November 24th

This week was quite different. We switched things up a little bit.  My comp totally changed the way we do everything and I don't know if what I've been doing was wrong.  It's terribly frustrating having a latino comp when you don't really know the language.  Besides the lang the whole culture is different.  It definitely takes some time getting used to.  My spanish has been getting worse and worse..... it makes me so mad.  My confidence is shot, completely gone.  If I didn't have other guys in my pension with me that could speak english so I could talk things out I would freak out.  Spanish has definitely taken its toll on me before and during my mission.

I forgot about Thanksgiving until friday. I hope everyone had a good one!  I made it past my first big holiday!!! But there was a holiday here yesterday and we played soccer.  I felt like a white guy playing basketball with a bunch of black dudes.  Even the 55 year old men were juking me out... I don't know if I lost all my athletic abilities or if they are just that good. 

I don't think I ever want to leave this ward.  The people are too good to me here.  It's nice to be able to connect with people without being able to speak their language half the time. 

Since it was Thanksgiving I'll say what I'm Thankful for.....I'm very very thankful for where I'm from and how I grew up.  The experiences I had and things I've been able to do.  By seeing different parts of the world and talking with other missionaries, it makes me realize how good I had it and how awesome my parents are.

Have a wonderful week everyone.  Focus on the pearl!

Elder Jackson#2

ps.  I caught my first fire fly this week.