HOLA A TODOS! What a week it has been! Am I right? A lot of changes happened this week in this part of the vineyard.

Change #1: To begin with, this week I hit my 7th month in the mission field! Isn’t that Crazy? I have been out for 7 months already and I have been able to see and experience much. I have sweet memories of people, places, and situations that remind me of what I am about and who I am becoming.

Change #2: On transfer day, Tuesday April 26th, I saw my companion, Elder Walton leave for his new assigned area. We spent 3 months together seeking out people to teach, visiting those who called upon us to receive a blessing, praying with those whom we visit regularly and who feed us, and discovering new places during our P-Day (preparation day). I enjoyed his leadership as a District Leader, and his friendship. As I saw him leaving I became a bit sad. 😥 I didn’t know that these two transfers would teach me so much about love and how to care for someone else. Thank you “Compa”!

Change #3: I was also excited to receive a new companion. His name is Elder McBride and he has been out in the mission field for 20 months. I am impressed with the language skills he has gained while serving out here. A mission can do a lot for one person. It’s Crazy!!! I am grateful for the chance to have a companion who has been out here 14 months longer than I have. He comes with a lot of experience and because of it I have already learned so much from him!

Change #4: With this new transfer I may get to drive now because I know the area. I will enjoy this very much.

Change #5: One thing I have learned while out here is to become a hard worker. My perception of hard work has definitely changed! Hard workers earn joy and happiness and that is what I have today because of the choice I made to serve a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I like to call it the BEST TWO YEARS because it is true, these are the best two years of my life! My life continues to change everyday as I serve. I am grateful to my sister Elizabeth, who served her mission in Poland, for her example of hard work. She just recently achieved a high ranking status at BYU Provo Utah, where she was picked to be on the BYU EMT (Emergency Medical Team). Isn’t that so cool? At least I think it is. She works very hard and is achieving her dreams. She continues to save lives—as a lifeguard in her youth, and now as an EMT. She is one of my heroes! Just like my older sister, I am also saving lives here in the mission, spiritually speaking.

It’s so much easier to make the right choices when you are doing good for other people, so I invite you to do good for other people and find joy and happiness. Change your lives for good, change your heart, change your perspective, and turn to the Lord. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

I love you all and please please please send me emails, letters, stickers you name it! 💗 love you all and hope this week is a blast!

STAY SAFE OUT THERE FRIENDS AND FAMILY!✌

Hello y’all! From the dusty, desert streets of Scottsdale, Arizona!

This past week was our last week before missionary transfers—#5!

To finish off this past transfer, I gave my first talk in Spanish in the Camelback Spanish Branch. I was quite stressed about it because it required much more preparation than talks I had given before.  I was surprised that my speaking assignment was a minimum of 10 minutes. I took 12. I practiced it in Spanish, and it seems to me that the talk went very well.  A few members came up to me afterwards and thanked me for my efforts and the message. All the members here are super kind and sweet to us.  I have felt at home ever since I started serving here.  My assigned topic was: “Member/Missionary Team Work,” which is the best work there is!  I spoke about how members can assist missionaries in the work of the Lord.

Some of the ideas I shared include:

1. We need everyone to help!
2. We can’t do this on our own.
3. Members are a key element in the processes of conversion and retention.
4. Members and Missionaries make a powerful team.
5. Members/Missionaries (together) can reach out, give service, invite and share.
6. The Spirit speaks to us in many instances.
7. Feeling overwhelmed is natural but remember what Elder Uchtdorf said: “The Lord has never required expert, flawless missionary efforts.  Instead, “The Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.” I also quoted President Thomas S. Monson: “Now is the time for members and missionaries to come together to labor in the Lord’s vineyard to bring souls unto Him”

I know that if we work together, the Lord can work with us to bring many more souls unto Jesus Christ.  I encourage each one of you to reach out to the missionaries in your area and go on visits together.  I know we can make this happen.  I have a strong Testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I know it can change lives. I know that President Nelson is a true prophet of God.  I know The Book of Mormon is true and testifies about how we can find peace and happiness through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  As a missionary, I want to better myself and become even a greater disciple of Jesus Christ.

