Yay a whole letter in Spanish! haha. I had the lucky privlege of getting to translate this. It takes a long time:) Although I did know some of it, thank goodness for www.spanishdict.com. Sorry if it is confusing!
Feliz Aniversario Madre y Padre (Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad). Estuve muy suave a escuchar a todos sus adventuras alla en Washington (It was very cool to here about all your adventures in Washington). Yo imprimi los asuntos do los discoursos para leerlos yo los voy a leer entre la semana (I printed them to read the through the week between my discorses work?). Espero que tengo teimpo a escribir algunas cartas mas (I hope I have time to write more letters), pero tengo algunas preguntas (but I have some questions). ok preincipalmente me puedes enviar la dirreccion de la Mision de Abe (can you send me Abe's mission address), y que paso con El Libro do Mormon para Elaine (and what happened with the Book of Mormon for Elaine)? Y que paso con el blog (and what happened to the blog), y quiero bajar de peso me puedes mandar una dieta (and I want to lose weight, can you send me a diet)?
Hmmm...cosas que necesito (things I need), tal vez un disco duro portable (maybe a portable hard disk), y mi companero qiere mas dulces [and my companion wants some more sweets] (regale la mitad al obispo [give half to the bishop] (abri el paquete en su casa [I opened the package at home])). Yo quiero galletas o un pastel de zonohorias (and I want some cookies or carrot cake). De hecho me puedes mandar Zatarans jambalaya [in fact, can you send Zatarans jambalaya] (qiero cocinar por los Elderes y tambien Chili [I want to cook some for the Elders, and chili too]) y tal vez una corbata de chaps (and prehaps a tie of ?). :) Si quieren (If you want).
Esta semana estuvo bien los elders en mi distrito bautizaron (This week I was named good elders in my district [i think]). Nosotros vamos a bautizar la proxima semana (We are going to baptize this week). Espero que puedo mandar un paquete este semana (I hope that I can send a package this week). Yo para que pueden ver mi primer ano aqui en la mision (So I can see my first year here at the mision). Necesito irme (I need to go), les amo mucho (I love you a lot).
Con amor (with love)
Elder Baria
Hechos 5;39, 6;10
Suer rapido esta semana perdon (el internet tardo mucho y casi nada paso :) )
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
August 9th, 2010
I love how much he says "sweet" or "pretty sweet" in his letters. And in how many letters those words appear. I like the experience he had with the new teachings. Personal revelation is a very powerful thing and I am very grateful for it.
Hello Mom, Dad, Kathryn, Jadyn, Jennifer, Rebecca, Aaron, Adelyn, Elizabeth, and Michelle!!!!
Happy Birthday Kathryn, Althea, and Becca (Cards are to be written today and sent this week)
Hey Mom, It has been an amazing week and I have a sweet story for you. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I was in a new training program that all missionary leaders worldwide are receiving. We learned why there was a new program as well. In the MTC there is a training video called the district to help provide capacity to the missionaries. Church headquarters was about to make another and even picked the mission San Diego (across the border) to make it. The missionary department came to record new videos but after only a little time, they stopped everything and left. The crew told the missionary department that the missionaries don't know how to teach. The Prophet and the Twelve Apostles, with the missionary department, decided that the missionaries don't know how to teach. They spoke directly with the San Diego mission about what they were going to do. Then the missionary department came up with a way to help the Elders.
In every mission, all the leaders were called up and trained over eight district meeting lessons. The President trained us and had us do practices until we started doing everything better.
Lesson 1-The Doctrine of Christ, Lesson 2-The Role of the Holy Ghost in Conversion, Lesson 3-Revelation through Prayer, Lesson 4-Revelation through the Book of Mormon, Lesson 5-Revelation through Going to Church, Lesson 6 -Teach People, Not Lessons Lesson 7-We invite, they commit, we check up Lesson 8 - How to begin teaching.
The lessons are basically the why, then the what, then how, and where to begin. It is pretty sweet and I am pumped to improve. The idea is that every elder needs to understand his purpose to explain and guide people to guide themselves. Which is why the increased importance that they begin choosing to receive revelation. I have seen people keep their commitment and begin doing things that we did not even explain. We explained the power of prayer (with the renovated teaching) and invited them. When we checked up and they were now praying before every meal as well, something we never explained or told them before. They felt that they needed to do it. I have felt days when we have a lesson and begin describing a principle and just focused on the person rather than the lesson. Then we have felt completely guided by the spirit and the moment we follow that spirit, the people decided for themselves that they want to read, pray, go to church, and be baptized. It has been pretty sweet.
