The Work Continues

30 April 2012

Dear Family,

     Hey I am sorry about the baby. I know this is really tough on Jeff and Kelsy. Tell them I am sorry and I wish I could be there to help out.   But give Jeff and Kelsy the message from President Monson for April.   Our Heavenly father is mindful of each of us and our needs may we be filled with his spirit.   Have them read the conference talks.  They were great.

     I hope it can help.   It was the first thing that came to mind as I read that last letter.  

     Aside from that well all is well here.   I am here for one more change.   I will leave this area with almost 7 months, I think.   It is really great here.   The people here are really wonderful people.   My companion is great.   We are getting some great work done out here.   We have two family nights to go to tonight  and we have 2 baptisms this week; one is a little 11 year old boy and he will be baptized on Wednesday.   Also, a 16 year old who will be baptized on Friday.   This week,  Elder Samamé´s uncle who lives like 5 minutes from us was taught by the other missionaries.   On Saturday, we went to his marriage in the morning and then, in the afternoon, Elder Samamé baptized him.   It was really cool.          

     The work in our area is just now starting to pick up after we cleaned the investigator pool.   We now have like 5 or 6 progressing investigators and 2 baptisms this week.  We might have one more next week,  but more likely,  the week after if all goes well.   The story last week is original.   I use it a lot here to help people understand trust in the Lord.  It's one of my favorite stories to use.   I like to assosciate stories to things they know.   Everyone here knows Machuu Pichu and has dreams of going there.

     Thank the boys for all the prayers. I feel them.   Friday, like everyone we met gave us food or invited us in so I definitely feel the prayers.  Thanks

     And for you mom and dad,  I will plan to make the call in the evening  around 5 at night, I think-  my time.    That's like 3 your time  or I can do it later like at nine like we did before for Christmas.   Those will probably be the best times for me to call.   My hours are flexible so if you can tell me before hand, I will figure it out. 

Well, I love you all.   I will write again on Monday and I will talk to you soon!