Dear Family,
Glad to hear all is well everywhere. Things are great here too. We found out Transfer information and the news is that we are both staying. We are really excited. These last nine weeks with Elder Robles have been crazy and challenging, but I love him and am excited to be with him for another six weeks. These are actually going to be his last six weeks. Then he goes home. He is not very happy about it. But we are going to work hard in the meantime. As for me, I still think that I will be here in this Ward for another 4 or 5 months. At least that is what I hope. I still have the hope of being able to train in this Ward. But we will see what happens. I have learned to accept God's will in all things.
This week was really good. Brother Italo Inanami went to the Orlando Temple on Saturday. He said he enjoyed it. We are working on helping him with his genealogy. Since he has a pretty unique family history it is going to be really difficult, but I am trying to assure him that God will provide a way. He has realized how much work we have to do when we say we want to baptize EVERYONE that has EVER lived on the earth. It is a grand task, but God is with us. I am excited to get to work when I get home. Most of it is already done for us but I hope to be able to contribute is some way. I am planning on spending a lot of time with Aunt Linda when I get home so that she can help me and show me the ropes. (Fun side note- Did you know that in Spanish, linda means cute? Her name describes her well, doesn't it?)
Our Recent Converts are all doing really well. Unfortunately right now we still do not have any progressing investigators and definitely none with a baptismal date. But we are staying faithful. We have been working a lot with the Ward members and we trust that that will bring fruits soon. Working through he members is the inspired plan we have received from God to find, teach, and baptize God's children. And our members are awesome so it is just a matter of time. We have such a great relationship with almost all of them. They all love us and we love them. I can't say it enough that I love this Ward!
Another fun thing that happened was that Elder Robles and I got to cater for a Wedding on Saturday night. The wedding was for the brother of one of our favorite members, Sister Cano. Her brother goes to the Riverside Branch, the part of our Ward that split off six months ago, so I was able to go up there and see a lot of beloved friends from my time up there. I miss them. They are truly special people. And I love that they remember me even though I was only there for a month.
Also, Elder Lauck goes home this transfer. Crazy, my trainer is going home, and I have gotten to see him finish. It has been a neat experience.
Also, I gave five baptismal interviews on Sunday. It was pretty crazy but all five were super awesome. Two got baptized on Sunday and the other three will be getting baptized tonight.
Amy- congrats on the baptism coming up. Actually, by the time you read this it will have already happened. That is an exciting thing to see. keep up the great work. It is great getting to hear how the work is progressing on your side of the world. By the way, why do you call a transfer a move call? Is that just a nick name you have for it or does no one in your mission really use the word "transfer"?
But anyway, I got to get going. I love you all. Mom, I am fine right now. If I need anything I will let you know. Actually, when you get home could you check my bank account? My card hasn't been working for some reason. Have I spent too much money?
Mom and Jule's, I hope you had a great Tour. I am excited to hear how it went.
With lots of love,
Elder Reece
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