Letters From Pops

Run....Run............

November 21, 2022

Hello Sister Burton,

You are not forgotten. You will be missed these holiday seasons.
But know where you are....I do.
I am always with you Gussy. Always!

A trainer!! Wow!
That's great! It brings tears to my eyes when
I think of training. I think it was seven Elder's
I trained. As zone leaders we were training.
We never had two zone leaders serving together.
You will make such an impression on your greenies' life. You will lay a foundation of courage, faith, and testimony for her entire mission.
Teach her to always give thanks.
Always recognize the spirit. Teach her to pray.
Teach her to be bold and walk with angels.
Distill in her mind the blessing of hard work and the eternal joy that comes from such labors.

You must run Gussy. I say runnnnnnnn.........,
Take in your hand that baton and run.
There will be no other time in your life such joy and peace you will feel as you serve The Master.
He lives. He loves us. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
[Go with the strength of the wind at your back.
The desert air will lift you. The mountains to hold you. The great eye of the Golden Eagle Freedom to watch over you.]

I remember my coach running to that part of the track where he would raise his voice to me and say, "Run...... Runnnnnn.................
I would feel the pressure in my chest. My legs aching. My body relaxed. The excitement was building and I knew when he would reach that corner I would sprint. I would run. After three laps and the last part of that mile I would run!
I was not to win a marathon.
I was not to win state.
I was only a little Indian boy that wanted to run.
I was free. I was one with my purpose. In that dream I won.

Love you Halle Ione. Remember your name.
Remember your heritage. Remember your eternal goals. Remember He who makes it all right.

I'm in Reno till Wednesday. Working, hunting and foraging. I had Koda last week. He's incredible!!
I speak to him and him to me. There is a connection of our spirits. He's apart of me.
We hike, sleep, and share sunsets together.
Next week I'll take Knightly.
He's special to me as well.

God speed Gussy. Love you.
You know this? I love you and am proud of you.

Pops