Today was an awesome day because Garrett called us. It was so incredible to talk to him. He is doing well, and is really happy. I could tell though that he was missing home. About the time we hung up, it was hard to hang up.
He is a district leader, and has lots of responsibilities in his area. In the branch where he serves has no secretary to the branch president so he takes the tithing and works on the computer and is learning so much. This is on top of his responsibilities that he has as a district leader and a missionary.
We asked him if he had his eye on any of the girls there in Argentina, and he said no way! Very nice people, but because the government just gives people money and supports them, the people have no ambitions to do much of anything. They live in squaller and why work if the government gives you everything. (Mom is glad that her daughter in law will be from the states) lol
He has lost 35 pounds, but eats well. He likes armadillo! He said that is is boiled and eaten cold. He says the skin gets rock hard, but he enjoys eating it. Mom says no wonder he is getting skinny. Because he has lost this weight, he is off of his medication. The dr says his blood pressure is normal. He left his meds with the doctor.
For Christmas he bought himself an iron. He has to wash his clothes by hand, and needed an iron to make sure he looks good.
He encouraged Paige to go on a mission, and told Gavin that he can't wait to come home and just sit and watch movies all day.
My little boy has grown up in so many ways. I won't know him when he comes home, but the count down has begun as he only has 9 months left. Can't wait to see this kid!
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