Dear Family (& Friends),
Hola mi familia! Como estan ustedes hoy?
Sorry about the unfound letter :( I hope that it arrives soon. (Last Friday no letter arrived. We did get one Monday which was posted last week).
Thanks for your prayers. Nothing super remarkable occurred...unless you count the fact that Russell M. Nelson spoke to us!!!
This week, apart from a talk delivered by an apostle, nothing much has occurred. I'm surviving. I hope that I continue in progress. I think that it'll be fine.
Elder Lopiano (Italian last name) showed me on google maps (we have internet access to a few sites - LDS.org and different language-helping programs als0) different parts of New York City. His father works in New York City (Elder Lopiano is from Connecticut). He's given me lots of excellent advice!
If you want to see a nice, poignant, tear-inducing video... then visit lds.org and scroll down to the bottom. It should show a video entitled "Things that I learned as a boy: Everyone can watch it!
If you want to view another good one, click 'past features' bar below the video. There will be many options. The option that you should select next is 'New Film Projects'; click the link in the following link...watch the video of the Good Samaritan in full screen.
Tell me your thoughts about it!
I remembered a video that I had showed Alexis, Kylee, and McKenzi called "Brighter Side of Elizabeth II" on YouTube. Obviously, I can't see it but I think that you would enjoy it!
It should be one of the first options on the search (Brighter side of Elizabeth II). The music is 80's, "Girls just wanna have fun." I know that you'll love it.
Queen Elizabeth is having her Diamond Jubilee (60th year of being Queen) the year I return from my mission! That's another reason why London is hosting the Summer Olympics.
I have little time remaining before I leave for New York City! I'm perhaps a little prideful when I proudly exclaim that our district is the best in the MTC. Apparently, I'm the last Elder to ship out! However, I'll be temporarily assigned to another district while mine dissolves. I can't believe that I'm almost a twelfth of the way done with my mission! It's so sad! People laugh that I talk too much with the sisters, haha... (Don't worry, I never flirt because I'm on a mission; besides I have my girl waiting for me back home - her name is... Art History). ;D
Hopefully soon, I will find a little time to order photos to be printed. I appreciate all that you do!
I love you all! Take Care! Say "Hello to the missionaries for me!
Love Steven
P.S. Later today: For the second week in a row, an apostle has spoken to us. It was Richard G. Scott! He bestowed a few Apostolic Blessings upon all of us! I felt the spirit really strong!
One of our counselors remarked that in the two years that he's worked here, he's never witnessed two consecutive weeks with apostles speaking! :D
Love you!
Bye!
A Picture is worth a thousand words
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Letter from PDay 10/19/2010
Hello Family,
How's everyone doing? I received a letter each from Josh, Jaime, and Petey!
Tracy Nyland also wrote to me!However, Cameron hasn't yet written me. I'm going to make a sporadic guess that he'll be called to San Jose, Costa Rica. (I was told by Cam's mom that Cameron actually did write Steven a letter which he should have received Friday)
The difficulty is writing all of these letters! I received more from my dad, grandparents Roberts and Mills. I love to read them, however!
I have enough money, no worries. As a matter of fact, I also discovered missionary booklets with English translations in Portuguese, Russian and French. Don't worry, I only intend to ke ep the French one. I could send them home, but perhaps I should check the weight. I think that I'm fine. Also, you don't have to worry because I'm currently a bit preoccupied with Spanish.
Who toilet papered our yard? Does Chalyse happen to know?
How did the girls like the witch Scavenger Hunt? Do they know what they desire to be for Halloween?
I intent to send more photos soon!
Everything that I wanted to be disposed of has been. No need to jettison anything. ;D
Love you all!
Love,
Steven
How's everyone doing? I received a letter each from Josh, Jaime, and Petey!
Tracy Nyland also wrote to me!However, Cameron hasn't yet written me. I'm going to make a sporadic guess that he'll be called to San Jose, Costa Rica. (I was told by Cam's mom that Cameron actually did write Steven a letter which he should have received Friday)
The difficulty is writing all of these letters! I received more from my dad, grandparents Roberts and Mills. I love to read them, however!
I have enough money, no worries. As a matter of fact, I also discovered missionary booklets with English translations in Portuguese, Russian and French. Don't worry, I only intend to ke ep the French one. I could send them home, but perhaps I should check the weight. I think that I'm fine. Also, you don't have to worry because I'm currently a bit preoccupied with Spanish.
Who toilet papered our yard? Does Chalyse happen to know?
