Hey everyone!

How are you all doing?? Did you have a good week?? I hope that this last week went well and that this next week is even better! As for me, this week has been one of my favorites thus far in the mission. First off, the investigators :) Let's go with Diego, Marcela, and Alex. As you may recall from last week, I said that Marcela and Diego had baptismal dates this past Wednesday and Saturday. I am pleaded to report that both of these amazing children of God entered the baptismal waters this past week :) I had the amazing opportunity of being a witness at Marcela's baptism and the great blessing of entering the water with Diego to perform his baptism. Seeing their smiling faces as they left the water made every minute of work or stress with them 100 percent worth it. Continuing with their progression, Marcela received her temple recommend and made the 18 hour bus ride to Cochabamba with the branch to visit the temple and Diego is now looking forward to receiving the Aaronic Priesthood and passing the sacrament. I love these two people and look forward to continuing working with them :) As for Alex, he is a new investigator from this past week. We taught him the first lesson and gave him a Book of Mormon. I loved seeing his face as we explained a little about this amazing book of scripture. We look forward to continuing working with him and his family this following week :)

Now, let's talk about transfers. If you're keeping track, I've been here in Tupiza for three transfers, two of which with Elder Vergara. Here in my mission, it is a trend to have one, MAYBE two transfers with every companion, but never three. Going into Sunday night, I was POSITIVE that I would be leaving, as sad as that made me feel. Little did I know, but the trend was about to break. I am staying here in the America Branch of Tupiza with Elder Vergara for another transfer! I'm so excited! I REALLY look forward to this next transfer and hope for the best with everything that comes our way! Thinking of this, which, at least to me, is a miracle, I would like to present my weekly thought :)

As I have explained, it seemed impossible for me to stay, legitimately impossible, but it happened. This helps me realize an eternal truth about God. There are many things that confront us in our lives that we see and think,"That's impossible!" Maybe it's getting into our dream college, getting the job we feel slightly under-qualified for, or receiving the answer to our prayers that we are searching for. In all of these circumstances, we may think that it is impossible for things to turn out the way we want them to. I thought that about these transfers, but I realized a couple amazing things.

1. God answers prayers. I cannot tell you how many times I prayed to stay, even though it seemed so improbable. The fact that I get six more weeks here tells me that God truly listens to and answers prayers.

2. God can do ANYTHING according to His will. Whether it is my transfer, your dream college/job, or the answer that you seek, God has the ability to make anything happen. This is a promise from me to all of you :)

God answers prayers. God really and truly can do anything. All that I invite you to do is try Him. Ask for His help. Trust in Him. He truly loves you and wants what is best for you, so go and test Him :)

Well, I love all of you and I thank you for all the support that you all send me! You truly are all amazing and I hope that you have a great week!

Elder Wynn

Diego's Baptism :)

Marcela's Baptism :)

Our winning team at the District Tournament :)

I hope that you enjoy the photos! I love you so, so much!

Love,

Elder Wynn