As for sending pictures, I think either one would be fine. So I have 95 dollars in my account. Okay I may need to withdraw but if not then it is better if it stays there. One other thing is that my companion has an external hard drive and puts all his pictures on that rather than printing them and deleting them (what I do) it sounds like a good idea but what do you think?
Dad, as for the convention, what will you be doing to contribute? What is the course of action you will take? Or what will you and the family do? This is one of my life goals dad that I want to share with you. I invite you to have a family council and discuss this and come up with plans, and to do something. Go, give it your all. And what has happened with your business plans, are you going to enter back into the private market?
I was thinking about what field I wanted to study after finishing up my mission. I was thinking about double majoring in International Business and in International Affairs. I would love to go into a business, although I have no ideas nor experience. I thought about politics the other day and thinking about how to be an ambassador. I’d have to know people higher up to let me in and I don't know anyone. I think I will study and get super metido in a party and then when I finish the university I will keep working in politics or a political office and try to begin a business or enter in with someone else and give it my all to be the best. What is your opinion?
I love you all,
Elder Baria
Hello Mom, Dad, Kathryn, Jadyn, Jennifer, Rebecca, Aaron, Adelyn, Elizabeth, and Michelle!!!!
Happy Birthday Kathryn, Althea, and Becca (Cards are to be written today and sent this week)
Hey Mom, It has been an amazing week and I have a sweet story for you. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I was in a new training program that all missionary leaders worldwide are receiving. We learned why there was a new program as well. In the MTC there is a training video called the district to help provide capacity to the missionaries. Church headquarters was about to make another and even picked the mission San Diego (across the border) to make it. The missionary department came to record new videos but after only a little time, they stopped everything and left. The crew told the missionary department that the missionaries don't know how to teach. The Prophet and the Twelve Apostles, with the missionary department, decided that the missionaries don't know how to teach. They spoke directly with the San Diego mission about what they were going to do. Then the missionary department came up with a way to help the Elders.
In every mission, all the leaders were called up and trained over eight district meeting lessons. The President trained us and had us do practices until we started doing everything better.
Lesson 1-The Doctrine of Christ, Lesson 2-The Role of the Holy Ghost in Conversion, Lesson 3-Revelation through Prayer, Lesson 4-Revelation through the Book of Mormon, Lesson 5-Revelation through Going to Church, Lesson 6 -Teach People, Not Lessons Lesson 7-We invite, they commit, we check up Lesson 8 - How to begin teaching.
The lessons are basically the why, then the what, then how, and where to begin. It is pretty sweet and I am pumped to improve. The idea is that every elder needs to understand his purpose to explain and guide people to guide themselves. Which is why the increased importance that they begin choosing to receive revelation. I have seen people keep their commitment and begin doing things that we did not even explain. We explained the power of prayer (with the renovated teaching) and invited them. When we checked up and they were now praying before every meal as well, something we never explained or told them before. They felt that they needed to do it. I have felt days when we have a lesson and begin describing a principle and just focused on the person rather than the lesson. Then we have felt completely guided by the spirit and the moment we follow that spirit, the people decided for themselves that they want to read, pray, go to church, and be baptized. It has been pretty sweet.
As for sending pictures, I think either one would be fine. So I have 95 dollars in my account. Okay I may need to withdraw but if not then it is better if it stays there. One other thing is that my companion has an external hard drive and puts all his pictures on that rather than printing them and deleting them (what I do) it sounds like a good idea but what do you think?
Dad, as for the convention, what will you be doing to contribute? What is the course of action you will take? Or what will you and the family do? This is one of my life goals dad that I want to share with you. I invite you to have a family council and discuss this and come up with plans, and to do something. Go, give it your all. And what has happened with your business plans, are you going to enter back into the private market?
I was thinking about what field I wanted to study after finishing up my mission. I was thinking about double majoring in International Business and in International Affairs. I would love to go into a business, although I have no ideas nor experience. I thought about politics the other day and thinking about how to be an ambassador. I’d have to know people higher up to let me in and I don't know anyone. I think I will study and get super metido in a party and then when I finish the university I will keep working in politics or a political office and try to begin a business or enter in with someone else and give it my all to be the best. What is your opinion?
