12/13/10

Dear fam,

We continue to see miracles in the lives of many people here. A sister(Karen) of an investigator(Leslie) became very interested this week and attended church. She is progressing great, more than her sister. They have a brother and another sister who are members of the church. The boy, Henry, had gotten into some bad stuff but told us he is completely ready to change. He went out with us teaching all day saturday and came to church sunday and met with the bishop to get things straightened out. He even introduced himself in priesthood again and said he is proud to be coming back to church. Also Alberto and Jason, the boyfriends of 2 different members are progressing. Alberto was sick and couldnt come to church but we had an awesome lesson with him and his girlfriend last night. Jason only had one real concern, that we used the Book of Mormon instead of the Bible. When he found out we use both he was relieved and very open to everything. He also attended church sunday and enjoyed it. Unfortunately 3 of the 4 investigators need to be married or move out to be baptized but 2 of them already have intentions of being married soon. It may take some time for everything tobe accomplished but i have no doubt they will al be baptized and be solid members of the church. Also we set a baptismal date with an eternal investigator, "Uncle Jim". He has been investigating the church for about 2 years now. He is praying about the date but i believe he will follow through this time. We have a few other investigators we are working with as well but not as much progress has happened with them. We are definitely really busy with spanish and english work combined now but its great to have lots of appointments right?

We are going to go play ultimate frisbee today with several missionaries which should be fun. I really cant believe how time is flying by! 2 weeks! It still hasnt really hit me too hard yet that im going home and that life will be different. This is all i can seem to remember about what life is like. It will be strange doing other things than what ive done everyday for the past 2 years. I really have no idea what to do the day i get back. What do normal people do again? I cant remember... lol. A movie might be a little weird. Unless it was a kids movie or something. Maybe we could go sledding? Is there enough snow there to go? Im assuming there is but ive also forgotten what snow is like...haha. What ever the boys want to do is fine with me. Wheres a good place to eat in Missoula? Do you guys have any suggestions or ideas? The new car looks awesome! Maybe the accident wasnt such a bad thing after all...jk. What are you guys planning on doing while Rachels home? Any skiing trips planned? I definitely want to do a lot of skiing!

Oh my new companion is Elder Jacobs and its just us 2 in the apt now. We thought we would get a third but i guess they are going to send someone else here when i leave. Also I will need several pairs of new garments when i get back. I was hoping to go to the temple within a week or 2 so maybe we can plan a trip there to do a session. Thanks for putting my bike away. Im glad it made it alright. Well its about time to get going. Talk to you on Christmas!

Love,

Elder Carty