Llanos de Santa Maria-June 20, 2011

So this week seriously was just awesome. Elder Joya and I put ourselves pilas and just got some good work done. We had 11 investigators in church. That was seriously the best I've ever seen my whole mission. And, 4 for the first time. As of right now we have 8 fechas. The coolest part is ever single one went to church this week. we should have 4 baptisms this week. 2 for sure. Just 2 little girls. But the other 2is a mom and a daughter. We will see. We have to talk to President about what he thinks we should do. It's a weird scenario. It'd take like 10 years to write. Just know she is about as pilas as pilas gets. Seriously we have been so blessed here it's amazing. I'm so grateful for the blessing that immediately took place from being here again. We also had 15 lessons with members this week. That's ballin for this area. We seriously have just been so blessed. I wish you guys could meet these people!!! They are seriously changing for the better daily. We have Family Aguilar...They are a family of 6. Two of them were baptised, And we are baptising the other 4. 2 this Saturday And the other 2 in 2 weeks. Their names are Iris, And Maria jose (this Saturday) And Blanca and Delela (in 2 weeks). They're just awesome girls. We also are teaching Fam. Ruano. Hna. Gloria and her Daughter Jacolyn will maybe get baptized this Saturday. Theyre awesome. And she has 3 more children. William 16, Diana 17, And Neri 12. Neri doesn't have a fecha yet but will tonight I think. He's been to church twice. Just a little stud. Elder Joya and I are taking him a cake tonight for his birthday he just had. Diana said she wants to get baptized! Cool! But, She is going to Mexico for a month to work for her Aunt. She said she wants to go to our church there because ¨It's different then any other church¨ :) ESOOO!!! She totally felt the spirit yesterday. William needs to get to church. Stud though. Also a Family Ordeñes. Man I love this family. We are going to help them get married this 23rd of July and baptized the same day. They are seriously so amazing. They have their problems, but, They seriously are so amazing. They have so much desire to change and do whats right. They read the pamphlets we leave behind together!! That's so cool. And they pray together at night., So awesome. They've also been to church 3 times already. So cool. I wish you guys could meet all the people I'm teaching. They seriously are so amazing. The Spirit is just helping them feel the truthfulness of our beliefs. It's interesting how the Spirit works. You just have to be willing. I know this letter is a little boring but, We seriously have just been so busy with these three families its been crazy. But, good crazy. I love this work and the fact that I am blessed with 6 more months to do it. As far as answering your questions..... In my Ward we don't teach anything. It's a decent ward. We do have to focus quite a bit on visiting less active members though. Which has been successful. We got a family to church this week that hasnt been in three years!!! So cool. Family Duarte. They're so awesome. The mother made us Chow Mein Saturday night...mmmmm :) I'm doing well. The new president arrives the 29th of this month. That's good. My comp is a stud. We have a had some good times together. Hes seriously becoming a stud of a missionary. I love him. I weigh 180 right now....when I entered to mission I was 207. haha gordito estaba So that's the latest. I love you all tons! Thanks for your letters!!!! Elder Fast.

Llanos de Santa Maria-June 13, 2011

Well....I'm back in the Capital! I'm not even mad. haha Seriously though. I said like 10 times when i was in Polochik, if I HAD to go back to the Cap I'd choose to go back to Llanos de Santa Maria... Well.....I'm back!!!! haha I seriously couldn't believe it. I went back!! I'm here in Llanos again! That like never happens in the mission! But I'm way excited. At first I was like upset haha. I dunno why. Just my pride I think. But, serously the members recieved me better then I think I've ever been recieved anywhere. They were seriously so excited and supportive of me being back. They kept saying I have more work for me to do here. Just awesome people. It's true though. That's why I'm back. So I'm excited to find the people I didn't find before or need to finish helping. My new companion is Elder Joya from Honduras! He's got 6 months in the mission. He's seriously the man. I've been loving my time with him so far. I'll send you guys pics next week. The area just exploded with success. Esooo!! We have 7 fechas and they're looking pretty good. And this Sunday we had 8 investagators in church. OH!!! I got to see the Family I found that got baptized a little after I left!!! SOOOO cool!!!!! Also I got to see Monica!! (she also got baptized after I left) Seriously was so good to see them. Theyre studs. So I'm excited. I feel like its a huge blessing for me to be here. President wrote me an email just saying what I need to do here in Llanos. He's the man. I'm so grateful for him. So that's about all I have for this week. Nothing too cool. I'm excited to be here though. The members are always super helpful here. AND more importantly give really good food. Hope all is well with y'all. Les quiero mucho. Elder Fast Evan...(that's for Daniel) Mother! How fun all the stuff you got to do this week!!!! I'm glad you got along so well with Elder Toolson's mom!!!! That seriously makes me so happy!!! I love him! OH!!! You know who hes ZL with now!?!?!? Elder NAVAS!!! remember him!? He is my ¨hija¨ in the mission!! He's only got 10 months in the misison and is ZL!! That companionship is 2 of literally my favorite companions!!! Also no worries you didn't go to Schone's conference (homecoming) thing. I'm glad you and dad are doing well....my time is about out! shoot! I love you mother...I love you guys so much!!! I'll write to you next week. If you have any specific questions...I'll answer them next week... I very, very promise. I love you mom!!! Elder Fast

Sacsuha-June 6, 2011

Our District So this week was pretty good. We got a lot of good done. We found some really good "news" so that will be good to see how they progress. So....changes came and I have a change. I'm going back to the capital. Dunno why. Usually when you come out here you stay til the end of your mission. Saber. In all honesty, it's really hard to me. I really dedicated myself to this language and people. But, It's okay. This change wouldnt just happen unless the Lord has something planned for me. I AM excited to go work and discover what it is. I'll be finding out my new comp on Wednesday. So ya'll sound super busy...Sounds fun. It's always weird to me that the world goes on outside missionary work haha. I swear some days don't even happen here. Here the new president is coming soon. Saber when exactly...I dont know. But I'm excited to meet the new one. I'll dejar some shout outs for you guys! Daniel....Dude your team is just baller. haha Thats seriously rediculous. I would be frustrated to play against you guys. Keep droppin' tres. Dude school sounds seriously ridiculous. You're the man. You sound like you are tearin it up. Keep chuggin man. Thank you for your example. Momma....ooooohoooohooooo...(like the Queen song) Thanks so much for your email! That seriously was awesome! Super informative. Gracias! That's fun you got to spend more time in Utah! I feel like every single time when I write you I'm saying that!!! That's fun. I seriously cant wait to go with you after the mish. Pops...You're the man...I'm positive your knee will start getting better. I love you tons Dad. Thank you for the email you sent me! Ill let you know what im thinking next week. Rey...Brooooother!!!!! Thank you seriously so much for the email. Thank you for the support and advice you give me... Welp...this email was lame. Sorry haha. Hopefully I'm writin' a cool one next week :) Elder Fast Laj ISo-max