I love you all,
Elder Baria
July 26th, 2010
It's hard to believe that he has been gone a year (more now), although it wasn't official until the 29th, but this is close enough:) We miss him, but we are very pleased with his efforts and we are happy that he is happy. It's ironic because he always told me to write in my journal every night, and now we hear that he has been slacking while I have been writing every day for a month:) Well, practically everyday.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so excited!!! It feels weird to have a year over already. Hey this week or next week I will be sending you all an album from my first year here in the mission field. I just hope you enjoy it. I remember my whole time as junior companion I wrote in my journal, when I became senior I maybe wrote weekly, but now I know I haven't written in my journal, even though I want to. I am going to improve that.
As for the Work here in Mexico, everyone in my district will baptize this week. Actually for the first time in my life, I will interview someone to see if they are prepared to make their first convenant with our Heavenly Father. That should be a pretty sweet expereince. This Wednesday the Seventy of Mexico came, Elder De Hoyos, and gave a sweet discourse to all the Elders in Tijuana. Then on Thursday all the Elders in Tijuana gave a training to all the youth of Baja California (they had their youth conference). Not this week but next week, all the elders in the mission will have a training session. For three days we will be trained from morning until 4:00 and I am pumped for that.
I love hearing that you are all enjoying your lives. That things are moving steadily on. Thank you for your prayers and advice. I love you all so much. We need to go. I have some sweet stories to tell, I'll write them down and send them your way.
Love,
Elder Baria
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so excited!!! It feels weird to have a year over already. Hey this week or next week I will be sending you all an album from my first year here in the mission field. I just hope you enjoy it. I remember my whole time as junior companion I wrote in my journal, when I became senior I maybe wrote weekly, but now I know I haven't written in my journal, even though I want to. I am going to improve that.
As for the Work here in Mexico, everyone in my district will baptize this week. Actually for the first time in my life, I will interview someone to see if they are prepared to make their first convenant with our Heavenly Father. That should be a pretty sweet expereince. This Wednesday the Seventy of Mexico came, Elder De Hoyos, and gave a sweet discourse to all the Elders in Tijuana. Then on Thursday all the Elders in Tijuana gave a training to all the youth of Baja California (they had their youth conference). Not this week but next week, all the elders in the mission will have a training session. For three days we will be trained from morning until 4:00 and I am pumped for that.
I love hearing that you are all enjoying your lives. That things are moving steadily on. Thank you for your prayers and advice. I love you all so much. We need to go. I have some sweet stories to tell, I'll write them down and send them your way.
Love,
Elder Baria
July 13th, 2010
This week he wrote a little something for each of us. I was lucky enough to have mine be in Spanish:) Just so you know I've only taken Spanish 1 and while I passed the class, this was beyond my level. I can't imagine how dark it was, not being able to see anything. Not being able to even create light. And then having light that was by itself, no sun. Crazy awesome stuff. The party from the interesting decade refers to my sister Becca's 80's themed 30th birthday.
Dad-As for the house specifically I couldn't really tell you. The street is called geranio and if look from above it should be the building in middle abajito de la escuela. The work has been going. We hit a few bumps but we will be having a baptism this weekend. His name is Arturo and we are working with him a lot. He is sweet and I will be sure to send pictures. I had a really sweet experience the other day, while my companion and I were talking I realized for the first time that we are completely equal and that we need to be friends and more than friends. Brothers. I set that as a goal for my realtionship with every Elder I know. I am pumped to improve and feel really different in my outlook and perspective on life.
Mom- I love hearing about all your crazy adventures to all parts of the world. You don't need to apologize if you couldn't get a letter to me. I am uploading a few pictures that I hope you will all like. We had our zone conference yesterday and the President spoke a lot about faith and how we need to pray and act, also on how we can find knowledge through faith. The sweet morsel of powerful doctrine that happens every conference was when the president explained the Light of Christ. If you want to read some sweet stuff study what Preach My Gospl says on the Light of Christ. When he read D and C 88 he explained how the light of Christ is in everything, the sun, the moon, the stars. And that it is no wonder that when Christ died the earth was darkened so much the even a fire could not be lit, and that when he was borne the earth was immersed in light so much so that the sun went down and the earth was still lit. Pretty sweet stuff.
