos I sent you? 
If no, why not? :) What have been some of your favorites thus far? 
Why, in detail. :)
 -What was your favorite talk(s) from Conference? Why?
     Well I better get going. Until next week, keep being awesome 
and keep smiling. Hagonet!

               -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #30

Letter #30
Recorded-10/7/13
Received-10/9/13

So this week it was a little different. I was so excited! I love Wednesdays! Not only are they my day off but I get to hear from my missionary :) I opened the mailbox and I had this sinking feeling. No letter. :( I rummaged around as I pulled out newspapers and my roommates mail. At the very back of the mailbox there is a cushion mailer, with familiar looking handwriting :) He sent me something!!! Being the curious girl that I am I couldn't wait before I got back to the apartment so as I was walking back I tore it open. Inside were two necklaces that were made by a 94 year old man who makes jewelry for a living So pretty!! And a flash drive. He sent me his pictures! Included amongst all 932 pictures and 88 videos was all 7 package opening reactions for the packages I sent him, a video that he made of him reading the first dating application that I sent to him (so funny!), and a weekly letter in the form of a video. Awe! :) He told me of the miracles that he has witnessed in his life. Two of the miracles were from his Marine training and basics, one was in his family, and the rest were about his mission. It was a transfer week for him so he didn't get any mail so he asked me some questions.
Questions
 -How many records do you have to keep while doing your "vampire" job?
 -Have you ever heard of the missionary library?
 -What are you studying right now in Gospel Doctrine or Gospel Principles? Which class are you in and why?
 -How is your family doing? Especially Jacob. (My little brother)
Then he bore his testimony to me. It was so powerful! It was amazing to see how much he has grown in just 7 months. I know he is in the right place and I'm glad he is enjoying himself. He is a great missionary! And I know he is a strong instrument in the hands of the Lord. The people of Flora Vista are truly lucky to have him around.
Until next week :)
Jessica :)

Letter #29

Letter #29
Written-9/29/13
Received-10/3/13

Dear Jessica,
     I'm so glad you get to become a Vampire! Does Jacob really 
have USMC stuff on his phone?! That's awesome! Can you give 
me your up home address so I can write him a letter? :) Thanks. 

So I got a package and a letter from you this week. :) Lucky me! 
:) Oh, by-the-way I've taken videos of me opening every package 
you have sent me. I'm probably going to send them to you on a 
flash-drive...eventually. Please send the flash-drive back in a 
package, not a letter. :) You'll get to see all of my reactions to 
everything. :)
     Navajo- dittee- it is wet
     Answer time!
 -1 Nephi 3:7 is my favorite scripture mastery, because it's 
  awesome!
 -Gospel truths (doctrines) answer "why" questions, gospel 
  principles answer "what" questions. :)
 -The priesthood is important to me so I can greater serve my 
  fellow man.
 -man cave- meh. :)
 -favorite part of fall...idk, sports?
 -Favorite package, probably the last one. (candy gram) :) 
  Letter #2 :)

 -No, I don't wear a CTR ring. :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
 -Mormon Ch. 9. I love it!
 -No it would be scarier to have to be drafted into WWI, but 
  not harder.
 -Hero=MY DAD!
 -I'll record the miracles that I have witnessed and put them on 
  the flash- drive. :)
     For my homework, If you've been in her situation tell her 
how you overcame it. Personal Testimonies are always powerful! 
Is she reading, praying (with sincerity), and going to church. 
Ask if/how recently she has asked if the Book of Mormon is true. 
Do Family History together and go to the Temple. :) Just some 
ideas. :)
     Question time!
   -Favorite kind of gum?
   -Favorite card/ picture thing that you've sent me thus far. 
    Only one. Why? :)
   -As for the sketch of something church related and the Corps, 
    what is the first thing that comes to mind?
   -If you could go to any temple outside of Utah/USA which 
    would it be and why?
     Well I have to go. Thank you so much for all of the support! 
You're Be-Awesome! Until next time, Hagonet!

