Hello! well just sitting waiting for laundry. Here's what has happened. well the first day was way rough leaving you guys then the day seemed to drag on forever! but luckily i have to good companions. My companions are Elder Herrin and Elder Hanson(he is skyler smith). We were able to also meet our teacher Hermano welch and Hermano Wood. They are both great teachers. Also we met our district and zone. We have the funniest Elder in our district Elder Pierce he always has a smile on his face and is a fun Elder to be around! our zone leaders are great elder Tuck and elder Cristner. Its so weird calling everyone Elder its a hard habit to get into. Also i have felt the spirit so strong here we have so many good speakers here. They got us to work fast here there is no messing around within the first 24 hours we already had to pray and bear our testimonies in spanish. I think its coming around, its easier to learnt it when you are constantly studying 14 hours a day! I love it though. the food is great, pretty sure i have easily gained like five pounds. We always look forward to eating here and getting out of the class room. My body now finally is starting to get used to not sleeping so much. But there is nothing better than studying the lords work! Everyone is so friendly here and i love it. I think yesterday was easily the longest i have ever fasted we fasted all day till 5:20 it was santa cena (holy dinner). I have been feeling homesick after yesterdays devotional when we watched the first presidency Christmas devotional. They talked about Christmas with family and just all that stuff it was pretty tough thinking about Christmas away from home. But after we watched the Joseph Smith movie, WOW soooo good i think all of us were crying. It was great it made me realize wow he went through so much and being here is nothing. this is the most amazing thing i could be doing and why i was here. I am s glad to be called elder only us and the leaders of the church are called that what a blessing to be in the same category! Also gym here so fun best time of the day, our heads usually hurt and its so good to just play some basketball me and Elder Hanson don't loose! its way fun. But i love you guys I'm praying for you all! Always turn to the lord in time of need just like Joesph did in James 1:5.
Love, Elder Smart
Mom Please forward this to anyone and everyone all my Friends and all the fam love you thanks!! Also can you get me some stamps and all the watch!! keep sending the treats we love them thanks!!
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