Sent February 4, 2013

Hey Momther,
I haven't been transferred, so I'm still in Columbia City. Also Please, never put confetti in future packages. It gets all over the apartment, and it takes FOREVER to clean it up. plus it sticks to my socks and I've been tracking purple, green and orange paper into people's homes all week. Just so you know, This transfer is only going to be five weeks long, make sure that the last couple weeks of the transfer, any mail you send will be to the mission office. I love you so much. I encourage you to set a goal for yourself to have missionary experiences. Make yourself accountable to your goal. The Spirit can aid you in setting them and in achieving them as well. In Moroni 7 it says to 'search the Light of Christ.' The Light of Christ isn't the Holy Ghost, but an inspirational influence that all of God's Children possess. Careful goal setting will bring the Spirit of Revelation into your lives. Try to work with the Sister Missionaries when possible. Get Ethan involved as well. He'll Greatly benefit from having missionary experiences. Ask him about receiving a Patriarchal Blessing as well. I surprise myself every time I read it. I know God watches over His Children. He sends His Angels wherever they may be to Minister to them. I testify of Angels, both God's Messengers and the Angels He saw fit to Bless our lives with. Those whom we walk and talk with, Angels seen and Unseen. I know the Book of Mormon is Truly the word of God. 'You have My Gospel before you' I leave you my testimony In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
-I Love you. Elder Hallstrom