Hunter shared his testimony with his brother Kumen who is leaving for Brazil in 6 days.  They will miss each other by 10 days.  it will be 4 years before they will see one another again :(  It will be like the sons of Mosiah meeting up after many years of missions rejoicing because they are still their faith in the Savior is strong!

Kumen, I so excited for your mission! You leave on the 9th though, right? I'm so proud of you, you're going to be an incredible missionary. The Lord needs you down there in Brazil for many reasons, and all of those reasons are people, including yourself. I can't wait to see how fast and how much you grow! A mission is a priceless experience for $10,000!!! You have two years that is an opportunity to receive more education and experience than any university in the world can offer. Make the most of it. Work like there's no tomorrow, because eventually there won't be. I love you so much! The church is true. Joseph Smith told the truth. This is the greatest message in the history of eternity, right up there with our Father announcing to us his Plan of Happiness, and the Angels announcing the coming and birth of our Savior! He lives and He stands at the head of this church! It's not up for debate or questioning. All you've got to do is go and tell it to people! To quote Richard G. Scott......."Don't just have a good mission, have a blast!!"

Elder Johnson

He also shared birthday wishes for his mom:

Happy birthday mommy!!! How did you enjoy your watermelon cake this year? I love you so much! You're one year older and wiser too, but you still look the same! Incredible how that works, huh? You are the best mom in the world and I'm so glad I got to learn from you and have you lay the foundation for everything I know! I love you I love you I love you!!

Elder Johnson

:) thank you so very much for your constructive feedback! We read the white handbook every morning when we start our comp study around 9:10/9:15  Companionship study is our biggest struggle. It is so hard to do with three people. I promise you I am doing my best to be obedient.  Elder D is realizing things are going to go downhill when I leave and he's not excited about it at all. I really need your prayers right now. That's the only reason I've been up late this week, is because I've been praying and praying and praying. 

I'm sorry to hear working on the shed was a pain, but at least it's fixed! Maybe that's why the house wasn't selling! Just kidding, I'm sure it will sell still. Thanks for all the updates, doesn't Kumen have 1 more Monday though? R is from Idaho and he is on a mission because his GF told him she wouldn't marry someone that wasn't an RM. he's been out 9 transfers, this is his 10th. Love you tons!

Elder Johnson