We have also continued teaching and our young friend says he is ready for the next big step!  HE IS READY TO BE BAPTIZED; MAY 7TH IS HIS SET DATE!!! We have also continued talking to Jr’s mother. And she wants him to get baptized on the same day as his friend. Isn’t that just so exciting!! This week we will be working on preparing for those baptisms.

I am so grateful for the time I have spent on the mission so far. I have learned many different things.  This week my mom taught me to make Green Mexican Salsa!  Also, my companions have been great teachers to me. For example, my last companion helped me expand my understanding on how to communicate with members more effectively.

It has now become my turn to lead this area! It’s kind of nerve racking! All the work we have put in has to continue on to reach out to those who are interested in learning about Jesus Christ. I am grateful again for the service and love you all have provided for me. You are all in my prayers 🙏❤.  Thanks for being Awesome! and have a good Week!

Love you all and Buene Suerte!

(Good luck)

Elder Baldwin

This past week was a long week. We have continued teaching those who are seeking to learn more about the Gospel. Our young friends are always excited for our next visit. That’s how we should feel about Jesus Christ when He comes again.

This world is in turmoil right now and it needs all the love and support it can get. Easter Sunday brings that love. We had a wonderful Easter here in the Camelback Spanish Branch. Everyone who attended was so happy to get back together and celebrate. The joy I feel when I am around the members of the Branch is immeasurable. Some of the children ran up to my companion and me and were like ” Oh!! The Elders Are Here!” That made me feel very welcomed. I can truly see that I have made a big difference in the lives of these members of the branch, and they have made a difference in mine. I honestly feel at home.

I have continued to learn a lot while I have been out here. Patience has been on my list all this week.  Daily situations demand patience. Not easy, but necessary. Some experiences cannot be readily shared but I am grateful that we have President Smith to help us navigate our mission.

As we celebrate THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST, let us remember that it is because of Him that we can find peace and joy in this life. I really like the scripture (John 11:25.) “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”  This scripture promises that death is not the end. It encourages me to become a better person and teach those who would like to be taught the same principle I am learning.

Thanks to all of you for the love, care and support! I would not be out here with out the encouragement I received and will continue to receive! I LOVE AND CARE FOR YOU ALL! ❤💙💜

BUENE SUERTE!

ELDER BALDWIN 

Family and friends!

What a week it has been! Learning and growing to become a better person is well worth it!  We recently had one of the Twelve apostles, Elder Neil L. Andersen, speak to us in person here in the Arizona Scottsdale Mission. It was a mission-wide gathering. All the missionaries from the Mountains and the missionaries in the Valley got together to hear one of God’s chosen apostles.

What he taught was very meaningful to me.  He thought that staying in an area for awhile is good sometimes up to 6-8 months because it will help us get to know the members very well. When you get to know the members well, you develop relationships of trust, and you can serve better because you learn about their real needs. He also taught us that learning the names of all the young men and women we serve is important because we are helping mentor them, and hopefully—through our example– encourage them in the right direction and even to serve a mission.

Recently I heard that we are going to receive the visit of another apostle of the Lord. We do not know who it is though. I hope is President Nelson! Wouldn’t that be a cool story to share? Indeed! I think it would. If he comes this will be my second time to be in close proximity to the Prophet of God!!! So exiting!

The first time I saw the Prophet—President Nelson– was back in November 2018.  He came and spoke at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Sister Wendy Nelson, his wife, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, and Elder Adrian Ochoa, a General authority Seventy and his wife were also present. We traveled from Dallas to San Antonio and attended this meeting with family and cousins. The youth were allowed to sit very close to the podium and my cousin Jared and I were seated on the third row.  When the meeting finished, President Nelson walked next to where we were sitting and literally, he was like two feet away from me! I remember him shaking the hand of a child who was seated in front of us, and I wanted to shake his hand too. What an eventful experience that was for me! I was so excited to see him so close to us!

When I was in the Primary, I used to sing the song “Follow the Prophet”.