Kathryn- I loved receiving your short but heart felt note, although brief hearing from you brought a great deal of joy to my heart. How was Independence Day Festival?
Jadyn-I loved the pictures you sent me, Could you send me a picture of your mom and you? Are you liking school?
Jennifer-I haven't heard from you in a while. I will be writing you a card so that you and I can keep up the constant contact. I will share some mission stories and if you are willing I would love responses with stories, and also with pictures.
Rebecca, Aaron, Adelyn- I need a picture of ya'll. Mom told me ya'll have a party planned of the most...interesting decade. Will you send some pictures with mullets afterwards? How is Adelyn doing? Does she like the Nursery? I received your cards and loved them and will be writing you all.
Elizabeth-How are things going in your life? Mom told me you got a sweet job, and have changed up houses. Can you send me your address? Will you be my penpal :) ? And how is...Jake doing (his name is Jake right)? I hope I didn't forget.
Michelle-Hola Michelle siempre tienes un amigo aqui in Mexico (you will always have a friend in Mexico), no te preculpes si todo tus amigos se van (even if all your friends are going [something along those lines, since my two best friends just moved]). Sabes que, todo de nosotros te amamos mucho (Know that we have mucho love for you). Queremos tu felcidad sobre todas de las cosas de este mundo (We want your happiness on all of the things of this world). Si quieres escuchar a la musica mexicana suave (que vas a gustar [you'll like]) busques un group que se llama Manna(If you want to listen to smoot Mexican Music, look for the group called Manna). They are sweet. Never stop pushing your limits Michelle, grow and break free of all the barriers you may put over yourself.
Love Ya'll Till Next Week Eternally,
Elder Baria
Dad-As for the house specifically I couldn't really tell you. The street is called geranio and if look from above it should be the building in middle abajito de la escuela. The work has been going. We hit a few bumps but we will be having a baptism this weekend. His name is Arturo and we are working with him a lot. He is sweet and I will be sure to send pictures. I had a really sweet experience the other day, while my companion and I were talking I realized for the first time that we are completely equal and that we need to be friends and more than friends. Brothers. I set that as a goal for my realtionship with every Elder I know. I am pumped to improve and feel really different in my outlook and perspective on life.
Mom- I love hearing about all your crazy adventures to all parts of the world. You don't need to apologize if you couldn't get a letter to me. I am uploading a few pictures that I hope you will all like. We had our zone conference yesterday and the President spoke a lot about faith and how we need to pray and act, also on how we can find knowledge through faith. The sweet morsel of powerful doctrine that happens every conference was when the president explained the Light of Christ. If you want to read some sweet stuff study what Preach My Gospl says on the Light of Christ. When he read D and C 88 he explained how the light of Christ is in everything, the sun, the moon, the stars. And that it is no wonder that when Christ died the earth was darkened so much the even a fire could not be lit, and that when he was borne the earth was immersed in light so much so that the sun went down and the earth was still lit. Pretty sweet stuff.
Kathryn- I loved receiving your short but heart felt note, although brief hearing from you brought a great deal of joy to my heart. How was Independence Day Festival?
Jadyn-I loved the pictures you sent me, Could you send me a picture of your mom and you? Are you liking school?
Jennifer-I haven't heard from you in a while. I will be writing you a card so that you and I can keep up the constant contact. I will share some mission stories and if you are willing I would love responses with stories, and also with pictures.
Rebecca, Aaron, Adelyn- I need a picture of ya'll. Mom told me ya'll have a party planned of the most...interesting decade. Will you send some pictures with mullets afterwards? How is Adelyn doing? Does she like the Nursery? I received your cards and loved them and will be writing you all.
Elizabeth-How are things going in your life? Mom told me you got a sweet job, and have changed up houses. Can you send me your address? Will you be my penpal :) ? And how is...Jake doing (his name is Jake right)? I hope I didn't forget.
Michelle-Hola Michelle siempre tienes un amigo aqui in Mexico (you will always have a friend in Mexico), no te preculpes si todo tus amigos se van (even if all your friends are going [something along those lines, since my two best friends just moved]). Sabes que, todo de nosotros te amamos mucho (Know that we have mucho love for you). Queremos tu felcidad sobre todas de las cosas de este mundo (We want your happiness on all of the things of this world). Si quieres escuchar a la musica mexicana suave (que vas a gustar [you'll like]) busques un group que se llama Manna(If you want to listen to smoot Mexican Music, look for the group called Manna). They are sweet. Never stop pushing your limits Michelle, grow and break free of all the barriers you may put over yourself.
