Sorry, I didn't get a chance to take any pictures this week, it's mostly been too rainy, and I've been so busy. There's been a lot of rain and a little flooding. Sun City, California can't handle any rain, at all.
My companion, Elder Robinson, and I are in a biking area, and I get pretty tired out. I got pretty out of shape while I was at BYU. The members here are incredibly nice, and feed us very very well. I have only had one night where we weren't eating at a member's home, and a member dropped off food for us.
Elder Robinson is from Bismark, North Dakota and has been out for 10 months. This new year is his "Black Whole Year" which means it's the only full year he has during his mission. Humorously, it is also my "Black Whole Year" and I've only been out for a month.
Christmas in the field was weird. I enjoyed it, but it's strange having such a quiet Christmas. I was also the only missionary in my apartment that actually opened his presents ON Christmas. The Christmas present we get from the Mission President is we get to watch a PG movie or a football game. My companion and I watched Maverick. You never realize how many swear words are in a movie until you watch it on your mission!
Anyways, the Work is great. I am so enthusiastic about sharing the Gospel with people, even if my mouth doesn't work quite like I tell it to. I am so excited every morning to go and work. Happy New Year everyone.
Elder Bowden