David update

David is serving his mission in Taiwan and is currently in the city of Gangshan. He is doing extremely well. He is a leader of several of the missionaries around him. He is humble, learning to really serve others and is doing so well all around. Attached are 2 pictures with him in them! We haven't gotten many of those. I'm also attaching another of his companion, Elder Shane Tisdale. I include it so you can note his living conditions, which are pretty good. You'll notice the "hole" in the wall, which is where an air conditioner unit could be. They don't have one and the window is open. So it's hot. They have about the same weather we have. When it stays in the upper 80's with about 80% humidity, it's pretty uncomfortable - thus they have shiny faces! But really, they look like they have really good living conditions.

And he has grown and changed - really mature. He says things like:

"We should not be teaching and testifying with our own words and then using the scriptures to back up what we say. It should be the other way around. 'The scriptures bring power and authority to your teaching, even in areas without a Christian background.' (from the missionary handbook, Preach My Gospel) "

We are very happy for him and really pleased with his progress. He finishes his mission in July, so is really making the most of his remaining months.