Querida Familia,
Sorry about the masculine querido in past meses, I got that straightened out with my companion today. This first week has been the best week of my life. My companion is Elder Robinson, and He is from Ogden Utah. He has about 1.5 (year)s out here in the mission, and He is a great Dad! He served down by the border most of his mission, so he speaks Spanish pretty fluently. Oh, by the way, I am serving in "Drum roll please"... The Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff area of the mission. Corpus and the areas above called Sinton, are referred to as the great white north in this mission because there is absolutely no Spanish. At all. I lucked out for now, it will be a few months before I have to worry about depending on my Spanish. In the mean time, I will keep studying it hard and practicing with Elder Robinson as much as possible. I'm very lucky to have him as a companion. I was praying before I got to the field to get a Trainer that would help me learn how to love others more and be more selfless. He exemplifies this so much, and I learn from him every day. We get along pretty well, and I'm going to work hard to be loving and keep it that way.
This week was exciting and absolutely great in so many ways. It feels like I've been here for a month, but the same thing happened in the CCM for the first week, and then time flies after that. I'm prepared for it this time. Our little area is called Flour bluff and it's a little stretch of land just in from the coast and surrounded by lagoons. It is super hot and humid because it's so close to the ocean, so everytime you walk outside, mother nature gives you a great big warm watery hug. I love it! Since our area is so small and the sisters have the car, Elder Robinson and I have the great opportunity of riding out bikes. It is actually really fun! The kids in town always ask if they can ride our bikes or race us. Thanks so much for getting the bike here and ready for me. It works super well and got to the office just in time. I am eternally grateful to you guys!
Me and Elder are also whitewashing and reopening an area, so it's been a little crazy. We're still learning about the people here and the ward, but so far it's been fantastic. The people here are so nice and loving. I am especially grateful for the visits we've had with our investigators. The few hours I've spent with them have been the best few hours of my life. We've been meeting with a few different people, but our primary investigators this week were Wess, Kara, and Jessica. They all live together, so we can teach them together. The spirit has been so strong in those lessons, and I love them so much. I never feel so happy as when I see how the gospel is helping them live better, progress, and become happier. A lot of people reject us at the door and avoid us, but the Lord has prepared his elect to hear his word. Everyone will hear it eventually, but right now I just focus on finding those who are prepared. This morning was reading in DyC 13, and I have seen firsthand how true that promise is. If we bring other souls unto Christ then we will have great joy in the kingdom of God with them. That promise is true for heaven, but it is also true for life here on earth. Like I said, I've never felt so happy as when I am sharing the gospel with other people. It makes me really sad when things don't go as planned, but everyone has agency and dealing with that is part of becoming more like God. I love the people here, and all of my frustrations and hard times are worth it when I feel the Spirit with my investigators and companion. I love it here, and I love you guys. I hope you have a great week, and pray for opportunities to share the gospel as much as possible. The missionaries really need help and you guys can give it. Love you all so much, and have a great week!
Con Amor, Elder Jenson
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