How did the girls like the witch Scavenger Hunt? Do they know what they desire to be for Halloween?
I intent to send more photos soon!
Everything that I wanted to be disposed of has been. No need to jettison anything. ;D
Love you all!
Love,
Steven
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
PDay 10/19/10
Dear Mommy,
How's life? That's splendid! You'll definitely have to e-mail me photos of the shed. Be careful with my possessions wherever they go. I know that I can trust you; you don't need to think that I'm worried about it. The language is catching on substantially. I don't necessarily have to translate mentally and speak. I've reached the juncture of learning more educated and sophisticated words. I need to improve their usage. I also need to improve my grammar moreover. I've noticed that significant progress has been accomplished and we're teaching in Spanish. It's nice to receive feedback and to acknowledge where we need to practice and improve. My companion and I have been accomplishing our goals in numbers of lessons, activities, and practices.
Early this morning at 5:00 am, my friends, Elders Panek and Brown, departed for the mission field. We took a lot of photos the night before. I hope to, in reasonable time, send those particular photos. Of course, we exchanged information before they left. They were my first roomies when I had Elder Lopez as a companion. They are so kind! They both said that they can only imagine all the people in New York City who will love my kindness! That was particularly nice of them.
Brother Gubler shared his testimony last Tuesday and it left me the only one sobbing in the room. He's in the presidency and has cared wonderfully about us. He shared how he had acquired his knowledge of the truth. It profoundly affected me! I have a photo with him. He always smiles and his wife is kind too! Anyway, we're at the point that we're the example district! In only two more weeks, my mission will have reached its second month! I'll answer your remaining questions in letters also! I'll try to write a general letter to everyone as well. Thank you for the information! I love you! I will print out the information so that I can spend all of this time amongst you, Dad, and Lisa.
Inform everyone for that I love them!
An interesting encounter last Sunday: I encountered Sister Lewis randomly. At first they were practicing contacts. They gave their message and afterwards, they asked where we were serving. She asked about Dad. Yep! It's her! Hahaha...that was cool. I wish that I had more time! :) I love you! Talk to you again! Thank you for the letters!
Question: I can't recall Louis XIV's finance minister. Could you Google "Louis XIV's Finance Minister" and send me his information too?
Love,
Steven
How's life? That's splendid! You'll definitely have to e-mail me photos of the shed. Be careful with my possessions wherever they go. I know that I can trust you; you don't need to think that I'm worried about it. The language is catching on substantially. I don't necessarily have to translate mentally and speak. I've reached the juncture of learning more educated and sophisticated words. I need to improve their usage. I also need to improve my grammar moreover. I've noticed that significant progress has been accomplished and we're teaching in Spanish. It's nice to receive feedback and to acknowledge where we need to practice and improve. My companion and I have been accomplishing our goals in numbers of lessons, activities, and practices.
Early this morning at 5:00 am, my friends, Elders Panek and Brown, departed for the mission field. We took a lot of photos the night before. I hope to, in reasonable time, send those particular photos. Of course, we exchanged information before they left. They were my first roomies when I had Elder Lopez as a companion. They are so kind! They both said that they can only imagine all the people in New York City who will love my kindness! That was particularly nice of them.
Brother Gubler shared his testimony last Tuesday and it left me the only one sobbing in the room. He's in the presidency and has cared wonderfully about us. He shared how he had acquired his knowledge of the truth. It profoundly affected me! I have a photo with him. He always smiles and his wife is kind too! Anyway, we're at the point that we're the example district! In only two more weeks, my mission will have reached its second month! I'll answer your remaining questions in letters also! I'll try to write a general letter to everyone as well. Thank you for the information! I love you! I will print out the information so that I can spend all of this time amongst you, Dad, and Lisa.
Inform everyone for that I love them!
An interesting encounter last Sunday: I encountered Sister Lewis randomly. At first they were practicing contacts. They gave their message and afterwards, they asked where we were serving. She asked about Dad. Yep! It's her! Hahaha...that was cool. I wish that I had more time! :) I love you! Talk to you again! Thank you for the letters!
Question: I can't recall Louis XIV's finance minister. Could you Google "Louis XIV's Finance Minister" and send me his information too?
