November 19, 2011
Hola familia!!
So first off, I miss you like crazy!! The letters just save the whole day so keep them coming, as well as the dear elders! So, Spanish is crazy, my teachers never say one word of English and we had our first discussion with an "investigator" yesterday and have our second lesson with him today. And he doesn’t speak English! They have a lot of faith in us to learn the language fast. I only pray in Spanish now and it really is coming so fast because of the help Heavenly Father has given me. And I love to study!!
So, my comp is from Highland Utah and is a great kid! He likes breakdancing and parquor and stuff like that..I will tell you more about him in my letter, but the other Elders are so great! There are 4 Elders going to Mcallen including me. Elder Hernandez (My comp) Elder Loser (great great kid from Alpine, Utah, he knows the Mickelsen girls) and Elder Eggli (who is definitely unique, but keeps us all on track). But the other four Elders in our district are great and I get along with them the best. They are going to Colorado Springs, Spanish speaking and are all great kids. Elder Buys, Jones, Wilde, and Miedl. They are all so great and Elder Buys has been called as our district leader! Elder Meidl is a convert of almost 2 years and definitely keeps us on our toes, but I love him!
So some info that I want to say before I forget....Make sure everyone has my address and they mail me so I can have their addresses! My P-Day will be next Thursday and every Thursday after that, so expect emails then! Hopefully I can send one on Thanksgiving!! I LOOOVVEEE ‘Dear Elders’ and they are soooo great to get!! So Keep them coming!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE PACKAGES, I JUST GOT THEM TODAY! THANK YOU CLARK FAMILY AND THANK YOU MY FAMILY!!! I haven’t opened them yet, but I can hardly wait.
So far everything is going well. I feel that I am finally settled in and am not feeling so homesick anymore. The first couple nights I was up for hours and hours, just praying and thinking. I stay up at least 30 minutes every night going through my prayers in Spanish and it’s great. I have truly felt comforted at those times that seem soo hard. But I’ve been alright! I’ve seen Nielle and Nathan Hargis a lot! Nielle is actually here emailing with me, but she isn’t in my district. But other than that there’s not much to say. These past few days have tested me more then I’ve ever been tested before. It truly has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But I KNOW that it is the best decision I’ve ever made. It’s hard work, and I know it won’t be easy, but I know that Heavenly Father needs me to serve and those families in Texas are waiting to hear the gospel and I will prepare as best as I can to be ready for them.
CHAN-KEEP DATING! I’ve got a letter coming your way! But thank you so much for the dear elders! Keep them coming!
ADDI- I miss you so much hunny and I want you to keep listening to T-SWIFT for me!
ALEX-STOP GROWING! I’ll always be able to beat you up! I love you bud and will have a letter heading your way! Love ya!!!
Mom-I miss you and have realized how stinking much you do for me. There’s a letter headed your way!
DAD- Miss ya! Love ya! Missions are crazy and it’s always good to get your letters!
Kort and Clark family- Thank you for the email and the package, I love it!!!! Things are good!!
SO I sent some letters to Crezee’s house, so hopefully Uncle Scotty or someone can bring them to Mexico!
Well sorry for the scattered, short email. It’s been the craziest day, but have fun! Be safe, I miss you all so much!!! The church is true and I love being part of this work!!!
Until Thursday
Love, Elder Smith
