September 12, 2011

Well Hello amado familia mio!

This week really was one of a kind. I had the opportunity to kill my companion... it’s a phrase that is used here in the mission. It is to say that he ended his mission and went home. It really was a great transfer. I learned tons of things. and yes, do not worry about my Spanish. It is coming along... slowly. I can understand everything, and I can basically communicate everything that I need to, but I definitely am far from fluent. I have made a goal for this transfer,.. I will study the language for the first time since I have been in Mexico! Yep, same old Elder Johnson, I just really never have had a taste for studying. And also I am going to trust that the Lord really does bless us missionaries with the gift of tongues! But Hey! I have been writing in my journal in Spanish for the past 4 months. I think that that has helped.

So yeah, transfers were today! I will stay here in San Jose 2b for another transfer.... as junior companion. Yeahhhhhh.

Elder Hernandez is my companion. He seems like a great guy. He does not talk much, but neither do I so it work out great. Oh, and some other news about the transfers. Elder Tingey in our ward (other area) was made Leader of our District. That is way super awesome. We fall great together. (Spanish Grammer)

Well, as for your questions, my eye is now better. More or less. I still put drops in about twice a week. and I love this area. The members are great, and there are tons of people who are ready to receive this gospel. The Zone Conference is in San Lucas. We take a bus for about an hour. In fact I went there yesterday so that I could drop off my companion at 4:30 in the morning. We slept in the house of the Leaders of the Zone, and I was the lucky one who got to sleep on the floor... again! haha

Well, other than this, life has been about the same. It’s hot, the days are long, and there is lots to do. The work is alive and real. I love you all, and wish you well.

Love,
Elder Johnson