Love,
Steven
Sunday, October 17, 2010
E-Mail from PDay October 12, 2010
Dear Mom and family,
I love you! Glad that I received my surprise package! Thanks! The funny fact is that one of the Elders that I knew (used to share a room with) had a bottle of Cocktail to open at the halfway mark too! I must have admitted to myself that I was sort of jealous. However, I will open it on the Sunday before I leave, if that's all right. I enjoyed the letters that I received and have looked through them. I expect that next week my companion and I will inevitably decide to e-mail after the temple visit and lunch so that we can change back into our regular clothes and relax while we write our precious letters. :) I wish that the time limit for the e-mail wasn't so stringent. Hmmm....how are grandma and grandpa doing? How's Lisa? Haven't heard at all from her. Thank you for everything....the letters and care packages make it seem that you're only forty minutes away. ;)
Actually, the majority of branches here at the MTC contain both Elders and Sisters (but, by far, the Elders are not in short supply). Our District has some. However, our class (or specific Branch) doesn't have any. The rooms near ours have some sisters. I've talked with:
Hermana Lockwood, Hermana Reyes, Hermana Voz, etc...but those are the names that I remember. It's not difficult to talk with the Sisters because we all realize that our purpose isn't to date one another. I've met Elders and Sisters from all over the place. Kiribati, Hawaii, England (UK), United States, France, Japan, Samoa, etc.
I passed the Sacrament (or 'Santa Cena'-litterally meaning: Holy Supper) last Sunday. You really visited last Saturday? Wow! (Trent and I, Valerie, attended a BYU game where we were parked by his friend behind the Legacy Club tent just behind the MTC. It was great to feel so close to Steven. Of course, I forgot the shirt he left behind and the collapsible hamper he has requested that would be hard to mail....)
Anyhow, my companion and I have been doing wonderfully. I had gained four pounds my first week and have managed to (through running for half an hour every day in gym) to drop to 167. That's 7 pounds! They have a really accurate scale here! They also have one in all of the residence buildings.
Hmm....question of the week!
Can you send me information concerning the Carthaginian General named Hamlicar? He's the father of the infamous Hannibal who crossed the Alps and harrassed the Romans in Italy until he was FINALLY defeated. I suppose, google Hamlicar. :)
Thank you!
My companion and I will try to be online at 12:45, more or less. If you want, we can e-mail....but when the time expires...I'm automatically logged out. :( Anyway, what did you think of the photos? (Scroll down to view).
I love you all! Hope that you enjoy the letters! I'm glad that you're testimony has been strengthened! Mine has been too! We're on Lesson 3 (out of 5). That's perhaps my favorite lesson to teach. My companion can apply so many good analogies to it and we've really personalized it for the investigators too! The others have been wonderful too!
We speak Spanish now too! I have truly enhanced my vocabulary....still have to find more words.
Last week, my companion found for me a German Bible in the Free Bin (missionaries who leave will leave materials that they can't fit in). I may learn German now too! I love you all!
Love,
Elder Steven Kelly Roberts
PS. Tell everyone that I love and miss them! Wish Jaime a late happy birthday from me! I really wish that I could visit him! I'm really learning to manage time wisely now too!
I love you! Glad that I received my surprise package! Thanks! The funny fact is that one of the Elders that I knew (used to share a room with) had a bottle of Cocktail to open at the halfway mark too! I must have admitted to myself that I was sort of jealous. However, I will open it on the Sunday before I leave, if that's all right. I enjoyed the letters that I received and have looked through them. I expect that next week my companion and I will inevitably decide to e-mail after the temple visit and lunch so that we can change back into our regular clothes and relax while we write our precious letters. :) I wish that the time limit for the e-mail wasn't so stringent. Hmmm....how are grandma and grandpa doing? How's Lisa? Haven't heard at all from her. Thank you for everything....the letters and care packages make it seem that you're only forty minutes away. ;)
Actually, the majority of branches here at the MTC contain both Elders and Sisters (but, by far, the Elders are not in short supply). Our District has some. However, our class (or specific Branch) doesn't have any. The rooms near ours have some sisters. I've talked with:
Hermana Lockwood, Hermana Reyes, Hermana Voz, etc...but those are the names that I remember. It's not difficult to talk with the Sisters because we all realize that our purpose isn't to date one another. I've met Elders and Sisters from all over the place. Kiribati, Hawaii, England (UK), United States, France, Japan, Samoa, etc.
I passed the Sacrament (or 'Santa Cena'-litterally meaning: Holy Supper) last Sunday. You really visited last Saturday? Wow! (Trent and I, Valerie, attended a BYU game where we were parked by his friend behind the Legacy Club tent just behind the MTC. It was great to feel so close to Steven. Of course, I forgot the shirt he left behind and the collapsible hamper he has requested that would be hard to mail....)
