5-25-09

Mom & Dad,

I am here in Sapulpa, Oklahoma! It is my first Preparation Day (not P-Day) in the field. I may not email you, as the library is closed. If I can convince Elder Nielsen to, I will send you and email tomorrow.

But, Happy Birthday Dad! I hope it is a good one! Buy yourself a nice treat!

Sapulpa is a nice place. Friendly people. A town of about 20,000 people or so. Our apartment was once a garage. It has been converted into an apartment for the mission. According to my companion, it is the smallest apartment in the mission. It's a tiny little place. It is on the backyard of a member's home. It is immediately behind Walgreens. We drive a Chevy Colorado. My bike is all here. I haven't ridden it yet. We have dinner at member's homes almost everyday. We live off 130 dollars per month.

I am safe. Everything is okay. I was a little homesick when I got here, but I'm okay. I've just got to go to work.

The return address on the envelope is where you can write me if you need to.

I love you. Keep on keepin' on!

Love,
Elder Bracken

P.S. There are kittens in the backyard of the member's home. The momma cat had a litter of 6 adorable little kitties. I want a pet! They're the closest I'm gonna get.