Carter, Hudson PT

CHRISTMAS!!!!! Hola!!! ¿Todo bien? This Christmas was definitely different, to say the least. Here they celebrate it really on the 24th. They stay up till midnight and then light fireworks when it turns the 25th, kinda like New Year's. We went to a recent convert's house named Jorge (he is the only one that wanted us). His house was fun; we talked (my comp) and then ate an asado. There were cockroaches everywhere in this house. During the night, one was crawling under my chair, and I freaked out. Then the cat and the dog came fighting for it. (The cat won.) When I was there, it was interesting to see how happy everyone was. There was no tree, no presents— all they had was dinner for Christmas. Yet they were happier than when Easton and Canon got their Xbox 360, happier than me when I got my hoverboard. All we really need in our life is Christ. If we focus on Him, we can be happier. When we follow Him, even though it's hard, we can be happier. Merry Christmas!!!

Dear Huddy, Merry Christmas! Hudson, I hope you know how proud I am of your decision to prepare for a mission and to serve. You put so much effort into making sure you were ready to go out and serve the Lord. That preparation will benefit you for the rest of your life. I remember your patriarchal blessing so well. I remember the patriarch saying what a special understanding you will have of the Gospel. What an incredible gift from the Lord that is! I specifically remember him saying that your understanding of the Gospel will be so deep that there will be many who do not understand you. Hudson, you have always had a tender heart and always have great concern for others. That is truly a blessing for those around you. It has been such an amazing blessing for our family and your brothers. I continually thank Heavenly Father for your concern for me. You may not know it, but your tenderness often has brought great comfort to my life. I recall so many times you were in your room at night and ...

HOLA!!! This week was tough, but it was good and had many things I can look at that were really good. Had our Christmas conference. It was good to see all the missionaries and to see my friends in the CCM. I am glad I had a good time. My comp was sick. I have never been so bored in my life while he was sick, so I was just trying to keep myself busy in the house (there is not much to do). Got a new comp! Transfers were this week, and my old trainer left, so I got a new one, and he is really good. Hoping that we can work hard and see some progress! This week I have been trying to comprehend how powerful and magnificent God is. Like, He answers every person's prayer and is trying to help EVERYONE. Sometimes we get caught up in our problems and our stuff that we don't realize that others have the same things going on. So, I have been trying to focus on others instead of myself and help the people. Love you, FAM!! Love you, Nana & Papa

This week was very eventful, but I'll make it quick. Had a District P-Day and played some spikeball. Had an exchange with the DL and learned a lot from him. The AP came to our area and did an exchange for two days. It was really fun, and I learned a lot from him as well. Went to a scary part of town, got a baptism date, and my comp left the phone there. He took the phone and sold it for cash in under an hour. So he can't get baptized anymore. Same house earlier in the week, our friend was holding a bird (I don't know why they always have birds), but the bird got out of his hands and flew straight into the dog's mouth. Our friend went over to the dog and hit the dog until he dropped it. Don't worry, the bird was okay—I was just trying to hold in my laugh. Had the DL buzz my head, and then got sunburned on my head. I have to wear a hat outside the house now. It's the coolest hat I have ever seen, though. That is all—thank you, everyone, for your support and emails...