Elder Brinton Johnson's Mission Site

Hey Family,
How is everyone? I hope you like my stationary. I thought it was pretty creative. That's what my tag looks like. (he copied his name tag in the corner and made his own stationary).

Thanks so much for the "surprise Christmas letter" that Sister Buron had you write for me. I loved it a lot. And I especially loved the picture you made, mom. Thank you all for always keeping me in your prayers. I pray for you every day, multiple times. We do get quite a few prayers in each day.

So, the last few weeks or so, I feel like I've progressed quite a bit. And yes, that means in the language as well. It is becoming easier and I'm able to understand a lot more. But I'm still pretty limited. It really is something that comes more over time. I can basically walk up to anyone and start a conversation and get most of what they say back. Something that I didn't think would come. I'm also getting better at expressing myself when we're teaching, or at least, somehow get across what I'm trying to say.

I absolutely love (insert Korean) ward. They are amazing and the members love me. Our Bishop is one of the most amazing poeple I know and I want you to meet him one day. He has a heart of gold and will do anything for anyone. His wife is just awesome. She is a sweet lady and is very patient with my korean skills (as is all of our members). Our Ward mission leader is so dedicated and cares so much about us and strives to really help in anyway he can. He's also become a very good friend of mine. He's the one that served in our mission about 4 years ago. I could go on and on about how awesome this ward is. I wouldn't mind if I stayed here the rest of my mission.

The Church in Korea is so young, and the Korean people need it so very badly, and they deserve it even more. You know from the first day I was here how much I loved the people. They will forever hold a a very special place in my heart. I think almost everyday how blessed I am to be here, in this wonderful country.

As you know though, I still have yet to have the opportunity to see someone enter the waters of baptism. I've been thinking about it so much lately. I look at these other missionaries who baptize all the time. The new missionary in our house even got to baptize someone last week. All I want is to see someone make the commitment, and know that I played a part in that decision. It's hard sometimes. But life goes on. I then go back to the thought that at least I'm impressing the lives that I do come into contact with. And that makes it worth it. I love you all so much and miss you a lot. Never stop smiling.

Love your son, brother,
Brinton