               -Elder Chipman

Letter #28

Letter #28
Written-9/22/13
Received-9/25/13

Dear Jessica,
     Thanks for the picture, it's great! I'm always curious of what 
things you put in the letters. :)
     Navajo- teh- usually

Answers

 -My motto, that can't be "Semper Fi" or "Hakuna Matata". How 
about "no worries" or "always faithful"? :) or what about Hakuna 
Matata , I'm Semper Fidelis. :) LOL :) Really, it's probably 1 Nephi 
3:7.
 -Favorite part of the day, lessons. Hands down.
 -I love lightning because it's so cool! My dad likes it and so I got 
into it. New Mexico has great lightning storms! :)
 -I got my Patriarchal Blessing before my mom died, age 16.
 -My toothbrush is white and blue.
 -Favorite modern day apostles. (There are too many to pick one.) 
L. Tom Perry is a Marine! :) David A. Bednar and Jeffrey R. Holland 
are both really powerful.

Question Time!

   -How do you help yourself stay awake when you are tired, but 
    need to stay awake?

   -What's your plan for life? In detail.

   -If you could choose on experience in your life to re-live, what 
    would it be and why?

      Well, just keep being be-awesome! :) Until next time, Hagonet! 

               

               -Elder Bryson Chipman

  

Letter #27

Letter #27
Written-9/15/13
Received-9/18/13

Dear Jessica,
     I still think you should play "Where's Waldo". :) Your work 
schedule sounds like fun. :) And not nice on the rubbing it in 
on the Hobbit part! Are you going to the midnight showing?
     Navajo-ji-day
     Answer Time :)
   -Favorite High School memory...I don't know, scaring people? 
I really don't know :) 
   -Define a "Man Cave"
   -Favorite food in NM is Green Chili Enchiladas. 
   -I've proved people wrong in the gospel when they doubted 
me.
   -No I'm not still working on Family History. There is no where 
to do it here.
   -I consider myself both traditional and out of the box. :)

Question Time!

 -Explain the time that I've been most hyper around you, in 

detail.

 -Favorite video game? Why?

 -What are you most excited for in the near (6 month) future?

 -In detail, describe what you would do in a zombie apocalypse. 

:)

 -Favorite book?

 -Least favorite color, why?

 -Do you like the song "Savior , Redeemer of My Soul" from the 

movie "17 Miracles"? Why or why not?

 -What is the priesthood to you?

 -Why is the priesthood important to you?

 -Why is it important to live the Word of Wisdom?

 -Will you draw/sketch me a picture of something relating to the 

church and the Corps? :)

 -What do you think of the un-game?

 -What is something you recently learned from the Book of 

Mormon?

 -What is something you recently learned from Church?

 -Have you read "Jesus the Christ"?

 -Have you google mapped my areas? ;)

 -Favorite Hymn, why?

 -What miracle have you seen in your life recently?

 -If you got to meet with the prophet for 10-15 minutes what 

would you talk about?

 -If you met with Christ for 10-15 minutes what would you 

talk about?

 -Who are your favorite 3 living prophets?

 -How do you feel about your parents?

 -How do you feel about your family?

 -Do you know if Elders or Sisters cover your ward/area?

 -If Sisters, have you talked about going and teaching with 

them?

 -If you were stuck on an island with 3 things, what would they 

be? Why?

 -Favorite scripture mastery? Why?

 -Did you know that I'm kinda expecting a 6 to 7 page letter? 

:) :)

 -If you could learn any language what would it be and why?

 -What is your favorite truth about the gospel?

 -Have you read Preach My Gospel?

     I think that should have beat my record, if not let me know. 

:) ;) 

I have to go now. Until next time, Hagonet!

