March 14, 2011 (Monroe, Michigan)

Hello Mom and Family,

I am doing quite well out here in the country. GET-UR-DUNE GIDDY UP I love it out here in the country it reminds me of home and it kind of feels like I back home. I didn't know that I was only like four and a half hours away from my big sister. That is so totally awesome. My companion is from Southern California and I cannot remember how you say the town, but funny thing is last night at a members house, this member lived right next to this Elder's town. And that is like me getting paired up with Elder Bradshaw.

My area is so big it is just massive, it has so many farms. But we have like two main towns that we work out of. It is nice to be out in the country. It has been a little bit cooler but it has stopped snowing; thank goodness. In Downtown Monroe it is like going to the older part of Park City, but it doesn't have the money like Park City has. Next week I am going to send you some photos. I want to get some more photos of my new area before I send the picture cd off. This past week I went to this senior citizen day care place for some service and I was able to paint with acrylics. I also bought a painting from there with a picture of some phesants and deer, in like a desert area. And some how I am going to send it home.

I sent a letter to Haden like the second or third week I was out here and I never recieved a letter back so I just didn't know what to do. But I will send him a letter, should I send a letter or an email. And how is Haden doing? I hope that he is doing quite well. I love you and you guys so much, and know that I pray for you everynight and morning.

Love Elder Wood
God Speed