“Follow the prophet, follow the prophet, follow the prophet; don’t go astray.

Follow the prophet, follow the prophet, follow the prophet; he knows the way.  

My testimony is that by following the Prophet, we too can win spiritual, physical, and mental victories against the adversary.  I know the Lord calls prophets, and when we listen to their words and act upon what they ask us to do, we are blessed.

Elder Walton and I have continued teaching Bro. Gonzalez. Learning the principles of the Gospel is important.  Before anyone can be baptized, we always make sure they understand the first principles and ordinances of the gospel which are: Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Repentance, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, and Laying on of hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost.  We plan to review them again this week with him. His baptism is planned for April 16 the day before Easter. I think that is a perfect time to be baptized, so family can invite friends and relatives to witness this ordinance and partake of the Spirit of the Lord.

Thanks for all the love and support you all have shown me. If you would like to write any personal emails to me my email, send them to: Joshua.baldwin@missionary.org For letters send them to:

Elder Joshua S. Baldwin

Arizona Scottsdale Mission

6265 N. 82^nd Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

THANKS SO MUCH Y’ALL AND HAVE A BLESSED WEEK! 🙌🙏💕 

This week was quite interesting. We had General Conference, we met a lady in the laundromat, and we found our apartment door wide open.

General Conference: This past weekend we enjoyed listening to the General authorities of the church. It was awesome. For me, the general theme was: “Continue to preach the Gospel.” I really liked President Nelson’s talks: “Preaching the Gospel of Peace, The Power of Spiritual Momentum, and Now is the Time. In his Sunday morning talk, President Nelson focused on encouraging the youth to serve missions because the mission field is a learning ground.

The talk from Elder Dallin Oaks was also very interesting as he spoke about the family and the stance of the church on marriage: “we affirm that the family proclamation, founded on irrevocable doctrine, defines the kind of family relationships where the most important part of our eternal development can occur.”  I find great comfort in knowing that this doctrine will never change.

These talks taught me a lot. What did you learn from General Conference?

Lady at the laundromat:  We began talking to her and she asked us about our teaching.  We shared with her the Book of Mormon and she rejected it immediately. I find that many people will flatly say: “The Book of Mormon is all a lie” without haven’t ever read it.  I wish people would take the challenge to read it, as I have done it and ask God if it’s true.  The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. Moroni, a prophet from The Book of  Mormon invited all to read, ponder and pray.

 “Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts. And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.” (The Book of Mormon, Moroni 10:3-5)

The invitation is for all of us. You too can find out as you read, ponder and pray if the book is true.

Finding our apartment door wide open:  Upon returning from one of our regular days, we found the door of our apartment wide open.  My first thought was to check if anything was missing.  Luckily everything was there.  I was concerned mainly about our bikes because they were just right there leaning against the wall.  I was also worried because one of the Sister’s bikes was stolen recently. I feel the Lord protected our place, and I am grateful for that.

The mission has taught me to work with others and it has shown me that not everyone you meet will want to talk to you. A mission is a tough time, but in the long run blessings will be given to you and your friends, and family for serving. Also, the mission has taught me how important the family is.  I feel I love my family a lot more. Being away from the family for 6 months has given me a different appreciation for all my family members.  I am planning to spend more time with family when I return home.  I am looking forward to enjoying family relationships more. I know I am going to be a different person.  I am planning on spending my time engaging more on activities.

We have continued teaching our young friends and are still working with Jr to get him baptized. His mom works all week so it makes it difficult for us to set a baptism date for him. He does sound like he is interested though.

 I love being a missionary. The lessons learned out here are valuable. I am grateful for what I have learned. Thanks for all you guys do and continue to do your best.

Choose the right! There is peace in righteous doing.

Choose the right! There’s safety for the soul.

Choose the right in all labors you’re pursuing;

Let God and heaven be your goal.

(Choose the Right. LDS hymn #239)

Buena suerte amigos.

“Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and all men.  Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. (The Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 31:20)

Hello family and friends,

This week was a very great experience in the mission. Although It’s been hard being out here away from family and friends, I have been able to find many reasons to feel happy. It’s been a wild ride these past 6 months learning and growing and meeting new people.  I have learned so much!  It takes a brave young soul to decide to go and step away from his/her family for two full years and decide to serve.  Because I have been out here, I have seen numerous blessings for my family and friends.

I would like to share with you some of the things I am learning:

📜 Talking to people more openly

📜 Asking for help when needed

📜 Experiencing the joy of serving others around me

📜 Making good friends for a lifetime

📜 Understanding that not everyone will want to listen to you

📜 Knowing that missionaries are truly Christ-like people

📜 Gaining comfort with being on my own for long periods of time

📜 Speaking Spanish more regularly

📜 Knowing that God loves me and that He works on His own timing and not mine

📜 I HAVE THE BEST PARENTS IN THE WHOLE WORLD, WHO GOT ME TO THIS SWEET POINT IN MY LIFE

Many great things happened this week. We have continued to teach our 9 yr old friend.  We had scheduled his baptism on April 2nd not realizing that General Conference was that weekend, so we pushed it back a week. We have planned his baptism for April 9th. So exciting! The lesson we taught him this past week was on Temples, and obtaining a Temple Recommend (permission card that Church members use to access the Temple and its accompanying blessings. The card is given to those who demonstrate their faithfulness and commit to honoring their covenants with God). He asked us: “How can I get one of those?” We sadly told him he has to wait until he turns 12 years old, but I’m sure he will continue preparing for that special day.  We also have continued to try to teach other people, but they worked all week long and it’s been hard.  This week we plan to involve more members of the branch to help with these families.

WHO IS LOOKING FORWARD TO GENERAL CONFERENCE WEEKEND???? because I sure am! Come join me in watching the Prophet of our day speak about how you can find peace and happiness in this HARSH world we live in!

I am grateful for the Mission experience I have been able to have, and the friends I have made. 6 months is a big step in this stage of my life. I sometimes wonder what would have been like, if I had not chosen to serve a mission. I am grateful for the positive impact my parents and family have had on me. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THESE NEXT 6 MONTHS! And the joy and happiness they will bring to me, my friends, and my family!

Thanks again for all the love and support ❤ I love you all and wish a blessing of protection as I am out here serving at this time. 

P.S. GENERAL Conference Here we Come!! 🥳🎉🎊

BUENA SUERTE!!

I am finally out of my Teen years! I have waited so long for this to happen!! I had a great birthday thanks to all of you who wished me a happy birthday. Thank you for the cards, the gifts, the food, the cake and all your love.  My mom told me this would be a special birthday for many reasons, and she was right!  Having a birthday in the mission field is different, but great!  I enjoyed the day thoroughly!!!!!!

This week I was able to ride my bike more and I enjoy that.  I had my bike shipped from home and I feel great.  Also, this week we had a lesson with our young 9-year-old friend. This kid is promising. He is super excited to continue learning about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the joy and happiness it brings. 

My thoughts about death and the resurrection have continued to linger in my mind, and I am grateful to know that after we die, we go to the spirit world where we wait until it is time to be judged according to our desires and service here on Earth. Our family members that have passed on are there in the Spirit world learning about the gospel and waiting for us to join them. “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: by which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison” (1 Peter 3:18-19). Missionary work is organized in the Spirit world.  Everyone is learning about faith, love, covenants, baptism and more.  This knowledge brings great joy into my life.

I am grateful for each one of you and for the knowledge that I am loved while being out here during this difficult time in our world today. The world is an interesting place! I had some experiences this past week while we were out riding our bikes that show what I am trying to say.

🚗 A car drives up to the apartment complex where we were at, and a guy rolls down his window and asks my companion and I if we have any candy.  I said, “no we don’t.” Then I thought about the CTR rings, and I thought that it would have been hilarious 🤣😆 to give him a ring as candy! (CTR rings are commonly worn in our religious culture as a reminder to ‘Choose The Right.’)

