Family, 

Happy Birthday Mom! I guess technically your birthday is tomorrow but it's May 4th here. I will say mushy stuff about you when I skype on the family on Mother's Day. 

So short email. Things are going great. My Tagalog is improving at a fast rate and I think I forgot how to speak English. Our area is slowly progressing too. We've found some awesome families. I love teaching families. Also I shaved my head. Haha me and the other American elders in our zone did it to have unity or something. I'll send some pics. 

Well I love this gospel and I love you all! I'll see you next week when I skype! The church is true!

Your Valiant Missionary,

Elder Strader