from week "infinite"

Grandpa Mike and Eric when he was made an Elder

I'm the only one that's never been on a plane before and everyone told me I might have to fly by myself!! No companero!! Elder Mortenson told me to read the Book of Mormon and pray to find someone to talk to! It's gonna be Sweet! I get my travel plans in 2-3 weeks! One of the districts is leaving for Chile on Monday and their travel commute is a 24 hour one!! Crazy, right?

Dad and Eric after being made an Elder

The other week my favorite district left for Argentina! But the Sunday before we all went into a room and squashed together and sang, "till we meet again" en Espanol. Everyone was huggin and crying... so much love....haha. This week my other favorite district is leavin.   Sadness..... Also the whole crew that I totally dominate sand volleyball with? Totally leavin......

Jason, Eric and Hans after Eric was made an Elder

So, funny story. Elder Frost, this big huge jock, was messin around with my companero and put him in a friendly choke hold. But he is so strong he completely made Elder King pass out! He went limp and then Elder Frost let go and we had to shake Elder King!! haha. Elder Frost is so dang strong. He always tells me I have no muscles....

Spending 35 days in a row with the same people is so weird! It's like they are friends from Middle School. I'm pretty nervous to leave this place because it's become such a comfort zone! My Spanish is no where near good, we are basically only learning how to talk with words pertaining to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I've gained about 10 pounds now! I run a mile every day, too!!!

Eric and Grandpa Frank

So my favorite part of the temple is walking in my white clothes down this granite staircase. I'm pretty sure Abraham and Adam walk on granite floors.  


We're at the temple every week. So if I saw someone I know there, I can just wave but I can't stop and talk. Mission rules are so necessary to help me stay on task and to get the most out of this experience...
I need to stay focused!!! So write me lots of letters!!!