Mary's 10th letter from Peru

Hey family! Momma, There is not enough succion in the toilets here to
create a swirl, so I dont actually know haha. Oh man there is so
much to say and not enough time! I got so many letters today from so
many people, I havent read them yet but thank you sooo much! my zone
likes to joke about how my friends and family are funding the peruvian
postal service haha.
David and Amber, I am dying to know the name!!! please choose one so
that i can rest in peace! He is so beautiful, I love him already, its
a bummer I cant see him for another year and however many months.
Rachel - boston and maddie are so adorable, I love and miss them so
much! its crazy. Destin, sorry to hear about Kevin attending his
other church... We are having the same issue with one of our recent
converts, only he just doesn't come, he is already classified as
inactive!!! sad day. but the good news is that Hermana Rocio and
Patti and Miguel are attending every week, and Rocio and Patti now
have callings, and bought skirts for sunday!!! We still need to talk
to patti about her piercings. Its so awesome to see the changes that
take place in the lives of the people who live the gospel. I love it
so much!
Quiero decir que amo mucho a esta iglesia y se que este evangelio es
el evangelio de Jesucristo, y se que puede traer mucho gozo y
felicidad a la vida. Ahora es muy dificil hablar en ingles, me siento
muy rara hablar ingles, en serio. Pero todavia me falta la habilidad
hablar en español muy claramente! Ojala que pueda aprender
rapidamente, mama porfavor no me juzgues por mi español! Familia, y
amigos, les amo muchismo, y les agradecido por su apollo!!! La mision
es lo MAXIMO!!!


(Translation: I want to say that I LOVE this church and I know this is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I know it can bring so much joy and happiness to this life. Now, it is very difficult to speak in English, I feel really weird speaking English, I'm serious. But, I still lack the ability to speak very clearly in Spanish. I hope I can learn quickly. Mom, please don't judge me for my Spanish! Family and Friends, I love you all SO MUCH and I am grateful for your support! The mission is the BEST!!!)


Hermana Swartz

Mary's 9th letter from Peru

Miguel was baptized this week! Woot. Also Jose Alvarez we thought we
were going to have to drop because he was not progressing, but this
week he showed up and told us he wants to be baptized the tenth of
march! We also went knocking doors, and we found a woman who attends
church everyone once in a while, but has not been baptized. she has
everything lined up perfectly, I know she has the potential to be
baptized if she keeps the commitments she has made.

I love you all, no time. happy birthday Rach!