               -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #26

Letter #26
Written-9/9/13
Received-9/11/13

Dear Jessica,
     I'm so glad that you liked them! :) As for what I think about
your work, I would ask myself these questions; what do you do
when you're not working? What can the extra money help you 
with in the future? Will you enjoy working full time? What will 
you lose if you work full time? So, for missionaries (by the way 
I'm not trying to put you down here) we are always tired. The 
same thing happened in the Marine Corps. I've found that if you 
just keep going with it your body will become used to it and it 
wont be as big of a problem. :) So after you answer those 
questions than I would tell you to make your decision. OF COURSE, 
pray about it first! :) :)
     I'm sooooo happy to hear you're reading the Book of Mormon! 
And that your days are going better! It truly is amazing that 
reading from it, just 10 to 15 minutes per day, makes such a big 
impact. :) I love the Book of Mormon! And when I have time I will 
try to beat my record. :)
     Navajo-who-haish

Answer time

 -I think in the back of my mind I've always known the church 

was true. It has always made logical sense to me. But it really 

hit me during SOI. I had just gotten in from a water resupply. I 

was looking out over the little valley from our patrol base. I had 

a couple extra minutes so I took off my helmet and set it down 

next to me. I held my rifle on my leg and pulled out my "Gospel
 Principles" book. Wow, what a feeling! :)

 -No, I don't have a lucky charm item. I guess the only thing it 

could be is the challenge coin I got from the church at SOI.

 -My favorite thing about Flora Vista is by far the people! I love 

these people!!!

 -Oh man, when I die I want people to remember my positive 

attitude, I guess.

 -Favorite dream. Well I don't really dream, so.....I guess I 

daydream. That's normally about kicking in doors and stuff. :)

 -Yes, we should all love God the most. He is the reason why we 

and our spouse are here. He will not ask us to do anything that 

will not be for our benefit!

 -If I had to live somewhere in Asia it would be China or Japan. 

Cool languages and culture. :)

 -My favorite color of sticky note is whichever is on your car. :)

 -The name of my new little sister is................................................

...............pause for dramatic effect..................................................

Autumn. :)

Question Time

   -When did you come to know the church is true? In detail.

   -Favorite dream? In detail.

   -Worst nightmare? In detail. :)

   - Most recent spiritual experience? Also, in detail. :)

   -Do you have your mormon.org profile up yet?

   -Favorite thing I've sent you thus far? Why?

     Well I have to go. Until next time. Hagonet!

               

               -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #25

Letter #25
Written-9/1/13
Received-9/5/13

Dear Jessica,
     I'm shocked that you have never played "Where's Waldo"! 
You should play it. It's fun. :) And I'm glad you are enjoying 
your job! :) :)
     "Knock, and it shall be opened unto you." to me means if 
we "knock" on heavens doors (pray) we will be enlightened 
(revelation). Good question, I hope my answer helped. 
 -A successful life to me is one where my Heavenly Father is 
pleased with me and I can enter into the highest degree of the 
Celestial Kingdom.
 -What inspires me? Right now, the people that I am serving. I 
have come to love these people with all of my heart!
 -Favorite game-Axis and Allies
 -3 words that describe me; Missionary, Marine, and Nonawesome 
;)
 -Ok, so two reasons I didn't ask you on a date earlier is because 
you were around D, J,and T. And I asked you if you wanted to go 
to Prom or a dance, I don't know which one, and you said no. I 
understand your reasoning now but that made me think that you 
weren't really interested.
     Navajo-blanket-beeldlei

Question Time!!!

     -What were your first thoughts of me and my hyper self?

     -What are your hours normally?

     -Favorite Navajo word? BESIDES BINIINAA! :)

     -Favorite High School memory?

     -When does the second Hobbit come out?

     

     Well I better go. Until next time, Hagonet!

