"Pencil-thin Mustache"

Right now we are teaching tons of lessons. We taught 49 last
week. Im so grateful to be in an area where people are so kind
and willing to talk to the missionaries. The people of
Guadeloupe and Gosier are people of great faith. The problem is
they are stubburn and stuck in the traditions of their fathers.
Whether it be Catholic, Adventist, or Jehovah's Witnesses... We
have had trouble finding investigators, especially progressing
investigators. We will teach a lesson and they will basically
tell us they dont care if it's true or not..some of the most
popular responses are "I am Catholic and I'm going to stay
Catholic","I don't believe in religion, it's your faith that
saves you" (usually Catholics too) but We have really been
workin' hard since I got here though to pump up the members
for missionary work. I really believe and know that as we
receive the aid of the members in our lessons, all the hard
work we have been doingwill start to pay off and we will start
seeing baptisms. We had a fireside yesterday to introduce a
new way to pump them up formissionary work...We have one
progressing investigator named Alan. We have taught him
twice and on the return visit he had read the pamphlet and
was very interested to learn more about propthets. I'm really
excited for him, he is very sincere....I think.
This week with the coming strike we hope, pray, and have made
plans to teach him with a member. Because tomorrow there is a
huge strike. They are crazy! They are getting the water, gas,
and electricity....honestly i think its gonna be mayhem,
but on the other hand I wanna think it's all talk. But we saw
in the paper today they are saying it is gonna last at least one
week! So the good news is is that we probably won't be able to
leave Gosier as the buses aren't running. Fortunately, Gosier
is the most beautiful city on Guadaloupe, right on the beach!
The bad news is, no water or electricity...we have some water
storage so I'm sure we will be fine. Haha. I don't know what
these people are thinking...should be fun though.
The work in Gosier is awesome. I loved being with Elder Garotta
in Moule, and I learned so much. But, I felt a little protected
because he looked out for me so much. But now being with Elder
Snow I feel like I'm finally coming into my own and although
its no where near the results we had in Moule, I know things are
starting to happen. I continuelly see the Lord's hand in the
work hear, and although nothing huge has happened yet, little
things have. Little help and love shown from the members here,
and a little more hard work on our part there. And by these
little things great things will come to pass. This week Elder
Snow and I are doing an english fast..no english!
Elder Snow is awesome, he is a goofball, and is so easy to
get along with. Haha. He has a girfriend and is a little
bit whooped so its funny to mess with him...I
guess I can't talk. but i love the kid, he is my boy..haha.
Today we shaved our heads and made mustaches with our hair..
just thought I would throw that in there.
My testimony is so strong right now. I know the gospel
brings joy from my own experiences and I'm forever grateful
that I have had it taught to me by my parents. I feel it it
a privilage to be able to take this message to others.

Thanks for everything. Love ya.

From the weekly Q & A:
What temple do your members attend?
Santo Domingo, Domenican Republic. Every couple of months the
district goes on a trip together and whoever can
afford it goes. I think if it is their first time the church covers
about half the cost.
How many of your members in Gosier are endowed?
I have no idea, if I was judging i would say about 6 or 7.
How do the missionaries there (french speaking) feel about French Guyana? Have you talked to some who have been there?
I have not heard too much. Basically I'm thinkin it is the same
as Guadeloupe is as far as life style goes, but not at all as
gorgeous. There are a lot more asians too...know idea why...
Was Renay baptized? Did you get to go? It was so
great on saturday...I was not sure if we were gonna be able to go,
but then I guess I had to say the opening prayer so we changed plans. It was so great...right after we had a testimony meeting, and without hesitation he was the first one up there. He is gonna help the branch in Moule so much!
Hurrah for Israel baby!
So the thing that is crazy about Gosier is dogs...they are
everywhere! Everyday we get at least 3 who try to attack us
(I'm proud to say I have not had to get a new change of pants yet)
...Elder Snow taught me the trick the first day though, you fake
pick up a rock and they run away. Its the funniestthing these huge
dogs will be going bezerck and that little thing will makethem back down.