Week 5!

Dear Family,
Wow! Thanks for all the updates! I it sounds like things are going really well for you! I am glad to hear all the progress that is going on with family and the temple. Yes you can send pictures, and I can send some but only the last week I am in the MTC. It is crazy that everyone is growing up! My cousin is getting married and my brothers a priest, its all so crazy to think about! Time is flying so far, I find the more I focus on the work and serving others the faster and better it goes. This gospel is amazing and the way we learn, progress, and grow is definitely the way God planned it! It truly is amazing to be receiving revelation almost everyday. It isn't really anything huge, but it always enlightens my mind and strengthens my spirit. Sorry about all the spelling and grammar errors, it's hard cause the Spanish is exactly opposite of English. In addition to being opposite, the computers have spanish keyboards, which are similar but not exactly the same, and all my words are underlined in red because the computer only recognizes Spanish vocabulary. It's so crazy, I only have 19 more days here in the CCM. I told my president of the CCM that I was excited to leave and I received a response with mixed emotions. He said "The MTC is paradise and out in the field is the lone and dreary world.´´ I am definitely enjoying my time here but am still going to want to leave. I am sure that as soon as I get out I will want to come back. I heard from other missionaries that it only takes about 3 months in the field and you are fluent. I can't wait for that day! Hopefully when I call home you will recognize me, my goal is to have a Spanish accent by then! The proselyting experiences are going good, but not super awesome. I just wish that people knew what they were missing and how happy they could be with this wonderful gospel! I am still having some up and down days but they are getting tons better! I am really trying to focus and serve with all my heart, might, mind, and strength! I love you all and look forward to hearing from you every week, you guys are one of the many motivations I have to keep going! I know this church is true and always will be! I know that God knows each of us individually and can help us with our thoughts, desires, and trials. I know that Joesph Smith was a true prophet and there was no better man then him to restore this gospel. I know that I have been called of God to a specific place and for a specific reason. I know God answers prayers, I see it everyday. I know the scriptures are true, especially the Book of Mormon and that we can become closer to God be reading, studying, and living its teachings! Love you all so much!
Love your son and brother!
Elder Bowden