how is everybody doing? It feels real nice to be out of the mtc right now. The first day was a little hectic cuz I was too stressed out to talk to people. But then once I got to the mission home, it started to get real relaxing. President and sister Holzapfel are awesome! The first thing Pres. Holzapfel told me was if I was able to talk to my parents. I told him I talked to my dad but not my mom. Next thing I knew he pulled out his phone and asked for her number. He was really thoughtful for that.

People here are real nice, from what I've seen so far. I've notice that some people will tell you straight up what is on their mind. But I tend to like it.

I must say, the food here is amazing pretty much every where I go.

Right now I am in Tuscaloosa, AL which will be a college area. The person training me is Elder Lacour, he told me I hope you like football cuz where we are going is where people worship it. Its weird to be somewhere where there was nothing but white people, and now it is just 50/50 white/black. I feel like I'm at home now haha.

My bike starting getting problems but i think its fixed now.

Well I got to go now, hope you all are doing well.

take care,

Jacob

ps.

My mailing address is 900 Hargrove Rd. Apt 121 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401