October 1

So this week i got transferred to Huanuco. the city that E.McGuie
started in the same area even. paucarbamba in the zone amarilis.  
E. Mcguie is even in the other zone here in Huanuco so i get to see him
every once and a while.  all the people still remember him from 2
years ago ha ha.

i sent some letters home with E. Corbridge last week i hope you got them.

my new comp. is elder Don is from Guatemala. he has 20 months in the
mission.  i heard somethings about him that scare me. like he is
another E. Perez but seems like he has made a change or at least wants
to finish well.  I'm keeping my eye out for him.

So i got pretty sick after getting here that sucked again .But here is
awesome. its not cold at all more humid also.  surrounded by mountains.
there are more trees and really pretty.  no wonder everyone likes it
here.

So my birthday.. ya ill send pictures. they are crazy with the
parties.  we came home from working and every one was there
investigators recent converts and members. i got so dirty from food
being thrown.  they are so loving. they gave me a going a way gifts and
were so thoughtful.  things to remember from Peru.

here in my new area practically, there is not any investigators, its so
little also the area and so far there aren't any references from the
ward  but they gave us a goal of 12 baptisms this month.  there is alot
of work to do. but I'm really excited. i just want to teach the people
to be happy and find the joy of the church and be faithful members.
Ive never had desires like this before its really weird but i just
want to be here and work really hard. i remember E. McGuie say the same
thing 3 months ago and i didn't really get it but now i do.  i don't
know but i really feel like baptizing people but not for  a number but
for their own salvation and that they understand the importance of
this. its hard to explain my feelings and don't know where it came from
but i like it.

so i have't gotten a letter from dad for 2 weeks i bet he's busy
but ya now I'm going to read the letter you sent thanks mom and family
love ya

E. Montgomery