Monday, December 21st

Hello family!

Well, this email will probably be pretty short, considering I
get to talk to you all on Christmas! I can't believe it's this
week! Things are going really well for me. I am loving the
work here in Zapata. The members here are great.

I want to share a quick story that happened to us yesterday.
We were out contacting/tracting, and we knocked a door. A
15 year old kid answered, and we asked if we could meet with
him and the family. Well, they let us in, and we found out
that their dad had passed away 5 years ago, and that they
were looking for peace and happiness in their family. Well,
we taught about the plan of salvation. The spirit there was
very powerful, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to
work with that family.

I sent out a tape sometime last week. I hope you all get that
soon. It's nothing too special, but you can hear me even
before Friday that way. :)

Well, again, this is going to be short, but I do love you all.
I'm doing well, and working hard.

Love,
Elder John