April 8, 2013 - Que Espectacular!!

Dear Familia,

Wow what a week!

So I'm not saying that with the puff of exhausted breaths, as usual. I say that because I just got to see the fruits of the seeds planted! First off, the man Anival, that I got to know with Elder Chavez 2 changes ago, was baptised.Feb 4, 2013 blog Second, in my old area the person that we activated just got his mission call to Chile.Jan 21, 2013 blog I can't even begin to explain the joy felt when I got to see the pics!!!!

Anival and Elder Chavez at Anival's baptism. April 2013 - Piata, Peru

Elder Chavez and Hna Rosa's son who received his mission call to Chile

That being said and done, General Conference was great, and I liked two talks in particular. Although I don't remember who wrote them, I can remember what they were about. First was that every person is a child of God, that he loves and always wants to perdon (forgive). The talk was mainly about the perdon of people and talked that 7 times seventy isn't enough. The process of repentance allows us to be humble, admitting our errors and faults.The Savior Wants Us to Forgive - Elder Cardon Second was by the prophet, who talked about the obediencia, the importance of keeping the commandments that we're given for our protection with foreknowledge of the tough consequences. Obedience Brings Blessings - Pres. Monson Wow! I hope that I'm always humble enough to admit my mistakes so that the pure love of Christ can help me in my time of need and pain.

Elder Lazaro, Elder Martinez, Elder Pinegar & Elder Castro enjoying lunch in Legua - April 2013

As for the progress here in the Legua, we're working with a sister that is preparing to be baptised this week. We'll see what happens. I can't promise anything. As for the rest, It's gonna be a long week of looking for new people to teach, but ya gotta do it in a new way here, because there really aren't that many receptive people. They counseled us to work with the members and what not. 

Elder Pinegar and the soccer gang - Legua April 2013

As for the picture, we're working with the members here through activities, and they are great!!! We had the chance to play soccer and show our skills ;) Although I'm not that great, and I about broke my companions leg! haha but that's for another time. 

This rat is huge when you think Elder Pinegar wears a size 14 shoe!! - Legua April 2013

As for the rat, we have an infestation of rats in our little house chapel....I didn't realize how scared of them I was....that's also another story haha but bottom line is that I think that the situation is under control. We're trying our best to be diligent here in the mission, and although we aren't perfect, God does what we can't!  What a great week!!

Love,

Elder Pinegar

PS: Mom, I can't thank you enough for what you have done for me and my college class scheduling. I love you and think about you guys every day. Like Tanner always said, you guys are my favorite parents and the best ones as well. I'm gonna try to get the memory chip out this week so you can see the DL of the mish. I can't wait to be able to enjoy your company in May* (our Mother's Day call) and I'm really lookin forward to it!!! with much love and hope, yours truly...elder pinegar

PPSS: Don't worry Spencer, I didn't forget bout you, keep the chin up and just know that I'm gettin you hooked up here in Peru! haha how are you enjoying football and school? Always do your best and just make sure that you keep the rep goin strong, you represent my hood!! ;) do work with the ladies and don't let any guy get too close to our sister!!! you know the drill my son!!! peace!!!