Amados Hermanos Mios

Familia,

We had a solid week esta semana. Ups and downs of course, but we finished out strong with 4 investigators at church and 3 teaching opportunities last night, one of them being a new investigator. It was awesome after having three days of our lessons getting dropped. At first I was a little nervous about multiple investigators at church, but it went really well. Unfortunately for us Spanish speakers, the sacrament meeting was in English yesterday because of the Primary program. The man I sat with yesterday didn't understand anything they were saying, so I showed him the scriptures they were reading a tried translating a few things that I felt would be helpful for him. It was nice experiencing a different part of missionary work, because yesterday was my first Sunday with having those that we're teaching at church. The work is getting better.

The Spanish is continuing to improve. Sometimes I have a really difficult time understanding, but other times I'm practically a native. Last night was incredible. We were in a lesson and the girl was firing off in rapid Spanish and I just sat there thinking, "She is going so fast but I'm actually catching most of it!" The gift of tongues is real and the Lord watches over His children.

Well of course I'm low on time. But we're working hard and having a great time. We have a mission tour this week with Elder Wilson and his wife. I'm not sure who that is but it will be exciting. Health wise I'm doing well. I've only gained 5 libras desde Augusto and I made a new personal record of 20 pull-ups. Oh, and they sell Darigold chocolate milk down here! Best mission in the world :)

Much love,

Elder Joshua Gathro

P.S. - Mom, sorry I couldn't reply to your email other than this one. But I read every word :) Best of luck to my team in Florida.