October 8, 2012

Hey fam of mine,

Hows the ¨day-after-conference-spiritual high¨? lol Wasn't it awesome? Me and my companion are a tiny bit bummed that we weren't able to see many sessions, only the two morning ones, but we very much loved what we heard. Like I think I mentioned, We had to travel to Bagua Chica a little ways away to watch conference, We left in the morning in two rented travel vans, with our little branch and a few investigators, and headed for bagua chica. On one half we were so happy that a few investigators could come and see how real it really is, a prophet and twelve apostles. and not just us trying to tell them that they exist. But on the other hand, the thing is that many invesitgators and new members arent really used to long spiritual meetings, its like putting somebody into a marathon without having trained lol, so we tried to help them out with that, but we hope they felt the spirit, and were able to reflect on what they heard and learned. Like Marlin and Mikel! HAha they are doing well, and were able to come, so we are still there working with them, helping them prepare. 

There is also another little family we are teaching, a mother, father and their 7 year old. Their little girl turns 8 soon, so we suggested that they all get baptized together, on her birthday, the Dad, Sixto, is doing great, but the mom isn't so sure yet, se we´ll keep working and trying to help her, we know that they can make it! Ill keep you updated. 

A NEW TEMPLE IN AREQUIPA PERU Woot! We are all so stoked; even though they just started building the other temple in Trujillo, after a LONG time, but we are assured that there will be much fewer problems in the construction of the temple in Arequipa! But the saints are being very very blessed here in peru, and the church is growing rapidly. Lots of hope and anticipation here in peru, Im so glad that im able to be a part of it. 

¡18! for young men?! and ¡19! for young women?! Whoa! Thats crazy! What does this mean?! Haha. Thats great though, revelation from the Lord through Hi Prophet, so there's no discussion there.

I got the package!! thank you so much for everything, from the loving notes to the game ¨don't eat pete¨haha. My Comp asked what happened when he came out of the bathroom after hearing me scream YES!! after pulling out the 4 colored pens, the day after my other pretty much died lol. Thanks so much. Its always fun to share the candy from canada with members and the pension family. Thanks for the shirts, and pictures, they are all awesome. I could feel your love as I opened it up, Im so lucky to have such a loving family, it makes likfe a whole whole lot better :)

Love you all, Keep being that awesomely amazing family of mine :)

Elder Lonsdale