Elder Rupp is like a son to me. He's a good friend of Joseph. Joseph baptized him and now John is serving a mission in Mississippi.
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Here is his address:

Elder John Rupp
10490 Klein Rd. Apt #184
Gulfport, MS 39503

Here's his Feb 25th, 1999

Yep, I'm a leave'in
It's been fun out here in Clinton,, made a lotta friends, but I'm moving on. Down to the coast to finish out my mission (eak) only 3 more months! My release date (When I fly home) is May 22, 1999 - It's almost here. I'm really excited to go down to the coast. My whole mission I've been told that's the place to be!

Oh one night ago Elder Kindred and I got a call saying to go to the mission home. So we took off, well I have to commend my companaro's navating skills. It took a little longer than usual but hey - we got to tour the capital - so it wasn't a complete loss! The capital building's very beautiful.

And for the last time this morning I ran on the streets of Clinton up the hill past the Collasal 1st Baptist Church, well, I hope my new comp will run with me - it's kinda nice, It clears my thoughts. I guess you could say!

Well I don't have a lot to write as I'm departing, but Roy Ballard (our recently reactivated friend) is taking us out for dinner!
Yeah!
Elder John Rupp

To: The Coltons

Hay Colton Family! Wow Sister Colton you're a faithful writer! Yup, I'll write cha before I move everytime (but I'm afraid this will be the last)! Scary: You know I finally learned how to follow the Spirit, be in tune, be worthy, be obedient, have faith, got my skills down pat....

And just when I finally have all this within my grasp.. there gona send me home Sheish! You know I was looking back through some of the old "Form Letters" from times past. Gall-E I was really unfocussed (The artwork)!

But at the time I wasn't even aware, I've learned so much out here! So much of what I'd used to do or watch is just offensive to me now weird huh? I don't know if I'll ever watch TV again? Serious! Mondo bad stuff. Of course I don't know if I'll ever have any friends then... but who cares!

Thing is I don't wana turn everyone off, cuz I'm coming off "as holyer than thow" I'm just a little different person, well all that will take care of itself! Love ya! Vale, Elder Rupp