Hello family!!

This was the first week of 2013, wierd. Everything goes back to normal now. Sam goes back to school... work goes back to normal... The decorations come down... No more drunk people frantic about the end of the world for the missionaries to talk to in the street... kind of sad but thats the way it is.

It sounds like everyone spent the new years well. Theres nothing wrong with spending it quiet, I think thats the one thing I miss most is just spending a quiet night a home with movies or games. Im glad Josh and everyone found 2012 to be easy, I dont think I could say the same thing. I think 2012 was one of the harder years for me. Im excited to see what 2013 has in store. Im sure it will bring a lot of successes as well as failures. A lot of happy moments and several discouraging moments. All I know is that it will bring progress. Whatver happens this year it is for the better.

I recieved the package from christmas, and it was really well recieved. I finally have a hackeysack again, which is good because it will allow me to practice my footwork for when the other elders want to play soccer:) I was also very happy to see the music. My life has been a little dull without music, so this will help me feel more alive. I was expecially exited to see the soundtrack to Anastasia. It was weird to see because I have been humming the songs from this CD for the last couple weeks. I dont know how you guys knew. This music has something special to it and I dont really know how to describe it. Thank you. The truth is that there is a chance that I dont have permission to listen to it. Im not sure why I wouldnt but I have to ask president Essig. Either way im happy I have it. It is always awesome to recieve gifts from home. I hear theres more coming?! cant wait :)

This week was a good week for us. The Santibanez family got confirmed on Sunday. Theyre members of the church now. :) It was neat to see their smiles between the ordinances. Theyre really excited I can tell. Theyre going to go far.

We are working with several very good investigators. Nobody came to church but they are progressing in my book. Im excited to see what will come this week. I have come to recognize th experience of sitting with investigators that are progressing to be very rewarding. simply sitting with these friends and with the spirit in the room, there is a feeling of peace and joy. I coming to really enjoy being a missionary. There are times when we dont have lessons like this and we are simply working but all the same, the lord works with us.

I hope everyone is having a good week.

I love you all very much

Jeremy