Joselyn's Baptism

Hey dad, Im doing really good.  That's a super cool pic.  I still kinda miss the snow.  I'm pretty much used to being in the incredible heat now, but I still like the cold more.  Wow that sure is crazy that Chelsea's getting married!  But that's cool.  

Well I still feel really good about the progress of the work here in La Concordia.  On Saturday we had a baptism and this Saturday we have one more planned, and so do the other missionaries that are here.  The girl got baptised on saturday is named Joselyn.  Her mom is also an investigator and was going to get baptised but cant right now because of a medical issue.  The guy who is getting baptised this next saturday is named Luis Bravo.  It's been really cool to be able to see the change that has gone in him these past few weeks.  Earlier in his life he hardly believed in God and didnt always make the best decisions in his life.  But now he believes alot more in God and has a testimony of the restored gosple.  And now it seems like he thinks more about the consequences of his decisions.  So it's been really awesome to be a missonary here at this time.  

I love you too!

Elder Eastman

Hey mom, I'm doing great.  The ant problem has gone away.  There's not very many ants that ever come into our house anymore.  So that's really good.  

Thanks a bunch for the pics.  Sounds like you guys have been having some pretty good times lately.  Well that definitely is a pretty big surprise about Chelsea getting married! But that's pretty cool I guess, I'm sure Spencer is a nice guy.  

Well the work is moving forward pretty well here.  On saturday we had the baptism of Joselyn.  Which was kind of a crazy story.  Right before the baptism we found out that she now didnt want to get baptised.  But we had to wait to talk to her about it just an hour before the baptism was planned when she got out of school.  My companion told me that we just need to have faith that it'll all turn out alright.  We finaly got to talk to her and she was set on not doing it.  We just shared a few scriptures, explained some stuff and told her that there are members waiting for in the chaple ready to support her.  Then she said she would do it.  So miracles work with a bit of faith!  Her mom was going to get baptised too but she isnt able to right now because of her medical issue.  This comming saturday we have the baptism of Luis Bravo scheduled.  Luis was the guy in the FHE.  He's doing super good still.  We had another FHE last night with him.  It seems like he is making some good new friends in the church now and fitting in well.  It's has been really cool to be able to see the change that has gone on in him.  He has a good tesitimony and is alot more social and out going now. 

I still havnt gotten any package.  But I know that a package of mine is in the offices of the mission in Quito.  So I should get it soon.  

Next monday we will be going to Quito for the christmas dinner with president.  So next monday I will be writing early, like around 12 or 1pm.  So make sure you all write your emails before that.  

I love you mom!!!

Elder Eastman