Dearest Mother,
Happy Birthday!!! I hope that you have had a memorable birthday week. Things are definitely going well here. My companion and I are getting along really well. The work in the area is really progressing. I'm developing relationships with some amazing people, and I'm becoming a better person. I know that I wouldn't be out here if it weren't for you and dad though. You guys did such a good job getting me ready to come. There was never any doubt if I would go on a mission or not. It was just a fact. I've come to realize that for many missionaries it wasn't that way. I'm so lucky to have been raised in the situation I was raised in. I always felt loved in our home. It was always so reassuring to know that there was some place I belonged. I've seen so many broken homes out here and I've seen the heartbreak and anguish that comes with families being torn apart by divorce. It is hard for families to stay together in the world today but ours has and I know it will continue to be that way. I know this because of the wonderful Gospel that we have.
I've often wondered how I got so lucky to be born into a family that is part of the only true church. Our mission president helped me understand why. Is is because of things we did before this life. Isn't' that wonderful! Because of the valiant things that we did before this life. We were put in the situation we are in today. It isn't just a coincidence. It's so amazing how the gospel can give us so many answers to life's questions.
As I'm reading through this I probably sound kind of weird. I hope that I don't because I'm not (I think). I still have the same personality and I'm not so antisocial anymore. I do miss you guys quite a bit, sometimes are worse than others. Bus as long as we stay busy I'm just fine. Time really has flown by. It's been four months and it seems like you guys were just barely saying goodbye to me at the MTC. There is no place I would rather be right now. And you were right Mom, there is a reason I came to this mission and I understand that reason even more every day.
I love you Mom. I am so grateful for all that you have done for me. You have sacrificed so much for us kids and Dad. Thank you so much for all that you do, and have a wonderful birthday. I feel bad but I don't even know how old you are. 41? Oh well it doesn't matter. I love you Mom, Happy Birthday!!!
Your Loving Son,
Elder Johnny Hullinger
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