2/25/13

On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Jacob Shepard <jacob.shepard@myldsmail.net>wrote:

    I'm now a part of the Priest River and New Port wards. My companion is Elder Craghead, from Lehi, Utah. He has been out here for quite a while and will leave in May. He's pretty awesome and knows everthing about these two areas. He was transfered here about a year ago and was sent here to serve again. Hee's been in this area for about  months or so. Which sorta makes him the ward missionary. I really like it out here. The people are really nice, though there do seem to be a few extra crazies. Everything here is pretty spread apart, so we get to drive a 4x4 truck to get by the rugged roads and slippery snow. It's pretty cold out here, but It's not so bad. Only when you get your socks wet. Could send me a wool pair of socks? Mine are a bit then. My coat is fine, since it's a heavier winter jacket. Being out in the field has me pretty busy, though in just a different way from the MTC. It's good that Elder Craghead knows the area and people really well, because I would be so lost. I guess that might be the start of every transfer, but It'll be ok. Both wards are really nice to us and the members seem pretty helpful. Everyone thinks its funny that I'm from Chicago, since that's where Obama's from. Since I'm a missionary, I think they let it slide. Funny how I was born in Columbus, but Chicago is where I'm from now. We are in Priest River, which is about an hour away from the mission home I think. My P-day is on mondays. It feels like even less of a P-day then in the MTC, since we only really change out of our suits to play Basketball. We get to go to the temple every 3 months, from what I hear. So, we'll see if I'll be out here that long.It's cool that Dad is teaching in Sunday School. I always liked his insights on the gospel.  

I keep you in my prayers. It gets really snowy out here, but I'm fine with my coat. I think it'll last the whole time that I'm in North Idaho. I love everyone and hope everything is alright.