First Letter from Washington

Hello everyone. Today is my second day in Tacoma. I don't have time to write a letter...I haven't even had time to unpack or write in my journal! XD Anyways, my first area is a nice little town called Lacey. My trainers, the zone leaders, are Elder Cook and Elder Berger (no joke), and we have a fourth companion, Elder Kanno. The area is super cool but really stressful. The first day was SUPER overwhelming. Elder Berger is super crazy, but a fantastic teacher. Elder Cook is quiet but profound. I have not taught with him yet. And Elder Kanno...well, I don't know him well. He never really talks. We've already gone tracting. We met a guy name Richard who was willing to take a church tour today. I'll see how that goes. We also taught Trae, a black football player. He's super hard to teach because he doesn't pay attention. Oh, well...he "digs" the gospel. The apartment is an absolute mess, and mine and Kanno's bathroom is the most disgusting thing I've ever seen. We are going to clean it on Thursday and Monday. Well, that's all:

Mom:

It was great to talk to you! I'm so happy you are doing so well. How is the dog doing? Cute as ever? Have you been teaching piano lately? Thanks for the bedding. It made for a much better sleep than the MTC could provide!

Dad:

It was also great to talk to you. The fact that your business is doing so well shows how the Lord blesses us. He puts us through trials to test our faith. If we are faithful, the Lord blesses us with more blessings then we could dream of.

Kalie and Kevin:

How are you doing? How is little Isaac (Clark)? I am so sad he enjoys squash...oh well. To each his own. And, I hope you know, I was grateful for the cookies!

Brock:

I believe the quote is from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Right? It isn't in the movie...I know that. So, ground rules. This is the movie quote game. So, only movie quotes are allowed. No book quotes. It's not fair. You've read more and comprehend more than I do! XD Here's this week's quote: " You're not a real elf! You're an elfish impersonator! YOU SICKEN ME!!!"

Alyssa:

His name is Tony...right? Okay. Are you two still together? How is school? I loved getting your letter. When is your competition. I can't wait to hear how you did.

Sarah:

I have not received your letters yet, but when they do, I will write you! By the way...Did you get my letter asking you to send a picture of you? If you can't send it, that's all right, but...It would be great to see your face everyday.

Well, that's all I have time for. Be good. I'm doing good. My first day was intensely stressful, but I'm fine now. It's nothing that hours of earnest prayers can't fix!

Loves and Handshakes to you all...

Elder Courtney Casselman