Dusty's Email -- 9/15/2008

Hey hey,

 This last week I had my first zone conference. It was great and of course in Spanish, except for one of the speakers. He spoke on thoughts and the power of them and a bunch of really, really good things about them. I took a lot of notes and am using a lot of the different principles that he taught.

Today is the Independence Day for Mexico so we 

have to be in the house by 6 o clock because it’s really dangerous because everyone is drunk.

Yesterday we had a baptism, which was great and yes, I did the baptizing. We were suppose to have 3 others get baptized. But there is a problem with them, well, only with the mother. It’s actually a problem all over Mexico. Many people are together but not married and to follow the law of chastity you need to be married. The lady and her boyfriend don’t want to get married because they have a lot of problems, and they don’t have enough money for one to move out. So for right now they can’t be baptized and neither can their kids. We asked the bishop about the kids and he said no, either all or none. Me and my companion were having a hard time with that. But it’s the Lord’s will at this time.

My Spanish is getting better day by day and I'm starting to understand a lot of what people say and communicate with them. This last week we found 2 people that have already accepted a baptism date. So we don’t have a baptism for this week but the last week in Sept. we have 5 scheduled for that day. so that’s really exciting. My companion and I are getting along great and we are communicating well. I’m learning new words from him every day - and learning words not to say. haha 

This last week has been great and the time has just flown by. I'm really enjoying it here. The people are really nice and the food is amazing. The best thing that I've had is called a huarache. Dad you would love them. There isn’t really a way I can explain it but it’s so, so, so good. Before we 

have to return to the house tonight we are going to buy some. They are huge. 

It’s starting to cool down in the nights. and we don’t have hot water. Ha ha ha, so showers are really fun each morning. But it’s great. 

I love you all and I hope that all goes well. I love to read and hear how everything is going. I hope I’m not forgetting anything. Remember the Lord everyday and never forget the blessings that we have. The city I’m in is total poverty with graffiti everywhere and just a lot of rundown buildings and homes. But the people are so humble and give all that they can. So be grateful for the blessings you have.

Love

Elder Howard