Mom,
Hey lady. What is new? This is awesome about Jon getting his call to Tacoma Washington. So how was your 4th of July? It is crazy here; fireworks everywhere. And I mean everywhere til like 1AM. It was insane. How did you like the pictures that I sent in Dad’s letter?
So things are slow here. But some good things are starting to happen, so that's good. Elder Faiva and I are going to be companions here in Monroe for the next six weeks again. But the work is going to be a little better this transfer than last. So I am excited. The ward is great here. They are getting excited.
Well I love you mom. There is this lady in the ward next to ours that reminds me of you a little bit. Except for she swears a lot more (Ha! Ha! she is a RC). But her mom looks a little like you accept for she is quite older. Like if she looked 30 years younger, you might get you two mixed up (Ha! Ha!).
I am getting fed well don't worry. Maybe a little too well; I am back to 250 again. Can you and dad check my bank account. I think there is something wrong with the machines here. When I check them, they always show more money than I think I should have; and that $75 charge in Bellevue was for garments. We had a temple trip, so I grabbed some garments myself. Some different kinds that I heard are nice. But I'm going to wait to open them until I need them. Unfortunately I forgot to grab my camera for the trip. So there are no temple pictures this time. It looks beautiful from the outside; but the inside is like the Provo Temple. So I felt a little claustrophobic. Well love you!
- Elder Ballif
