Happy July 4th

Great week :)

Esmerelda is now being baptized on the 14th, if not, then the 28th. She travels a lot........

Margie dropped off too :( but Felicia is all set! We went on splits last night and I went to Felicias to set up for the baptism. Bruce (father) actually gave me a nook. I was like "what?!?!?!" haha. He got a new one so he is taking all of the books off of it right now and he is going to give it to me. I still have to find out if it's allowed, if not I'll send it home. It will still have the standard works and Jesus The Christ and the Miracle of forgiveness on it.

We didn't teach too much this week, everyone is gone. Sad story!!!! We aren't crying though it's all good the spirit has been strong and we helped two people move.

I just know you are going to be dissapointed in me but there is not too much more to say. I feel bad, but it's inevitable that right when I walk out of the library I'll think of 5 things I should of said..... I am just having a blast. I have enjoyed being with Elder Narramore this week, and I think he'd say the same. We have had our rough patches but he's a good kid and one that I would hang out with at home.

I know the church is true mi amigos, and nothing else matters right now. I am tired and feel like I'm getting burned out sometimes, but ya know what? The LORD strengthens me again and again as I pray to him. I know Heavenly Father hears our prayers and is willing to answer them. I know the Book of Mormon is true and is here to gather again the house of Israel. I am ever greatful for the Atonement and I LOVE repentance. I love teaching about it, doing it, I love the joy that comes from change. Every friday we sit down as an appartment and talk about what went well and what we could do be better. I ask each missionary what I can do to improve. There comes a serious power as you humble yourself to those around you and ask what things you can improve on. It creates an environment where un-contentious betterment can happen. I love improvement and change and would invite you all to do that often. Ask your spouse, brother, sister, mother, father, child, dog, cat, fish, "what can I do to improve?" you will get good answers and then you can work on those things and improve! It's fun! You will see growth.

Love you all
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Elder Skyler Mark Andreasen

p.s. I choose Christ