Love Ya'll Till Next Week Eternally,
Elder Baria
July 5th, 2010
They seem to really like smores:) I've noticed that a lot of times, Ben has to make sure his investigators get married before they can get baptised. I wonder if he realizes that soccer jerseys are expensive...I'm pretty sure we haven't sent him any.
Happy Independence Day!
I loved your packages as did my companions, the shoes and garments were much needed, as well as the Independence Day Party we had in the house eating smores. I will be sure to send pictures, or actually I have almost finished up an album and think I will send it your way.
We had a baptism on Saturday his name is Cesar. We had a long story with him. The only thing he needed was to get married, but everytime we tried something came up. This happened seven times until final they were married. On Tuesday my leaders told us that there were free marriages in another city and that the judge knows the sister missionaries really well. We went and told Cesar's wife and she accepted the invitation. We called the judge and he told us that the last day of the free marriage program was Wednesday. He said bring them tomorrow and I can marry them. We went back and told Cesar's wife...she almost fainted (this is true), and she said she would get married tomorrow. We stopped by in the evening and invited Cesar to be married tomorrow. They said yes and Wednesday morning we skipped off to Tecate and they got married!!! And on Saturday he was baptized. He is a powerhouse. I will send pics of the civil marriage and the baptism with the album.
It has been a good week. Our conference with the President will be this next Monday and the Monday after the 19th there is a possibility of changes (lots of leaders will be going home, two of the assistants and the rest are ZL's). Oh, my comapnion wanted me to ask you all if you could send the official soccer jersey of the USA (two one for him and one for me). He gave me the one of Mexico, it is pretty sweet. I need to go play a game of boliche (bowling) stay safe all of you. I loved the pics and cards and will be writing soon. I love you all.
Lead On With All Your Heart,
Elder Baria
Happy Independence Day!
I loved your packages as did my companions, the shoes and garments were much needed, as well as the Independence Day Party we had in the house eating smores. I will be sure to send pictures, or actually I have almost finished up an album and think I will send it your way.
We had a baptism on Saturday his name is Cesar. We had a long story with him. The only thing he needed was to get married, but everytime we tried something came up. This happened seven times until final they were married. On Tuesday my leaders told us that there were free marriages in another city and that the judge knows the sister missionaries really well. We went and told Cesar's wife and she accepted the invitation. We called the judge and he told us that the last day of the free marriage program was Wednesday. He said bring them tomorrow and I can marry them. We went back and told Cesar's wife...she almost fainted (this is true), and she said she would get married tomorrow. We stopped by in the evening and invited Cesar to be married tomorrow. They said yes and Wednesday morning we skipped off to Tecate and they got married!!! And on Saturday he was baptized. He is a powerhouse. I will send pics of the civil marriage and the baptism with the album.
It has been a good week. Our conference with the President will be this next Monday and the Monday after the 19th there is a possibility of changes (lots of leaders will be going home, two of the assistants and the rest are ZL's). Oh, my comapnion wanted me to ask you all if you could send the official soccer jersey of the USA (two one for him and one for me). He gave me the one of Mexico, it is pretty sweet. I need to go play a game of boliche (bowling) stay safe all of you. I loved the pics and cards and will be writing soon. I love you all.
Lead On With All Your Heart,
Elder Baria
June 28th, 2010
The subject is a sweet song we heard when un Cristiano gave us a ride. He blasted this song and now it is all stuck in our heads wherever we go. But the truth is the song is pretty sweet. It would be a sweet blog song that almost no one will understand.
It was good to hear about all the spring cleaning that is going on there. As for your slew of questions, I did receive those sugar cookies and my companions and I ate them all in twenty minutes. They were fantastic. Our Mexican companions have never had smores, nor sugar cookies. The only thing left to show them would be fudge as it does not exist here in Mexico. Don't worry Mom, transfers will be on the 19th of July.
As for missionaries here in the mission, the mayoria serve here in Tijuana (there are seis stakes) and then there are two stakes in Mexicali and San Luis Rio Colorado and then one in Ensendad and then there are missionaries in a few other cities, in Rosarito, Tecate, San Quintin, San Felipe, Guerrero Negro and Viscaino. As for museums, I haven't seen too many, and as for the Cerro Colorado I am not sure if there is much of a story.
