I still hope I will get Nanas
package. I have no idea what I would give people here for Christmas. I will
think about it. This week was interesting. We went to go visit a young woman
that is a member but she was not home. So we helped her mom that is not a member
with some farm work. I can now officially say I have had my closest experience
with farm work. We went into her barn and she wanted us to shovel the cow poop
into a big pile so they can use it as fertilizer for the corn. Well no one had
cleaned it for months. I have never piled so much poop. It was tiring. I felt
bad though because she said if we were not there she would have to do it
herself. Well after a while of making a giant mountain of poo we cut some fire
wood and that was also very tiring. I felt good that we helped her though. What
is Scott’s fav color? It is red right? We had two really good lessons with
investigators and they are looking very positive to be baptized. Only problem
was we invited them to church and set up a ride because they live far away but
on Sunday both were sleeping and did not come. I had a couple fights with my
comp but that is normal because we are two different men. I actually learned a
lot from it. I have a better challenge of being more patient and selfless. I
can think more before I react and try to only speak blessings and good things
with calmness. Things are great between us and I’m glad I can learn to be even
better. I got a good idea about challenging people and placing a date for
baptism. I am an authorized representative of Jesus Christ with His authority.
I can promise as His representative and with authority that by the date of
baptism the person will receive an answer and if they do their part they will
be prepared to make that sacred covenant with the Lord. I know I can always do
that but it came with more power right now and I need to make that promise more
as an official missionary of Jesus Christ. Late Sat night I was awaken by my
bed shaking. We had a pretty good earthquake that shook things up. It was
probably the biggest I have felt here. Pretty crazy! That is way cool that
Holly and Steve came to visit. You really canned a lot of tomatoes. I love
tomatoes and the soup. I have some good recipes with tomatoes and peppers from
Guatemala to make you when I get home. They are very simple but really
delicious. 21 people at dinner is a lot, I miss all the family and that would
be a fun time. We really have been so blessed with the family we have. I have a
much greater desire to really enjoy and spend more time with all my family. I
love them all and I’m eternally grateful that you are my mom and for the
wonderful relationship we have. I feel we can talk about anything and have been
talking a lot more. Another blessing from my mission. Your trip to the Philippines
is coming up very quickly are you excited? I love you Mom and love Mondays when
I get to hear from you. My time is winding down and before I know it I will be
giving you a big hug and a kiss. I love you Mom. Take care, be healthy and
happy. How are the blood sugar levels?
Love you and anxiously await next
week.
J
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