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I hope Florida is treating everyone well right now. I guess this means that I'm going to be getting totally hooked up by everyone for Christmas to make up for totally shafting me with the biggest trip my family has ever taken together. I'm going to be needing a computer, a phone, a car, a girlfriend... : ) Seriously though, I better get loads of letters and pictures telling me all about it. And, that can't wait until Christmas!

Well, once again I'm sitting here trying to think of what I can report on from the previous week. The best and hardest part about this week was the leadership meetings I had with President Pendleton. We had a Zone Leader Council meeting where we had to report on a few things that are taking place in our areas. Elder Dowling and I were put through the ringer. President grilled us about why so many baptismal dates have been missed in our Zone over the last month. It was not fun. We weren't the only ones that got punched in the gut, but I think we took it the hardest. The point of this was to show us what we can be doing better. The entire focus of the meeting was on improving ourselves in every area of missionary work. We discussed a ton of different things, and for Zone Conference this week President is going to be sharing some of those things with the rest of the mission. My thoughts lately have been, "Wow, I have so far to go to become a good missionary." Elder Dowling and I have been thinking a lot about the meetings we have had and we've set some goals to improve ourselves. President Pendleton is one of my heroes, and I am so grateful for the things I have learned from him. These most recent meetings were exactly what I needed. After Stake Correlation yesterday, President asked us if he'd gone too hard on us and I told him no way. It was perfect.

So, things are going well right now. I am more determined than ever to be better than ever. The next transfer and a half of my mission are going to be the best yet. Sorry to keep it short, but I'm running out of time. Be Mighty, everyone!

Love,
Elder Justin Hammer