Ryan finally was able to sent some pictures.... (i will put those in a different post). We emailed back and forth for a little bit this afternoon -- He is so funny and had us in stitches.... We have pulled together bits and pieces to come up with what it going on -- He sounds like he is doing well. Everyone can email him, however, his time is limited on the computer. He would love to receive a "real letter" as well, as he only gets to get on email once a week. All mail must go to the mission home, and they will disburse it. Sister Kezerian updated the mission blog, so be sure to check it out as well (link on the right).
Hello!
It is Monday today and the time is 11:50. I have not had much of a problem with jet lag. It is pretty hot here, but not as hot as AZ, but almost!
Congrats to AJ! [his friend that just got called to serve in Bogata, Columbia] Tell AJ I haven't had to eat fish yet. [they are both worried about having to eat fish on their missions]
I am in Napier, New Zealand. [he had to fly there] My area is big, but small! [whatever that means] Our ward is the Omaho Ward (aka the old school ward) with lots of old people in it! In Ward Council they said there were 175 members and I was like, WOW, that isn't a lot. Then, I go to church and counted 27 people, there were 4 in gospel doctrine, and 8 in priesthood.... so it is a bit different here. I told my companion that we have some work to do. I got to bless the sacrament and it was awesome! I have met lots of members and less actives and a few investigators already. The first day I was here we went knocking on doors too!
My companion is Elder Godinet and is from American Samoa, so he is used to islands and beautiful seas. He speaks 5 languages and worked at McDonalds before his mission. He is a district Leader. We live in a little house here in Napier. Our address is 17 Waterhouse St, Napier New Zealand, but do not sent anything here, just in case you want to google it. I feel like I am already getting an accent as well as I am getting used to their accents.
All of my mail should go to the mission home. They don't trust the mail too much here, and I don't either to tell you the truth. So, tell people to email me or send me a letter to the mission home, or use dear elder.
We ride our bikes everywhere right now, but my companion is 'making' me get my drivers license so that we can hit the far houses out in the field. He is hoping I have this by next week. So maybe next week I will be driving if I am used to the roads. [they drive on the left, and not many of the native missionaries drive]
The food here is richer. I am just going to be getting chunkier! :( I don't know exactly what I have been eating, I just try to muscle it down.
I went to my first wedding here on Saturday, and then she got baptized on Sunday night! It was great! I loved it! (so much better than knocking on doors!)
Don't worry about me down here, it is so amazing and I am already getting lost in the work.
I love you!
Elder Tuckett
p.s. tell people to write me!
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