Monday, June 7th

Wow, already June 7th. Just three weeks until my birthday. I still can't believe how fast the time goes.

Well, the baptisms didn't happen this last weekend, but we're hoping that they will go through for this weekend. All that we're waiting on is permission from the dad. We have been fasting and praying that his heart will be softened enough to allow his children to be baptized. We've had some really amazing lessons with the mom and the kids. She has some great fellowshippers from the branch.

Unfortunately I don't have any exciting pictures this week like I had last week. I'm a little disappointed :P. You can all rest assured that I am working hard, and that I am learning and growing a ton.

Transfers are coming up next week. I guess I'll let you all know asap. I'm definitely hoping to stay in Laredo, but again, we'll see how things turn out.

Well, I don't know what else to write really, so I'm going to share with you a few of my feelings. I have really come to understand as a missionary how little I know about the gospel. I don't know everything, but I know enough. The Lord is pleased as we keep his commandments, and our best is enough for Him. I know that I can't do everything that everyone else can, but I can do all that is required of me. As we follow the Savior, we truly can find the peace and happiness that we want in this life.

I love you all.

Love,

Elder John