January 14

Dear Mãe (Mom),

Rain? Thats a twist. Good luck with that one. We are also getting rain here. Today is a somewhat cool day of 85 degrees with lots of clouds. Funny how a few thousand miles make that difference.

Well im glad that you will be getting a substantial raise and i hope that it is a substantial one. It sounds like you are getting the rythym of the place down. You dont appear as stressed as you were. I will pray for you to pass that test of course. After you know about alcohol maybe we can get a drink after i get home i will be 21 after all lol

Thats not very fun being a grandma without grandchildren. Im gonna have to get married fast to make up the difference haha ;)

I really hope that colby prays soon. The mission is the best option for young men. It turns us from boys to men. I have felt a great difference in my desires and attitudes. When colby goes on his mission you should get him Evoking the powers of heaven. Its a book for all members but is especially for missionaries. I recomend you read it as well especially as you are wanting to share the gospel with Frank. It talks much about faith and how to obtain spiritual gifts. I am in the process of reading it as well.

The teaching is going well. Would you please pray for Jonatan. He is a nine year old boy whos parents are members but the Dad has no testimony and is completely seperated from the church. We are trying to get him to understand the importance of baptism by correct authourity and we hope that this will motivate his dad to reactivate.

Beyond this nothing to report. I love you and pray for you often :)