First Baptism!!!!

OK now on to my CRAZY week! So this past week was absolutely amazing, a little crazy, but great. So leading up to the baptism we had to schedule a special interview with a stake president. WE tried and tried, but simplicio and silvia's schedule just wouldnt match up with president spencer's So we called president summerhays (who is INCREDABLE) and we just set up an interview over the phone. I didnt know that the spirit could be that strong over the phone! There was a very special spirit there as President said that they were ready to be baptized. And leading up to the baptism on saturday, NOTHING was ready, and everything wasnt working out. but finally, literally 15 minutes away from the start, we got everything finished and ready. We showed up and the baptism was incredable. All in spanish. But the little room was packed full. There is so much support in this ward for missionary work. And they are so willing to meet and greet, even with the language barrier there. We have english classes on saturday, and now we will start spanish classes, that many people want to learn But anyways, Elder Lauritzen baptized simplicio, and i had the amazing chance of baptizing silvia. IN SPANISH! Afterwards, silvia stood and bore her testimony. WOW. She is already rooted into the gospel, and it was so spiritual in that room, even those who didnt understand a word were touched. Afterwards, they were both absolutely beaming! Walking through the chapel afterwards, i had the most peaceful, comforting feeling in my life. THAT is why i am here. I loved this chance, the chance of seeing them changed by this gospel. IT is true!!!

Well now on to the crazy part of the week. That amazing feeling didnt last very long... unfortunately. Maybe 5-10 minutes after simplicio and silvia left, we get a frantic call from silvia. Simplicio was pulled over on the way home from the baptism, and because he has been without a job for three months, he was driving with no insurance. So he was arrested, and taken to jail less than 15 minutes after being baptized. THANKFULLY, a member who works for the police department was at the baptism, and he took us to the police department and we helped him get out of jail, but he still has some HUGE fines to pay. It was a crazy, almost surreal night. Keep them in your prayers, they are such good people, and i am praying that they can find a way to pay these fines. They will though, i have absolute faith, they were already paying tithing and fast offerings, the next day! that sunday they recieved the Holy Ghost, and Simplicio got the priesthood. It was amazing. We had a lesson, and this time silvia volunteered to share her testimony. Amazing.

So that was my week. A little crazy, but perfect. I love this work so much, thanks for helping me to get out here! This will be the best two years, definately the hardest, but easily the most rewarding.

Things that i need, (for christmas) i really need a cookbook. Just easy, quick meals that i could affordably make. I need a leatherman multitool, that one you sent me should work fine though. And honestly that is about it. I really dont have room for lots of things. I will have to get rid of lots of things when i am transfered.

Well mommy, i love you, have a great week!

Elder Kenck