Hey Dad,
It has been a while since you have written but you are
probably right if I heard from you ever week I may go insane... ha-ha just
kidding. It’s great to hear how you and the family are doing. And of course I
am always grateful for everything you do for me even when you have to send in
those checks. I am doing good here
though I don't really need anything now but look out when I get home ha-ha.
So time just flies by out here it is crazy that this month I will be having my
last zone conference... I always look forward to zone conferences.
But really time goes by way too fast. You said it yourself when I was in high
school that the mission would come up quick and, guess what, it did. And then
you said it would go by even quicker and of course you were right
again... Maybe one day I will listen..:). I feel I understand the difference
between the two. Now I just hope that it sticks that I stay converted. My
biggest fear going home is going back to my old ways. I don't want to
do that!
So you must be some good teacher if they keep calling
back to that calling. It’s probably because they thought you would come back as
Peter or some other person in the New and Old Testament. Maybe even a Book
of Mormon too. Ha-ha I was thinking Abinadi (you're about that age
right?) ha-ha.
Well Jeff and his family are still doing well and I can tell
he understands it; he is just having the hardest time kicking the cigs... Those
things are killer to this work.
I’m enjoying being in leadership again but of course it adds
to the stress at times. So far it hasn't been too bad though.
Thank you Dad for everything you do for me. Also for being a
great example to me as well. I love you
Love,
Elder Ryan Furtney
Jesse,
So Jesse heard you have a girl friend huh? I’m pretty
surprised but it will give you some experience... But remember my favorite
quote by Ritchie Stubbs. "All you’re doing is spending your money on some
other man's wife!" All I can say is that I have learned this quote is 100%
true in all aspects. This quote applies mainly to before the mission, of
course, because once you get home its date date date.
But enough with that, how are you doing? Is school treating
you well? Are you doing your best to prepare for your mission? It’s really
important and I promise the preparation you put in before will help you to have
an easier transition into the field. And of course always be careful of the
situations you are in with your girl. Everything that people tell you about
what Satan will put in front of you as you prepare to serve. I learned that for
myself and promise you that it’s tough to get through. But you will do well and
you’re a great kid... Yes I know you’re not a kid but I call everyone kid for
some reason now ha-ha. Love you and do everything you can to prepare.
Love,
Elder Ryan Furtney
Hey Mom,
Things here are going really good. We are still
teaching Jeff and his family and they are doing really well. Just
need to help them get over smoking and we will be good. He is
an amazing person and is going to do so much good for the church over
here. Sadly he didn't make it to church this Sunday but
only because he had a messed up back from the day before.
My new comp is still doing good he is just adjusting to
missionary life still, but soon enough he will be there.
Robert's wife Heather, (who I don’t know if I ever told
you about her because they were not married tell after I left, they were still
dating) has set a baptismal date for the 18th and seems that she will make it
so that was really cool to hear. Hopefully I’ll get to come back and see them
go through the temple together. It is really amazing to see how your converts
are doing.
So I am over 1 set of sisters and 3 sets of elders (one of
those sets includes me) which all adds up to 8 Missionaries. It’s
just our ward so it makes it easier to do things in this district. All of
the missionaries are under 6 months except me and one other so its
pretty strange, all of them are really new but they are the best to learn from.
Well we are also beginning to get some really nice
weather here as well. I actually am starting to enjoy tracting again ha-ha.
Is Eric still looking for a job up in Seattle?
I’m surprised he hasn't found one yet.
Well thank you for all you do for me and I love you so much.
Also I already set up a place to skype so when do you get out of church? I'm trying
to plan it all out. Thank you
Love,
Elder Ryan Furtney
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