So Week 7 is done here and only 13 more days till I will be in Italia. So the language is still progressing. We learned about direct and indirect object and pronouns. This is by far the most challenging to learn. I understand the principles I just have no idea how to completely use them. I am not worried about it. Stuff like that comes in time. Its hard to believe today is Day 50 here. It feel like last week I was swimming in Key West. Well yesterday at devotional we had a Rosemary Wixom, the Church's primary president come and speak to us. We have also had Elder Nelson and Elder Anderson speak to us in the past weeks. It's cool, my last week here is the mission presidents seminar and they are shutting down parts of campus for it since most, if not all the apostoli will be here. Then for our last devotional here we will have one of them speak to us. So it's going to be quite the end here. I just got over a cough, sore throat, a bruised quad, and a stuffy nose. My left leg and right ankle are really hurting from playing on the field here since its not flat and it has lumps and bumps all over it. Well, the good news is that doesn't matter because I am in the service of my God. I hope everyone is doing well at home.
Sincerely, Anziano Hosford
p.s. I get my travel plans tomorrow!
Family and Sunny,
I hope everyone is doing well. My district is interesting -- everyone talks in a hick tone and goofs off a lot. It is very annoying. I feel like I am the only one trying to study and give my best.
Some things have gotten better, my Italiano for example. Also some of the relationships with those more serious about studying. Like the one elder I told you about in the last letter. We have a mutual respect for each other.
My district is a joke most days. I really wanted a companion who is a hard worker. Mine goofs off all the time. I try and set an example for everyone. Whenever anyone asks I give freely. Its not that I don't care how they do, but I just started focusing on myself and whenever they are ready to get serious about the mission I am here for them. We won't be at the same level is the only problem. They are bad about keeping our district goals and it makes me sad.
I had a dream that I got to Italia and I just felt so stupid because I didn't know anything and that really motivated me to crack down. I hope things are going better at school and at home.
Love, Anziano Hosford
Mom and Dad,
Well I didn't get any letters from Mom this week. I hope all is well at home. I am jealous that you get to go to the pool. I would love the pool right now. I hear baby is quite the swimmer. I am glad to hear the missionaries are doing well there. I don't remember Elder Gubler. I never work with any other missionaries but Italiano ones. I hope Eve is ok. Sorry to hear she had quite the wipe out. I hope the Wheatleys are doing well. I have had plenty of opportunities to give blessings here. Whenever people ask how I am doing tell them to write to me. I love writing to people. I only write to about 4 people often. The family, Sunny (don't ask how long my last letter was), Margo McCall, and Jake. Sorry to hear the canoe was dented. Keep it and I will take it off your hands when I get back. I am planning on using it when I come home.
The Book of Mormon is a great book. I was sad to learn how incorrect the Bible actually is. The fact that is missing so much and especially those little key words is very sad. One day I will read the whole thing untampered. I was thinking about how missions are going to differ. I love the fact that I can teach anything I like. All I really have to do is find the soft spots of the people. I will teach through the spirit. I have a couple stories I will share when I get back.
Its safe to say this mission is quite the adventure and it really hasn't started. I got Dad's letter and I enjoyed them a lot. Looking forward to hearing more from everyone.
Love, Anziano Hosford
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