Man, Jay is so right! We do have blessed lives. I was so happy to see all those pictures! Especially those of my little playboy brother (haha, just kidding Chan)! It sounds like things are going so great. That picture of the dogs made me smile as well. I’m so happy to see that Blake is doing well and Bart, tambien. I love that girl haha and it looks like she’s already got her winter fat thing going on. That’s my girl! How is Addi girl’s arm? I’ve been worried about her. It looks like things are cooling off up there. The only thing that changes here is the decorations, haha. It’s still pretty hot. But you can just feel it in the air. Such a pretty time of year. I wanted to say hello to all the family, the grandparents and Jay. And as well, thank the Jones again for the package. I’ve got a letter headed their way.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what I would talk about this week. Not too much happened. Joey is looking super great for the 28. He is LOVING the Book of Mormon! We set up his army guys to play out the story of Nephi and Laban, haha. Got a little too into it and tore of the head of the bazooka guy. But we are super proud of him. Minerva and Ramiro talked to our Branch President this week and found out they won’t be able to get married without serious problems. So it’s not looking too good for them. At least not while I’m here. It’s hard sometimes when the Lord sends you to these people and you just fall in love with them. And then the world can be such a road block. But my perspective really changed with this family. Before I would get so frustrated because I would only think of myself but now I just want them to make it..someday. I feel super strongly that this family will be to the temple someday. Some of the strongest testimonies and biggest changes I’ve seen on my mission. They are really great. And they have super cute but crazy kids, too haha. Then Sister Dulce still has a date for November 11th and she is doing super well. We are still very excited about her. So keep her in your prayers. These people mean so much to me,.
Things have been pretty crazy since Elder Hobbs got here. Our area is pretty much all Spanish and so it’s been a test for him. And for me! I’ve had to really show faith and give him the opportunity to talk and teach and testify. But he is learning a lot. I always say I wish we were in Mexico. haha I get super frustrated when people speak English to us. It’s weird, but I get pretty intimidated by English speakers after teaching in all Spanish. So hopefully I can stay here in Little Mexico for a lot longer. I really do love it.
But I am also so grateful for the trials that the Lord gives us to help us grow.
So, Mom about your question, I am feeling totally fine:) We are all happy and are seeing a lot more success now. We feel as if we are finally getting out of the slump we’ve had and it’s such a blessing to have these great people to teach. All is well.
I’m kinda at a short of words today, but I just want all you to know how grateful I am to be here. I’ve been reflecting a lot because of how fast the time is going. I’m not a young missionary anymore and it makes me sick as the days fly by. This really has changed my life. I would not take it back for anything. But I want you all to know, and especially Alex, because I think about him a lot, that I could never thank the Lord enough for this mission. And I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful family you are. I love you all so much and pray you have a wonderful week. Love you all! Elder
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM TEXAS ROSE! LOVE YA!
