Camron's letter......2/27/2012

Hola Familia, Things went fantastic this week with the baptisms. Carmelo Catia and Cristhian were all baptized and confirmed. They were also very happy to become members of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints (the only true church). I have never been able to baptize a family that pretty much says everything that a missionary loves to hear. It's fantastic! They both told us that they felt amazing when they were baptized and also when the were confirmed. But it's really sad how things are going so rough for them. They have had so many trials and dificulties, yet they're staying so strong and firm in the church even though these problems came when they started listening to our message. They are struggling so much with money and Carmelo is still sick and so two days before their baptisms they really were down and sad about things. We offered to give them blessings. One of health (I don't know if it's called that) and one of comfort. I was able to give Catia hers and Elder Hansen gave Carmelos. The spirit was so strong that everyone was silent and just enjoying how powerful and peaceful the atmosphere was. It was truly awesome! Catie explained that she felt some warmth that she had never felt before move throughout her body, and Carmelo just smiled and said he just can't explain what he feels. They are truly an awesome family. They wanted to go with us to the baptism even though we needed to go an hour early to set up. But they were with us and we had a great time too. It's so sad that they are really having some tough times. Their 4 year old daughter is now in the hospital and they say she will be there for a month with bronchitis. They are really sad, but I just know that things will go good and that she will get better. We pray that they will. We are going to be able to baptize their son the 10th of March. He's told us like four times that he is excited for that date, and that he is excited that he will be passing the sacrament too. I'm so thankful that the Lord trusted in me and my companion and helped us bring this family into the gospel. I'm excited to find another family that we can help as well. Have an awesome week.   Love, Elder Christoffersen