Greenie

So, funny story. Elder Larson and I have been super excited to get our new greenie and teach him how to be an obedient missionary. We got him on Tuesday morning a long with all the other trainers. His name is Elder Elizondo. He is from New Mexico, he is kind of short and has brown hair and glasses. Elder Larson and I gave him a big Larson sandwhich of a hug when we found out it was him. One of the coolest things about Elder Elizondo is his contageous Laugh and he can quote practically every Disney movie in the world. We get along great, we have pretty much heard town movies worth of quotes now since he has been with us. What is even cooler is that Chris Olinquevitch(Renan's cousin), one of my best friends is best friends with his Sister, Cassandra Elizondo. Cassandra Wrote me a letter before she even knew that Elder Elizondo was coming to this mission. What a funny thing and what a small world I live in. this First week was really good for all of us. We met with Eric multiple times this week to make sure he was good for his baptism on the 10th and he was baptized and confirmed. Not only that but he is now a priest in the Aaronic Priesthood. He is solid in the gospel and he is running with it very well despite all the family opposition. He is a beacon not only for his family now but he is a great blessing to the Ward and is going to be the means in bringing many to the truth and happiness of the gospel.

Brian is struggling with his addictions and is never ready to listen to us when we come over to teach him. so I am kind of bumbed out about that. I hope we can get him to church and help him feel the spirit more.

Mia is doing well, but she gets a lot of stress headackes and it kept her from coming to church yesterday. We had a nice visit with her afterward and challenged her to pray and then read the Book of Mormon every time she feels down.

One cool experience we had was with a lady who had gotten Locked outside her door on sunday evening. We were just following up with a less active member and we got to talking with her. She was a very nice lady and I think that she got locked out of her apartment so we could talk to her. So I invited her to the " Night in Bethlehem" at the stake center. She said that she would come to it. Also during emails today I got to talking with a lady who lives in the apartment next to ours and we were able to invite her to the night in bethlehem as well, and she seemed very excited about that. So it is funny the oppurtunities we have to share the gospel.

I haven't gotten any of your packages yet but I am excited for it. Have a good week and take care.

[Elder Spencer Larson]