Dear Family,
Hey, as usual, I’m fine, just getting closer and closer to the day, and I can barely believe that its already so close, in just 13 days I’m on the bus back to Quito and in 15 I’ll be there in Utah. So weird to think that I’ve been out for 2 whole years, but cool at the same time. I’m really excited. I’m glad I did this whole mission thing, it changed my life.

I did get my package, thanks, I don’t have a bed, sleeping on the floor, no bugs at all, no baptisms to end, but oh well, I’m over it, gonna try to enjoy these last two weeks, contacting went well yesterday, not writing in the journal, still, haha, too bad, haven’t taken a lot of pics, don’t know anyone that well yet to take with them, but the last week I’m gonna take a bunch, so that’s good. I think changing it would be good, so go for that. What else? Nothing, I think.

Ah, I made a list of stuff that I’m gonna need when I get home. I’m not trunky, just thinking ahead, thinking smart, it’s how we missionaries do things. So shampoo, soap, razor, deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrush, paste, and new garments, cuz I’m gonna leave all of them here, I think. Also, what’s happening to the car? I assume Madison is taking it, right? And what about my drivers license, I have to renew it, and my debit card, too. Schedule a haircut for me, too. That’s about it. The rest I can get I think, haha.

Well, el fin se acerca, y hay poco tiempo. It’s so crazy to think how little time there actually is left, I’m not sure how to take it. Just gotta keep pushing on. It makes me sad to realize that I won’t be able to see all of the stuff here in just a little bit of time, but I know that it’s necessary, and it has to happen. I have learned so much here, have changed so much, even the little dumb things I learned how to do and I know that it was the only way for me to be converted and really feel more than anything that the gospel exists, and will help us and does help us get back to God. I’m glad to have realized that. I’m so thankful for all of these good experiences, the amazing people I’ve met, my converts and their faith, the members and their sacrifices, my comps and their support, and all of the buddies and panas I’ve met here. The mission is awesome, that’s the truth. Hard to leave, but I really feel God did a little what he wanted to with me. Just gotta wait to see the rest. Thanks for all of your support from home, and the prayers, I gotta give a talk my last Sunday here, the last in spanish, don’t wanna cry but I’m sure I will, haha. We´ll see. Love you guys.

Love,
Elder Jace Reber



Hermanita Madison,
Holy crap, I only have 15 days till I’m home. I have no idea how to react, just keep pushing, I guess. Hopefully. Sad about Maddy’s husband being killed. They just barely got married recently, right? I would have no idea how to cope with that. Yeah, Grandma said Broderick got home, what the crap, and Peña, too, huh, cool. He’s a good guy. Looks like Ammon will come in this week, and then it’s all left to me, so I’m happy for that. It should be fun at home, do some stuff. Love you and miss you, pray that these days will go by, I’m afraid they might just stop altogether, haha.

Love,
Elder Jace Reber



Dear Kids,
Hey, fun, glad you guys could do that, it’s almost August, weird, but fun, I miss you all a lot, and will see you all really soon, too, don’t worry. Love you guys.

Elder Reber