Anyhow, my companion and I have been doing wonderfully. I had gained four pounds my first week and have managed to (through running for half an hour every day in gym) to drop to 167. That's 7 pounds! They have a really accurate scale here! They also have one in all of the residence buildings.
Hmm....question of the week!
Can you send me information concerning the Carthaginian General named Hamlicar? He's the father of the infamous Hannibal who crossed the Alps and harrassed the Romans in Italy until he was FINALLY defeated. I suppose, google Hamlicar. :)
Thank you!
My companion and I will try to be online at 12:45, more or less. If you want, we can e-mail....but when the time expires...I'm automatically logged out. :( Anyway, what did you think of the photos? (Scroll down to view).
I love you all! Hope that you enjoy the letters! I'm glad that you're testimony has been strengthened! Mine has been too! We're on Lesson 3 (out of 5). That's perhaps my favorite lesson to teach. My companion can apply so many good analogies to it and we've really personalized it for the investigators too! The others have been wonderful too!
We speak Spanish now too! I have truly enhanced my vocabulary....still have to find more words.
Last week, my companion found for me a German Bible in the Free Bin (missionaries who leave will leave materials that they can't fit in). I may learn German now too! I love you all!
Love,
Elder Steven Kelly Roberts
PS. Tell everyone that I love and miss them! Wish Jaime a late happy birthday from me! I really wish that I could visit him! I'm really learning to manage time wisely now too!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Letter from PDay to Trent & Valerie 10/5/2010
Dear Mom & Dad,
I love you both. I appreciate the letters and cookies. My favorite scripture actually consists of this wonderful series of three verses which I have become enamored with!
St. John 15:12-15)
Read it! Have you ever thought of Christ as your personal 'friend!' That verse truly changed my view of how Christ feels for us! 13 - "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
I've lost three pounds, but I'll be fine with the same slacks. I could use a couple pair. It doesn't need to be soon, but preferably prior to my departure for New York City. I appreciate everything that you both do! I'm going to be the best missionary that I can!
I love you!
P.S. Sorry, but apart from only the slacks and needing my fold-down hamper, I'm beyond ready... no complaints... I'm in God's Hands.
Love,
Elder Roberts
La Iglesia de JesuCristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias... or Steven
I love you both. I appreciate the letters and cookies. My favorite scripture actually consists of this wonderful series of three verses which I have become enamored with!
St. John 15:12-15)
Read it! Have you ever thought of Christ as your personal 'friend!' That verse truly changed my view of how Christ feels for us! 13 - "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
I've lost three pounds, but I'll be fine with the same slacks. I could use a couple pair. It doesn't need to be soon, but preferably prior to my departure for New York City. I appreciate everything that you both do! I'm going to be the best missionary that I can!
I love you!
P.S. Sorry, but apart from only the slacks and needing my fold-down hamper, I'm beyond ready... no complaints... I'm in God's Hands.
Love,
Elder Roberts
La Iglesia de JesuCristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias... or Steven
e-mail from pday 10/5/2010
Dear Mom (Family/Friends),
I apologize about the change in e-mail times. My companion and I felt that it would be more efficient to e-mail in our missionary clothes (we can only wear our normal clothes in our residence halls, gym, bookstore, or post office) as we've returned recently from lunch and, prior to that, performing proxy-sealings at the Provo Temple! We watched conference live at the enormous gym that was filled to bursting with missionaries. Others that couldn't fit simply watched it in the overflow in another building. As a result, I've not yet replied to letters....if I forget to mention anything, I'll try to mention it in letters.
I appreciated the cookies (and yes, they were extremely soft) and the drawings. I have many letters to write...they may not be sooo long as I had thought. I cried during Elder Holland's talk about his mother. Really quite sentimental! I wrote down the questions for which I need to answer, however, I don't have the paper with me; I'll see whether I answer all of them....if not, then I'll respond in a letter afterwards.
I also mixed up the French First Republic with the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte. Forgot that it continued until the Revolutions of 1848. I also recall that the second ended in 1871 with the Franco-Prussian War and the insurrection by the Paris Commune. Did you know that they are now on their Fifth Republic?! It's strange, huh?
Anyhow, I'm still memorizing the main scriptures and my companion and I are practicing a lot. We're going to be starting the Third Lesson soon! Yesterday, I taught him (and he was pretending to be a realistic investigator) and he told me that I taught it better than ever before. I couldn't even recall every analogy that I had applied. I hadn't even taught with the spirit like that before! I still am amazed! Also, I'm still in the process (and need to finish) the memorization of the first vision in SPANISH. We go completely Spanish starting this Friday (until then, the lessons by our two teachers has been both English and Spanish).
