Hey everyone,

For a while I was worried that my trainer would be a native but it turns out that my comp isn´t a native after all. He is from American Fork or somewhere around there. His name is Elder Clyde. My first area is Caa Guazu. We went out and proselyting last night. (We are quite a ways from Asuncion) We didn't get in till 4 ish. We taught somewhere around 5 lessons, none of which were scheduled. The people are great. I can´t understand them because of the accent. but I can understand what my comp says just fine. It should be a great area to work. Pretty much everyone drives motorcycles or mopeds. I've seen like 10 cars here. and I have seen a couple of horse drawn carts. It's a different world here. It's so strange, but I'll get used to it. As far as our house, it's just my comp and I. but we have another couple of Elders in our complex but I've only seen them once since I've been here. My district leader stopped by with his comp this morning to say hi and welcome me to Caa Guazu. I'm excited that I get to work here. The people are great and I'm sure I'll grow to love them. I´m going to send a picture of me and my companion. I´ll take some more pictures this week and send them next time.

It´s so strange to actually be here, it's one of those days you think will never come. but I'm here in Paraguay, where no one speaks English. but I know it's where I'm supposed to be, and I know that I have the right companion. I know that this is where I will learn the most and do the most good. I'm grateful for this opportunity to serve, and I look forward to the good I will be able to do in these two years. I'm grateful for all that this church gives me, and I know God will be here to help me along. I have a testimony of this Church and all that it is. I know that the missionary program is inspired. that every call is perfect for the missionary, and every companion you get is the one you need. I love this church and I look forward to being able to talk with you all again.

Love Elder Brown