brother, there is something i learned here in the mission.  politics are still present which is a shame.  it's the lord's mission, not stupid assistants or anyone else. 

i'm very happy being a zone leader.  i love it and it's a great experience to help others.  and yes, like always, i'm the one who the either hate or love.  not many who hate but they know i'm not afraid to stand up to an AP or anyone else.  I learned that early on my mission when a hypocritical AP tried pulling crap on me and i called him flat out on it.

the work is doing well.  we have 4 committed for this month and we are looking at hitting our goal.  I'm new in this zone but things are improving.  I left a zone where we baptized 18 in jan and we had our goal committed when i was transferred.  it was a very frustrating thing.  the zoen i am now had 2 baptisms last month.  yes, a whole zone had 2 baptisms.  but, we have been making promises with the Lord. 

as for your shot.  mine is suffering big time.  my three is off and i'm not as quick as I once was.  i can't even jump as high.  well, i haven't played in like 6 months and have been in a car for too long.  but yes, two hands is still easy for me.

leadership is a weird thing.  it seems like if you played sports you bring an intensity and passion which demands respect.  we all no who is home schooled.  for the first time in my mission i'm comfortable with where i'm at as far as being a zone leader.  i knew i had leadership potential and i'm thankful for being able to learn and grow here.  dad wants me to be an AP.  it's not worth it to me.  especially with the politics i stated earlier.  i want to stay out of that crap.

i've also learned something about a mission.  i have a buddy who struggles with dis-obedience and respect for leadership.  well, when i was in T-ville i took him under my wing and instead of ruling with fear, i loved him first.  he trusts me and we respect each other.  well, he screwed up and almost got sent home.  before his interview i wne tand talked to president and asked to be released and be put with him.  he looked at me like i was nuts.  i'm sure a lot of people would but i know his mission is more important than any leadership position i can have.  it was worth sacrificing all the time and hard work.  well, president quickly slammed that down and said he needed me as a zone leader but he put my buddy with us in a threesome.  he is doing awesome now and he is starting to realize his potential.  i only tell you this because it is an example of what i've learned.  that's how Christ would've acted.  he condecended to help us realize our potential. 

well, keep it real.  hope all is well.  say hi to the wifey for me.

love,

bryan