November 5, 2012

Yes, I did get the stamps, the small sheet, I don't know if that's the "book" you are talking about. And when I asked for a harmonica, don't send it, we just got an email from president that we can only play instruments on pdays at the end of the day. I won't have enough time to play it. I already sent the pictures, hopefully they will get there soon.

 Thanks for the encouraging emails. It helps a lot to receive them. We have been improving, and everything is going well. We have a baptism set, and it's on my B-day, but I think we are going to change it because her friend's family won't be there to see it. This girl has a really cool story, we taught her two lessons and the Spirit was there strongly. She knows it's true and received her answer really fast. The problem she faces now is her parents. She is 19, but the emotional stress will be difficult. She is strong, and God has much planned for her. We know she will come out on top.

 Now that you told me about the museum (Fort Rucker museum that we visited when he was 4 years old), I want to see it. It is always weird to go to places I went before when I was younger. Now I can see their actual size! That is weird that I ended up here. Well, everything happens for a reason!

 I have made the decision on the schools, and scholarships and such. I would like to go to BYU or UVU. I have really been considering becoming a pilot and joining the military. I'm unsure about if I want to be moving around so much though. I have thought about doing repair work, fixing machines, and odds and ends. I do like finding out problems in things and making them work again, but I don't know about mechanical work. I do want to try to get into BYU first, then UVU second. I'll do anything I need to, to be able to get a scholarship so don't be afraid to send me anything.

 Well, nothing much else going on. We had a fun trunk or treat party and made pumpkins. Elder Helmandollar took about ten minutes on his, compared to my 40 minutes on mine, and guess who got more compliments? Him, haha. No worries though, I like mine, it looks like the Cheshire cat, (if that's how you spell it.) Today, we are going bowling on the base. Last time I scored 120, that's my highest. So I still got a good spin! My arm was sore for days after though, shows how weak I am! I lost a couple pounds, surprised? Me too! I've been watching my weight! :)

 I think my comp has German descent, or something. I'll have to find out further. This week will be crazy! I'm sure we'll have lots to talk about next Monday. Let's pray hard and prepare for either outcome. I'm kind of excited!

 

 Thanks again for the support and love that you all give me, and I'm going to try much harder this week, I'll see what I can stir up in this field! Continue to be safe and do well! Also Dad.... have you been able to hit that note in the song, The Curse? I recently found a cd and remembered you trying to get it while preparing for the morning!

 LoVE y'all lots!                Elder Smith