What a nice privilege to have:  we got to talk with our Elder Stimpson two days in row!  Our elder is getting used to it in Dominican Republic, being privy to all tricks of trade in how to gain comfort in the country.  According to our guy, Gold bond powder is the best thing all round for Elders.  He also advised us to never put it on right after the shower.  Ha ha.

Elder Stimpson is acclimating in very nicely to the point that his second trainer complimented him on his Spanish, saying that he didn't get that good until third month of his mission in field.  Some latinos whispered that he sounds almost like one of them.  Elder Stimpson works so hard, that's for certain!  Elder Stimpson is beginning to teach regularly now that he is getting handle of Dominican Republican's Spanish.

I think Elder Stimpson is very excited to do some fishing.  He is planning to rent equipments and get the feel of area before he gets to buy some fishing gear.  He didn't get to fish yesterday as he hoped to because he and three other missionaries got into game called "Risk" and lost track of the time.  Ha ha.  We all normally only play "Risk" game on holidays- Thanksgiving and Christmas when we have plenty of time.  It is awesome sort of game.  A long game, nonetheless.  

I got to chat with Ian on screen on mother's day and chat via hang out on Monday.  Elder Stimpson usually uses Internet cafe on Mondays and occasionally at member's house.  Internet sometimes are pretty sketchy, due to member's ability to afford a good internet.  I counted my blessing on Mother's day when I got flawless reception from Elder Stimpson!

I told Elder Stimpson about that wonderful lady we met at temple on branch temple day- credit going to Mary Bonham for referral, who is from Dominican Republic- the sweetest soul we met on that day and we look forward to getting to know her.

A beautiful view of Dominican Republic and his second trainer, Elder Jensen from Preston, Idaho.  Elder Stimpson informed me that he is planning to go to Utah State University as well and Elder Jensen offered to help him to pick out a rifle when he gets back home from mission.  There are tons of adventure lying in wait, beginning with mission call.  I can see how excited Elder Stimpson is about making his own future.