I hope you all know that I´m doing well out here. I feel like I´m becoming a better person. And although I sometimes get frustrated with the results of our efforts here, I want you to know that I have done anything but lose faith. On the contrary, I´m learning to depend on God more than ever before. There´s this video that they always make us watch in the mission called "la expiacion y la obra misional". I saw it for the zillionth time this week, but this time it really spoke to me. Well, it´s kind of spoke to me every time I guess. You should really see it, if you haven´t. I guess I just want to apologize if I ever complained. I think San Ramon just gave me a weird impression of how missionary work was supposed to be. I felt like we were going to baptize the whole word in San Ramon! But I figure I´ve learned by now that it´s quite different than that. It´s much better, and much more meaningful. And I feel like I appreciate it more, now. The cold doesn't make things most excellent, but the things that the Lord does, do. So, I guess what I´m saying is don´t think that I´m just out here suffering in the cold, not baptizing, teaching, or doing anything significant. Because, in God´s eyes, I figure, I´m doing what he wants me to do, which alone feels much greater than merely "significant".
I love you! I got a package last week, and the TJ dark chocolate is fantastic! Thank you sooo much! And I loved the drawings and everything. So cool, guys. :) I hope everything went well on the car drive. Man, I used to love that car drive. We´ll have to that when I get back, yeah? My clothes are alright. The pention just sows them for free if something rips. I´m using the combat boots these days. They´re more comfy, warm, and the water doesn't get in and touch my feet.
Much love,
Elder Alexander
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