As for my wrestling shoes mom, I suppose you could donate them to Timberline (our high school) to use. As for goals, I have been working a lot on not being bossy, being humble and trying to be more down to earth and trying to be a friend to everyone. Apart from the personal plans I have set, for spiritual goals I want to memorize a scripture everyday. But what kind of goals do you all have?
As for Spanish, I still want to learn more. There are moments when I hit barriers on what to say. Speaking it is really natural, but reading always slows me down. As for something cool I have learned this week was a lot on Christlike attributes and how much listening helps resolve almost all the problems that we face here in life. I would love it if you would send Teaching No Greater Call. Also, please send a sunscreen with an SPF above thirty as my nose is really burnt. Could you also send the type of small three ring binder paper I need to do bosquejos (sketches). If you could send smores once more to celebrate the 4th of July with our companions that would be sweet. And lots of crazy exotic pictures of the U.S.A. would be sweet to celebrate, or at least from Washington. Apart from that...that church video called Small and Simple Things and the sweet Restoration video that is an hour and a half long that follows the story of Joseph Smith up to his martyrdom in Nauvoo. I think with all that I will not need anything for awhile.
The importance of Soccer in other countires has caused a slight down turn in the work. Every investigator and convert stayed home to watch Mexico go up against Argentina, one of the best teams in the world. I have truly come to love soccer living here in Mexico, but when it turns out that no one wants to listen to us to watch futbol instead, it is pretty sad. But my companion and I are pumped for the work. We are going to focus 100% on baptisimal dates this week. I would invite those that have served missions to get in connection once more with their converts. I am doing good and I think I will be asking my companion to be sending you all a letter. I love you. Stay safe and I will talk to you all next week,
I love you,
Elder Baria
P.S. I have one pair of shoes, the sole is worn out, the padding is gone, the leather is ripped and they smell terrible after almost one year and there is no where to fix them I would love a new pair. Ones that look sweet please. Love Ya'll!!!
It was good to hear about all the spring cleaning that is going on there. As for your slew of questions, I did receive those sugar cookies and my companions and I ate them all in twenty minutes. They were fantastic. Our Mexican companions have never had smores, nor sugar cookies. The only thing left to show them would be fudge as it does not exist here in Mexico. Don't worry Mom, transfers will be on the 19th of July.
As for missionaries here in the mission, the mayoria serve here in Tijuana (there are seis stakes) and then there are two stakes in Mexicali and San Luis Rio Colorado and then one in Ensendad and then there are missionaries in a few other cities, in Rosarito, Tecate, San Quintin, San Felipe, Guerrero Negro and Viscaino. As for museums, I haven't seen too many, and as for the Cerro Colorado I am not sure if there is much of a story.
As for my wrestling shoes mom, I suppose you could donate them to Timberline (our high school) to use. As for goals, I have been working a lot on not being bossy, being humble and trying to be more down to earth and trying to be a friend to everyone. Apart from the personal plans I have set, for spiritual goals I want to memorize a scripture everyday. But what kind of goals do you all have?
As for Spanish, I still want to learn more. There are moments when I hit barriers on what to say. Speaking it is really natural, but reading always slows me down. As for something cool I have learned this week was a lot on Christlike attributes and how much listening helps resolve almost all the problems that we face here in life. I would love it if you would send Teaching No Greater Call. Also, please send a sunscreen with an SPF above thirty as my nose is really burnt. Could you also send the type of small three ring binder paper I need to do bosquejos (sketches). If you could send smores once more to celebrate the 4th of July with our companions that would be sweet. And lots of crazy exotic pictures of the U.S.A. would be sweet to celebrate, or at least from Washington. Apart from that...that church video called Small and Simple Things and the sweet Restoration video that is an hour and a half long that follows the story of Joseph Smith up to his martyrdom in Nauvoo. I think with all that I will not need anything for awhile.
