Dear Fam,

Thanks for all the b-day wishes! I did not teach anyone the L. birthday song and it really felt like something was missing. But as you could see I enjoyed the Burger with Elder Orchard,
and most of all the care package! Those are some great looking T-shirts mom! Thanks for all the love and care and the candy really hit the spot. I'm happy to hear the move has gone smoothly and that the knee is getting better, I'm excited for you and dad to go on Choir tour! Eric I was have been meaning to tell you but I would love to get my hands on some classical music! So some time in the future let me know if I can get some?

This week we were blessed to have the baptism of Yevonn Dinsey. We have been working with her for a long time and she has really worked to overcome some obstacles in her way. It did my heart some good to see my comp do the baptism as well. One thing we discussed this week was our families. I feel so blessed to have the family I do! He told me that all of his family are also members... (here's the part that blew me away) I did baptisms for the dead for them when I was in the MTC! I have so much respect for my companion, I think that is one of the sweetest stories I have ever heard! I'll write more about our people next week, I have noticed that I haven't really been doing that lately, but Please keep Vic, Pascal, Daniel and Essie all in your prayers. This week in my scripture study I was amazed how many times I noticed in the scriptures that when we keep the commandments we have true joy! I know that when we keep the commandments we show the Lord our love for him and that he is able to bless us!

Love, Elder L.