eMail of August 23, 2010

This last week was a full week. Every morning from tuesday to friday we had special on Saturday morning we listened to Elder Costa from the Presidency of the Seventy. Also on Saturday we had English Classes at 4:00 after lunch. Needless to say time went by fast. I enjoyed the meetings and learned a lot and felt a strong spirit the whole time. Elder Costa said that the Southwest area of the Church that he directs has already had 16,000 baptisms this year. We also had several great lessons this last week. Our investigator Ruby finally understood repentance and now wants even more to get baptised. Our other investigator has come to Church the last two weeks in a row. We have also had success with the English classes. So far we have had two references from it and it has only been three weeks. Also the ward is beginning to improve a lot more. More people than ever were there for sacrament this last week and they finally had their first Ward Council in nearly a year. They are making progress and I´m excited. I am looking forward to working hard and having success these next few weeks. As for whats happening in Chile, over two weeks ago 33 miners got trapped in a mine that collapsed. The air tunnel also collapsed. The situation was grim but miraculously yesterday they finished digging another tube for air, and made contact with the miners. All 33 are alive and safe. They should be down there another 2 months but it is a miracle. Also the nation tends to give God the credit, which I am grateful for. The economy has gotten stronger here too. Even with the earthquake the economy has grown 6.5%. This is a blessed nation. I feel that things are going to get better. Well, I love you all and hope that you are safe and protected. Have fun, be smart!