Package Received!

I haven't been getting to much rain, but there is a lot of lightning.  I slept out under the stars on my roof this week.  I got bit by mosquitos, but it was cool.  I got all the essays done I believe.  I will write them right now.  
I GOT THE WHATCOTT PACKAGE!  THANK YOU so much for the shirts, cards and foodstuffs.  It was great to read all of your great notes!  THANK YOU!  
I am working hard to make every moment count, and I am thankful to have a mom that cares about that - THANKS.
I am going to write my essays now.
Love, Elder Neifert

ZC and AC

Dear Family,

This week was a good one. We had a zone conference that I didn't know about until the night before, and I had to speak about obedience for about 30 min. I winged it - but it was ok. President McMullen talked about how to open our mouths and talk to people more often. It is a fear that almost every missionary has at the beginning and it haunts them to the very end. Did I talk to everyone I could? Did I find everyone the Lord wanted me to? It is a good question. But if we are truly serving the Lord with all we have...that means we give up everything; including fears, disobedience, homey things, ..... You consecrate yourself. It is something I think everybody needed in the zone.

Elder Haworth is doing good. He has a lot of cool stories about growing up on a ranching farm and firefighting. We are getting along just fine.

WE GOT AIR CONDITIONING ! FINALLY! I had forgotten what it was like to wake up without being all sweaty and gross. Even with 2 fans, it was difficult to sleep comfortably. But now it's all better.

We got a great less active family to come to church finally! Well just the 3 kids. But after 2 months of lessons and prayers - I will take it! We did a fast this last week to find new people who had been prepared as well and we ran into 2 part member families that have been inactive for 4 years. They have 2 daughters that need to be baptized! Hopefully they will be willing to repent and come back.

I found out today that I have lost ................bu bu bu bu bu 17 pounds since I have been here. DANG IT! I guess I will just have to wait for the bean patties to help me get bigger.

I haven't gotten Grandma's package yet. But I am sure by next week it will be here.

Thanks for all of your letters and support and prayers! I am sure that they are being heard.

That's great about the missionary work you all are doing at home!

 

Love,

Elder Neifert

Open Your Mouth!

Hey family,

There was a long meeting today where President McMullen talked about opening our mouths and not being afraid.  It was awesome.  If you talk to everyone you know about the gospel...its a sign of consecration.  You know you're are giving your all.

 I wanted to write you my 250 word letter (his essay for college applications) about difficult things so this letter might be a little short. Sorry.

I pulled out that money from an ATM.  I didn't spend it.  I have it as back up.  So the card works! Thank you!!

Those three families...Thanks for the prayers!  I will try to do my part so the miracle happens! 

I am good and my companion is good.  I hope all is well with you guys. I am happy to have you guys as family.  and I am happy to be here in Paraguay.

Love,

 

Elder Neifert