Thanks for giving me the update from home. I was so happy to hear about your english paper!
Tell Jeff that I would love to hear from him! Im getting better at giving brief responses to the emails I get.
The weather has been super hot. But, I think I am used to the humidity.
Elder Pratt is my companion. He is a direct descendant of Parly P Pratt which makes our companionship legendary to the Latino Elders. They are all convinced that Joseph Smith is my grandpa so Elder Pratt and I are prophets. Haha, we get a lot of jokes about it. If you want to look up Elder Pratt on facebook his full name is Samuel Roy Pratt. He is from Cameron Missouri. Feel free to stalk him.
E. Pratt and I get along very well. We are both beginners as far as the Spanish language goes. It is nice to learn and struggle with someone.
The language is coming along great! My ability to listen and respond is increasing every day. At night, me and five or six of my Latino friends gather for an informal language class. We take turns teaching each other Spanish and English. I think using the Spanish I learn in class with the Latino Elders is the best way to practice.
Our teachers in the CCM are the best! I think one of our afternoon teachers emailed you a picture from our class. Her name is Hermana Carrillo. She is a tiny little Hermana from Bolivia that disappears into the floor when she kneels down. She is bilingual for the most part and uses the funniest English phrases in class. One of my districts favorite thing to do when we get bored is to use Indian accents and pretend like we are working in a tech support office. (yes, we are all still teenagers). When the Indian accents get to distracting, Hermana Carrillo will say in a fake stern voice "you naughty boys." Haha, I wish I could record her saying it and send it to you.
My district decided that we will make the phrase "qué en el mundo" (what in the world) become popular in Argentina. Its not an actual phrase in Spanish but the bilingual teachers laugh at it. We started using it two weeks ago. On Tuesday, I was walking down the hall and heard a Latino Elder say "¿qué en el mundo?" Haha, it is working.
This is for Maddy Cicotte: I think the janitors and cooks scheme together. We eat a TON of meat and therefore dont use the toilets much. But, one day a week, usually the day before the janitors deep clean the bathrooms, we are fed a HUGE bowel of lentils. The day after the lentils, there is a fiesta in the bathroom. I think this strategy was contrived by the janitors so the toilets would stay clean for a whole week after they deep clean them. Tricky janitors.
I have been in the temple endowment session more times in Spanish than in English. I love that in both languages I can feel the love and Spirit of God! My testimony of the importance of temples has been strengthened over the past month. I know that the temple is the house of God.
Also, I ripped a pair of slacks yesterday. Good thing I have a sewing kit. :) I have also stained two of my ties already and one of my white shirts. Yep.
I love you, Mom. I hope you have a great week!
Your son,
Cameron (Elder Smith)
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