November 17, 2010

Dear Family,

This week has been great as usual. Nothing really new, except for the fact that it was rough being out of the area for so long, like I explained to you last week. We had an awesome Halloween activity this last week, on Saturday, and we were able to have a few investigators come. We, the missionaries and the mission leader were in charge of the activity and it happened to be the first activity in more than a year for the ward. It was a huge success, despite the fact that it didn´t start perfectly. The members loved it and the leadership and the bishopric of the ward were very content. They are excited to get planning on what we are going to do for Christmas.

Elder Gomez and I are a little concerned as the 3 people that had baptismal dates have basically disappeared. We haven´t been able to put us into contact with them. Well, we have talked to Carlos Gomez on the phone but have not been able to meet with any of them. None of them came to church either. We are sad because they are such special people and are so close to being baptized. They have testimonies that are growing so quickly and we need to pray more for them, that they can get back into contact with us.

We are really excited for tomorrow and Saturday as we are going to have a zone conference with Elder Causse of the 70. We will certainly be spiritually blessed to have him with us.

Elder Gomez and I have set some goals that are going to help us increase our level of obedience. I am convinced that if we are more consciously obedient to all of the mission rules and commandments that we will receive the promised blessings, be happy, and really see and participate in miracles. That is really what we want and the entire reason why we are here.

I love you so much and I apologize that this email is so short. We have had a busy day and we have to run to a teaching appointment. Know that I love you, pray for you and think of you as much as is allowed.
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Have the best week ever. Don´t get frustrated, don´t get angry, just be happy as much as possible, and when not thought possible to do so, breathe, say a silent prayer and smile, even if you don´t feel like it. Our lives will change little by little if we consciously do all that we can to be happy. That is why we are here.

Have a great week.

Love,

Rob, Elder Driggs