               -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #24

Letter #24
Written-8/25/13
Received-8/28/13

Dear Jessica,
     Do you realize that if I wear that shirt, 1) it would drown me, 
and 2) it would be a COMPLETE LIE!!! But thank you none-the-
less. :)

The shirt that I got for him

 -If I had 6 kids they would be; Ammon Ethan, Moroni Leslie, 
Autumn Ann, Nephi Benjamin, Rachael Ray, and Faith Catherine. 
In that order. Boy, boy, girl, boy, girl, girl.
 -I would want to be deployed after my mission. Because I LOVE 
MY MISSION!
 -Favorite hangout/date? You're right there were lots of good ones. 
The ones where I FINALLY got you to sing. :) Swinging, pen fights,
when I had my henchmen decorate your car while I was talking 
with you on Skype. Hehehe :) Hiking, The Hobbit, The Hobbit car 
ride. LOL! :) Ya they have all been great!

At the midnight showing of The Hobbit! :)

 -Favorite Dating App question- the second one- is the last question 
and the last answer. "Do you have a BF/GF? Is he/she a: really big 
stupid person who found this and is reading it. :)
     Navajo-Home- hooghan
     Question Time :)
-Should I try to beat my old record for how many questions asked? 
:) Why or why not?
-Best looking nation flag?
-If you had to live in Asia, where would you live, why?
-How is Murray?
     That should be good for now. :) Until next time. Don't forget that 
you are Awesome! Hagonet!

               -Elder Bryson Chipman

P.S. Did you know our zip codes have the same numbers in them? LOL!

Again, the second dating application

Letter #23

Letter #23
Written-8/18/13
Received-8/21/13

Dear Jessica,
     I'm glad to hear that you found an apartment! Just make sure 
you give me your address or it will be a sad day indeed! :) How's 
your new job? Best and worst part?
     Lol, ya I'm still "mad" about the boogeyman thing, I guess I'll 
just have to deal with it. :) AND "BINIINAA" IS NOT A REASON!!!!! 
Yes, I do recall you being quite good at picking people out of a crowd. 
On a side note remind me never to play you in "Where's Waldo". :)
     Navajo- where does it hurt?- Haadi neezgai?
     -I like Alma 26 because Ammon is just praising God for everything! 
I just love it!
     -The nicest thing a friend has ever done for me is honestly spend 
time with me and show/tell me that they enjoy me being around them.
     -The gospel makes me truly happy. Seeing people's lives change is 
the greatest feeling ever.
     -Journals are important to be able to teach generations that you 
will never meet in this life.
     -Favorite church movie. I've seen them all so many times. I'll put 
one down that you didn't. "A Treasure in Heaven, The John Tanner 
Story". :)
     So because of last week I'll go easy this week. :)
-Are you going to school this semester?
-Hardest thing you've done in life?
-What is the best feeling to you?
     Until next time. Thanks for all you do! Hagonet!
          
               -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #22

Letter #22
Written-8/11/13
Received-8/14/13

Dear Jessica,
     Thus I say unto you, because thou hast not sent an epistle 
unto me thou shalt be condemned unto my questions. :) 
Mwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! Navajo just for you! shidiisxi-
"it's killing me". :) I thought you might like that for this letter.
     Homework, please :), In the "Joseph Smith, Prophet of the 
Restoration" movie Joseph and Emma have their wedding rings 
on their right hand. Could you please find out why?
     Question time! Hehehe, Yeah! :)
-If I was getting deployed, when would you want me to go?
-What state has the best flag?
-Why did you honk at me in the High School parking lot and then 
keep denying it? (You did do it, don't lie! 2 Nephi 9:34!)
-What was your favorite date/hang out of ours?
-Are you mad at me yet?
-What was your first response to the first sentence of this letter? :)
-Do you know what a dream catcher is?
-What is your favorite thing about your family, job, and life?
-Has your car been oreo'd lately ? (since I left, if so how many 
times and when. If not, WHY NOT! :) )
-What is the coolest name you have ever heard?
-Funniest story, in detail, from the past month?
-Why haven't I got a 5 page letter yet? :'( Sad day! (This one is 
a joke. ) :)
-Did you look at how many questions there were before you read 
them and the letter?
-I hope you don't mind another dating application. :) ( I guess this 

