Onward we go!

Faustin continues to appear interested and seems to be reading, but he didn`t go to church on Sunday. His son came in from out of town at the same time as church started, and he didn`t go to the other church service we invited him to. Tonight we`ll find out how he`s doing. Lately we´ve also been spending a lot of time with the area book, searching for former investigators that might now be ready to progress. The best one we´ve met is named José Angel. He´s an older man who suffers from renal failure (wiki it!) and has had a few dreams he doesn`t understand. He has a strong desire to know where the truth is, why he is still here, and a number of other things. The spirit is felt very strongly with him, so we´re working and praying hard to find out how to help him. He came to church Sunday even though physically he felt terrible that morning, and he showed interest in the Gospel Principles class on baptism.

Interviews with president were normal. He focused on using the area book and on constantly searching for new investigators. He wanted to work with us that day, but had to go to a meeting and so couldn`t. We`ll see if he stops by some day of this week to work in the field with us. Maybe he`ll even show up to district class.

Turning a year was a relatively quiet affair. I didn`t really buy anything special or eat anything special, but I did take a few commemerative photos. It feels really strange to know I`m halfway there.

Karina, the sister of Luz and Karol (who we helped the sister missionaries to teach) was baptized on Sunday, and she asked me to do the ordinance. I was more than happy to do so, and it was a very beautiful ceremony. They`re a wonderful family and they`re trying hard to do the right thing. I hope the ward takes care of them like they should.

We`re planning to make some thank you gifts for the members that have been helping out the missionary work as well as organize an activity to which members can bring investigators. Something Book of Mormon and time travel themed, probably. I`ll let you know how that works out. Onward we go!

Love,
Elder Lund