Second, my travels went well, and no one was lost or died. That's successful if you ask me. At the Dallas airport, there were several different groups that said "Hey, look! It's the Missionaries!" One couple even bought us lunch. So nice.
Third, I'm here! I'm actually here! It reminds me of Arizona a ton. When I first got here, the was a meeting (there is always a meeting), and then I met my dad, Elder Rhodes (that's what they call your first trainer here). He's on his 23 month, so He's pretty much a veteran. He's a pretty pretty cool guy. And he knows Spanish really well. And he teaches really well. And he... well... you get the point. He actually has a guitar, so I've been practicing, and that's really fun.
My Mission President, President Stubbs, is SO great. He loves us all so much and jokes around. He believes in missionaries being guided by the spirit, so he is flexible with mission rules. He really just trusts us to do the right thing, and the Mission has never been more obedient. He's awesome.
So actually, up until last night we've been sleeping at a member's house because our apartment was being renovated. They were so nice, and fed us a lot. But now our apartment is done, and it looks really nice. It also has a view of the ocean, and no AC. But it's so good.
We are currently teaching 2 people, Armando and Ana. Armando is middle-aged, and runs this flower shop. He knows a little English, so it's not too hard. When he was first contacted, he didn't believe that he needed to be baptized again. But this last lesson, we taught him the Doctrine of Christ, and by the end of it he said that he now sees the need, and wants to get there eventually.
Ana is a mother of a energetic, 5-year old girl named Stacy. Ana's husband in Honduras is a member, and she really wants to know. Also, she knows no English, and we're some of the only people who talk to her in Spanish, so we really mean a lot to her.
And Life is good! Today for P-day we went to the coast and saw a bunch of seals and the ocean, and it was SO fun.
Anyhow, spiritual thought: God loves you. He always has, and always will. If you can't feel that love, and A) you really want to, and B) you are willing to put in the work to clear your perspective and clean your spirit, I promise you will feel more love than you ever have.
I love Ustedes all! Por Favor continue to pray for me, and I'll do the same for all of you. Everyone. You are all so great.
-Elder Goss
P.S. I was unable to BCC this email, so please just reply to me, otherwise everyone will see your extremely personal response. Thanks. : )
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