Also, I want to say Happy 24th Anniversary! I love you guys
tons and am super grateful for the example you have set for me, Tyler, and
Cade. I want to have a successful family just like you!
The people are going crazy in Uruguay about the new pope from Argentina. He's the first Latino pope, so they are all pumped. Here's a funny story. Hermano Lee in my ward (he's the first counselor in the bishopric)
asked me if I heard about the new pope and I told him yes. He then asked me if
I had seen a picture of him and I said no. He then grabbed a piece of paper out of his
church bag and gave it to me. It was a picture of the pope with my face instead
of his! It was the funniest thing I´ve ever seen and I still don't
know how he did it. I´ll send you guys a photo of it. He
has me saying "vamo ariba" on the bottom of the photo!
This past week we had intrevistas [interviews] with President Armstrong. He's awesome and we get along great! He told me that he's been really proud of me and the
example I have set for Elder Pointer. I felt really good when he said that,
but I honestly feel like Elder Pointer has been more of an example to me than
I have been to him. He´s a stud!
I also got your Easter package the other day with your
treats and goodies and the cookies from Aunt Kathy
and Sophie! Tell them thank you for me! I love Girl Scout cookies! Thanks for
the package Mom, I loved it!
Elder Pointer and I gave talks in church yesterday. It was
just the two of us and we had to take up a 50 minute time period ... yikes! It turned out great and the ward loved our talks! We had them laughing, crying,
and even sleeping at times! It was a great experience. We talked
about la obra misional [missionary work] and the importance of sharing the Gospel with others. I shared a story that I love and it touches me every time I read it. It's called "I Found My Friend." It's a short story about a young man that receives his
mission call to Costa Rica and how he finds a "long lost friend." You´ll have to try and
look for it!
Everything is going great here in Canelones! I can't believe
that I have been in this ward for six months. The members keep telling me that I
better stay this upcoming change (in 3 weeks).
I´m loving the mission like
always! I want you guys to know that I know without a doubt that Heavenly
Father loves us and knows us individually. I know that this is his church and
that he called José Smith as a prophet. I know the Book of Mormon is true and
that as we read the scriptures and apply the teachings found therein, we will always
have and find the answers we need in this life. I love you guys so much
and I can´t wait to hear from you next week!