The importance of Soccer in other countires has caused a slight down turn in the work. Every investigator and convert stayed home to watch Mexico go up against Argentina, one of the best teams in the world. I have truly come to love soccer living here in Mexico, but when it turns out that no one wants to listen to us to watch futbol instead, it is pretty sad. But my companion and I are pumped for the work. We are going to focus 100% on baptisimal dates this week. I would invite those that have served missions to get in connection once more with their converts. I am doing good and I think I will be asking my companion to be sending you all a letter. I love you. Stay safe and I will talk to you all next week,
I love you,
Elder Baria
P.S. I have one pair of shoes, the sole is worn out, the padding is gone, the leather is ripped and they smell terrible after almost one year and there is no where to fix them I would love a new pair. Ones that look sweet please. Love Ya'll!!!
June 14th, 2010
Hey Hey!!!How are ya'll doing? The mission field is going great. My new companion is named Elder Navarro. He is from Veracruz and he is one of the best companions I have had yet in the mission. I am his second companion, same as my last companion. He is incredibly intelligent, and loves the street life (where he grew up). We both respect each other a lot and work really good together. He is commited and loves the church. I will send ya'll a picture sometime.
By the way, I received the package. The Bishop gave it to me on Sunday after church. If ya'll sent it on Wednesday then the packages get here incredbly fast. If ya'll are going to be sending another package this week, I really do need garments (MTall Tops, Mbottoms) and the camera card I sent ya'll with the videos, also I would love some more really sweet ties :) . Also, if ya'll could send the recipe for no bake cookies that would be sweet.
Hey Dad, your package will be sent this week I believe-Happy Father's Day! Also Dad, the camera is not accepting batteries now. I don't know what the problem is but I will keep trying-it just says it is dead everytime. As for things I am studying that changes day by day. It depends on the person as we study their needs. As other goals I am studying Preach My Gospel to pass the mission test we have, and studying the Book of Mormon and Jesus the Christ. I started the Bible but decided it is best saved for after I pass the PMG test. As for arriving home in the evening, we need to be in the house at nine o clock here in Tijuana, in other cities the time is different. Actually, because we have an investigator that gets home late, we asked special permission to stay out a little later and the presdient said it was okay so long as we have a ride. As for talking to the president-every card we write, or conference interviews, and besides those we call when we need him. Or sometimes, for example, when we want to leave our sectors to do something cool we can call (I have done that a few times- to go to Dairy Queen :) ) A few weeks ago I recieved permission to go to the mission home once for a table and white board and another time to drop off a bill with Hna Hayn.
As for converts, just send the cards to me and I will give them out. The ward I am in is about to divide (there are six Elderes) and we are trying to activate and baptize sufficient Priesthood so that it can divide again. Goal for month, Retain, Activate, and Baptize!!! Alright Love you all, stay safe- I'll write ya'll later.
Animo
Love Eternally,
Elder Baria
By the way, I received the package. The Bishop gave it to me on Sunday after church. If ya'll sent it on Wednesday then the packages get here incredbly fast. If ya'll are going to be sending another package this week, I really do need garments (MTall Tops, Mbottoms) and the camera card I sent ya'll with the videos, also I would love some more really sweet ties :) . Also, if ya'll could send the recipe for no bake cookies that would be sweet.
Hey Dad, your package will be sent this week I believe-Happy Father's Day! Also Dad, the camera is not accepting batteries now. I don't know what the problem is but I will keep trying-it just says it is dead everytime. As for things I am studying that changes day by day. It depends on the person as we study their needs. As other goals I am studying Preach My Gospel to pass the mission test we have, and studying the Book of Mormon and Jesus the Christ. I started the Bible but decided it is best saved for after I pass the PMG test. As for arriving home in the evening, we need to be in the house at nine o clock here in Tijuana, in other cities the time is different. Actually, because we have an investigator that gets home late, we asked special permission to stay out a little later and the presdient said it was okay so long as we have a ride. As for talking to the president-every card we write, or conference interviews, and besides those we call when we need him. Or sometimes, for example, when we want to leave our sectors to do something cool we can call (I have done that a few times- to go to Dairy Queen :) ) A few weeks ago I recieved permission to go to the mission home once for a table and white board and another time to drop off a bill with Hna Hayn.
As for converts, just send the cards to me and I will give them out. The ward I am in is about to divide (there are six Elderes) and we are trying to activate and baptize sufficient Priesthood so that it can divide again. Goal for month, Retain, Activate, and Baptize!!! Alright Love you all, stay safe- I'll write ya'll later.
Animo
Love Eternally,
Elder Baria
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