It has been several days, due to the holiday, since the river trail has been plowed. It just so happened that the plow was coming down the trail during today's run.December 29, 2008
29 Dec. 2008- The Plow
It has been several days, due to the holiday, since the river trail has been plowed. It just so happened that the plow was coming down the trail during today's run.
December 27, 2008
27 Dec. 2008: Snowy Run
While out running, I always have my cell phone/camera with me. I sometimes come across some interesting sights such as: Weather, People, Accidents, Dogs attacking me, etc... It's easy to put the phone into camera mode and snap a shot.
The roads have been snow packed during the last few days. It's not too bad running on this type of snow pack--- it provides a soft cushion for my feet. Just need to watch out for the icy spots.
The well traveled roads are somewhat dried off. The bad thing is the occasional slushy spots that get your feet wet. Also, the passing vehicles can spray you with slush.
The Provo River Trail gets plowed off after each snowfall, but there are still a few slushy or icy patches to negotiate.
The roads have been snow packed during the last few days. It's not too bad running on this type of snow pack--- it provides a soft cushion for my feet. Just need to watch out for the icy spots.
The well traveled roads are somewhat dried off. The bad thing is the occasional slushy spots that get your feet wet. Also, the passing vehicles can spray you with slush.
The Provo River Trail gets plowed off after each snowfall, but there are still a few slushy or icy patches to negotiate.
The Johnson Family
Grandma & Grandpa Johnson
Jim
Don's Family
Randy's Family
Trent, Jennifer & AdalynnChristmas at Grandpa and Grandma's
Good Eats at Grandma's!
He couldn't wait to get home and start shooting the new Nerf Gun
Russell
Susie
Emma, Rachel and NilesChristmas Pictures
After all the gifts had been opened.Emma wasn't thrilled to be pulled away from
the computer.
Susie tried to be brave as she opened each giftand it wasn't the camera she asked for.
Fortunately for her it was hid behind the tree.
Rachel, so beautiful in the morning!
Stockings first!Christmas Morning
The kids were at it again this year. Niles came in every few minutes from midnight on and stood at the end of our bed waiting for us to wake up. Rachel woke up at 3:30 am and woke everyone else up and then tried to wake us up. Dad chased them all back to bed. We eventually gave up and got up around 5:30 am. Needless to say we were tired all day. The kids seemed to enjoy what they got for Christmas. We are missing Jeff, but are still so thankful for the opportunity he has to serve a mission. Emma still wants him home and can't comprehend two years without him.
The kids and Lex, at 5:40 A.M., waiting for the "All Clear" to come downstairs.
December 25, 2008
A Week of Winter Storms
Russ thrilled to be shoveling!
slightly blurry, but you can see the snow is piling up
Manookin Christmas Party
Emma and Susie with the help of Uncle Mattget ready for a ride behind the four wheeler.
Emma hitting the pinata.
Susie, Rachel, Cousin Shanlee and RussDecember 23, 2008
Jeff's Email- 23 December 2008
I'm finally getting used to the heat down here, so snow sounds so terrible right now. I'm not sure what goes on here on Christmas, I just know we dont have class that day.
As you heard, I got the packadge today and I'm excited to open the letters on Christmas. I only have two more weeks here, then I'm flying out to Rio with most of my District. On Christmas, the cafateria is open all day so me and Elder Valeriano are going to sit in there and gain more weight than we have ever had. Hopefully, I can gain my goal of five pounds and finally break 180! I'm sure it will all leave me in the field so its good to bulk up right now.
Right now in class, we're working on the 3rd lesson in Portugês. It's a lot of help with the language memorizing the lessons. A few weeks ago, I finished the Book of Mormon again! I love reading it as much as I can every day! I've gained such a great testimony of this gospel during my short time here and I pray that during the next 22 months that it only gets stronger and stronger.
All letters that you send should be addressed to....
Elder Jeffrey Todd Johnson
Brazil Rio de Janeiro North Mission
R. Dois de Dezembro, 78 Sala 703
Catete
Rio de Janeiro-RJ
22220-040
Brazil
By the time that those letters get to me I'll have been there for a while. I'm excited to get out and feel like a real missionary. Time is already flying and I heard that when you get out of the CTM, it flies even faster.
I"m excited to be out here and I love all of you!
-JEff
As you heard, I got the packadge today and I'm excited to open the letters on Christmas. I only have two more weeks here, then I'm flying out to Rio with most of my District. On Christmas, the cafateria is open all day so me and Elder Valeriano are going to sit in there and gain more weight than we have ever had. Hopefully, I can gain my goal of five pounds and finally break 180! I'm sure it will all leave me in the field so its good to bulk up right now.
