Wow, school is starting up! I remember when I was in the MTC and those last two quarters ran themselves through. Now Leighton is starting up 8th grade... Wow! I still remember those years! (Mental Montage while writing e-mail (Yes T with a wagon fulla' pancakes))
It's funny to look at that picture of Leighton. She doesn't look like a little girl anymore. She's growing up! ACCCCK! I hope that my T enjoys my present to him, and puts it to good use. Maybe he should take it to school..... So I'd love to see T's schedule and see what he's up to this year at PVHS. Oh, and don't forget to keep me updated on my favorite swim team. Please?
Now I hope you read the subject line. Odd name no? Think back to Pirate of the Caribbean. Remember the old sea witch? Now think about how she acts. Well we found her in Ohio.... Last week I told you about Jesus and Angie. Well, we're not going back. There's too much crazy stuff going on. It was a hard decision to make, but we had a door contact the other day with Angie, and we just didn't feel right the whole time. During that contact we saw that Angie has a different side. To put it right out on the table; her side is little to close to the advasary. One thing I didn't realize is that Dominicans have a small thing for Voodoo. We suspect that's what's up. It truly was an interesting experience. After the whole event, I became more appreciative of the Priesthood, and my Savior.
Up to this point in the mission, I've taken the message of the Restoration for granted. I always thought that it would be getting people to believe that Joseph Smith restored the Gospel. I didn't know that this time her, I would be getting people to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. In Mexican culture they hold La Virgen Maria dear to there hearts. I'm sure Uncle Bryan can attest to that. I've had a lesson with a person who read the Bible, but didn't believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior. I've even heard a crazy theory that there is more than one son of God. After this contact with Angie, I can more completely understand what role Jesus Christ has in this life, and this work.
In fact it was Elder Holland when Elder Ragan and I were in the MTC together said, "You can't do this, if you don't love Him". Little by little I understand this more. This church is, His church. The Priesthood I hold, is his Priesthood. Right now I am his Missionary. I will go where he wants me to go...
Which reminds me. Transfers are this week. I have a feeling I might be heading out. There's rumor of 3 more Spanish Missionaries coming in. If this is true, it will really shake up the areas. So it's looking about to be about a 50-50 chance that I go. I'm going to miss the streets of Hamilton Ohio. Those tarnished streets have grown on me! I guess I let you know what goes down next Monday... Right?
I can't wait to hear about the first days of school, and all the fun that I'm missing out on. As always I love you all, and happy birthday Dad. I won't make fun of you being old, because I'm finding grey hair. (fortunatly I'm not balding like some missionaries)
Para Siempre,
Elder A. Ipson
The Great Ohio Columbus 
