Hey mom,
I would just like to start off by saying that I love Elder Buchan. He's such a good guy. He's charitable, he's good at building you up when you're down too. He also gives fantastic advice.
He's really good at street contacting and being persistant, he doesn't give up. He's a good missionary.
I like Sonoma a lot. Although I wish I was still in the Napa 2nd ward. I wish I would've stayed there and got Elder Buchan as a companion. I just feel like there's more I can do in that area.
I'm glad you like Sister Newman. I really thought you would. She's like a grandma to me. The Newman's are our landlords. They own a triplex. So yes we do live in a small house. The Elders who live next door are Elder Polson (who is the most air headed, innocent elder in the mission right now.) I'll send you pictures of him. Try and picture him in either a Boy Scout uniform with short shorts and socks that go up to his knees, or an old school, school boy outfit. You'll have a good laugh with that image in your head. Then there is Elder Pratt, he's very quiet, but he's the nicest Elder out on the mission right now. He's also our district leader. Him and Elder Polson are companions and are spanish speaking missionaries. So we just have 4 elders in our district.
What else...Oh! We baptized 9 year old Alyssia Hernandez. Elder Polson got to baptize her, and guess who confirmed her a member? I had the wonderful privilage of doing so. It was a cool experience. I was SO nervous though. When it came time to end the blessing, I forgot how to end the blessing! so we sat there for a good 30 seconds. That doesn't seem long, but when it's pure silence...it seems like an eternity. But it was all good.
Well nothing more to report now. Other than I love you and miss you all.
Much love,
