El Primer Email . . . .

Hello,
This is my first time using e-mail!! Hooray!! But, just fyi, the clock is ticking and I only have 26 minutes left. That plus the fact that I hardly speak english anymore means that this letter may not make sense...sorry in advance.
So I am doing well. I have been here for about a week now and I cannot BELIEVE how much I learned in that amount of time! It is absolutely crazy. My companion, as I said before is a recent convert and was a Jehova's Witness. Her knowledge of the Bible is unreal. I can ask her any question and she answers me with a bible verse. I love it! I have such a deep love for the Bible and you should see how many passages I have marked. I had no idea how much good stuff was in there. I love having her as a companion. We are teaching each other a lot. She is teachingme how to relax a little bit and I am teaching her how to hurry up...we make a great team!
I get to see Alli every once in a while while I am here. She seems to be doing pretty well. We both agree that what we are doing is hard but we both love it anyway. I also saw Treigh Pedroche the other day at the temple. He is on fire!! he has such a great love for what he is doing it is amazing. And Cory stopped by to see me today. It was so nice to see a familiar face.
It is so amazing to be living here in this environment. It is so crazy not to hear any cuss words, or trash talk at all and to see so many people with such an intense desire to serve! I don't think I have opened even one door for myself and if I ever need help with anything, there is always someone there to help. It's just amazing the spirit that is here. And it is soooo cool not to worry about tv or media or anything but what we learn! I absolutely love it!
My spanish is coming along...I have good times and then bad times and then more good times. I am getting better but I am also getting pickier so it is hard because I notice all the details now. But I don't think my spanish has been anywhere close to being this good.
Well I hope you all are doing well! I remember when Jordan would write emails/letters, I would think, that's all?? Please, tell me more!! But now I understand why!! We are busy 16.5 hours of the day! So if you want to know anything specifically, just ask.
I love you all so much, thanks for the constant love and support!
Hermana Gamboa

El primer dia . . .

We got our first letter from Camille this weekend . . . she is doing very well! Here is an excerpt:

I met my companion right away as I was in line for some shots. After I said just a few words to her and noticed the confused look on her face I immediately realized that SHE DIDN'T SPEAK ENGLISH! My first thought was that I was scared. I didn't think I would be able to handle it. Then . . . I opened my mouth and spoke to her, and Spanish words came out. Don't get me wrong, I'm still nowhere near where I hope to be, but I have to say that my Spanish has grown more today than it has in months of preparation. I am remembering words I haven't used in over a year. The Lord is really helping me out.
So now I realize what a blessing it is to have the companion I do. She is the only missionary in my district who doesn't speak English (of all the new ones we met today). She converted almost exactly a year ago . . . she had decided to be a Jehova's Witness missionary at that time when she met the missionaries. The testimony that she has as a new convert is amazing. The love I feel for her already is amazing as well.

She's off! Camille is now in the Provo MTC. Here she is walking in the missionary entrance:

And here is mom putting on her tag:

A few family shots:

Camille got to go to the MTC on the same day as her good friend, Alli. It made us feel good knowing that she would start her mission experience with someone she already knows and loves. Alli is going to New Jersey.

Camille's Open House

Camille's great ward family in Malibu had an open house for her on Thursday.

There was lots of yummy food:

And good friends:

And family.

Today she is speaking in our ward. We are sure she'll do great!