Hi Dad. Those are some really scenic pictures of California. At first I thought you were in South America. How come you are traveling so much? What's the deal? You should travel to southern illinois. Just kidding. There's nothing to do here except harvest corn and soybeans. There's no mountains that's for sure. The highest point around here is 500 feet above sea level. Lame. It's getting a little frio here. Good thing I ordered a coat from this catalog this guy gave me at Subway the other day. We went there the other day hoping to run into Brother Mills. He is an old man known as the "Mayor of Subway." He and his cronies go there like everyday and they heckle people.
Is there really a tornado coming this Wednesday?! Sweet! I'm not aware of any tornado shelters around here but I think we will figure out a way to be safe. I hope I get to see one so I can have some cool stories to tell. 

Hopefully BYU wins by forfeit because it sounds like they don't stand much of a chance against Mizzou. My companion always wears his mizzou shirt since he served in columbia. 

This week went pretty well.

Here's a quick rundown of all of the people we taught this week:

Jose- Met with him twice. We use Fransisco to translate for us. He is on date for baptism december 3. The challenge will be the word of wisdom. 

Mike F. - 18 years old. He's not progressing. He found out the book of mormon is true but having a hard time making the next step. His dad doesn't support him which doesn't help.

Mike Y. - 28 Came to church this week. Usually works sundays, but is trying not to. Hasn't been reading a whole lot from Book of Mormon. He comes to YSA activities a lot. Family is really important to him. He's pretty cool and looks like Bruce Springstein. His ex-girlfriend is in a coma. Has an 8 year old daughter. We're having dinner with him and a family tonight.

Bro. Barfield (LA)- Came to church for 4th week in a row! Trying to quit drinking and doing a great job at it! 

Hunter J. (LA)- didn't come to church. He's less active from church for 11months now. 

Jennifer S (LA).- came for 2nd week in a row! 

John M.- probably going to be dropped at some point. He's set in his baptist ways. He likes having "bible study" with us though.

Gene- new investigator. Seems promising. 

Beau- Has a lot of issues to work with but really respects us. A few poor decisions has led him to where he is now. He's really a cool guy though.

So that's basically a rundown.

Have a good week! 

Elder Soutas