LOL (lots of love)

November 21, 2018

LOL (lots of love)

Hey Mom! 

The highlight of my week so far has been getting the package from you guys. I have no idea how I am going to eat all that stuff in these next 6 days, but I am sure going to try! I have also already put on like 7 pounds since I have been here so we might as well just go for it all. As nice as the food was, your letter was what I really cared about. Thank you for it. I loved reading and  hearing about how you guys are doing. I can't believe Lone Peak won state! They finally did it! After years and years of choking, I am so happy they could finally pull one off. Also happy for everyone else on the team. ALSO JOSH WHAT. THAT IS INSANE. A GAME WINNING SHOT HIS FIRST GAME EVER? Talk about making a good start. No matter what now, he is a legend in my eyes and everyone elses too. I am also expecing to hear from him about his first kiss that is going to inevitably happen soon. Also tell Josh goodluck with his game coming up here soon! Also hope everyone else is doing well. I read all of your letters, I just can't respond to all of that at once.That's the same from the grandparents and uncles and everyone else too. I will try to get to them. But know I read them and appreciate them all. Also please don't stop the selfies! I love them. They make me feel at home. As for here we are getting ready to leave. Last night the people who have to fly had to pack because they have to weight their bag for the flight. Because I just have a 3 hour bus ride I luckily don't have to that and can just wait to pack. I don't know the details about when we are leaving, we find out more at 4 today. But I have heard a lot of good things! I have tallked to some people from Queretaro and they all love it. Maggie also met someone who just got back from there and said that the guy only got robbed once! So that's good! I am not worried about it though. Especially after reading the setting apart blessing again, I feel really good. Thanks for that too. I am feeling good about my Spanish, and feel like I have the basics down. I can talk to most Natives, and am not worried about the language as much. That being said on Monday my whole district had a fast from English and I was talking to a Latina in the store they have here. She asked me what I was, and my brain was fryed from talking all day so I was a little behind, but told her I was on week 6. She got a suprised look on her face and said Week 6! Your Spanish needs to be way better! Intresting for sure. It was funny though, and I know it was just a humbling experience from the Lord. You can never get complacent. I also hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving a lot, and will miss not being there with you. But it's okay because the Thanksgivning we will have after this will be so awesome! Here the only difference in our schedule is that we have a devotional at 10 and have I think turkey and stuff for dinner. We will make the best out of it though. I am also not sure I will have a pday my first week out though, so you might not hear from me for a little. But i am so excited to get to tell you all about everything! Also for the pictures, I think you'd just have to send them to mission home because mail takes forever. But I am sure I can help you more and tell you more when I get there. And for my missionary plaque I want to use the Scripture 2 Nephi 25:26. Sorry it took me so long to tell you. I can't wait to hear about everything you guys are doing, and see all the selfies! Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers, I feel them in my life. Love you Mom so much, and love everyone in the family! Have a great week!

LOVE YOU

Elder Jackson 

also I am sending some stuff to you guys with a Elder from my room who is going back to the states so he can ship it to you. What do I need to put on it to ship it to you? Love you!