"From Junior Companion- To (Zone) Leader!"

If you don't understand the quote in the subject of this email, then I feel very bad for you, because that means you haven't seen one of the greatest movies ever created in this dispensation. That movie would be The Best Two Years, and though I don't share Elder Van Pelt's desire for upward mobility in the missionary hierarchy, me and my two companions were all called as zone leaders on Sunday. Which basically means that we run the MTC. Hahaha not really, it just means we are in charge of welcoming new missionaries and making sure everything in branch 24 is running smoothly. I'm very excited. In other news, we have begun complete Spanish immersion, so me and my district have been only speaking Spanish at all times. Which means a lot of finger pointing and charades to communicate. I feel like a caveman. Thank goodness for Hermano Markham, who is such an incredible teacher, and probably one of the top five teachers I've ever had. Once again, I would also like to say just how awesome my district is. We were all talking the other night, and we realized that we'd only known each other for three weeks. I feel like we've been friends for a lifetime. They are seriously some of the best people I've ever met.


Every Sunday, we have two hours set aside for personal study. During that time, you have the opportunity to seek out answers to questions in your life. You can search the scriptures and also listen to inspiring music, and I found the best song I'd never heard of before. It's called Runnin' by Maverick City Music and it's one of those christian rock songs (I'm a sucker for those.) Anyways, the song talks about how the love of God always chases you down, no matter how you're feeling or how far away you feel from Him. I love that, and had a thought that us missionaries are instruments in God's hand and how we help Him chase His children down and bring them the knowledge of the gospel. I love being a missionary and I can't wait to get out into the field.


Adios, 
Elder Curtis


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