How's it goin you cute little bunch of kids???

Well this week was another good week. I did not see as many changes personally, but I think I really did in my companion:)

Me and my companion get along well. We do not have really big problems and we like each other pretty well. I have to say, it has been kind of weird since this start, because if I am not, it feels a tiny little bit like I am training I think. I find myself teaching him stuff like how to teach, how to listen, how to plan, and most importantly, how to study. He was never bad, but for example the first few days I was with him he was still just reading 2 or 3 chapters of the Book of Mormon for his personal study. Or his posture when he teaches is laid way back in the seat with his bag still on. Even though we are still working on things like that, man how he has improved! Even though I can not take all of the credit, what a great thing it is to see him make real changes! I really feel like he is on the road to being a great missionary, and so glad that I get to help him!

Now none of this is to say that I am such a perfect missionary, I have got a ton to improve. I still have those lessons when I do not teach that great, or a study when I really do not learn that much, stuff that I feel like I could really improve on. But it has been kind of weird, because these things have diminished as I have been with Elder De La Cruz. I feel like the weight of a little more responsibility has caused me to become quite a bit better. I am so glad I have such wonderful opportunity to learn!

So we are continuing to find new people in this area! This week we found 2 really good investigators who look like will progress super fast. We also received quite a few references, and already have the plans with the members to contact them during this week. We have high hopes for lots of new people this week!

So my favorite lesson of this week was actually the one after a lunch time meal. That morning I had had a really good study and had learned a bunch about Satan and how his end state will be by reading a chapter from Isiah in the Book of Mormon. For some reason I was impressed as I was explaining what I read to my companion that I should share this after we ate. So that day we ate with someone that was actually excommunicated but is trying to return back. As we shared our testimony about how much power we as the children of God have over Satan, and how he will be in the end, I could see the emotion start to build up in her face. When we gave her time to talk, I felt like she poured out her soul on us on hard she was trying to return back, but how hard also Satan was working to stop her! My heart went out to this person, I have such a desire to help her! As missionary we really do receive revelation for those we teach, and we really have the power to help people!

Today I took a nap:)

I bought a bunch of apples, naturally they were all Washington-grown. Nothing but the best for this kid.

I love you all a billion times more than all of you can even comprehend! No idea why the font changed. Bye!

Elder Paz