We baptized Louisa this past Saturday, and it was a moment I will never forget. I conducted the Baptismal meeting, and there is always such a rich spirit that pours into the room for baptisms. Louisa's kids have lots of doubts about the church and about being baptized. Many times they have expressed that they don't want to be baptized, but I know they felt the spirit during the baptism of their mother. Louisa asked me to confirm her the next day in Sacrament Meeting. I was dead scared when she first asked me. I fasted and prayed fervently for the Gift of Tongues to accompany me, and when the time came I was calm, not scared or nervous. I was able to be a mouthpiece for the Lord and gave her a beautiful blessing.
Sad to say, but I'm getting transferred. I was almost positive I was staying but I'm leaving Turubamba and heading east about an hour to an area called "La Paz" located in "Los Chillos." The new area I've heard is super difficult in all ways. For some reason, the members don't like missionaries so we have to work all alone, nor do they feed us lunches. It's a very low baptizing area, I think one of the lowest in our mission. But, at the same time, I'm excited to be put in a difficult area and work all I can to bring the people unto Christ.
Love Elder Rich
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| Louis's baptism |
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| Louisa |
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| Our 28 year old bishop |
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| Homie Benjamin |
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