Dear Family,
I can't believe I
am already writing you again. The days have meshed into one around here!
I was noticing
yesterday that I don't really have a lot to write about. I seem to have just
kind of hit a groove and have began to just move through the days. It makes me
realize at night when I get your Dear Elders, which are very much appreciated
by the way, and when I sit down to write in my journal that I'm not really
making each day distinct. My goal for this week in this regard is to pay
attention, and remember why each day is special. In order to do this I have to
try to see these things. I noticed when I was doing this before I went to sleep
happier and was satisfied with what I could record.
Portuguese is coming
well! Yesterday my teacher asked me five questions really quickly and I was
able to answer all but the last. It was super cool! My comprehension is decent
and I am really feeling the gift of tongues.
I can't remember if I
told you all this but.... maybe last week?.... Elder L. Tom Perry came and
spoke to us! It was super cool.
I am making lots of
friends here and I love my companion. We get along great and laugh together
often!
Ty your letter to me was
great!!!! I was happy to hear from you and about life in general! You allowed
me to be home again for a few minutes when you wrote the way you did. You made
your experiences come to life, and threw in your classic sense of humor. I
loved it!!
Mom, Thanks for your
letter too! In response to your questions, I'm not sure when I will be able to
call, or email, or be able to let you know where I am going. I am pretty sure
that I get my reassignment on Thursday, so you can expect me to call you or
email you within a week after that. I know you asked the other day about my
exercise and nutrition and I wanted to let you know I am doing well. I have
started running, doing push-ups, pull-ups, and crunches everyday.
Dad, Thanks for all the
letters. Your consistency and thoughts are awesome.
Love,
Elder Showalter