Missionary time isn't all work...

Envelope Address: Elder Alan Hatch, II 932 West Axton Road Bellingham WA, 98226 3-11-08 Mom and Dad, Well, it is nice to hear that Terre is dong well and is still alive. You were nice enough to leave me with a "cliff hanger" in your last letter, which led me to a week of wondering what happened. But it is good news that Nathen now has a little girl to raise. Oh, how I can't wait for 16 years to go by. That will be some good laughs. So, to answer your questions, yes I received your box of fattening items to help me gain weight, and yes I received your Arizona Calendar. I have already explained my teeth removal, and the date of the next transfer is April 8th. But, according to my mission president, we will be staying in our areas for a longer amount of time. But, who knows? So, what bank was broken into? But all banks have cameras, right? Why can't they get a face? That makes no sense. Oh well! So, what about Mylinda? Is she still alive? And what about her baby? How is she holding up? So, this transfer I am losing one of my best friends in my mission. He is off to Alberta Canada! His name is Elder Karch. I will sure miss him. He taught me so many important missionary lessons. Also we are very much alike in that we share a love of sports. Our whole character is alike. Well, I am sure going to miss him. I love him like a brother, and chances are I will never see him again. That thought alone makes me sad. But, I guess that is what eternity is for. But, we will see. As for the work, we have one on date for the 22nd, and are working with 5 or 6 other people. The girl we have on date is 9 and just did not get baptized because her family is not active. So, we went and investigated! We found that the father does not attend because the dry cleaner destroyed his suit. So, that was an easy fix. We went to Value Village and $20 later we had a 3 piece, pin stripped, blue suit. Low and behold, this week they were at church. But unlucky for them, we (my companion and I) were asked to talk so they got to hear us again (that was my 8th sacrament meeting talk). Well, I hope all is well at home. I know I am still breathing, at least some times! But summer is coming, which means no rain, and some more sunshine, which I am excited about. Hope all is well and will talk to you later. Elder Alan Hatch II Post Script: Did you get the BAD NEWS?!? Brett Farve has retired!  ):    ):    ):

Return to Start Page