December 10, 2012

No need to freak out... We really didn't have any effects from the storm here; last night I saw thunderheads and lightning in the distance but it never hit my area. I'm fine :). It's actually pretty hot and sunny here.

I got aunt Jill's package and it totally made my week! :) She's so thoughtful, I'm going to wait until Christmas to open it all, but I read the letters and stuff and hung up the foam pad she sent with it. I love our family! I'll be sure to keep you updated about when I get your package, it'll probably later on this week.

Wow, that is a lot of big news!! Send my congrats to Madelyn! How exciting is that!? Sweet dog, and Ian?! WHOA! that's so awesome. I'm stoked for him! I miss that kid so much it's ridiculous. But I'm happy that his life is progressing so quickly, please give him a congratulations from me. That's awesome.

Things here are going good for me, It's been a good and exciting week; The best day of the week was Sunday! We had a lot of less active individuals that we've been working with Finally get the courage to come to church! Among them was the Mari family; we've been committing them to come to church for the last 6 weeks, and finally they came! They were so happy at church and they were greeted by a lot of members who missed them. I was so excited for them; there were also a group of less active single adults that we've been working with make it as
well. Oh man, Sacrament meeting was so happy yesterday!! Two of the three baptisms will continue; Hannah and Sister Cardinoza! They both are ready and are continuing to come to church. Brother Jay-Ar is having a hard time coming to church and keeping some of the commitments so we're going to wait,He knows it's true though. It's
just disappointing sometimes how hard Satan works when people are so close to making pivotal decisions in their life.

Make sure to stay strong and continue being an example of righteousness. I know you are.
Love,
Elder Blackham