Hey my wonderful family!

So I got all your letters and forgot to bring them with me to write this letter to remind me what I'm responding to. But I still have lots to share anyways.

I'm at the point where I obviously can't speak fluent Spanish, but I'm trying not to write too many notes in Spanish before I head into discussions, because I don't think that is how we should be communicating with investigators. I think it is so important that we assess the needs of those we teach first, so that we can incorporate them in our lessons, and know where to put more emphasis on different points in a lesson. Of course, without the knowledge of the language it can be very difficult to explain, so my companion writes down everything beforehand. But it is the by the Holy Spirit that we can know all things.

Hermana Afu and I had a discussion with our actor Claudio this week, but it was so real. The situation of Claudio is unique and quite sad. He is 18, goes to released time seminary with his Mormon friends, parents are divorced, and his step-dad tried to kill his mom and his whole family.. not in jail. His mom works through some airline and is gone for a couple weeks at a time, so his is left in charge of his 5 younger siblings. This situation isn't made up. The actor who plays Claudio taught this guy in his mission. He wondered how the Lord could help him in his life, and why God would want to help cause he is such a terrible person. I was able to comfort him by sharing an experience from my life and deep in my heart. We pretty much were all in tears, the room feel silent. And it was a testimony to us all that the Spirit is real, and speaks to us. I'm so grateful for that experience we had.

I went to the bookstore and picked up a micarose skirt, and a couple 3/4 length sleeve tops, and a cute other top.. You’ll see them in pictures eventually. I was short in cash (since my debit card wasn't working??) so I wasn't going to buy this one top, when my companion whips out a 20$ bill and insists on paying for me... I was so mad at her! But that is just the way she is and I love her!

Can't get enough of her. She makes fun of my face... I mean because I use facial expressions a lot to explain how I'm feeling when we are in lessons and whatever. I know her pretty well now. I always know when she is joking/being sarcastic and she is so impressed that I can read that. 

Well hopefully I'll be able to come back and finish a few more minutes of writing later today to respond to everyone's questions.

Con mucho amor,

your favorite missionary ;) xoxoxoxo <3<3<3<3