MOMMY!!

Haha it's about time that you heard from me right?? Our p-days are on Thursdays, and that's the only day I can write letters and email. But after this I'll send you guys a letter probably. I wrote you one on the first night, but never got around to sending it. I have seen so many people I know here, it's crazy. I have a huge list. I'll send you the list in a letter or something. But the first day here was pretty good. Nothing too overwhelming, until the second and third days... We had to teach an investigator on Friday in spanish, and it was the scariest thing ever. It's still scary each day we do it, but it's getting better. Just need to use small words and phrases that I remember, and not use my notes and try as hard as I can to speak by the spirit... I still feel very inadaquate. But it's okay. It's been a great experience seeing so many people I know, and all the hundreds of missionaries so ready to serve the Lord. I have gotten pretty close with some people in my district. My companion's name is Hermana Carlson. We seriously have so much in common, it's crazy. We started out not talking much, but we are becoming better friends each day. We laugh at the same things, and seriously just bust up laughing several times a day. Everyone in our district thinks we are crazy. But there is one Elder that is our zone leader, that is the most feminine hilarious man around. I don't have a picture with him yet, but I'll send you one once I get it. Not all the computers are able to send pictures, so when I get to one, I'll send you the ones I have!! But yesterday I was really sad because the four elders in our district that are going to Columbia are leaving us on Monday for the Columbia MTC. They are the ones that I have gotten the closest with. I'm trying to be selfless and just be happy for them though. But it could be a miracle in and of itself because one of those elders has been struggling with anxiety in a very physically painfully way, and doesn't eat and stuff. But each day something comes up that makes him stay longer. Tuesday night he decided he's going home for sure, and then yesterday they received that news that they could go to Columbia. So now he is rethinking it all over again. I really hope he stays out! He's such a great guy that would do so well out in the field. In our district we have me and Hermana Carlson, Hermanas Woodfield and Rasband, Elders Hicken and Nordhagen (one that I have gotten very close to and it seems like we have been friends for years, and we have a mutual friend, David Ju), Elders Nail and Anderson (so funny), Elders Thiriot (very cute and wants to write Ashlynn hahaha) and Jensen, and Elders Cloward and Olsen. I don't think the other Hermanas like me and my companion very much, but it's okay.

So i would love to get dearelders from people, because then I could be getting mail on days other than Thursday. Just go to dearelder.com! Things that I need are some more socks.. I run out like crazy. Maybe a few more pairs of the small ones for flats, and another athletic pair. I also need a pair of gym shorts, but they may have some at the bookstore, I haven't looked yet. I can't think of anything else right now, but i'll let you know!!

The days are starting to fly. The first few days were so slow though. But before I know it, my time here will be up!! But I love you guys so much and am praying for you!! Hope all is well at home. Stay busy and have fun while theyre at trek!! I bet their having a lot of fun and growing lots like I am!! Adios!!

Hermana Wilde