Estimada familia,
I have not yet received the next Mexico safety letter, but I am looking forward to it. Also, I got the letter containing the letter from grandma Eccles that went to Mexico! It was funny to see all the stamps on it. Moms little note seemed to imply a package? I don't think I have received it yet if that it the case, and honestly I'm not quite sure when I'll receive it! -because- I got a call from Pres. Walker this morning and I'm leaving the Arizona Tucson Mission TOMORROW!
President says I'll be receiving a call or a visit from the APs later on today and they will have my very detailed flight/church travel information-- but it looks like I'm not going back to SLC after all! I am flying to Boise Idaho tomorrow, and I am being interviewed at the consulate there?... my interview is on Wednesday I believe, then I fly to Mexico on Thursday! Weird.
My phone call with president was very nice and funny this morning. He told me there are a bunch of details about my interview and specific answers the church wants me to give regarding how long I will be in Mexico and which cities I will be visiting -which may or may not be true- I'm positive he said I'm flying to Boise, and I'm 90% sure he said my interview is there, but I'll find the rest out when I talk to the APs later. I am traveling (at least to Boise) with another Visa waiter, Elder Rowand (going to Tampico Mex.)
Since I'm just going to Idaho for the next few days I figure I probably will not make a call home until Thursday. I am not quite sure what time I will be calling yet, but I'm pretty sure I'll be staying at the mission pres.'s home in Boise, and that he will probably let me email home what time I'll be at the airport etc. when I get that information.
President Walker also just thanked me for my service here in the ATM (Arizona, Tucson Mission), and told me that I am welcome at any mission reunion. I thanked him for everything and told him that the ATM has been a huge part of my mission and that, honestly, I am going to miss it A LOT.
I am kind of nervous, scared, unsure, and REALLY REALLY EXCITED that I am finally crossing the border! We'll see how everything plays out..
This week has been AWESOME. As theSsahuarita zone, we set a bunch of records for lessons taught and new investigators found. Elders Hernandez and Loveless and I found this entire little hidden city of trailers way out in the middle of nowhere in the desert and found 4 new investigators! Then found 3 more in a little town called Amado a little farther south. The work has been exploding here, and our two strongest investigators have been coming to church! Both Alicia Lopez (a really sweet old woman from Cananea Mex), and Felizitas (another really awesome lady who takes care of her 5 adorable grandchildren), have baptismal dates for the 29th and have their interviews tomorrow night!
Miracleof the week-- Felizitas really wanted to come to church, but her son had her car, and she was taking care of all 5 of the kids (3 under 8 and 2 in car seats). We had pretty much called all of the members in the branch who HAD cars and none of them could drive that far, or fit that many. FINALLY we got a hold of a wonderful couple, the Rehms! She could just barely fit all 6 of them in her SUV if we drove her husband in our truck with us. The Rehms live more than a half an hour away from felizitas but were ready and willing to help. Christlike, selfless members are the key to success in missionary work.
Well, time is running short, and I still want to send a few pictures! looks like I might actually get a chance to call home soon! I love and miss you all. David's homecoming sounds like it was a blast!
oh and I got my package from the Hammonds which was AWESOME. Lots of really good pictures of Ben and will and two really great letters! Ben! expect a letter from Mexico soon!
My time spent here in Arizona has been amazing. I've learned so much and grown to love the people and the work here. I love being a missionary, I love the gospel, and I love the lord. If we just try to be the tiniest bit more like Him each day, we're doing alright:)
much love and lots of excitement,
ELDER SPENCER
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