Sis Slade,

Greetings from 70 degree as the high in reading, Pennsylvania! It is starting to get colder here, but not insanely cold yet. We have to start wearing sweaters free general conference. The leaves to have pretty fall colors, but they're not changing quite yet. I think in about a month or two they will be. I can't wit for that cause I've never seen it before because Arizona doesn't really have fall.

My mom has been telling me a little bit of what was happening with you. I know that this is a huge trial in your life. I'd like you to watch a video that we have been sharing with people lately in our ward because a lot of our wars is made up of older people with health problems and I think it will help you. It's called mountains to climb by president Henry b eyring. It's a Mormon message no it is really awesome. I hope that can give you some comfort. And I want you to know that I've been praying for you and have been fasting for you as well cause I know how much of a great friend you have been to my mom.

And I do have some pretty awesome parents. They both have great hearts. That's funny that you cursed in front of the bishop. If I was him I would just laugh it off too. Good job on going to the temple. There is not a better place in the world to be. It is the house of the Lord. Keep trying to go again. 

the first couple of weeks can be pretty tough on a missionary. But I'm getting better and we are starting to have success in the mission so I will definitely have some good things to say. Thank you so much for writing me, i really appreciate it.

Elder Shumway

P.S. Who is this Brandon guy?