August

Sooooo, I was thinking about coming home a little early from my mission, in July, to get home in time to start classes at WSU. Buuuuuuuuut, I found out that classes start a little later than I thought. So, I will be staying until the end of August here in Bolivia. But I feel really good about my decision. I only have 18 months to serve The Lord as a full time missionary, and I want to make the most of it!

This week we started teaching D. and L.. They are not members of the church, but their son is, and he is preparing to serve a full time mission. They support him, and have been to church a lot with him throughout the years. They expressed to us this week that they know the church is true, and have desires to be baptized. The only thing that keeps them from taking the step is their work, because they have to travel a lot. They don`t want to join the church, and then not be able to go every Sunday because of their work. But they are really great, and we are going to try to work with them a lot to take this step.

Also, my companion comes from a family where not everyone is a member. A few of her brothers and sisters (she has 9) are members, but her parents are not. But, since she has been in the mission, her family has been going to church, including her dad! And she received news this week that he wants to be baptized. It really is a huge miracle for her!

I know that this church is true, and I know the The Lord can do miracles for us when we are obedient to His commandments. I have really seen miracles from being in the mission, here in Bolivia , and also in my own home. I feel truly blessed.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Moroni that is at the top of the Temples all point the direction to the Salt Lake Temple.

Cool looking bug.

You have to kiss a few gorillas before you find the right one!!! lol