April 12, 2010

Hey family, glad to hear it was a pretty chill week over there :)
This week was pretty sad, usually we have a lot at church, but for one reason or another, most of our investigators were unable to go to church and most lost their baptism dates for this month. We worked so hard this week too, so I guess that just goes to show that stuff happens sometimes even when you do your best.
Other than that, though, it was so wonderful. We are working especially hard with a partmember family. Nico (12) was baptised about 6 months ago, and last week we baptised his aunt Jessica (16) and we are working super hard with his mom Vanessa (28). We had FHE with them last night and made origami and ate pastel, which is sorta like doughnuts filled with dulce de leche. They are such an incredible family, the love she has for her kids is a huge example for me, I learn a ton more from people than I could have ever imagined.
I just spent a lot of time trying to upload photos, but I couldn't figure it out on this computer. Most of them are pretty trashy (the cpus), and i seem to have always bad luck. haha the cpu has a webcam though so I just took a random pic and am sending it :)
I am now up to 55 different types of alfajors in my collection. My comp is finishing the mish and has 120, and the highest weve heard of someone having is 175, so 180 is my goal. My goal is to find the best alfajor in Uruguay and bring a box home. If you guys can pick me up, Ill show you all the best ones.
My comp is way tight, a little about him is hes from Utah, he's crazy about the classic comic book stories like batman type stuff and draws super good and wants to make his own, and he was a screamer in a rock band before the mish. hahaha we are having a blast and working hard too.
Tell Kayli to be super careful, but have fun with her mormon prom. If this kid tries something I'll slit his throat and hang him upside down from a tree by his junk.
I wish I had a better memory and I wish I was writing stuff down better, but Im always so tired every night, but this week really was wonderful, I love having those super powerfully spiritual lessons that work like a battery for me and they make me want to run to the next lesson. Theres so much missionary work in this area its incredible. I love the mission and I love the blessings that come from obedience. Be obedient with exactness, and remember always to give thanks to God for every little thing. Be examples and always be willing to share EVERYthing you have. I've learned a lot about humility from people that trick us into eating their food by lying and saying they already ate or will later when in reality all they have they give. People that give and give and love knowing that noone will ever know the difference but God. THATS humility and integrity.
I love you all and Im so glad to hear especially from Melis! I can open attachments, so send me everything you can! haha
Work hard and have fun!
Elder Magnusson