First Letter from Hermana Cottam!

Here is the first written letter from Hermana Cottam!!!

Hola Familia!

       ?Como estas?

We have started speaking in Spanish - what we know anyway.

My companion is Hermana Scott. We and the two other hermanas in my district share a room. All three of them are headed to Fresno, CA. We also have four elders in my district. One of them is also going to Toronto. He's from Alberta, Canada I think. Hermana Scott is from Denver. So far we have gotten along pretty well.

I have been less nervous than I thought I would be. Seriously as soon as I hit the curb and left with the elders my nervousness became excitement and peace. It was a very long first day, though. A lot of new things, class, and meetings.

Last night they had about half of us in a large meeting where we met 3 investigators, and the majority of the time, we the audience were the teachers. I think it was a great intro to teaching and getting to know new investigators, trying to answer their questions. Our teacher, Hermano Hardcastle, said we'll start teaching in espanol.

So there are backpacks in the bookstore, but only one kind and it looks kinda flimsy - like it wouldn't last for the whole mission. So I was wondering if ya'll would send me a backpack or send me one of my other bags to carry stuff in until I get to Canada. If you get a backpack, just make sure it's got a decent-sized water bottle slot. Luke said the Dakine brand is pretty hearty.

Anyway, I hope you all are doing well. Oh, and my P-days are on Mondays. :)

Love ya'll lots!

<3 Hermana Cottam

P.S. Mom, Hermana Scott has been studying Arabic and Hebrew at BYU! Cool, huh?

<3

P.P.S. I'm excited to get to know my district. And everyone's so helpful. Rachel - don't worry. The MTC is a happy place. Don't stress :) . Love you, sis.

P.P.S.  I've seen several people I know. Elder Jordan Christensen, Ariel from my freshman ward and two music majors :)