question is more of a statement. Meh all well. :) )
-Are you mad at me now?!? :)
-Favorite dictionary?
-What kind of phone do you have? Do you like it? Why?
-Favorite church movie?
-First reaction to the dating application?
-Favorite question from the dating application?
-Favorite game?
-Favorite surprise? :) :) :)
-How has your life been blessed in the past; week, month, and 
year?
-Should I be done yet? :)
-Do you know any good riddles? If so what? And please send them 
with the answers. I'll tell you why later! :)
-How does your hand feel after writing all the answers?
     I guess a page is good for now. I hope I get a letter next week. 
:) Until next time, Hagonet!
          
          -Elder Bryson Chipman 
Dating application 

Letter #21

Letter #21
Written-7/28/13
Received-8/14/13

Dear Jessica, 
     Wow! You are a lot nicer than I am! I would've asked more 
questions in the second letter! :) I was soooo happy to hear 
that you got a new job! Especially since it's a vampire job. :) :)
     Having "missionary brain" and having to write more people 
than you is no excuse for asking questions that I have already 
asked!!! But, I guess it will have to do. :)   
     My favorite picture of Christ is of him with the child on his 
lap and him holding the butterfly. :) In five years I hope to be 

married, graduated from BYU, be a USMC Infantry Officer 
(2nd Lieutenant), and be in the Police Force (Preferably on a SWAT 
Team). If I had my dream dog it would be named...that's a good 
question......I've thought about it for like 5 minutes and 
still have no clue. Probably Tyr. :) My perfect day would be spent 
with my wife and family doing an activity that we all love. What 
color of tie do I want/need/think would be awesome? Oh, I don't 
care ;) my favorite color would be cool, but whatever. ;) Hehehehe. 
Favorite thing to eat while camping, hands down is peppered beef 
jerky! Even more than s'mores. :) Lastly, no I don't ever run out 
of questions! MWAHAHAHAHA!!! :)

My Turn!!!

-What has influenced your life the most in the past year? How?

-What is your favorite quote? Why?

-If you had 6 kids what would their names be, gender, and age 

order? :)

-Favorite color of sticky note? :) :)

Homework Time.

     If you would be willing, please send me a picture of a constellation. 

Meaning, if you could create a constellation, what would it look like? 

Please include a title. :) I guess I will let that be all for now. :)

      Navajo: sodizin- prayer

     Until next time. Have a be-awesomely fantastic week! Hagonet!

           -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #20

Letter #20
Written-8/4/13
Received-8/7/13

Dear Jessica,
     I really enjoy hearing about your life. I'm so glad you 
enjoy being a "vampire". :) Trust me your life is not boring 
to me. And there are 6 females mentioned in the Book of 
Mormon: Abish, Sarah, Sariah, Mary, Eve, &...Isabell. :)
     My favorite chapter in the Book of Mormon is Alma 26. 
But because you didn't ask why we'll leave it at that. :) 
What do I cherish? The Gospel. My life right now is complete. 
Because I'm serving the Lord I am happy. :) What do I yearn 
for? Now, for the people I teach to accept the gospel. Favorite 
tradition as a family, Christmas morning. My dad gets up and 
makes "mountain man breakfast" then we spend the day as 
a family. Love, is what makes a house a home. 
     I'm surprised you gave mercy with the questions. I wouldn't! 
:)
     For your information, my dad is now engaged. Just thought 
you might want to know. :)
     Navajo lesson- dikos- cough. :) Just for you and your medically
minded self. :)
     WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS LONGER THAN A YEAR!!! It's been like 
2 years. True I didn't get/steal your number until last year but 
still. :) I'm still so mad that you found out! It was gonna be 
AWESOME! No, no it was gonna be BE-AWESOME! But you just 
had to spoil it didn't you. :P :) I'm glad our friendship means a 
lot to you. It means a lot to me too. :D

Don't forget the back :) :) :)

It's my favorite part! :)

Question Time!!!

