May 17, 2010

Hey family!
Another good and crazy week here in Salto, my first week this change with my new companion Elder Lundgren. He's the shiest comp I've ever had and doesn't talk too much, but he's extremely obedient and in general a really really good example for me. I'm extremely excited to see what this change brings.
I had said last week that because of all the success in this ward, the Lord sent double the missionaries. Just so happens that Satan is doubling his efforts as well. On Saturday, the Bishop, Elders Quorum President and First counsellor were all relieved of all keys. Rumors are flying why, but since the ex-Bishop couldn't take the sacrament, the stake presidency came in for sacrament meeting. The First Counsellor in the Bishopric, Manuel Caballero, is in charge now and asked me to go with him to visit the whole ward this week, so my comp will be on divisions with members do the missionary work while I'll be with him reorganizing everything every evening this week. Wish me luck, this is a huge mess that probably has to do with money-stealing that goes all the way up in the stake level. Satan works through every means possible to screw up good things.
On brighter news, between us 2 companionships in Obelisco, over 50 new investigators were found this week. It's incredible all the work going on here, I'm so grateful for being a part of it. I really hope I stay here quite a bit longer, but we'll see what happens!!! In 2 or 3 weeks, the ward should be reorganized, we'll be spending a TON of time with less actives and everything so hopefully we'll find some good new leaders.
Thanks for sending packages, Im so excited!!!! I can't believe you forgot Napoleon hahahaha that's too funny!
The address for the offices changed again. Its almost the same, but the numbers wrong is all. The number is 1167 Enrìque Martìnez. Anything sent to the other they say will get there all right, though, so no worries :)
RIGHT NOW BEFORE CONTINUING IN THE EMAIL, look up the Mundial song, it has an African dude and Daddy Yankee singing. Its amazing, I hear it everywhere I go, its in both spanish and english, switches every verse.

I'm glad to hear the temple was so awesome. I think the chandelliere thing is something theyre doing with all the new small temples. Up in Draper there was the most incredible one too. Awwww I just wanted to stare at it forever it was so beautiful.

I'm glad Levis sure stepped it up, I'm really proud of you little man! Your gonna be a fierce missionary!
Well, the news is a little short this week, but thats all going on!
Stay faithful, grateful, and cheerful. Even with all the problems that are going on at home, I PROMISE you that I meet at least one person every day who is in a much worse situation.
I love you all!, I KNOW that the church is true. I'm the last person in the world that would waste his time on something he didn't have 100% of his heart in. I know it. I know that if we follow the Prophets counsel, we'll be much more ready physically, spiritually, and mentally, to confront the trials that are presented. Take care all, until next week....
Elder Tylan Magnusson