Letter #40 Thanks for the Prayers!!

¡Hola Familia!

First of all, thanks you guys so much for all the prayers for Francisco. THey all paid off. As you can see, this past Saturday Estela and Francisco got baptized and I had the special privelge to baptize both of them. It was a very special day, especially because I know how far Francisco came to be worthy and ready for baptism. Now we are working on getting him the priesthood.

But it sounds like everyone is doing well. Jason, glad to hear your interviews went well. Erin, thanks for the pics of Kherington. It looks like you guys have your hands full and are ust about t get a little busier. And Cory, how bout them Tar Heels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So this past week was the last week of the transfer. The highlight of the week was definately the baptism of Francisco and Estela. It was a small baptism but the spirit was super strong. It was the first people that I have taught and baptized from square one here in Mexico. It felt so good.

And today we had changes. I am staying here in Querétaro in my area, but I got a new companion. His name is Elder Ramierez. It should be a good change and we are looking forward to haveing some great success. He seems like a good hard working Elder and we should do some good work for the next 6 weeks.

Mom, about the package. I should be getting the package March 16 becuse that is when we have our next interviews with President Nancollas. And for things that I need. Could you send me 2 more composition notebooks, disposable floss picks, and could you send me another years supply of contacts. In May i will need sme more, so to be sure they get here you could send them in the package. Oh, and something I thought of is I don´t have a calender. But I was thinking that Cory could make me a calender with pictures on it. Oh and also, could you send me the cd of Joseph SMith: Nashville Tribute. It is a great cd.

But this week I have really been struck with the importane of obedience no matter how things are going. Obedience is the principle of everything. I was reading in the Bible Dictionary, and it says the Faith is developed by obedience. How true that is. When we are obedient, we know that we have the right and that we can call down the blessings of heaven. Above all, we need to be obedient and do what is right. It is the thing that will bring us happiness. We will find hope and faith as we are obedient and keep our covenants that we have made.

Well I love y´all. Thanks for everything. And thanks for sending Breman my address. I hope that all and everyone is well. Thanks for the prayers and support. I love y´all.

Nos Amo

Elder GLover

ps -- what do you think of the bug? I think it would fit in well in Carolina.