Chris' Letter 01/16/2011

so guess what? WE GOT A BAPTISM yesterday! woohoo his name is gong jong dong. and he is 24 years old really cool! it was really amazing i have taugght him this whole transfer! and he has been taught a lot before that. but he finally got baptized! it waas so great! :D anyways how is everyone?  yesterday was the coldest day in 10 years it was like like -1 fareinheight at 1pm yesterday and it only got worse. it was soooooo freaking cold but this cold does miracles. it is really good! today i will prob buy another suit at this place so that will be cool.i get a new comp in like 9 days, some days are good and some arent with my comp but its alright we work it out somehow. this next week we have 2 baptisms on saturday and 3 confirmations on sunday! wooo 3 new members and that will be 4 new memebers in the past like month and a half! this transfer is almost over i really cant believe it, and i cant beleive everyone is getting married and stuff and that justin and jordan go home next transfer! justin will be on the plane with my trainer haha! anyways lets see we have planned for a really big week this week, with the baptisms we have a lot of chances to introduce new people to the amazing gospel of Jesus Christ! ah its awesome i love it! i found out yesterday that Elder Cook will come on a mission tour here, i love being in the presense of Gods living Apostles! ah i cant wait! i bet its been cold at home! i was reading some things from people and i want to share something that was really good from Sam! he said, i will paraprhase "i dont think lehi wanted to go into the wilderness, but he did because the Lord told him to so he just rolled with the punches. i dont think Nephi wanted to go get the plates because it was dangerous, but he did because the Lord told him to, he just rolled with the Punches. its the same case with us, we just need to do what the Lord asks of us and Roll with the punches of life that come on us. if we do we will recieve blessings like no other." i can testify of that, cause there are days that are hard, but the things i learn during those days are so amazing! i am grateful for my Savior! i hope yall are too! roll with the punches of life, but more importantly DO IT WITH FAITH! Be grateful God is letting you struggle cause you will be better for it! i love it! well have a good week! i love yall!