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What a crazy weekend! but well worth it! Last wednesday I had to say bye to Elder Stoddard... sad times but exciting! then me and two other elders took a train up to stockholm that night. The next day we had our trainers meeting with 13 new missionaries coming in. It was good to be in that meeting and actually know what I was talking about. After watching the inspiring video from "The District", we went into the room with the new missionaries and remember feeling that amazing spirit and love that the Lord had for these VERY potential missionaries. They each read their letter on where they were going and I got Elder Nelson! From Alpine, Utah. Super Happy missionary ready to work! I couldn't be any more grateful for who I got. It was sad that I didn't get to see anyone in my group train, but they are called with inspiration. We then had a great train ride back to our area! I got this card (because I travel so much) that gives me unlimited hot chocolate. So that made him happy!

We had a crazy weekend to plan for! It was amazing to have him come in at such a great time to be a missionary! Have 3 Baptisms planned for next saturday, many investigators planned to invite to General Conference, and plenty of teaches to get him used to SWEDEN! The following day I was so grateful that the Lord provided so many miracles. The teaching went smoothly, we commited 2 to baptism (once they knew the Book of Mormon is true), and a family dinner that night. The following day was awesome. We had planned to play innnebandy in the morning if an investigator could come. As we called, no one was able to come and play. So, trusting in the Lord, we decided to find for 2 hours. Realizing that it was Conference that night and the next day we thought to ourselves who WOULDN'T be interested in listening to a prophet?! So we went and did. After much rejection we recieved a number from a person who lived in stockholm. After more rejection it was time to go home and plan. After those hours... the Dad (me) was getting tired. But Elder Ray Nelson, not allowing one thing to get him down, as soon as a person sat next to him, he was ON IT. With his broken p Swedish, trying to find the right words so the Swedish teenage girl could understand, she accepted a Book of Mormon, she was for the idea of having a prophet today, and gave us her number so we could teach her. How thankful I am for missionaries like this who come to the mission ready to hit the ground running! I am so thankful for the many lessons I have learned from my companions. After planning, we went to our ward mission leaders house to watch the Saturday Morning session. So many investigators we had planned on coming didn't show, but Henrik (a swedish investigator) and Elvis (the boy from Congo) came with willingness to listen to a prophets voice! The next day we had to go into Göteborg to watch the priesthood session and Grandfather did such an amazing job! Many prayers were answered on how I could become a more effective instrument in the Lords hand. His remark on having the Lord's countenance shine in our eyes struck me and gave me that desire to do everything I can to have that Light shine to those we meet. AMAZING talk. President McConkie's talk has so unexpected and AMAZING! Also an answer to me prayer about teaching with the spirit. It really is about our attitude. Mom has always told me Attitude determines my altitude and with his talk I really do agree! It isn't taught... it's CAUGHT! Love it.It is so great to see familiar faces such as Elder Arnold and his sincere testimony, Elder Andersen and his commitment to the Lord. These great men reminded me of my Highlights in Brazil (both being authorities while I was there)! Per Malm (whose grandson is in Borås ward) also did amazing.

After conference we asked our investigators about baptism. I patted Elvis on the shoulder and asked him how he felt about this saturday, and he said "EXCITED! I am looking forward to it!" Then I went over to Allan (from India) and said soo... are you still excited about Baptism this saturday? And he said, "I already told you! I am ready to be baptized!" haha you can imagine what kind of relief those remarks brought to a missionary's heart. Li is also planned for this saturday but wasn't able to show up. We called him during conference to see why and he said... I am listening to it here... we didnt believe him. But him in his funny chinese accent said "I promise you! There are ladies in white dresses singing right now! Listen!" And sure enough it was the Mo Tab. I am so thankful for the investigators we have right now that are so willing to feast CONSTANTLY on the words of Christ! As of now there is no doubt in my mind that they are ready for baptism!

Now this week will be extremely busy, with my new district, district meeting (by myself) on thursday, and planning Baptismal interviews and services for 3 men this Saturday! Seeing so many miracles happen on my mission really does humble me and make me so proud (in a good way) of the investigators who choose to use their Agency in the right way and Choose to Follow Jesus Christ. Well I am really looking forward to this week and what it will bring! I am grateful I have chosen to serve the Lord here in Sweden and love doing His work.

Well family, I love you. I really do appreciate that you all write me so diligently even with your busy schedules. I'm sorry to hear about Andrew and the Doddlies. And I will pray for them! Good to hear that the Cabin is in good hands, the Utes are kicking trash as always, and BYwho? is a sad story... what a great life! Eat an extra doughnut for me. Love,

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