Week of August 18, 2018

Hey mom! 

Thank you so much for the package! I got needled a lil for the stickie things on all the candy and stuff but once I started offering goldfish people shut up. They actually really like your hug thing and they all wrote home to their girls asking for one its super funny. You've basically hugged my entire distrito now ( except the hermanas ). 

We listened to a talk by Elder Bednard this week called Character of Christ. Most powerful talk I've ever seen it was an MTC devo that they filmed. ANyways there is too much to explain, its a long talk but basically it was all about looking outward instead of inward and all I could think of was how you have always been so good at that. I wrote MOM in big letters in my notes haha. I would write yiou a letter but its very difficult, we can only write on Pdays and its hard enough to find time to use a computer as it is. But I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you always looking outward, not just for me and Harper, but for everyone. Its something I reallllly admire about you and its something I strive to emulate in my life. Its funnny to bc like everytime you send me a scripture Its one that I read that day! There are no coincidences in the gospel. I'm very grateful for all the preparation you've given me. Living on my own (kinda) is weird but you prepared me well and Christ makes up the difference like he does wih everything else.

I've had some rough experiences, babysitting "sick" elders and missing meals and exersize to take care of them, disciplining rule breakers, feeling inadequate, but honestly its hard to be sad or disappointed here, I honestly don't think I've fely down for more than 2 minutes. Even when  had to keep the Rexburg kid in my district from going home, or when these two elders who were freinds from before kept ditching their comps. Again it hasn't been easy but I love it. The laughs at lunch and the spiritual moments, which don't stop, are amazing. I cannot wait to share this mesasage w people. As soon as I learn how to speak.

How is Atlanta tho?? is everything going well? When are you back home? 

I love you,

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Elder Moulton

My ccomp is good! hes a stud I am super glad to have him. Things would be tough without him. I got pretty sick a while back from eating salt on a bet and hes been making fun of me for that. and he hits me. I have bruises. es un chiste. Theres a lotta idaho kids. and the one I talked to is a great guy he just needed someone to listen to him. I think Elder Ward from IF may know the burtons. Glad you got back safe tho I hope ir was fun. And no dont apologize I loved it haha a lot of it is gone already but there is so much food here its stupid. ALthough we missed breakfast this morning so we may have to eat. Please correct my email and make changes. have dad review the spainsh hahaha love you!

I am emailing grandma and grandpa rn but Carolyn never emailed me... as far as shoes go I dont really care whatever works. I can still wear theses ones too I just look a lil ghetto when I break ankles. all good tho. and yeah I have been taking care of myself. My diet is worse than most these guys so I adjust good. 

nah nah i'm straight thank you. I meant I ate worse before I came then they did so like I'm adjusted you feel? my ankles are good. I get bloody noses like very very rarely and they are so small it doesnt count. like one drop. Its all good. gracias por todo

You can find some pics of us on the computer or sum I think. but Hey i gtg Im heading to  the temple and study and eat and prep a lesson so bye :) ill hop back on later. luv you
Cancer? mom is he ok? is he going to make it? I don't even know what to say. What would I say to his mom? Cnacer?? How can a kid like that be burdened by one more thing mom? cancer? I dont even know what do
Hey Sister Welker,

Its Tanner, and I heard the news about Brandon. That was very hard news to hear and I'm very sorry. I have been thinking about Brandon a lot and I have a picture in my room with him. I tell everyone, "Thats my best friend!" and show the picture to people all the time. He is in my prayers and in my thoughts. Please let him know how much I miss him and can't wait to see him in a couple years. Brandon means so much to me and I know that he will be ok. He's a special kid and has always been such an inspiration to me. I will keep you all in my prayers, please let me know how he is doing.

te amo,

Elder Moulton

Is that ok????

hey i dont think I'm gonna ask my district, they  all got a lot going on and we even have a guy in the hospital with chest pains rn. Truth is I've had to crack some heads today cuz some of these guys are punks and if I come out asking for this, theyll think its for attention. idk. what do you think I should do? I told my comp and we've both been praying for him. But I am very worried that like they will think I'm abusing power or whatever its scary. My district is honestly a mess, one guys trying to take over my job already its not good. Another guy is writing his girl every day and I already had to bust himm on something else, and literallly every day all any one talks about is their girlfriends. so idk what to do mom. I don't wanna complicate things and I just want Brandon to be ok. They won't take it serious I worry