Dear Shanell,

I really enjoy all your letters and your support for me out here! We are teaching a lady named Allison Randall and we went to teach her again on the 10th of October, but she was gone. We have 2 people that we met knocking that said they would come to church, too! We just need to work with them. I am so excited for this work!

I have had an interesting experience that has taught me the importance of being an example. When I came to Christies beach, the area I'm in now, my new companion, Elder Pruett did not go tracting at all. He didn't study, he was always swearing and was always watching television. As you know, I got very tired of him being so lazy so I decided that since he is senior companion, I would just try to set an example. I started by praying and studying in front of him. I then suggested that we go tracting more. I also recommended that he not watch his television since it is against rules to even have one. Guess what? He is up-to-date on his scripture reading now and he doesn't swear hardly at all! He is still very reluctant to go tracting, but I'm still working on that. Being an example is probably the best way to get someone to do what's right. I'm learning heaps out here! There are a lot of rules, but I am learning obedience for sure!

I set a couple goals in October and each time I keep them, I give myself a star on a chart I made. I guess I must get a thrill from putting stars on a piece of paper! Our zone leaders came by the other day and asked me how mnay mission t-shirts I wanted. I said two. One for me and one for you! Won't that be fun!

I am trying my hardest out here! I am 100% on my mission! I love this work! I love writing in my journal and am on the 300th page. I love serving my Father in Heaven! I love Jesus Christ! I love serving in His church.

Love,
Elder Wallentine