March 24 2014

Hey Everyone!

This week was really cool and I am learning a lot here. It is pretty hard because all of the rumors I have heard about this area are true, it is a little harder than your average ecuatorian area. They have officially divided the ward so now there are 3 companionships in total here, and between us all about 0 progressing investigators. Our one sure investigator told us this week that she is not ready and doesnt want to set another baptism date, and contacting here is a lot harder than it has been in passed areas. But I think this will be good for me. During ward council yesterday everyone was kind of down because we all did everything we could and had no success. The bishop recognized that and he very bluntly told us: ''if you have to fast 3 times a week to have success, than that is what you have to do!''. I think if I learn anything during my time here it is going to be putting more faith in God than I do in myself. I have been putting lots of faith in God my whole mission, but maybe not all of it. But right now I am doing everything I possibly can and nothing is happening so I am going to have to learn how to put all of my trust in Him if I want to see success. So I have been studying, praying, and fasting more diligently and often and I have seen amazing things. This week was humbling because I saw that all of my success on my mission isnt really because of me because I cannot work miracles, but I know God can so I plan on asking for those miracles a lot more from now on. Have I mentioned how awesome the members are here? Best I have seen my whole mission.

 I think the best part of my week was when I contacted someone from a communicator thingy so he couldnt see me, but while I was talking to him he asked me if I was from the coast. That made my entire month. Its fun to here about all the mission calls, I just keep hoping somebody gets called to Quito. Thanks for all the support everyone! You are all awesome!!

Fam

Dad- I remember the first time you heard that talk and you didnt think it was so profound. haha

Mom- Yes your right, I am just not used to being cold anymore, good thing I get back home in august. Good job on your spanish

Audrey- Your movie sounds like it is pretty darn funny

Ian- Thanks for updating me on all of the worldly things. I expect a full review on all of the superhero movies

Alicia-

Isaac- That hobbit game sounds like a blast

I miss you all and pray for you everyday.

¡Yo sé que el evangelio es verdadero!