Hi Mom. Yep its already been three conferences! Only one more left. It was great to see all these great men and women. Did dad have a good birthday yesterday? Sounds like he had a great meal. He is getting pretty old. Your and Lila's birthday is right around the corner. Sorry I didn't tell Lori to send you a picture yesterday. We were at their house watching conference and they fed us Lunch too.

Sorry I was late last week and this week too. I'm glad some people notice. Have been super busy these past couple of weeks. I did get Cindy's cookies, they were really good. Haven't gotten grandpa's money yet either. Hopefully will get it soon.

Yep have been having quite a bit of rain. I like the rain. I've been talking with Elder Lewis a little bit. He says that his life is now super boring and he has no friends, just those on the mission. 

My companion has been out for 14 months. He is one transfer older than me.  We are getting along. He has served in a lot of places. Don't remember all of them, but he previously served in the Atlantic City area.

Haven't been in touch with Mason for a while, not sure what's going to happen. 

Hershey is not in our mission.It's in the Pittsburgh mission. 

Yes I got the right card reader and it works great. 

Don't know what I need for Christmas yet. Probably when Christmas gets closer i will figure it out. I don't need any new garments.

That's great for Skyler to get that Job. He will do well there. H loves to play soccer. 

Nice job for showing patience to Sam. patience is something that we all need to learn how to do. I feel joy a lot. Sometimes I do not feel joy, it comes with the job of being a missionary though. 

Love Elder Shumway

P.S. I am sending a small package home. I sent it today, should be there in a few days. It is an IPhone and some accessories. Was given to me for free.

Hi Dad. Conference was great. Faith was mentioned a lot in conference.
I though Elder Hollands talk was great, the one about home teaching.
Hopefully the brothers in the church can get some fire under them and
get there home teaching done. Hope you had a great birthday. Heard you
had a great birthday yesterday. Some good food, like ribs. Thanks for
the football updates.

Best thing about my comp. Well he is really nice and not too annoying.
Is somewhat similar to me. We get along really well, we laugh a lot
and we've been told we look like brothers. We do like the same foods.
New developments, well we are trying to become a ward sometime soon.
Carson told me he's been making quite a bit of money. I'm happy for
him. I'm glad he's working and saving his money. Gecko sounds really
good. I wish they had a place like that out here. They probably do but
I haven't found it yet.

Love Elder Shumway