We got to talk to Spence on Christmas day. That was super fun! It's surprising how quickly you forget what someone's voice sounds like when you haven't talked to them for a while but when you hear it you just know it. The phone call was good but made him pretty homesick. He knew that would probably happen so it was ok.
Spence got a new companion this week. This is his first time to experience a transfer so that will be a bit of an adjustment for him. His new companion goes home in 6 weeks so Spence will be his last companion. Spence is hoping he's not too trunky and wants to work hard and "finish strong"! Spencer and Elder Brady went to the Bishop's house for dinner the night before Elder Brady left for his transfer. The bishop, his wife and all their kids ambushed them with Nerf guns. He said it was super fun and funny and helped lighten the mood of the homesickness and the sadness he and his companion were feeling about the transfer.
Here's a interesting update - the guy that kept being drunk when they went to teach him? He got convicted of 4 felonies for embezzelment. The guy is or has been in politics so he is pretty well known in the area, so it a big deal. Like Spence said - "so, I guess we won't be teacing him any more".
Like every other missionary - Spence loves hearing from people and catching up on what's going on. He appreciates the letters and knowing he hasn't been forgotten!!!
