Sorry I didn´t sign off in my last email. The computers just kick
you off so I just sent it with a few seconds left because I was so
worried it wouldn´t send. I have a lot to say! Thanks for all the
emails! It was so nice to hear from MITTTTCCCHHHHHHHH. And I loved the
pictures. Send more por favor! I was bummed to read about Adam´s game,
but at the same time, I´m so proud that he is just killing it in
baseball. You´re awesome Adam! I love you. I have letters for each of
you, but they don´t pick up the mail here often, so it might not be
there for a while. So just incase... Happy birthday big brother! I love
you!
Okay, so last Wed and today, we got to go into the city to the
temple. Such cool experiences. The city is crazy. I love it here. After
we visit the temple we can do a little shopping. I purchased some rad
ties for mis hermanos y mi padre. So. Once I can send those, I will.
About mailing things. Could you send those small things in an envelope
maybe? I have more things to send home too. But that might have to wait
until later. Um, I was also wondering if you would be able to send me
(once I'm in Ecuador and I can receive packages) my Jesus
the Christ and Miracle of Forgiveness, the jump drive with the music,
and maybe Lectures on Faith? I don´t own that one, but I would really
like to read it!
Okay, Saturday we went proselyting! They bussed us all out to the
sketchiest part of town and had us teach the less-actives and then
contact. SO COOL. I feel like I´m doing okay with my Spanish, but then I
got out into the real world and realized I am SO LOST. I have a lot of
work to do. But the experience was so cool and by the end I felt like I
could just stay out there all day and talk to everyone. I´m excited for
Ecuador.
My companions have only continued to be sick since last Wednesday.
They didn't go out Saturday because they were feeling ill. Also, Monday,
my Latina companion was told by the dr. here that she couldn't go out due to an illness, SO. I´ve spent a lot of time in the bedroom doing my own
personal study while a comp is snoozing. It´s nice though, I like
personal study. I just hope they all get better. Especially Hna.
Masquez.
So my English scriptures are starting to fall apart. I´m thinking
about trying to order more. Bigger too. I wish I could receive packages
here! I got a couple Dear Elders the other day. One from Cam, one from
Zach Alder, one from Paul Parks. It's sooo good to hear from
friends.
Thank you for the advice. We're about at week six, so if I can do this then I think I'm
good.
The other day our teacher was talking about how important it is to
just focus on the missionary purpose (invite others to come until Christ
through the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ ..... etc etc
etc) and I was thinking about how important this is not only with
investigators but in companionships. Right now, I can be working on my
relationships within my companionships and helping my comps come closer
to Christ. And I know, when I focus on this, Heavenly Father will help
everything else to fall into place.
I think Hna. Masquez was one of my best friends in heaven. I'm so
sad to think about how in about a week she'll leave and I won't get to
see her again. She's so great to teach with and I respect her more and
more every day. Plus she's hilarious. We have so much fun.
Oh, I have memorized a whole bunch of scriptures in Spanish! First vision, Moroni 10;4-5, etc.
I KNOW THE CHURCH IS TRUE. Everyday Heavenly Father gives me tender
mercies. I see His hand in my life everyday. I´m so happy to be out
here doing this. It just feels right.
Okay, write me more people. I love you all!
SAM I LOVE YOU!! I HAVE A LETTER FOR YOU! YOU ROCK!! Talk to every person you see. I just know that you're going to be/are s
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