Happy Birthday

June 21


Not many missionaries receive 10 envelopes within 24 hours. Congratulations, Elder Ortega fans, you rock. Thanks for making my birthday super happy. I feel loved. Also, gold stars to Kenyon for including pictures and Jon for getting a bucketload of other people to write. It really was so special. Some missionaries seemed a bit bitter that I received so much, but the ones who I know were just happy for me. Also, I'm happy for me.

So, the day of my birthday was special. Elder Emmett (District Leader) and Elder King (his companion) worked very hard to mke it special for me. We had a ward party that night and a lot of food. During the party, they ahd a little slide show to honor me. It was funny. The branch here is so wonderful, and I'm glad they got in on much of it also. But the best part was thinking about my family. They we at Disney World, and the thought of my sister having that much fun really made me smile. Family is the best!

-Elder Ortega