Hello Again!

I'm glad to hear the trip went great! It's tough that the treads ripped off, but at least the air conditioner worked! That is hilarious that Cade locked the doors to the car, and it is pretty amazing that you managed to unlock it with the hanger. I don't know if I told you this already, but Elder Blanchard locked us out of the apartment once, but I tried to card it open, and it worked! It surprised us both when it opened, then it made us think of how easy it is to get into our apartment.... but that is why we keep a picture of Jesus in the window. :)

I LOVE the Howell family too, and I'm glad you trusted me enough to stay with them in Arkansas and Louisiana. It would be awesome if they would send an email or write, but I might get too distracted... but that's good that they are doing well, and that Ashton tried, but it is hard to start a team, you know that. :) Well now Coree is back with her beast of a dog, the rest of the boys too are living in the home, and you and Dad. Your home is just filled to the brim isn't it! You even have a hamster to fill in the gaps! It's a good thing I'm not there, or I would have to sleep on the couch, I will not share a room with anybody. Since I've been out here, my nights have been weird. I've found out that I sleep walk, and I talk more in my sleep, and my dreams are just plain weird. But it's all good!

I heard about the tornadoes and it didn't even click that you were in Texas. It's good that you got out of there when you did. Some people said that we were going to get hit by a huge storm, but it only rained for ten minutes, we even drove the car because of it.

It's very good to hear they are dating again, I was a little worried about them :). I hope that they both get married....and that they do it after I get back, cause I want to be best man for both of them! Now Coree should too, but that's a little more tricky :). Are you thinking about inviting the missionaries over?

 It has been going great out here, Elder Tialino is the elder I have been waiting for. He is very spiritual, and can talk to anybody. Yesterday he sang and bore his testimony, it was neat. He wanted us both to sing, but it was too late, but we are planning to do it before we leave the ward, and also in zone conference. It's very interesting being with him, people that didn't open to Blanchard, are opening up to him, and we have been getting way more referrals. But I'm way excited to get back to work!

I am super glad that Javi decided to go on a mission, I was worried about him. That's way funny that he is going to Georgia! Elder T was in Hazlehurst Georgia a couple months ago. I hope he stays strong!

Thank Dad for me, I really like what he sent about the leadership positions. Yesterday, Elder T gave me a sort of run through of hard doctrinal points for investigators. I had to explain and persuade to get him to understand, as if he was the investigator. One of the topics was why women didn't have priesthood, and if men were better because of it. I went the way of priesthood being more of a responsibility than a position of power. Since males have this responsibility, it puts them in the position to act responsibly and to serve others. So we have it to bless other's lives, especially our wives. <-- (I rhymed :] ) That little run through helped me out a lot.

I know that y'all will continue to have great stories, I'm excited to hear all about them! I hope that everything continues to go well, and that our house doesn't burn down or something... but Happy Easter, and I will send you that card soon!

Love y'all so much! Continue to go to church and do the right things! :)

Elder Smith