A little fun from Missionary Slim's family

We were having a bit of fun when we were writing to Slim this week. We rewrote the lyrics to "When you're a Professional Pirate" from Muppet Treasure Island for him. Hope you enjoy it. If you haven't seen the movie, it is worth it. It is one of our family favorites. He liked it and wanted to have it posted here to preserve it for posterity.

Have a great week, Missionary Slim's dad


(Singing: Elder Anderson)
When I was just a lad looking for my true vocation
My father said "Now son, this choice deserves deliberation
Though you could be a doctor or perhaps a financier
My boy why not consider a more challenging career"

(All the Elders)
Hey ho ho
You'll cruise to foreign shores
And you'll keep your mind and body sound
By working out of doors

(Elder Anderson)
True friendship and adventure are what we can't live without

(All:)
And when you're a Missionary

(Old Tom---(President Monson))
That's what the job's about

(Elder Anderson)s
(speaking)"Upstage, lads, this is my ONLY number!"

Now take Elder Dan Jones, the Ministers despised him
But to the Mormon's he's a hero and they idolize him
Its through the Holy Ghost we know the truth is good
And I see us as members of a noble brotherhood

(All the Elders)
Hey ho ho
We're honorable men
And before we lose our tempers we will always count to ten (Not that you would ever lose your temper)

(Elder Anderson)
On occasion you may be called upon to train a raw recruit

(All:)
And when your a Missionary

(Real Old Tom (L. Tom Perry))
You must always wear a suit..... what?

(Any Elder)
I could have been a D.L.
I like the gospel to impart

(Any Elder)
I could have been a Z.L.
But I just had too much heart

(Any Elder)
I could have been an AP
Cause I've always been a big spender

(Elder Anderson)
And me...just call me slender

(Elder Anderson)
Some say that missionaries preach awry and should be feared and hated
I say we're victims of bad press it's all exaggerated
We'd never stab you in the back, we'd never lie or cheat (I voted to change it...here is another possible line "We'll mow your grass, and teach you truth, and smile while on the street)
We're just about the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet


(All:)
Hey ho ho
It's one for all for one
And we'll share and share alike with you and love you like a son
We're messengers of truth and that's what we're proud to be
And when your a Missionary

(Elder Anderson)
You'll be honest brave and free
The soul of decency
You'll be loyal and fair and on the square
And most importantly

(All:)
When you're a Missionary
You're always in the best of company