9-24-12

9-24-12

hello everyone

Asado

this week has been a good one. i wish that i could write you guys how much we have done in such short time, but i figure that me coming home in a few short weeks should yield your patience. afterall, stories told in person are always better. we had a great week as a zone, we were able to get the missionaries to do lots of work! we got special recognition in the san rafael zone because we had such a good week. so many good things are happening in the work of the Lord, and i hate having to leave it in it´s best state. however, it does feel good knowing that i can leave my area (lots) better than i found it. good feeling. these next couple weeks will be a little crazy becuase i have so much to do and so little time. this week we had 21 references contacted (which is ton for our mission), so you can imagine the work we did this week. i have slowly been giving away highlighters, flashlights, and other random missionary accessories knowing that i will have more of that when i get home. i honestly still have a hard time thinking that i am coming home so fast.

Eliza, recent convert bringing her friend to church

i love being a missionary! i am so excited to see in what ways i can share the gospel when i get home. i won´t be a missionary, but i will be a member and fresh off the mission field (watch out ladies...haha. no, just kidding). BUT REALLY: i am so excited to go back to people that i know could accept the gospel.

Service Project

this week has been a gold week...we have found some amazing people to teach with great needs and great reception! me and my comp have been getting super excited about everything. i don´t really know what else to write. oh yeah, president gave me permission to visit my converts in mendoza on monday. so next week will probably be my last email as a missionary, so if there is anything that i need to respond or say to you, inculde it in next weeks email. any congratulation and words of appreciation will also be accepted. oh mom: can we eat carne asado tacos when i get home? with the meat and cilantro (MMMMM), onion, and your amazing salsa. ranch wouldnt be bad idea either (: just an idea. thanks. thats it for now. i hope that the photos made up for my short writing (: i love you guys, and i can´t wait to see you. i still have lots of work to do in the couple weeks, wish me luck. miss you guys!

With Mate

oh yeah i was eating these stale, fake cheeto things when my tooth broke. out of all things...ah. dental care has taken a toll on me these last few months. but i´m doing good. un abrazo,

elder valle