March 14, 2011 1st week in Bolivia

So far so good, Corban has been in Santa Cruz Bolivia for one week. He sounds happy to finally be in his new area. Corban speaks of hearing of the death of my father from the week prior to the email. Corban's email: "hola all, I hope that you are all doing well. I have made it through my first week in Bolivia. I have been here for 6 days and so far I'm becoming adjusted. Sorry if my English is getting worse as time goes by but all I'm talking is Spanish. So my first week has gone well. I'm talking and working with my new companion Elder Gerber. He is my first North American companion since Provo. It is nice to have a North American companion, but he wont speak English with me unless he absolutely has to. Which is better for me in the long run. I didn't hear about grandpa until Sunday. I was a little upset but I'm glad that I figured out before today. Yea it was really unexpected, but I know that is was for the best. I hope that you all are doing well, and I'm glad to have heard from you all. Oh btw. the return address on the cards that you guys got is my address here. Just thought I would let you know. oh by the way I attached a picture of my house. It is pretty nice compared to some of the other houses I have seen. So I am really grateful to have the blessing. The weather here is funny. The first day that I got here it was hot and then when I got to my area it was hot. The first day that I got to proselyte was bad, but it got better. Today it is roughly 70 degrees, and I am freezing. But I think that I will be fine. The food here is good. Saltiñas are the bomb. I'm sure that Casey will know what they are. All is going well. Monday is my p-day from now on. I hope that everything is going well there. Hopefully this picture will send. If not I'm sorry. I have roughly 1000 more pics left on my card, so I wont send it anytime soon. But maybe I will send it sooner or later. Oh I get to hand wash my clothes for 2 years. Isn't that awesome! Yeah I'm looking forward to it too. I'm humbled at the chance to be able to be here and glad that I can speak with you guys. I will find out what I need and report back to you guys next week. Love Elder Schafer "

So until next time everyone take care!!

Sandy