I miss art....although, I realize that it's a worthy sacrifice to serve my savior. I've learned so much about the church. You don't realize what you lack in knowledge concerning the Gospel until you serve a mission. It's THE Church of Jesus Christ! It's not any ordinary sect!
Also, the reason why I mentioned that I had only 15 seconds is because these computers at the MTC only for strictly 30 minutes. The time is flashing at you from the top right corner of the screen! I didn't even know that it had sent! I sooooo happy that it did, hahahaha....it was a race to communicate directly to you for one last time! ;)
I love you and wish that I had sufficient time but....it's okay...I'll write. Also, I need to figure out a way to send all those photos of my district!
Here's my question....Egyptian: Google the word 'Serdab'. It's neat! It's concerning the afterlife of the spirit, or 'ka' in Ancient Egypt.
I love you!
Love,
Steven.
I apologize about the change in e-mail times. My companion and I felt that it would be more efficient to e-mail in our missionary clothes (we can only wear our normal clothes in our residence halls, gym, bookstore, or post office) as we've returned recently from lunch and, prior to that, performing proxy-sealings at the Provo Temple! We watched conference live at the enormous gym that was filled to bursting with missionaries. Others that couldn't fit simply watched it in the overflow in another building. As a result, I've not yet replied to letters....if I forget to mention anything, I'll try to mention it in letters.
I appreciated the cookies (and yes, they were extremely soft) and the drawings. I have many letters to write...they may not be sooo long as I had thought. I cried during Elder Holland's talk about his mother. Really quite sentimental! I wrote down the questions for which I need to answer, however, I don't have the paper with me; I'll see whether I answer all of them....if not, then I'll respond in a letter afterwards.
I also mixed up the French First Republic with the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte. Forgot that it continued until the Revolutions of 1848. I also recall that the second ended in 1871 with the Franco-Prussian War and the insurrection by the Paris Commune. Did you know that they are now on their Fifth Republic?! It's strange, huh?
Anyhow, I'm still memorizing the main scriptures and my companion and I are practicing a lot. We're going to be starting the Third Lesson soon! Yesterday, I taught him (and he was pretending to be a realistic investigator) and he told me that I taught it better than ever before. I couldn't even recall every analogy that I had applied. I hadn't even taught with the spirit like that before! I still am amazed! Also, I'm still in the process (and need to finish) the memorization of the first vision in SPANISH. We go completely Spanish starting this Friday (until then, the lessons by our two teachers has been both English and Spanish).
I miss art....although, I realize that it's a worthy sacrifice to serve my savior. I've learned so much about the church. You don't realize what you lack in knowledge concerning the Gospel until you serve a mission. It's THE Church of Jesus Christ! It's not any ordinary sect!
Also, the reason why I mentioned that I had only 15 seconds is because these computers at the MTC only for strictly 30 minutes. The time is flashing at you from the top right corner of the screen! I didn't even know that it had sent! I sooooo happy that it did, hahahaha....it was a race to communicate directly to you for one last time! ;)
I love you and wish that I had sufficient time but....it's okay...I'll write. Also, I need to figure out a way to send all those photos of my district!
Here's my question....Egyptian: Google the word 'Serdab'. It's neat! It's concerning the afterlife of the spirit, or 'ka' in Ancient Egypt.
I love you!
Love,
Steven.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Letter received 10/1/10 written 9/28/10
Dear Family,
Thanks for the drawings, letters, and delicious cookies! Everything is going fine.
I've met this Elder who lives in my mission area and he gave me his parents' addresses so that I can talk perhaps to them. He departed for So America this morning. You're welcome for the letter. Nobody besides Carlos, Asierleigh, Grandma & Grandpa, have written me (and I sort of expected to correspond with others (whom won't be named here).... Hmmmm.... I won't worry too much about it.)
Did I mention that I have a new companion in my previous letter? Elder Lopez and his new companion, Elder Bennion, have both departed now for the MTC in Guatemala. They'll spend their remaining weeks there. They left early this morning. Elder Lopez was supposed to report with his baggage this morning at 4:00 am to the Travel Office. Unfortunately, he woke up seven minutes before 4:00 am and virtually fell off of the top bunk in attempt to scramble to dress up. Poor Elder! Elder Bennion didn't need to report until 5:00 am.
Now, Elder Halvorsen and I have this room virtually to ourselves. Hahaha, Carlos told me about the blog posting. I'll have a question when I go to e-mail a little later. I have until dinner (only on P-day, obviously).
