Look Ma, I'm Training

Hello Bosque Clan,

For the next three months I will be training a new missionary in AlpucaYork. I have no idea who he is, where he is from, nada. I pick him up from Cuernavaca tomorrow morning and we begin working immediately. I am very nervous, to be quite honest. I feel like I just barely got here and now I have to take on a lot of responsibility as I manage an area and train a new missionary at the same. Ironically just last week I was thinking about how good I've got it here with E. Blair in comparison to the difficulties and trials elders like Elders Croft and Durrant have had on their missions. I am nervous for this change. I will likely be leaving AlpucaYork at the end of two changes (the minimum amount of time to train a missionary). The new year will mark a new area.

It was really sad to see E. Blair go. He is going to be a zone leader in Cuatla. We went around and said goodbye to converts and members and it was hard not to tear up. I love that elder a lot and I know we will be keeping in touch. He is a great missionary and I enjoyed my time with him. He had 7 months here in AlpucaYork and I will have 7 months here as well.

To add to the nerves and sadness, I got sick this weekend. I have a sore throat, headache, and I think I have been fevering. Mum, don't worry; I spoke to Hermana Spannaus and I am taking medicine. I feel bad because I will be picking up my new companion and I won't be 100%. Needless to say I have begun to rely on the Lord even more this weekend and for the weeks to come.

General Conference was a lot of fun. All of the American missionaries watched the sessions in English. We had our own room and we snacked on goodies and chatted. On Sunday we had to watch GC in two secretary offices. GC is watched in the stake center via satellite. I am looking forward to reviewing the talks in the months to come.

Mum, I got your package with the SA soccer jersey (thanks Angi!), jump rope, and the candies for E. Blair and me. It came at the perfect time, so thank you so much! How did the package get here so fast? It only took 11 days or so to reach me.

I don't feel like there is much to say today. I am low on energy so being motivated to write copious amounts is difficult. Thank you for your love and support. We will see how the next few weeks play out as I take control of the area and as we seek to baptize.

Adios,

Elder Bosque