-How important are journals to you? Why?

-List your favorite from most to least. Ring, earring, necklace.

-What has been the hardest question I have asked?

-Favorite color of sticky note?

-Watch the October Conference from 2009. I'm in there. Find me.

:) :) hehehe

-Favorite 3 colors of jewelry? :)

-Favorite church video? Why?

-What do you think of when I write, cars chasing? :)

     I hope you have a fantastic week! Until next time, Hagonet!

          -Elder Bryson Chipman

Letter #19

Letter #19
Written-7/21/13
Received-7/24/13

Dear Jessica,
     Tell your mom thanks for the letter. Next, so every week
 I send home a letter to everyone telling them what I'm 
doing and how I'm  doing. :) If you wouldn't mind I'd like the 
same from you. :) Thanks.

His blog: http://wordsfromourwarrior.blogspot.com/

     So do you even want me to play a song when I get home? 
Small towns are cool. They are very close-knit. I don't know if 
I would want to live in one, but I would be willing to give it a 
shot. If my life had a soundtrack, a soundtrack includes more
than one song, but if I could only choose one it would be...
probably "Keep Holding On" with Christ as the one talking. 
Change my name? I like my name, but if I had to change it, 
it would be Ammon Nephi Moroni. Oh Ya!!! :)
     When I was a kid probably the story of Nephi in 1st Nephi, 
because of the courage he had and faith. Now my favorite is
Ammon. He can teach with the spirit, he loves the people he 
teaches, and he can fight. :)
     You are asking the wrong person about the date thing. All 
I can think of for actual "dates" are: 1) hiking, which you were 
sore afterward (hehehe) :) 2) The Hobbit, and ya. :)
     Navajo; the word you use for a reason that's not really a 
reason, because- biniinaa (pronounced bin-ee-naw). Use it well, 
I'm sure you will. In fact use it on your family and tell me their 
responses to it. This is gonna be good. :)
     Now it's the fun part! :) :) :) :)
-Why do you like Alma 46?
-Favorite scripture story now and as a kid? Why?
-What do you cherish/ hold dear?
-What do you yearn for?
-What do you feel is missing in your life?
-How many girls are named in the Book of Mormon? What are 
their names? :) 
     I guess that'll do for now. Well I hope you have a fantastic 
week!
     Until next time, Hagonet!

          -Elder Chipman

Letter #18

Letter #18
Written-7/14/13
Received-7/20/13

Dear Jessica,
     So this is going to be a quicker letter than normal 
cause I still have to pack, more so finish packing cause 
I am almost done. If for some reason you haven't heard, 
which I'd be amazed :), I got transferred to Flora Vista, 
NM and will be step training Elder Deacon there. Yes, 
I'm excited. Yes, I'm sad to leave Blanding.

His new area.

    

So I want to GREATLY thank you for the poem. About 
3 days before I received it from you I was talking to Elder 
Hooton about it and how I wished I could get it. Then
BAM! You gave it to me. So Thank You!
     I feel we became good friends between the end of 
my basic and the start of SOI. I'd also REALLY look 
forward to texting you every week in SOI. :)
     Favorite experience is helping a family, the D family, 
set a goal to get married in the temple. :)
     Favorite prophets are Joseph Smith, Nephi, Christ :), 
and Daniel. All had amazing courage and strength.
-So what was your first thought, words, and reaction to 
what I sent you? I hope you liked them. :)
-Have you ever thought about getting a mormon.org 
profile? (You should! They're cool!)
-Favorite chapter in the Book of Mormon? Why? :)
-How was your sister's wedding? What Temple?
     Navajo for the week: ti-let's go
     Have a fantastic week! Hagonet!

