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