July 8, 2007

  • From an e-mail dated July 2, 2007

    Dear friends, family, and xangans,

    How is everyone? I'm doing pretty well. Things have been a little stressful, but also fulfilling. Our baptism fell through last week- it's an involved story, so let me know if you want to know what happened. In any event, we are really working our butts off.

    I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July. The Fourth has always been my least favorite holiday, but I am anticipating a good one this year. I guess it is just always hot, and all my friends are always gone, etc. Last year wasn't too bad.- Elder Pitcher and I had a pretty good time.

    Speaking of hot, it was 103 degrees yesterday. Do you have any idea how terrible that is on bike. At least I have quite the tan-- On my face, lower arms, and half of my hands. (Since my fingers curl around the handlebars, the lower half of my fingers are still white).

    I'm really enjoying my time with Elder Smith, and am a little nervous/anxious about transfers next week. I have one more transfer left. One more. Wow. Time is just flying by.

    So, in conclusion, I am very happy, having moderate success, and am starting to think, just a little bit, about home. I love and miss you all,

    Elder Embree