I had to say bye to my bro, Elder Reyes

Hey guys, how is it going? It looks like someone should be really happy, with a brand new car. So I am guessing I get one with my scholarship right? But today was a sad day as I had to say bye to my bro, Elder Reyes. He got transferred and now I have an elder named Elder Jimenez for my comp. He is from Azua to like Elder Reyes, and we will see how the transfer goes with him. I have set a new record in the mission for the longest time for a new missionary that hasn't had an American so still going strong. It looks like everyone is doing great with their rewards/awards and flying. I'm glad that I get to stay here from another transfer and hope everything goes has planned.

So yeah it seems like the rain never takes a day off. It always starts way hot and humid in the morning and all afternoon and night it just pours, making it hard to be efficient sometimes in the work. Cesar is still strong and last night when we went to say goodbye his wife wouldn’t even let us in even though it was pouring rain and we were getting drenched. She pretty much hates us and we have to teach him at a member’s house. Flavio is doing good and starting to teach his family the Plan of Salvation after they had a cousin die. Enriquez has a testimony and is working to get Sundays off, but he is awesome. We also have a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses that we are teaching and they are always fun.

This past week I got to do an exchange with Elder Van Leuven and tag teamed to get some good ole Katy Texas Stake missionary power. So it was fun going out with him and putting ourselves trunky talking about H-town.
I hope everything continues going well for y'all, and I'll try to stay dry. Take care and have a great week!

Love, Elder Smith



Elder Reyes, Matthew,Robin and Christina and their family



Flavio and his son



Elder Reyes, Flavio and his son



Gregory, a Haitian kid in their Branch



Enriquez




It won't stop raining!!!!