               -Elder Chipman  

Letter #17

Letter #17
Written-7/7/13
Received-7/10/13

Dear Jessica,
     I LOVE THE TIE!!! You're packages are always so fun 
and creative! I really enjoy them. :) And thank you for Mr 
Squishy, he makes me smile, a lot. :) The definition and 
your personal feelings on "sunshine" were really 
inspirational. So I'm curious (as usual :) ) why did the 
letter get sent back? If it was a wrong address, what did 
you put? :)

(Mr. Squishy!)

     As for your question about a non-living object that I 
see everyday that symbolizes my life. Honestly, when I
read that the first thing that I thought of was your 
sketch/trace. It's important to me because the church is 
the most important thing to me and I love the Corps. So 
now I'm asking the same question to you. :)
     Now for your weekly Navajo lesson! :) So last week I
 sent a picture of my new name tag. I'll give you the direct 
translation, Jesus Christ 
"BINAHAGHA" "AKEED" "DAYOOtKAAtGO YA NAAZINIGII"
"his religion" "those that"   "stand for it in the last days"

(His new name tag)

     So cool story. This week we had some inactive members 
help us with our family history. IT'S SO COOL! You should 
get with your ward family history consultant and learn how 
to do it, if you don't already know how, and you could work 
on it while watching/listening to movies. Then you go to the 
temple for those people. Just think of how happy those 
people will be to see you when you get to the other side. :)
I'm excited to work on mine after my mission. 
     Now probably my favorite part of the letter!

QUESTION TIME!

-What do you think would be the hardest thing to endure 

through for you?                                         

-What song that you listen to, makes you feel the spirit 

the most?

-What is your favorite chapter in the Book of Mormon?

-If I could come home and play one song on the piano after 

my mission what would it be and why would you choose that 

song?

     Well I have to go soon, but I want to tell you how much 

I know that this gospel is true. It has blessed my life in so 

many ways. I have had so many spiritual experiences on my 

mission. I have come to learn that as we obey God's 

commandments we have his power and blessings and we are 

happy. 

     Well until next time, don't forget to be awesome! Hagonet!

               -Elder Chipman

   p.s.What do you know about the Hatfield and McCoy feud? We

   talked about it in church today. :)

     
    

 

Letter #16

Letter #16
Written-6/30/13
Received-7/3/13

Dear Jessica,
     Thank you so much for the picture! I LOVE IT! I took a 
picture of it and showed it to Elder Provard. We both 
agreed that it was pretty beawesome. :)

(Picture that I sketched/traced for him)

     












    

     
     Don't worry about the Navajo I'm not very good either. 
So I want you to guess. GUESS, what this phrase is. 
Naaltoos Mormon Wolyehigii. Guess. Did you guess? Make 
sure you guess. Guess again just to be safe. GUESS!!!! :) 
It's "The Book of Mormon" in Navajo. :)
     It might be easier if I ask for stuff but then I feel selfish 
and greedy. :)
     So included in this letter is a cool little scripture help thing. 
I changed the title cause we both know that the Corps is better 
than the Army. ;) I hope this can help you with whatever comes 
your way. Oh, and when I got it, it was already underlined so 
don't mind the underlining. :)
     My biggest fear? Hmm, I guess seeing my friends or people 
here on my mission in the spirit world and have them say to me, 
"Why didn't you share the gospel with me?" or, "Why didn't you 
try harder for me?"
-What is your biggest fear?
-When do you feel we became really good friends?
-What do you cherish most in life?
-What do you feel your purpose is in life?
     I want you to know that I know the church is true. I know 
that all the actions we make we should make with love, for that 
is truly what our savior and redeemer did. I know that if you and 
I both do our best to love everyone we meet our Father in Heaven 
will indeed bless us.
     Well until next time, Hagonet! 

               -Elder Chipman