{I'Ve AlReaDy GaiNed SeVen PouNDS}

Hey family!

Thanks so much for all the letters and the package! I've been loving the food and so has my district. This week has been way awesome...last night we went to the RC...Referral Center or something like that (Everything has an acronym here it's annoying). And my companion and I got to chat with this girl named Tiffany...she told us that her mother had passed away from cancer recently and she wanted to know whether or not she would see her again. It was hard to see someone who really didn't know what life was going to be like after this but it made me way excited to share the gospel with her. So we were able to share with her about the Atonement and what life is like after this. She felt like her mother had drank herself to death and was going to hell for basically committing suicide. We didn't have long to talk to her but we got her email and we're going to send an email to her today and hopefully set up another time to chat! I can't wait!

The temple was amazing last Tuesday with all the missionaries...this whole week has been sweet! I'm starting to get used to the schedule now...although six thirty is still way to early to be awake. The food here is so good...don't even worry i've already gained seven pounds (solid muscle of course because we work out every day for fifty minutes and then at night again). Sorry I haven't written you more than just the one letter and the email last week...it's been way busy. You did get the email though right? I hope i entered the address correctly :)

Dad...with regards to your questions:
1. Yeah we get mail every day...our district leader picks it up. (and ps it's definitely cool if you call me elder tanman haha it would be weird if you didn't)
2. I did get the letters you sent so thank you so much they've been really helpful
3. I got the package and it basically saved my life!
4. I could probably send back Jesus the Christ if you want to send me that other copy...
5. I was thinking Alma 29:9 for the missionary plaque scripture
6. I did get the ATM card so all I need is the pin. Oh and i got the yellow fever vaccination form so gracias!

Seriously thank you everyone for all the letters...they've been so great keep the mail comin'!

I love you all and I hope you have an awesome week!

Much love,

Elder Tanner

Tanner & Alex in the MTC (from Germaine)

Alex, Bruno, & Tanner in the MTC (From Germaine)