Dear Family,
Well I love all the letters and support. I've sent a letter en espanol so don't worry its coming. Its mostly my testimony in Spanish. First we learned to pray in spanish and then how to testify. I can do a basic approach in spanish. Every friday we have a teaching appointment where we teach the first lesson. They are volunteers from around Provo. Its awesome. Last week Elder Oaks came. I've learned so much already about the Gospel and tons of spanish. Its strange to think its only been two weeks. I'm feeling way better right now than i did last week so hopefully my letter is better.
My companion, Elder Richins is from a lil town called roberts Idaho. he says its like 10 miles north of Idaho Falls. He is funny. His spanish is coming along but he struggles with it. He is pretty shy but has opened up. we don't have roommates so its nice an spacious in the dorm. not that we are ever in there. We eat, sit, eat, sit, gym, eat, sit, sit, sleep. And somehow we learn more than we ever have.
My district is great. there are eight of us. the other six are going to San Bernadino spanish speaking. E. Gardner is the district leader, from indianapolis. E. Priest, his companion, is from springville, ut and is one of the most enthusiastic elders i've ever met. E. Salazar is from midway, ut and his companion E. Clark is also from indy. E. Lawrence from SLC and his companion E. Caraway is from south carolina. They are all great.
Elder Elison and Elder Scott Carter (Both from Bakersfield) both left monday. E. Elison had to go to arizona b/c his visa to peru didn't come through. E. Carter was the first to go to mexico on time. Elder Frye (From Napa) is doing great and he said his grandparents are fine, he saw them in the hospital. He is in advanced espanol with all native speakers.
I see many elders I know here. Lots from school but Elder Jordan Turner left before I got here. E. Derek Hodges is just about to leave.
Well the spirit is amazing here. here are some random spiritual thoughts. K. look up 2 Cor 4:18 and apply it to alma 32:21 on faith. It helps me to understand that faith is deeper. The gift of the Holy Ghost is the 'greatest gift' and we should try to keep it with us all the time.
Random lesson we had in a zone conference. 4 things that stop us from changing (becoming more converted): 1. don't need the message 2 . don't listen to the messenger 3. I can't change 4 . .... I can't remebe rthe last one. Well I'm almost out of time. Keep writing and the church is true. I wish I would have used the opportunities I had in high school to share the gospel more. Be a light to all those around you. Don't fear man. Fear God. He is all that matters. The church will bless everyone who embraces it so be bold in sharing it. love,

Elder Kevin Shaffer Wagner
PS means 'post script' k riley!