December 31, 2008

The work here is going well, we've recently had our first meeting with the up and coming ward missionary group in the ward here. If things go according to plan there will be a big jump in the retention rate. Home teaching is a mystery, though I hope to talk to the bishop when he gets back about it. Had two baptisms this morning for two great guys here. Leandrew 13 and Alisandro 16. They've both had a rough time with life and Leandrew has a lot happening in his family right now. It looks like his parents are going to be separating, his siblings and mom are interested in the gospel as well though and I hope we'll be able to help them out here . Alisandro has had a rough time as well, he's had several family members murdered and when we met him he had many questions about life, and what happens after. His mom seems interested as well and hope to make some progress there as well. We also have another family who as of yet aren't married, but it seems they are willing, or rather I should say the mother is more then willing (she's been a great ally in the home,for example with the word of wisdom, she decided not to make coffee (a big thing here) and as such pretty much eliminate the drinking of it as I got the feeling she was generally the one who made it) and Marcus her husband is more a bit hesitant as yet, but I'm not sure why as they've been living together for many years now and have two kids around 10 years old . This Sunday they will be coming to church and their two kids will be baptized .

Happy new year,

Jacob