Well i am no longer in guadalajara. I am now in Morelia, Michoacán. My new companions name is Elder Romero. I'll send pictures later on of us. 

Well the last week with Elder Escobar was pretty good. we saw a miracle. J.A. met with us thursday to talk about what had happened. We talked for almsost 2 hours. He called us Friday morning and said that he was ready to be baptised. So we ran to the church and started preparing a baptism. He was baptised friday around 5:30.

Sunday was just a terrible day for me. J.A. didn't get confirmed because he slept in..... We had another baptism in the church for a kid who turned 8 in the ward, and while we were in the service, some guy came in to the church and stole my backpack. All that was in there was my spanish BoM, a little bible, and thats all. but still, seriously!!! AHHH

After that, I helped put away those big circular tables that every church has, and I fell. The table leaned too far forward when I tried opening a door and totally embarrassed myself. Like they say, when it rains,  it pours. The next table I tried putting away broke........ yeah, I leaned it on its side and the whole entire leg just snapped. Yet again, the same people that saw me fall, and helped look for my backpack, saw me break the table. Anyway, just wasn't a lucky day to say the least.

I got on email a little late this week because of transfer that we had but I'll let you know how things go this week in Morelia. I always liked it here in Michoacan, so we'll see if it stays that way. I love you guys, it's good to see Adam's preparations. He looked really happy in the picture with his missionary stuff!

Coming Home Date!

Hi everyone,

So it's official, Elder Hosch will be released November 28, 2013. That happens to be Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S., one of my favorite holidays.

It's been a long time (over a year!) since I have updated this blog for him - my blogging skills are really slipping! I also lost the password to the blog and finally figured it out...

He's had an interesting time learning the language and has been sick way more often than he ever is at home. It's been a real challenge; but he's also experience real success and has learned a lot and has grown a lot.

He is currently training a brand new companion and has been enjoying that experience.

I can't explain these pictures! He sends them without explanations, but I'm sure the frog stand on the roof had something to do with being young with a need for some fun and entertainment!

April 30, 2012

Well another week down in Mexico, only a few to go haha!

This week was great. Just another normal week really but we feel we
accomplished a lot.

The spanish is still coming along. Still have trouble understanding
what's being said. I can definitley see my speaking improve. Everyone
just says it will just click one day and I'm pretty sure that's what is
going to happen.

I see advertisments of movies all over buses, catching glances of
things from back home and just thinkng how lucky we are in the US. A
lot of people here do whatever they can just to makes ends meet, even
if it means duct taping their car together, washing their car with
newspaper, living with other families. But there have been times when
all 5 of us missionaries have visited a one room house, dirt floors, 1
bed, pretty, much nothing in the house and they sign up every week to
feed us for la comida.

Well story for this week.... we visited a place called San Juan de
Dios. We went there and basically just bought jerseys. I have about 7
jersys now and I didnt even spend $100 bucks. Haha you can pretty much
buy anything here you can in the US but a lot cheaper you just need to
know where to find it. I will try to think of a bunch of funny things
to tell you next week.

Well I'm excited to come home and see Avengers, Batman, and all those
awesome movies that will be coming out. I love you all and I will
hear from you next week!

MOM and DAD I sent my letter today and I think it takes 3 weeks to
arrive so look forward to that soon

Elder HOSCH

April 23, 2012

What to say aboout this week...
Well we started and ended well. I had my first baptizm this week! She
seems like she will be a solid member. This week was definitely
stressful but we managed to get everthing done on top of the baptism
and all the goals we have to accomplish every week.

The [Gilbert, AZ] temple looks awesome!! I cant wait to come back and go through with
you guys.

Thanks for the picture of Zoe, her little begging look never gets old. Austin
looks like he is 6 foot 5 and 260lbs wow he looks so mature. Well I
ony have one picture to show everyone here and mom you're gonna like
this.... about half the people ask what my ´´sister's´´ name is and I'm
like.... uhhh thats my mom. Haha always "so pretty mamá." Adam I'm glad
that you're staying in volleyball! Who knows you may get a scholarship
for playing if you keep up the hard work. Your mission is going to be
easy for you if you keep up all your hard work!

Well I will try to remember pictures next week. we only had about 30 min
this week we just always busy with stuff to do! ç

Love you all and I'll talk to you next week!

April 16, 2012

Well another week has come and gone. We had divisions this Wednesday so I
finally had a full day with no English. All the Mexican elders are
encouraged to learn english but that doesnt always happen.

Well this week I had an interesing expierence at an investigator's house...
I had some type of weird food on Tuesday, good but different. Let's
just say that I dont think my stomach liked it too much. I made it to
the bathroom but I clogged the toilet. Here in Mexico a lot of
bathrooms don't have the whole back end, so to flush you take a big
bucket of water and pour it in. I didnt realize I clogged it so I
got *leftover food* all over the floor. It took about 20 minutes and a
big wire to unclogged and clean the mess.
Well hope that wasnt too gross for you! ive learned anything can
happen here haha. well until next week!!
Elder Hosch

Month 1

Date: April 09, 2012
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 Hey everyone!

 Well this has been a crazy month getting used to everything. I am pretty comfortable here now so I think that will help with a lot of things. We have about 8 people planned to be baptized this week and I feel that at least 3 of them are for sure but only time will tell.

 Well things here are going and we always have lots to do. The people here are friendly for the most part. The food.... eh got old after the first 3 weeks haha. They use lime and chile for EVERYTHING here and all foods are salty and/or sour.

 It’s really strange that living here has really made me want to live in New York. I have no idea why and what I would do there for work but has recently caught my mind. My dream job would be to travel the world with professional athletes like snowboarders, surfers, skiers, and just video tape them or take pictures for them and while they are doing competitions.

 I have a lot of time to think in between appointments and wherever else we go. I am always thinking about my future. Where will I go to school and what for? Where do I want to live when I return? Just a lot of things like that and I really feel where I am right now and the things that I am doing are really preparing me for what is to come in the near future.

Funny story, we visited a less active member and we just went to invite them to church again. The dad told us how he was really close to finishing high school and he worked really hard for years. He then paused for a minute and looked at us and said that he ran out or bricks and concrete. We both expected him to say something really bad happened, but he was just making fun of himself really. It was very funny hahaha!

 
I miss all you at home. Things here are so different and I never knew how amazing we have things at home. The lifestyle is just so dramatically different. I am beginning to feel comfortable enough here to just go to work and do what I need to do. I defiantly look forward to the foods, lifestyle, and living conditions that I used to enjoy at home.

 Take care everyone and I look forward to hearing from you all next week!

Vaya bien

Elder Hosch