¿Qué Tal, Bolivia?: In the Strength of the Lord, we can do all things

How goes it?! Are you all freaking out? You only got one day left!!!!! KYLE!!!! TIFF!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you guys. You will both be in the MTC together! That is pretty cool.

My week was great!

I wanted to tell you about one of our investigators. You met him yesterday. His name is Juan Carlos. He is going through a lot of problems in his life right now. It breaks my heart. But it is amazing because he has such faith in the Lord. He is always telling us of miracles that he sees even when he has all these problems. He is a member reference (like all of our golden investigatos) and came to church last Sunday and stake conference this Sunday. We had a lesson with him the other day, and I felt inspired to share a scripture with him about baptism in 2 Nephi 31. He LOVED it. He read it several times over in the lesson. I just love when I feel guided by the Spirit in a lesson to the exact need of the investigator. He told us that he feels like our message is true. So we are going to keep working hard to prepare him for his baptism!

We have a family that we have been teaching for a while now, and they have been struggling to understand all the doctrine. But a miracle happened this week. They decided to come to stake conference, and our great bishop picked them up and brought them. It was a complete surprise to us, and made my heart fill with joy when I saw them. That afternoon, we visited them, and I saw a literal change in the hermana. She was so bubbly and happy! Normally, she is quiet and doesnt say very much, but yesterday, she was talking up a storm about how much she loved conference! I just love seeing that change in people that the gospel brings.

What else is new?!

- KYLE! So I dont know if dad told you, but he emailed me your farewell talk. Can I just tell you that I LOVED IT. I was feeling actually kinda sad last monday, and I really dont know why. But that night, I read your farewell talk and I was blown away! It made me feel so much better. You are going to be such a great missionary. You really are one of the pure in heart, but I have always thought that.

- ENTREVISTAS! Wow.... I love interviews with president. MOM. DAD. President literally talked about my last day on the mission with me. It FREAKED ME OUT. I still have so much time! I DONT WANNA TALK ABOUT THAT! He told me that if you want to come pick me up, email Hermana Hansen soon. She has all the info. That night, I had scary dreams about me going home....

- Today, I bought TWO GIANT WATERMELONS. My obsession is getting worse. I literally couldnt carry them the four blocks home because my arms killed me. THEY ARE HUGE! Pictures to come.

- ROSA CALLED ME. She is one of my converts in Potosi and she called to tell me that she is still doing great in the ward. I loved to hear that. I promised her that we would visit her, so if you guys have to come to Potosi with me again. SORRY!

We are doing really good here. I am anxious to hear how tomorrow goes! GOOD LUCK. DONT CRY TOO MUCH! Remember, in the strength of the Lord, we can do all things.

HERMANA ROUTSONG