they look like brains

Here I am, still in Providencia with Elder Novoa, and we´re all set for another transfer of hard work. The members asked President to let us stay, and as it turns out we were the only companionship of ZLs that didn`t have transfers. We´re working a lot to change the mentality of the ward. They´re all willing to come with us to appointments and help bring people to church, but our problem is that its been rather difficult to find investigators. We need people to teach before the members can help us with them, so we´ve been working a lot on that and helping the members understand that they can help search for people to teach, and that it´s actually their responsibility. They think we´re awesome. I just hope the results and miracles come soon. They did a good job helping out Angel, after all, and Angel is awesome.

Tuesday and Wednesday were leadership conference. I`m the second oldest ZL now, but I still learn a lot and have a great time every time we go to these conferences. Actually, do you know why Preach My Gospel was created? It was created to strengthen missionaries, not investigators. It was to change the system, so that the missionary is converted, and then is able to help other people be converted, whereas beforehand the lessons jumped right to the investigator since they were pre-written. Everything has to come from the heart now. It´s fantastic, and that´s the way it should be.

There´s a tasty fruit here that´s called pitaya (or something like that). They´re like cactus bulbs, and you have to peel them carefuly or it burns the skin. Once opened though they´re tasty, even though they look like brains. It´s interesting how many fruits they have here that aren´t in the states, huh? Of course, all the apples here are imported, but still.

Saturday we´ll be eating American style Mexican food with a Canadian, Brother Parry, who just got married to a girl from Sinaloa a month and a half ago. He´s a cool guy. Well I gottsa run! I´ve got all engines running at full speed, trying to make the most of what time I have left. Take care of the family. I´m praying for you all, and for your missionary opportunities. Thank you for helping the work.

Love you!
Elder Lund