...About the bicycle, I bought a 500 dollar bike for 300 dollars and ended up paying around 430 on the bike anyways...yesterday someone stole it off the bike rack while we were out contacting. Funny thing is, I actually heard them take it! But everything is ok, we found the bike hiding on the other side of a fence in perfect shape, so no worries.
I forgot to mention about Brother Price, let me tell you, he is the coolest guy ever. He used to be a boat captain for President Kennedy and President Johnson, and he personally knew Ezra Taft Benson and his family. He served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Right off the get go he was there to take care of us missionaries, I don't believe there is anyone else like him in all the missions of the world. I'll talk more about him next week, but for now, realize he is completely awesome! In about two hours we are having a bratwurst party at his house to celebrate the beginning of a new transfer. It's the tradition here at Brother Price's house. Next week ask me what it means to be in uniform, and I'll tell you!
Anyhow, I'm more comfortable talking with people than I ever have been before, nonetheless, I still don't love it. I'm getting used to it though. It is really tough trying to teach people who don't understand anything about the gospel or who understand very little, because I like to go over all the details, but I find that hardly anyone has even the slightest clue as to what I'm talking about. I need to learn how to simplify teaching. It won't be easy, but I'll learn.
...I love you Dad. Tell Mom I love her too. Please tell the rest of the family thank you for all of the support. I love hearing about what is going on and I'm so grateful for all they are doing for me. I'm going to keep doing my best for them...let 'em know I haven't forgotten them and I love them very much. I'll talk to you soon!
Love you all,
Aut
First of all LOVE the new digs! Soooo cute...I love hearing about the new missionary jitters. Missions are hard no matter where you go and Aut has a great attitude especially understanding he needs to simplify is extraordinary. He sounds like a missionary that gets it. Having gone to an American english speaking mission myself, teaching the gospel basics is super difficult and at the same time more beneficial than learning a language. It teaches you that the basics aren't so basic and he will understand the gospel so much more by the time he comes home. I love these updates! They are an official part of my routine...woohoo! Keep them coming. Oh the people that you meet...:)N
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