Letting the Light Shine - 8/13/12

Good morning everybody,

I got my new companion Wednesday. He is from American Samoa. He is 23, and served in the army for five years. Dont worry it is still like training, hard and pretty much one sided all the time. When we were trying to plan last night he was writing in his journal instead of paying attention. I shouldn't complain, but it is hard. It is so much more fun when you have a companion that likes to work hard and knows what is going on. Elder Gibson is very loving though and here in a few weeks should be a great missionary. Elder Blackburn went to Trinidad. I sure do miss him.

On a brighter note the work is starting to pick up here. We have some baptismal dates for the 25th and a really solid one for September 1st. Also president is coming to the island Friday and Saturday. That will be really fun, President Mehr is so sweet. He is full of energy and very bold. He often in meetings will tell missionaries their WRONG! then say but i still love you, your such a good missionary.... it is always fun when he is
teaching.

Thanks for your e mail. I do not need garments or contacts. I bought some new garments in Guyana right before I left because they are very cheap. I bought all my garments for ten dollars. I am thankful for the spirtual note. I think there is no better way to do missionary work then letting your light shine and serving the people around us. I hope you can all have a missionary experience.

Thanks for the updates on everyone, it sounds like everyone is having a good summer. wait.... when does school start? how is the football team looking for this year? Anyone getting ready to put the sneak on some big bulls? A year from now I know I will be. What is the valley like now? Anyways I miss you all, but not too much... haha Let me know how your missionary work is going.

Love
Elder Hartshorn