JOHNSON IN WISCONSIN

Hello, Good Morning, Happy Monday,Boy do I need a break, I'm glad its p-day. I've been very tired lately and a little stressed with zone leader stuff as of late but I wont get into that. I'm sure this calling is preparing me for future callings in the church. Life is rolling along. Our miracle with Ina Minney is still on hold. We had a really good lesson about baptism with her on Saturday but she wont do it without her 42 year old son, Luke, who lives in Chicago. That's her big hang up....Keep in mind that missionaries have been visiting her for more than 20 years...It could still happen but got to wait, luckily her son is visiting this weekend and she will talk to him about it. Nothing new with Cynthia, her mom wont budge, so no baptism any time soon. It happens. Latest on Beth is that she is enjoying her summer job in Minnesota and reading her Book of Mormon and still planning on her September 8th baptism, so that is still awesome. Were also making some progress with some of our other investigators and we've been doing tons of less active work as of late. This ward has had some great success stories with reactivating members and I think its due to the awesome Bishop and ward leadership and the home teaching is really strong here. I'm glad to be serving in such a stellar ward.....On Friday we spent the day at the EAA Air Show in Osh Kosh. Its the 2nd largest air show in the world. there were tons of cool planes there and my favorite was the black hawk helicopter. The show was sad as after the first race there was a crash and a pilot died, we didn't see it but saw the ambulances and all that's stuff so most of the show got canceled. the little bit that we did see was pretty cool......Last night was very edifying. There was a stake adult fireside and President Christiansen, the stake president delivered a bold and powerful address similar to that of Jacob in Jacob 2. He warned against the evils of our day and counseled us to stay out of the world and live worthy lifestyles. I wrote down notes and some suggestions that he told us that I plan to apply. One thing he stressed was watching out for all the filth and garbage in the media. So true. that's one thing I do not look forward too when I get home is having to face all the media when I get back, its nice not to have a TV to watch or the radio and such as Satan has got a great hold on those things. It was a very humbling and loving discourse that he gave. I know that he was an inspired servant of God in his counsel. I needed to hear some of what he said as I prepare to go home in a few months. Till then ill continue to work hard, study hard and learn as much as I can before that. My testimony is strong and getting stronger. I love you all so much and look forward to hearing for you next week. Love's.....Elder Ben