Oakland is.....Oakland-ish

Hi from Hermana Smith!  I finally get to send pictures today!  The computers we normally use at our ward house are ancient and don't even have usb ports. soooo you can see the dilemma I was facing.  But I shall be sending a wave of photos very soon :)

This week had its ups and downs.  The biggest up was that one of our dear investigators, Sergio, was baptized and confirmed :)  We had the opportunity to listen to Elder Cook and drive across the Bay Bridge into San Francisco.  I got a letter from Grandpa!  I opened the card expecting to see Gram's familiar hand writing, but was pleasantly surprised to see chicken scratch.  I looked at the bottom to see who signed it and it was signed "Your Great Grandfather" I was worried that he is starting to get confused, but after reading his letter, Grandpa clearly explained that he is a great grandfather, so the title fits.  I just laughed as he went on describing how handsome and smart he was as I am so accustomed to him doing :)   There were references to house work, Gram keeping him busy, canasta, and of course that he hopes I find someone as good looking as he is when I return home.  

The members LOVE feeding us amazing Peruvian and Mexican food.  This is the perfect place for me!  Have I mentioned the corn tortillas? seriously, I can't go a meal with out them now.  Today I think we'll have pasta and pesto, salad, and heated up corn tortillas.  So weird. So good.

Thank you everyone for all the letters and packages!