First Transfer!

Hello all,

This was a very busy and fun week!! I was transferred on Thursday from the North Zone to the South Zone. I am in the 5th ward area. I am again covering one Spanish and one English ward. 10th ward is the English ward and the 5th ward is the Spanish ward. It is a lot different then good ole St. Cloud. A lot bigger of an area. It is right below downtown, reminds me very much so of where I used to live on the East Side of Vegas. It is very populated and a lot more dogs haha. We have had some close calls but my companion is showing me the ropes. My companion is once more a native Spanish speaker from Panama and unlike Elder Morales has only been in the United States for 2 years. his name is Elder Andreve. So we speak a lot of Spanish between us. It is nice. He is a great Elder, he actually came out with me. I have been out 6 weeks longer though because he only had to be in the MTC for 3 weeks learning spanish. So it is cool to be out with someone with that kind of experience. I got a call last night from the 5th ward Ward Mission Leader who asked me to give a talk in sacrament meeting next Sunday on missionary work. I am really excited to give my first spanish talk. I will start it tomorrow, otherwise I won't finish it haha. It will take me a long time to write it and translate it. But then I have Elder Andreve to make sure everything is good to go. It will be a great experience.

January 20th made it 3 years on that day that Elder Layton and the shorter one in the back (Elder Parkinson) knocked on my door ;). It was so great to really reflect on those two haha. They truly were two very prepared Elders. They were great because of how well they desired to fulfill their calling. They worked very hard to do just that. They were masters at following the Spirit which allowed them to be very successful in the most important work there is. It is weird to think that Jason had as many months in the mission as I do now. I am very grateful for those two Elders and for their example and love to see the Lord's work through. Now, they're still goofy with another goofy friend. I wish them the best.

Well speaking of January 20th, that was transfers. And we went out to contact this family that night. And in particular there was this 17yr old kid... Who had been reading the Book of Mormon... We asked if he liked it and had prayed about it... He had said he had and had received his answer... that yes the Book of Mormon was the word of God and that he wanted to be baptized... I think my mind just exploded of pure joy!!! It was the coolest and craziest thing! It was the coolest blessing ever!!

It was so great. I am so grateful to be a missionary and to be able to find and meet the great people we have. I love you all and hope all is well!!

Elder Walter

Ps this is my address!!

Elder Tommy Walter

130 Camino De Oro #603

San Antonio, TX 78224