i might not be able to write next week because im almost defenetly leaving. things are well here. ashley harper came to my ward yesterday. she was here studying spanish from byu and they are in vallarta for a week and came to my ward. it was a little weird, i talked to her for a few minuets and went off to sit in class with investigators. but she said that ben gong is going to taiwan? do you know what mission? can you ask and then send me his address if you can find it. where are you reading in the scriptures? do you have any cool insights you want to share? i kind of want to read the old testiment, and read all about the symbolismo. but i should finish the book of mormon is spanish first. sam said he broke 25 in the 50 free. thats increadible. i cant beleive that. it started raining so it muddy and i havnt run for a while. its okay though. im still jumping rope. i love exurcising, i always feel great after and more focused. well im almost out of time, we are going to eat at a realy expesive restaurant for a zone leader who finishes his mission this saturday. life is good. im excited to get to know a new area. let me know how val is doing. love you.
ben
-----Original Message-----
From: "Mardie"
To: "'benjamin LaRiviere'"
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:18:47 -0400
Subject: care packages and bikes


Dear Ben,
I just checked out the care packages website. I will send you anything you want. Quick and easy food; junk food; stamps; you name it. I just don't want to get you stuff you can't use.
Dad and I have been riding our bikes in the morning. Dad goes more than me since I have early morning swim practice sometimes. It is so beautiful. I need to get mine tuned up. I am surprised you don't ride bikes. Are they considered expensive? Would it be too hard to ride around: is walking just as easy? I can't believe it would be, but if it is hilly, I guess it could be.
You look so fit and trim in the pictures and I like to look of your companion. He looks like a good elder.
It's a little late. I'll write again this week.
Love,
Mum