Well it just so happens that on the day that mom asks what day transfers are is the same day that we actually have transfers. I am still here in Waspan with Elder Zorrilla which was kind of what I wanted because I didn't want to leave all of the investigators we have here. But there was a change, we have an additional elder. His name is Elder Lucero and I think he is from Guatemala. So this we will be an interesting six weeks. Also, they are both the zone leaders so I get to still see a lot of exchanges still.
Everything has been going well here with the teaching and surviving. Time is definitely flying by. It feels like I just got here, but it has already been six weeks. I am really unhappy that I couldn't go to Disneyworld, but it really isn't that important compared to what I am doing right now.
One family that we have started to teach is named Concepcion and Lester and their daughter Alejandra. Concepcion is actually the mother of our Convert, Nestor. So now we teach his mom and dad. His parents aren't married any more and she lives with Lester. So we had bit of fear about church with everyone there, but there were no problems. They seem really open to all that we have been teaching and have been trying to do the things we ask. I think they will be baptized this month or the beginning of the next. With Mizael, we are hoping to baptize him this week, but we still have a few more problems to work out before he can be baptized.
The other families we have been teaching are Eddy and Ester, and Cristian and Beatriz. Cristian and Beatriz went to church this week for the second time and we plan to baptize them next week. The week after we hope to baptize Eddy and Ester if they go to church the next two weeks. It truly is amazing how much the Gospel can change the lives of people. In Cristian I have seen how much he has changed, he just seems a lot happier. And all of this is because of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Sunday was definitely a crazy day. We went to church, which is slowly getting better. I almost understood everything that was said, but sometimes the teachers just talk and talk. We also went to the First Presidency Christmas Devotional, which I understood most of also. But the reason all of this was so crazy, is that it was the day they celebrate the conception of Mary. So there were a lot of fireworks, music, and parties. Elder Zorrilla said this was almost what Christmas is like, only Christmas is a lot louder. It was lots of fun to watch the people.
I don’t have pictures to send right now. There is not a lot to take pictures of unless you want to see trash, canals, and a dirty lake that aren't very pretty. Good to hear that Katee is home, hope she had a good experience. Also, thanks Sister Oldroyd for the piano music. I greatly appreciate it.
All is going well here, and I know the Lord is really helping me to start being the best missionary I can be. Love you all, until next week.
Elder Ferrin