🚙 Another guy gets out of the car and walks up to us and starts saying, “man, I love you guys. I don’t believe what you are teaching is true, but I call you guys my “brothas” in the gospel. Then he says “Hey,  that name tag you guys are wearing does not mean a thing! Take it off.” I am there watching him and he continues to say “they are brainwashing you guys.” He continues talking to us and points to me and says “I’m older than you and you’re older than him.” In my mind I think: “Wow! this Dude got it right.” He then talks about the Book of John and I ask, “you mean the Book Of Mormon?” and he says “no, the Book of John”. He gets super close to my face and I think “OK, please God make this fast. If he punches me make it quick.” Luckily he did not. Five seconds later he says “ugh” and walks off into the distance of the apartment buildings. Truly, this experience tested my ability to stay calm in an unpredictable situation, but I was reminded that Heavenly Father watches out for us.

My foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ is firm. I now know for sure that this Church is true, that the prophet is truly a prophet of God, and that he is our friend here on earth.  I encourage and invite all the family to take time out of your day to read at least a chapter or two out of The Book of Mormon, and you will feel the joy and happiness it brings into your lives. I LOVE ❤ YOU ALL! and THANK YOU again for the BIRTHDAY CARDS, LOVE, and SUPPORT!

P.s A big shout out to my Mom And Dad for all they have done for me and the love and support I have received from them!  ❤💙💜

BUENE SUERTE ESTA SEMANA!!!

“LIFE is good when you find happiness in all things.” – Elder Baldwin 

What’s up y’all!

This week has been a great week. This is the end of my 3rd Transfer! I am literally coming up on 6 months of my mission. It’s surprising to see how fast time flies when you are in the work of the Lord for the right reason. During this week we visited and taught a few people. We had the two boys we are teaching, and their families came to Church again this past Sunday. It was a blessing to see them and their families learning about the Restored Gospel. Isn’t it wonderful to invite friends to come and partake of the Sacrament each Sunday? I am grateful to have that opportunity. We had exchanges this week and as usual, we had interesting experiences. So, we are riding our bikes and a guy sees us and yells: “LDS GANG!!! YEA!!!!”  I started to laugh. 😅 It made my day hearing him say that.

Every week in the mission has its own special experiences.  This week back home my family attended the funeral services for my dear Uncle Gene.  He was special to me.  He supported me in my Boy Scout journey by helping me fulfill the requirements to earn merit badges. He shared with me his love for trains, he taught me how to refinish wood, and he was a great example of determination.  He experienced many hardships while serving our country in the Navy, and he was one of the few who traveled to the North Pole in a submarine.  I love Uncle Gene and will miss him. 

As I expressed my condolences to my Tia Elia, I felt impressed to share the scriptures found in The Book of Mormon in Alma chapter 40. In this chapter, the prophet Alma wrote about “Christ bringing to pass the resurrection of all men—The righteous dead go to paradise and the wicked to outer darkness to await the day of their resurrection—All things will be restored to their proper and perfect frame in the Resurrection.” I am grateful for this knowledge and the hope that brings to my soul.  To know that death is not the end, brings me peace.  I will see my Uncle again one day thanks to Jesus Christ our Savior.

As I shared my love with my Auntie Elia I quoted the following “there is a space between death and the resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or in misery until the time which is appointed of God that the dead shall come forth, and be reunited, both soul and body, and be brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their works” (Alma 40:21).  I was able to bear my testimony that I know this is true and that Uncle at this time is in good company with my Abuelito Salva and Grandma Betty who passed away a few years ago and Achilles—my cousins’ dog, whom I loved so much.  I reminded my Tia Elia that now Uncle is free of physical pain. 

I am grateful for the Fowlks family, for giving me the opportunity to share my love. 🙏❤. My thoughts and prayers go out to them at his time. It is of most importance to always know that we are not here on this earth forever. We are sent here to learn and grow and complete a purpose which is to become more like God the Father and his son Jesus Christ.

