The new year has begun rather smoothly. But we had a little bump in the road. Our baptism fell through. We had almost everything set up for last Saturday,but her mom was suddenly against her getting baptized. And we aren't allowed to baptize a young adult living at home without the permission of her parents. But fortunately we have the Jansens and along with them we had a wonderful conversation with her mom and we were able to get her permission. So if everything goes well we will be baptizing her this week. I am so excited!
As far as everything else goes, alles is goed. I am loving life. I am still battling everyday to better myself and work on making my weak things strong. But it's a life long process for everyone, So all I can do is continue to do my best and the Lord will do the rest. I have no complaints.
We have been having a bit of trouble with our investigators this last transfer... EVERYONE needs to get married. And when I say everyone I mean everyone. I don't know why people just don't want to get married. They are satisfied living together and having a family, and life goes on. Just makes things a little difficult for us. But we are working on it and we should have a few weddings here in a few short weeks!!!
We have been challenged by Pres. Gamiette to read the Book of Mormon in 12 weeks! I am going to try and do it twice. Once in English and once in Dutch. I have kind of hit a Dutch wall. I have declined a little bit. I don't really know what's going on. But I just gotta get back on track. But the Saranantongo language is coming along swimmingly!
As for my goals for the coming year I would say I have 3.
1. Learn/Develop faith and confidence in myself.
2. Read the Book Of Mormon 3 times.
3. Give 100% everyday...
I'm shooting for these. As far as things I need. I could use ties. They are always in high demand, but other than that you can just surprise me. And for the kids any small games or weird candy you want to send. The will love it!! And I do need more stationary. I am on low supply. But other than that you just need to know that I love you!! I love your emails they always bring a smile to my face and I hope this email finds you with one on yours.
Yo mi te tra weekie baka!!!
Lobi,
Elder Garcia
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