Week of January 17th

Dear Mom,

How did you enjoy the letter? Patience is definitely a thing that I need to work on. But I am feeling better although Elder Cortez is still coughing a lot. But I will take more medicine next time. But luckily, my birthday is not at the end of the transfer anymore because they changed it so now my birthday can go normal without any packing! 

Elder Cortez is so stellar! He is a hard worker and a very peaceful guy and he is really smart and he knows a lot of the stuff I know. We are working really hard and we actually had dinner at the house of an investigator family and they came to church as well so it went really well. I have not visited the caverns yet, but I probably will on my birthday p-day. It has not been snowing that much at all. It is really hot here and snow is like a long lost memory here. I hope it doesn't melt,(the snow here) I want to come home to a legitimate Utah! 

That should be an interesting change to things,(opening Clinton location of Huntsville BBQ) how many locations does dad want to open? I am glad to hear that Dad is doing ok and yes, Stratton is the last one so they better all be at my homecoming! But due to me being sick and my companions being sick, I don't have much to say! But I am glad you got my letter and I hope that suffices till next week! I love you and I wish the best for everyone! 

Love,

Austin

Week of January 10th

Dear Mom,

That is really great! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you a ton and you are the greatest mom ever. So the big bummer is that I have the Flu or the Cold so nothing has gotten done because I have been to sick to do anything! I hate the cold weather! Elder Cortez is a really great kid, calm, smart and easy to talk to! He has been really helpful this week! That is a really good word, my word is PATIENT. The more patient I am, the more that I can help people. Caden is such a playa with the ladies. I just noticed that legitimately the only girls I attract is foreign girls. So I might end up marrying someone from a different country, who knows! So where exactly in Clinton will it open? And when will it open? I feel bad for K, missionary work definitely isn't for everyone, it requires a lot but I am sure that the Lord needs him where he is! I know that he is a great kid and a worthy priesthood holder and I want you guys to let him know that I love him and support him in everything! Also, tell him to email me! The snow has all melted but it is still super cold here! That has not helped me with my cold in the slightest! But I love you guys so much and I want a gym membership! That would be great! I promise that I will write a longer letter when I am feeling better! I also love you guys and can't wait to hear more about the adventures of the Farley Family!

Love,

Austin 

It's a New Year!

Dear Mom,

I am feeling a lot better, I dominated New Years Eve in Volleyball and Basketball and Slapjack. The weather is much better, still cold but with less snow! I really want to meet Taylie now! She sounds like such a funny character! I really miss everyone but it gives me the drive to finish out strong, that is for sure! So what is wrong with Dad's health?(Nothing... I just worry about the stress of 3 restaurants) Why Clinton? (Good question!) So are Bryn and Brie dead set on playing soccer in High School? I can't wait to go back and play soccer with them. So I heard that you want to go to Mexico for Christmas next year? What about Guatemala? 

I am still speaking Spanish, my trainee is Elder Cortez, he is from Las Vegas and he is a native spanish speaker. Really fun trio! We have had a pretty good weekend! I am trying super hard to be as diligent as possible and it is working out for me but it is hard to get my companion to be as enthusiastic. Sorry that I don't have much to say, I was sick for 4 days and then we got snowed in for 2 which means that we really haven't done much! But I love you none the less and hope that everything goes well. I would love answers to those questions. I will write a letter today but you can't open it until your birthday. Love you guys!

Your son,

Elder Farley