First Area, Colton, California

A little advise: Take advantage of EVERY FREE MOMENT.  You'll find if you do the important things first, you'll always have time for fun And write everything down! Make a list of everything you need to do, then put it in order and give yourself time to do each thing. (Remember to schedule RELAXING time.) It's important to seek out the spirit and really listen. It's hard sometimes, and that's something i kinda struggled with this week. But i've found that even though you can't always feel it, or it isn't as strong as you'd like, He's always there, and he always cares. 

I'm in Colton, my companion is great. It's hard to have to get to know a new person so often and have to let go of the others, but my companion has been really great and is training me very well. The schedule is starting to get hard, but she keeps me in line It's been a huge culture shock for me.  Needless to say, I have become very grateful as well as a bit homesick for Driggs.

On a more positive note. There is one couple in the ward that is very nice, and they are amazing missionaries!  I am very thankful for them. Tell dad that there ARE thunderstorms in California. The day i got here it rained and there was thunder It was nice. 

I love you and miss you! Don't forget to pray as a family( other than meals) and really make time for FHE (Family Home Evening). It makes a difference.