Week Eight.

Well this week was great.  We went to the enormous stake center (it makes chapels at home look tiny!) in nearby Thirty Three (that's a city, literally named "treinta y tres," the number 33) and watched General Conference--all five sessions, in English!!  It was an incredible experience.  I was really touched by all of the messages.  Elder Holland's, as per usual, was a favorite, reminding me of the importance of declaring the little I do know and the testimony I do have instead of focusing on weaknesses.  I have such a testimony of the power of testimony in teaching.

We have an investigator here in Varela who's showing lots of promise--her name is Luz.  She has good questions, and feels good about what we're teaching her.  She understands really well everything that we've taught.  Unfortunately, she has a problem with her legs that make it almost impossible for her to get to church, and she doesn't always have the money to pay for a taxi to take her there.  But we're hoping and praying on her behalf and know we'll see miracles.

I keep thinking I've seen a real Guayan rainstorm until I get surprised by something bigger.  :)  They strike with stealth at inopportune times...

Well I'm a bit behind so I'll have to say goodbye!  I know that the prophets and apostles are men called and chosen of God, and that if we follow their counsel, we will not be led astray.  How comforting that understanding is to each of us.

I love you all,

--Elder Hansen