I wish I were there to support the family, but this is not the time. I am about to hit my 6 months mark this March 27th. Can y’all believe that! I remember just barely getting off the plane to meet my Mission President and his wife.  I am grateful for the time I have had to be out here. This experience is shaping me into the person I would like to become.  Life in the mission is hard but the friends you meet and people you talk to help you grow and achieve greater things in life. Thanks for being the best and continue to do so. I love you all and talk to you soon 💛

Hola a todos!!!!! This week was awesome because I had an up-close-and-personal encounter with Heavenly Father’s and Jesus Christ’s creations.  Yesterday on P-Day (Preparation Day), we went to the Phoenix Zoo, which is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. It was amazing to see all the awe-inspiring animals our Father and Christ have made. One of my favorites was the Bobcat. It’s mind-blowing to me to see how each animal has its own personality. I enjoyed my visit tremendously and left the zoo feeling grateful for this opportunity to enjoy myself.

We have continued teaching a few kids.  Last week we taught The Plan of Salvation lesson to a small family too. As I finished talking about the three kingdoms of glory, I asked Damion, the kid we are teaching the following: “So is Baptism something you want to work towards?” He said “YES” with great excitement! In my whole entire life, so far, I have never seen such an excited child want to have the blessings and be baptized to become a follower of Jesus Christ. Every time we share with him the principles of the gospel, he explains to us that he loves Church, and that he learns a lot as well. I am so happy for him because he is having the opportunity to enjoy the company of the Holy Ghost constantly as he continues to learn how to pray, read the scriptures and obey the commandments. 

We are all in many ways just like Him, we are children of our Heavenly Father learning about prayer, scriptures, commandments, and all His creations. The Mission is a great experience to have because it gives you the opportunity to remember who you are and share this knowledge. Also, the mission field is a place where you learn how to steer clear of negative things, feelings, thoughts and actions as you focus on serving and sharing the pearl of great price: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it” (Matthew 13:45-46). I invite you to CHOOSE to come out and SERVE those who have not had a chance to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

I am grateful for and pray for each one of you! It’s so good to get letters from family members and emails as well. It brings me great joy to know that there truly is a loving Heavenly Father and that He has given us the blessing to return to Him through the merits of Christ our Lord.  Thanks for the love and support ❤

BUENE SUERTE MI FAMILIA!

Hello Familia, this week has been a spiritual week for me. My purpose as a missionary is to teach gospel principles and bring people closer to Christ. In an effective lesson, both the teacher and the student grow. When we don’t have people to teach, then our job is to find them. We decided to street contact near our mission boundary. Our outing turned into a wonderful experience.

As we were street contacting, we ran into this young guy who was fishing off the pier. We walked up to him and introduced ourselves. He started saying that he doesn’t agree on how missionaries are treated—they are not treated like regular people. We agreed with him and shared that we experience challenging moments every single day we are out here, and that’s why it’s tough. We finished our conversation with him, and we continued walking.

We saw a lady who was sitting alone and decided to walk up to her. As we began talking to her, she shared how she was feeling:  “HEY guys! Thanks for coming to talk to me. I felt alone and am glad you guys showed up.” She continued to talk about how The Church of Jesus Christ has helped her daughter, and how the members have been there for her. We continued talking for some time and I considered what I could say to her that would be helpful. We continued talking for some time and I felt the desire to give her a Book of Mormon. We shared Mosiah 7:33 which says:

“But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage”.

We explained that the Lord puts us through trials and that He will not take them from us, but He will help us endure them if we ask in prayer for His help.  I told her: “We have this fresh copy of The Book of Mormon, and we would like to give it to you.”   She took it and said she was grateful. We invited her to read Mosiah 7 and to pray about it.

I am grateful for the mission experience I have had so far. Although–every day–I think of my dog and wish he was right next to me, I know why I am out here and that the work of the Lord must move on.  I have loved being out here learning and growing my Testimony of Jesus Christ. I have made great life- long friends and hope to make many more because of the faith and hope I’ve had so far in Jesus Christ. Thank you all so very much for everything you have done for me. I pray for each of you. I hope this week is a blast and can’t wait to see you guys soon. Stay Safe and Talk soon. BUENE SUERTE MIS AMIGOS!!! ❤💙💜