July 9, 2012

this week was great. we have a ton of people that are progressing really good right now. it is a fun time to be a missionary. this week passed by so fast. on the 4 rth of July this member cooked us a barbecue that was really really good (we had to pay $10 but it was very worth it. the branch is doing well right now, finally they are really stressing visits, so hopefully we will see a little progress in that aspect. we worked really hard this week and it was just fun. we taught this catholic lady that her husband died a few years ago. her pastor or whatever they are called in english told her that she would never be able to be with him again as a family that they wouldnt recognize each other after they would be just brother and sister. i asked her how she felt about that. she said a little sad. i asked her if she thought that that feeling came from God and if he wanted her to be sad. she said no. then we taught her a little about the plan of salvation and eternal marriage. she really loved it. it is really sad that so many people dont want to accept the truth and chose to believe the traditions of their parents instead of the eternal truths of the gospel. the mission is amazing, anyone that doesnt want to go on a mission or whats to go home early, or is trunky, or doesnt work hard, doesnt understand the importance of the gospel and the message we carry to the world, or the sacred responsibility the mission is. so dont worry be assured that i will be working hard until the end. this morning we went to the beach and ran it was a lot of fun, it was so pretty with the sun rise. we found a couple of cool shells so it was cool. i am not in the best shape but i can still take out james jk. but seriously. i am really not ready for the mission to end i really would love to extend but i still have 3 weeks left so we will make the most out of it. thanks for all the letters and support love you lots. Elder Brimhall