Out in the field

Dear Family,

 Hey, this week has been good. Our numbers aren't that great but ever lesson we did have is was spiritual and effective! We had a lesson with Marley and hopefully we can help her get back on track to baptism. Lisa our baptismal date on the 22 of Nov is awesome she is so converted to the Gospel is awesome! If you tried to pry the Book of Mormon from her hand she wouldn't let you it good. I make all the effort worth it seeing someone's testimony grow and strengthen and to see them come closer to Christ. It's been good it been slow this week happens I guess. The people here vary some are super nice, and some just curse at you (mostly the Aussies) , but there are so many nationalities out here it really cool to see the different cultures. There are tons of Samoans its awesome cause they respect missionaries like crazy. Am getting feed so well so no need to worry Mom. Australia is pretty much similar to the States. Except the homes are just thrown up built very crappy. And it's HOT! tons of Ants just billions of them. The birds are cool and super annoying in the morning. And everything is almost double or more in price. Sometimes thought I almost forget I'm on the other side of the world. I'm doing good am learning so much and starting to become more comfortable with talking with people. My companion says I'm good at bring the spirit into lessons. This is an awesome experience, but also difficult. I Love You! Miss you Family! Stay safe!

                               Love Elder Johnson                                                                                            

MTC

P.S.

 I got my itinerary I don't have it with me right now so ill try and give it too you when I have time I go from Los Angoles Airport to Brisbane So EXCITING! 

Family,

Hey Mom and dad am doing pretty good time seems to go by so slow and fast I feel like I've been here for months. I wish I could just get out in the field and start doing missionary work, but I know I know I need the MTC training I feel so unprepared and not knowledgeable about things pertaining to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The first day felt long and went pretty good I met my district and they are all so kind and awesome we know how to have fun but also when we need to get to work and focus on the things of the Gospel so it's been a great blessing. I just want to let you all know am doing okay and this has been a wonderfully hard experience, but it's something I feel ill never regret I feel the spirit so strongly here. We were teaching an investigator and we have gotten to know her alot better she like 60 years old and has had an abusive life she was beaten by her father made fun off and all sorts of horrible stuff. Elder Palmer and me really made a great connection with her and am so grateful we have because we have learned to love this lady and in every lesson I feel the spirit help me testify to her and help her with her questions and receive answers. For instance we had planned on teaching her the restoration of the Gospel, but she asked us what the churches thoughts were on same sex marriage. I was not ready for that, but I tried to rely on the spirit. It went very well I explained the churches beliefs on that and the spirit really did just testify right through me it was an awesome experience to see that in myself. It good her the first night I couldn't sleep and I throw up the second day and then it has gotten alot better. But I really does bug me my companion Elder Palmer is a good kid his heart is good and he has gone through so much, but he has anger issues,sleeps through class and just is kind of difficult to get along with at times. It some times causes contentions and anger and then the spirit isn't able to be with me and I have difficulty trying to study and what not because of it. I hope it gets better I've prayed about it and went to the temple and am feeling more optimistic now then the past two days. I was also assigned to be the sacrament coordinator so yeah kind of cool. This has been a great blessing thank you all for the love and support. I miss you all! I love you! don't worry about me am doing good. I have a great district to help support me. I'll send pics when I can love you.

                                                                                                                      Love, Elder Johnnson