Dear Dad,
It was a dark day here on election day, especially for all the members. Both the Bishop of the Scotch Plains English ward and the Stake President of the Scotch Plains stake have (or had) Romney/Ryan signs in their front yards. Even though missionaries aren't really supposed to be involved in politics, we were all pretty sad as well. Haha. We all wanted Romney to win. Most of the Hispanic members were for Obama because I think he was popular among the lower-class community. However, we did meet with some members last week and she asked us if we have read up on the race. We said no. Then she said that she really wants Romney to win. I was pretty surprised. She said that she's done her research and that she's read about them and Romney is by far the better choice. She also said that she's talked to her friends about it. They all wanted Obama. But then this sister would ask them if they've read about him. They said no, but.... I've heard this and that.. She said okay, but have you read about them. They said no. She then told them to read about them then come back to her. She's pretty cool. Speaking of elections. I got my absentee ballot, two days after Election Day. For some reason, it took them 15 days to get that ballot back to me! It was a little frustrating.. I wasn't very happy. 
     But grandma is right. The Lord is in charge. It isn't time yet. Hopefully in 4 years, we'll get someone who is willing to uphold the Constitution of the United States in it's fullness. Then I'll be able to study and research and read about both new candidates. In the meantime, we'll pray for the President of the United States. 
     I want to go to Texas again sometime! I barely remember Texas. If you go to Dallas, say hi to Kyle Byington for me, haha. Why are you going to Texas?
     Also, tell me about Stake Conference. I know that President Trent is still Stake President and that's good. I want to meet with him when I get home. That should be fun.
     Love you dad. Tell the kids to write me. I haven't gotten a letter in a while. Talk to you soon.
-Justin

PS: I don't know if you had monthly scriptures on your mission, but I'm going to start sharing my mission's monthly scripture. This month, our focus is the Book of Mormon and the scripture is Moroni 10:4-5. Awesome scripture!