So I was to be in San Diego for almost an entire week before I went to Mazatlan for my three month mission. In my mind I saw that week as a sort of a lil vacation, to rest up before my trip. Little did I know it was going to be one of the hardest weeks I have yet to face.
I was staying with my cousin Nina, her husband Roger and their two kids. This was a bit awkward because I had never met them before. This was also awesome because they had offered to take me into Mexico (Ensenada) to visit my host family from my previous trip (they moved from Mazatlan) for the weekend. This was a clear blessing from God.
Well, I arrived in San Diego on a Tuesday and wasn't to go to Ensenada till Saturday....Now because of their two kids and work, they didnt really do anything fun (or what I would call fun...like leave the house for days at a time). This gave me an awful lot of time to miss my family and friends and to think..."WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING!" And just to top it off, it was raining for the first three or four days...hard core. I got a little depressed and stressed. I was bored and lonely and really just wanted to go home. However, I couldnt blame them...they have responsibilities and I can understand that.
It wasn't all bad either. I am a big fan of children and they have two very fun and cute ones. They younger one (one year old) was extremely cute!!! And I quickly fell in love with them...And they were very giving to me, letting me take one of their cars out on the town one of the nights (for example). And apparently i look an awful lot like Justin Timberlake (according to my aunt and cousins). My cousin called my Justin so much she started to forget my real name (seriously).
So along comes Friday and I am getting very excited to go to Ensenada (also my mom flew in to see me off...again)...little did I know it was going to get a lot worse before it got better...
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This is very intriguing Justin (I mean Joseph). It's like a little cliff hanger. You should definitely write on your blog often, so I can keep tabs on you, etc... I've always thought you looked like Justin Timberlake, but didn't have the guts to say it.
this is all new to me so Iso I hope this works
Tom Hanks said it thr hard that makes it great if it wasnt hard everyone can do what God called you to do. so Joseph how are things going now? I miss you and love you....
oh Mike at the diner asked what the diner can do for you.
Well I am so pleased you are doing better.I was worried As moms will do. Remember you are not in the hands of fate, but in the hands of the heavenly Host the supreme and ultimate authority of all the universe! Your God and Father: His spirit will confort you. My little boy has become a man right before my eyes. I am awestruck.
Love Mom
Well JT. so we aren't that boring just extremely busy:) I hope everything is going well with you as for us we are still busy:) Yo necessita anything? Love ya
Nina
Hola Justin!
I just want to say it was so nice to finally meet you. You are absolutly adorable. I am sure you are a ton of fun too. Next time we will have to do fun stuff. I will keep you in our prayers and especially that your spanish gets better. Keep in touch:)
Oh ya Christian and Jaden say "HOLA"
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CUZ!
LOTS OF LOVE:)
just a reminder today is megans birthday........
it's cold you get sun?
Food for Thought
There have been times when I think we do not desire heaven: but more often I find myself wondering whether, in our hearts of hearts, we have ever desired anything else:
C.S.Lewis
it has been a long time, that I looked into thee eyes of my dear son joseph, sadness comes to heart, but joy reminds me of his work of heart to his beloved Lord Jesus Christ... It will be soon Joseph you will be home. I love you and am so very proud of you. Keep up the good work.. Your the BEST
Love Mamacta
spam said...
WOW "mom said" alot. iam looking at your stuff jofus. i love you and think of you every time one of the kids fart.
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