July 16, 2013

July 16, 2013

Buenos Dias Mi Familia,

It sounds like things are doing all good on the home front.  I am bummed that I am not going to Sun Valley and Portland with you guys.  That sounds like a blast and it is going to be so much fun up there.  The new bishop Kelly sounds awesome and he will do amazing things for the ward.  I am happy Mitch is in it too.  He will be a stud in that position.  I am happy Coop Dog gave an awesome talk.  I knew he would.  He is such a stud and going to be an amazing missionary out there.  Give him a hug for me before he leaves, please and give him my love.  I truly love that guy and he is a stud.  We have been writing a lot.  He has been keeping me in touch with everything and we talk about the mission.  He told me he was going to give his talk this week and I wish I was there.  Nice job on the lesson mom, I knew you would deliver something amazing like you always do.  You give the best lessons and the Relief Society is blessed to have you in there.  That is awesome that Mrs. Ross called you.  She is an amazing lady and that was nice of her to say my talk was good.  I didn't think it was that great.  You'll have to give her my address in the field because I don’t think it would get her in time before I take off to Nueva México.  I wish I was in Myrtle Beach chilling on the sand.  That is great she is now there.

 Not much happened here this week, just the same routine.  We are wrapping things up in my classes and we are down to the final days in the MTC.  I think I have never hated eating so much in my life.  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the times of the day I hate most.  The only good part of it is getting mail.  The food here is so gross and I just can't eat it anymore.  It so bad for you and there is nothing good that comes out of it.  It is straight crap, and I wouldn't be surprised if in the kitchen they just take dumps on the plates and spray paint it with colors and hand it to you.  Ahhhhhhh it’s nasty.  It will be the best surprise when I get to sit down in New Mexico and have my first meal.  I hope it’s pretty dang good Mexican food.  When older people here at the MTC ask us where we are going we tell them New Mexico and all the say is we’re going to get some great Mexican Food.  They don’t talk about anything else but that.  So I am excited.  When I was getting my immunizations checked out, the lady that was helping me ask where I was going, and I told her New Mexico.  She then told me that she lived there for a while and had amazing food there and at McDonald’s they ask you if you want green chiles on your burger, so I couldn't be more excited for that.  That place is going to become my little slice of heaven.  I can’t wait to teach people and change their lives.  I can’t wait to roam the desert in the blazing heat trying to find Walter White and his gang selling some blue.  That place is going to be the best, and I could not care less that I am going stateside.  That’s where the Lord wants me, and he needs me there. 

 Oh congrats on the anniversary!!!!! 31 years - that is pretty awesome and you guys aren't getting old.  You'll always be young and full of life.  I miss you guys tons.  This week like I said there wasn’t much that happened.  The only really exciting thing that happened was I got my flight plans.  So I leave on Monday at 5:30 am from the MTC to the airport.  So I should get there around 7ish or something like that.  I don’t know how long it will take me to check in and stuff.  I am flying on Delta flight 4462 to ABQ.  My plan takes off at 9:52 so I am guessing I might have an hour to talk to your or something.  My plane arrives at 11:36 in ABQ.  It’s only an hour and a half flight which will be nice and enjoyable.  I am happy I am not flying all day somewhere in the world.  I have a few questions for the airport.  So I have to pay $60 for my bag fees.  I think it’s also another $80 if my bags are overweight, and I remember they were when we weighed them at home.  Should I put some of the stuff I have in the suitcases of the guys in my room or just pay the fees?  I know I have that money that you gave me, is there also money on my card?  I have no clue what to do and I am kind of stressing cuz they are overweight.  I also don’t have my passport.  Do I need it or am I good?  I forgot to grab it before I left home.  I also am almost out of laundry soap so should I just wait till I get to New Mexico and buy some or do you want to send me some? I know you’re leaving so I don’t want to stress you out.  Also should I get more Zout in New Mexico?  I am almost out as well.  But ya, we are really doing it Har.  We are just about there to the end of my MTC experience and it has been one heck of a ride.  It’s so good to be almost done with it.  I hope my trainer is good and I am in a good area.  Oh, when I hosted this week I didn't see anyone, and I still haven't seen Michael D.  We were also selected to host this week as well, so I hope on my life I host Jake VanB.  He told me he is coming in at 2:00, so if you see him tell him I will be out there waiting for him.  Tell him I am usually at the front of the whole line, and I can’t wait to see him.

 Class is the same and no crazy subs, except our air conditioning has been out in our classroom, so on Sunday we had 5 fans going.  It was pretty awesome.  Oh also I forget to tell you that we haven't been going to the temple for like 3 weeks cuz it’s been closed for cleaning.  So that sucks major.  We have had the most chilled p-days, and it’s a bummer that it’s closed cuz it gave you something to do on that day.  But hopefully when I get to New Mexico I get to go to the temple.  Today I am going to get my hair shaved so wish me luck.  They told me I had to get one before I leave.  Hopefully my head doesn’t go in some guy’s crotch like what happened to Sean.  It’s going to be an adventure, and I will have a lot to tell you about next week.  Oh ya if you are going to write me on dear Elder this week do it before Thursday because it takes a day to get to me, and they are closed on Saturdays.  If not just email me, and I’ll get back to you.  If you don’t hear from me next week, I am probably still alive.  I don’t know how crazy next week will be so don't worry.  Give the Beary a scratch for me.  Tell my friends hello and I miss them tons.  That’s awesome Taylor and Tessa stopped by.  They are awesome girls.  Sean and Andrea, you guys are in for a treat with Carly and Ashlyn.  That will be a fun time.  They are way fun to be around.  Wendy, good luck at girls camp and everything and going to Atlanta.  Scott, take care of Beary for me and get the FIFA world cup game when it comes out for me. Thanks for all the letters and stuff you guys are great.  Tyler McFly, keep it steezy for me and continue to be a stud.  That’s awesome you got a hat for being the hustler on the lacrosse field at camp.  Just keep doing what you do out there.  I can’t wait to hear about football and stuff.  You’re going to be a stud out there.  I am going to try to write you this week so check your email or the mail.  Keep it real! Have so much fun in Portland and Sun Valley.  Catch a duck for me or go to the candy shop where me and Tyler would always go.  That place was the best.  Also go bowling for me.  That bowling alley is the best and so awesome.  Swim at the round pool for me. Give John Mayer a high five for me.  I wish I was going. Tyler, is there any good music out these days?  Well, you'll hear from me on Monday in person.  Expect a call kind of early in the morning.  Oh did you get the phone card? Keep it steezy at home for me and keep spreading the Stinny D Light Love.  I love you guys more than anything and you’ll hear my voice shortly! Have a good week!

Con Mucho Amor!

Elder Weston Smith