Right now in class, we're working on the 3rd lesson in Portugês. It's a lot of help with the language memorizing the lessons. A few weeks ago, I finished the Book of Mormon again! I love reading it as much as I can every day! I've gained such a great testimony of this gospel during my short time here and I pray that during the next 22 months that it only gets stronger and stronger.
All letters that you send should be addressed to....
Elder Jeffrey Todd Johnson
Brazil Rio de Janeiro North Mission
R. Dois de Dezembro, 78 Sala 703
Catete
Rio de Janeiro-RJ
22220-040
Brazil
By the time that those letters get to me I'll have been there for a while. I'm excited to get out and feel like a real missionary. Time is already flying and I heard that when you get out of the CTM, it flies even faster.
I"m excited to be out here and I love all of you!
-JEff
Russell- New Job
Russell just picked up a job at the MTC in Provo, Utah. He will be helping to oversee the missionary service projects around the facility.
December 17, 2008
Primary Childrens Hospital Visit
The Troopers made their annual Christmas visit the PMC Hospital on 11 December 2008. Gifts were given to the children patients.Jeff's emails
Email 1
That cold must suck! I love the warm weather down here! I think I might get to call on the sixth when I leave here, but I'm not making any promises yet. We went proselyting last Friday. I gave out about 40 cards! It was cool. My health is doing good! I'm now 20 lbs heavier than when I left! Woo hoo! Um still no packages, but hopefully today!
Email 2
Package may come today I hope, if not some Brazilian is shaving with it every morning. :)
That cold must suck! I love the warm weather down here! I think I might get to call on the sixth when I leave here, but I'm not making any promises yet. We went proselyting last Friday. I gave out about 40 cards! It was cool. My health is doing good! I'm now 20 lbs heavier than when I left! Woo hoo! Um still no packages, but hopefully today!
Email 2
Package may come today I hope, if not some Brazilian is shaving with it every morning. :)
December 11, 2008
Jeff's touching letter to Rachel
Dear Rachel,
(Biggest Fan)
I hope you realize that when I got here they took all my Amerkan money and gave me 60 Real. That's roughly 40 bucks and pay day isn't for another 4 weeks. This means that I'm not going to be able to buy you anything for your birthday. But the best gifts are always from the heart. So here's a song for you.
Don't cry Darlin,
It's only 2 years,
But then I'll be again back,
To take away your fears.
Don't cry Darlin,
I promise I'll come back,
P.S. I hope
You don't like Zach
Eu Ama Voces
-Elder Jeffrey Johnson
(Favorite Brother)
P.S. I play volleyball 5 times a week and I'm so good!
(Biggest Fan)
I hope you realize that when I got here they took all my Amerkan money and gave me 60 Real. That's roughly 40 bucks and pay day isn't for another 4 weeks. This means that I'm not going to be able to buy you anything for your birthday. But the best gifts are always from the heart. So here's a song for you.
Don't cry Darlin,
It's only 2 years,
But then I'll be again back,
To take away your fears.
Don't cry Darlin,
I promise I'll come back,
P.S. I hope
You don't like Zach
Eu Ama Voces
-Elder Jeffrey Johnson
(Favorite Brother)
P.S. I play volleyball 5 times a week and I'm so good!
December 2, 2008
Jeff's Email- 02 December 2008
I've gained 15 pounds and I've almost broke 180, so just think about that for a second. I stuff my face every meal then go sit in a classrom for 10 hours and play volleyball 4 times a week or basketball. Getting fat is impossible to avoid!
We had a huge Thanksgiving dinner. I've never eaten so much in my entire life! I had to relieve my self 5 times that day I ate so much. Last Friday, we went out proselyting in the city. I placed 40 Book of Mormon cards in Portuguese, and I placed all the Books of Mormon I had! And during that time a guy jumped off a bridge and committed suicide like 50 feet away and that was pretty intense too. Apparently that happens a lot in a city with tons of people. I can't help but feel bad for all the homeless children around here. I just pray that their lives aren't too bad. They're all God's children!
Love,
Jeff
We had a huge Thanksgiving dinner. I've never eaten so much in my entire life! I had to relieve my self 5 times that day I ate so much. Last Friday, we went out proselyting in the city. I placed 40 Book of Mormon cards in Portuguese, and I placed all the Books of Mormon I had! And during that time a guy jumped off a bridge and committed suicide like 50 feet away and that was pretty intense too. Apparently that happens a lot in a city with tons of people. I can't help but feel bad for all the homeless children around here. I just pray that their lives aren't too bad. They're all God's children!
Love,
Jeff
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