1-28-13 email

Dear Family, I am going to start with some pictures again! These are from Brian's baptism last saturday. (Brian is the shorter one) As well as one of me and Elder V. I do hope you enjoy them

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     So as you can probably tell from the pictures, we had another succesful baptism last week! It was a smaller baptismal service, but I think it was probably one of the most spiritual that I have ever been too. President and sister Miller came, as well as a lot of Brian's friends that he invited, none of which were members. It was really cool to be able to see him get baptized. He was sooooooo ready for it. So that was the highlight of my week basically.

     I have also been getting a lot out of reading the Book of Mormon in spanish. I am already in Mosiah, and I am starting to understand more and more of the words as I go. And while I am getting a lot out it spanish-wise, I am also getting a ton out of it spiritually as well. I feel like I am really starting to understand the Book of Mormon more, and it really doesn't seem boring to me like it used to. So I am enjoying it.

    Other than that, not much really happened this week. It has been a little slower recently (besides the baptisms) for some reason or other. We are starting to find some more new investigators though, so we'll see how things go. I'm starting to feel like I've been in this area forever! Which I have. I love it so much, but I think I'm ready for some change. Oh well, we'll see how transfers go in a couple of weeks.

    So being healthy is going great still. I have now lost a total of 8 pounds! Yay! haha, well that's pretty much all that's going on with me right now. I'm glad to hear you passed your test mom! I knew you would though, so I'm not very surprised. Good luck on the next ones though. Also, I have something for Nathan, but I won't be able to send it until next monday, so it will be a little late. Happy Birthday though! I hope it's awesome!
 Oh, and to answer some of your questions dad, My clothes are doing pretty good. I might need some new shoes before I go home, and maybe a pair of slacks, but for now we are good. Also, I hope you continue to enjoy basketball, it sounds pretty fun. Even if you are old haha... Well, I better get going, but I do hope you all have a wonderful week! -Elder Hatch