Looks like I'm gettin' these first few days done! I promise it's awesome and my first companion is awesome! His name is Elder Ruiz. He's from Brazil and I'm the Senior Companion :)
But the Dear Elder thing came super fast. I got it on the first night here, so thanks! Oh, and you need to send me pictures and letters cuz I have a competition with another Elder rooming with me named Elder Fairbanks and we're seeing who gets the most stuff so tell everybody you know!
But the spirit here is crazy strong! The second you drove away they threw me into a classroom and started teach
ing me Portuguese. I've almost memorized things you'd say in a prayer so I can pray in Portuguese. Miracles happen! I'm gonna miss home, but with as good of a companion and the other Elders I'm rooming with, I'll have no problem staying here. There's a lot of strange rules like no chewing gum during certain times and you can't have your hands in your pants pockets ever, and every time I have to introduce myself it's got to be in Portuguese. Eu sou Elder Anderson, en eu sou de Fairview en eu sou vou Porto Portugal. It's not hard to tell what that means. And tell Rob and Dad that the food definitely lived up to its status. It's amazing. Cruise all over again. I'll send you pictures of my comp Elder Ruiz and my other roomies Elder Fairbanks and Elder Stewart in a bit. The photo printer always has a huge line.They force you to do gym but its a sweet part of the day, basketball, volleyball, 4 square, jogging track, weights, just everything. Good times and good meomories will be had. Tell the kids hi and to write but my address changed just a tad so look on the envelope. Tell Dad I love him and thanks for the example he's been. I love you guys.
Love Elder Brian Anderson
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