Sunday March 3, 2013

Mom,
            Elder Goodwin, My new companion  is not from Utah but from Washington state. We have a very lot in common and it is always fun that we randomly get into conversations about how cool the trombone is. We have discovered how much we do have in common. We both play trombone, and we both had girlfriends that played the lead clarinet in the band! And Ruby reminds me an awful lot of Kaitlin! We get along very very well and I foresee a very good transfer.
     Our first week however, we had about 5 investigators drop off the map. Whether moving to Russia or being not willing to accept the commandments because it will force you to change your life, we have heard it all. We will be having a baptism this Saturday however, and we are super excited! We planned to have 2 baptisms this month and we plan on having 3 in April, but we will see what happens!
     We have made a goal to be completely consecrated to the work and let the Holy spirit work through us. We are excited to see the blessings that come from following the rules and councils of President Wilstead. He truly is an inspired man that was called to lead our mission!
     We didn't have a very exciting week, because we spent alot of time cleaning out my old apartment  so next week I should have a good sized letter to send!

Love,
Elder Petersen