Mothers Day

We had a pretty busy week again. On Tuesday we drove to Des Moines, and the next day we drove to Iowa City for another meeting. In Iowa City I got to see Elder Rocha for one last time before he goes home. He was my companion back in Des Moines for 2 transfers, he's an awesome missionary. 

Another thing we were busy with this week was a baptism for a french speaking lady. There were some senior missionaries here who taught her everything and interviewed her for baptism, but they left before her actual baptism. So Elder Ostergaard and I got to visit with this lady and her husband to see how they wanted it done. Her husband, Hardy, is also a recent convert and he got to baptize her. He speaks the most English out of all the African membership in the ward, so he has stepped up to be the bridge between English speakers and French speakers, kind of like The Avatar. The baptism went really well, and on sunday they called Hardy to be the new French gospel principles teacher. There's been a few times in my life where I feel the spirit in Sacrament meeting when they give someone a calling and this was the time I've felt it strongest. He'll do a lot for the ward.

We also got to skype our families yesterday! I'm so grateful for my family. There's no doubt in my mind that I was purposefully placed in my family. I love them a lot. 

I love being a missionary. I love seeing people come closer to Jesus Christ, and I know that God is actively involved in our lives.

I love you all a lot! Have a good week!