Lima

Hey Mom and Dad,

We had elections yesterday for los alcades en el Perú. That meant no church on Sunday, no proselyting, and no leaving the room. We were cooped inside for the whole day, and Peru experienced an entire day without the Restored Gospel being taught. Crazy stuff, and the rule about not leaving home was straight from the Area.

So that meant we didn't get to see the General Conference. We will be seeing it next weekend. Patience, like always. I have to thank you both for putting the names in the temple prayer list. Leslie and her mom are getting better, like they say in Monty Python. We have two boys that Elder Martinez and I are working on to get baptized. Juan Flores, who is 15 years old, and Giorgino, who is 13. Juan wasn't able to get baptized in September because his mom didn't allow him to, but we have no way to get in contact with her since she lives in a completely different city. Giorgino wants to get baptized, we just need to teach his whole family together, and get in contact with his father. They're really good kids, and they'll help the young men progress.

The missionary work here in Pamplona is great. Maybe not as great as I thought, but for what we have, it's good. My testimony has grown on the mission, being a district leader, I get to interview people for their baptisms. I've heard some intense and amazing stories. I'm almost certain that coincidences don't exist, because they're practically small miracles that occur every day if you have the Spirit with you.

Well my time is about up. Thanks for writing me and filling me in on what has happened in the General Conference. Now I have a preview of what to expect. I'll do my best to send photos. Take care and say hi to everyone back home for me.