Dear Family,

Yes, I am moving to Neosho. My new address is:

1451 Pineville Road A6 Apt. #11
Neosho, MO 64850
My new companion is Elder Lybert(I think that's how it's spelled. It's pronounced like Libbert). He is Canadian. He's been out like 6 months, or so I hear. I am excited. Apparently, Neosho is having great success. So it should be good. :) It's in the same Zone as the one I am currently in, so I won't even have to ride the Transfer Loop. I'll meet at the drop-off point, get out of one car, into another, and I'll be in Neosho in no time. Oh, also. Neosho has a car full-time! I was so happy to hear that. :) I wonder what kind of car they have there. I hope not another Malibu. I hope it's a Focus or a Corolla.

Yes, it was a very pleasant surprise to see Uncle Jeff for a few minutes. I was happy. It sounds like things are going well for the Garcia Clan.

I don't know what else to talk about. Life is good. I'm glad for a change of scenery. Personally, I think 3 months is plenty of time to spend in an area.

I have a memory card ready to send home. I had a back-up picture CD and everything I was about to send it, when suddenly I realized I didn't have a card to replace it with. I thought I had lost it. I was tearing the house apart looking for it. I'm glad you mentioned that you still have it so I don't freak out any more. haha.

Funny story. We aren't supposed to really take pictures during proselyting time. We're counseled specifically to not look like a tourist. So, anyways, we stopped at this one thing in Carterville to take pictures of it, and this guy comes out and hands us souvenir post-cards and excitedly asks, "Y'all traveling the Route 66?" What a spiritual slap in the face haha. I felt so rebuked. It was funny. Worth it though. I needed that picture.

I'm reading the War Chapters in Alma right now. It's quite possibly my most favorite part of the Book of Mormon, or close to it. I love all the death and destruction. I'm such a boy haha.

Do you know what I just realized? General Conference is next Transfer! Hallelujah! I am so excited! I love Conference! It's so great!

When's the last time you made it to the temple? I really miss that place. My favorite place on Earth, truly.

Well, I'm gonna to get going now. Have a great week!

Love,
Elder Bracken