Our districts were separated by level of language knowledge. I'm in the middle. Two of our Elders (Elders Castillos and Reeves) tested into advanced classes. We're intermediate. I'm the only person in our district of 12 (6 companionships) who's serving in New York City. Most of them are going to serve in either Guatemala (both Elder Lopez & Bennion who left today). Chilie (5 of them! That's virtually half of our district); Nicaragua, Managua North (only 1); San Bernadino, California (1); Arcadia, California (1), Dallas, Texas (1); and me (New York City, South). Our district consists of: Elder Clarke - Portland, Oregon, Elder Todd, Virginia, Elder Marill, Chicago, IL, Elder Ririe - Orem, UT, Elder Lopiano, Monroe, Connecticut. He's given me sooo much advice about New York. His father works there and he lives only forty-five minutes away. His family is Italian and he's also virtually engaged). ;D Elder Halvorsen (my new companion) - Payson, Utah; Elder Foster - South Carolina/Utah; Elder Relei - Our district leader from Oakland, CA; Elder Lefyvre - from Southern California. Plus our two dearest former members of district 48B who left this morning.
We virtually spend every minute of the day with each other. They're like my family from the MTC, ha ha. We're great! I can't wait to send you the photos that I've ordered for printing; you will love them! They arrive on either Friday or Saturday. I will have them sent next Preparation Day.
Emma Watson is glorious in deed!
I love you all!
Love,
Steven.
PS (Can you send me Jaime's writing address?
Thank you!
P.S.S.: I've met so many people from all around the world! Thanks for everything! Lexi is skating?! Awesome!
It's a glorious sight: To see name tags in virtually almost every language in the world at this campus.
Thanks for the drawings, letters, and delicious cookies! Everything is going fine.
I've met this Elder who lives in my mission area and he gave me his parents' addresses so that I can talk perhaps to them. He departed for So America this morning. You're welcome for the letter. Nobody besides Carlos, Asierleigh, Grandma & Grandpa, have written me (and I sort of expected to correspond with others (whom won't be named here).... Hmmmm.... I won't worry too much about it.)
Did I mention that I have a new companion in my previous letter? Elder Lopez and his new companion, Elder Bennion, have both departed now for the MTC in Guatemala. They'll spend their remaining weeks there. They left early this morning. Elder Lopez was supposed to report with his baggage this morning at 4:00 am to the Travel Office. Unfortunately, he woke up seven minutes before 4:00 am and virtually fell off of the top bunk in attempt to scramble to dress up. Poor Elder! Elder Bennion didn't need to report until 5:00 am.
Now, Elder Halvorsen and I have this room virtually to ourselves. Hahaha, Carlos told me about the blog posting. I'll have a question when I go to e-mail a little later. I have until dinner (only on P-day, obviously).
Our districts were separated by level of language knowledge. I'm in the middle. Two of our Elders (Elders Castillos and Reeves) tested into advanced classes. We're intermediate. I'm the only person in our district of 12 (6 companionships) who's serving in New York City. Most of them are going to serve in either Guatemala (both Elder Lopez & Bennion who left today). Chilie (5 of them! That's virtually half of our district); Nicaragua, Managua North (only 1); San Bernadino, California (1); Arcadia, California (1), Dallas, Texas (1); and me (New York City, South). Our district consists of: Elder Clarke - Portland, Oregon, Elder Todd, Virginia, Elder Marill, Chicago, IL, Elder Ririe - Orem, UT, Elder Lopiano, Monroe, Connecticut. He's given me sooo much advice about New York. His father works there and he lives only forty-five minutes away. His family is Italian and he's also virtually engaged). ;D Elder Halvorsen (my new companion) - Payson, Utah; Elder Foster - South Carolina/Utah; Elder Relei - Our district leader from Oakland, CA; Elder Lefyvre - from Southern California. Plus our two dearest former members of district 48B who left this morning.
We virtually spend every minute of the day with each other. They're like my family from the MTC, ha ha. We're great! I can't wait to send you the photos that I've ordered for printing; you will love them! They arrive on either Friday or Saturday. I will have them sent next Preparation Day.
Emma Watson is glorious in deed!
I love you all!
Love,
Steven.
PS (Can you send me Jaime's writing address?
Thank you!
P.S.S.: I've met so many people from all around the world! Thanks for everything! Lexi is skating?! Awesome!
It's a glorious sight: To see name tags in virtually almost every language in the world at this campus.
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