November 18, 2013

Hola Everyone This week was a pretty good week. We had interviews with President Warne on Tuesday and they were really short, almost didn't feel like an interview. We also had to go to Rancagua for Elder Flores so he could go to the doctor. And last but definitely not least, Yilda got baptized! It was so gratifying and humbling to be a part of her conversion and see her progression in the gospel. Ignacia did not get baptized because she was scared. She thought that we (me because I was going to baptize her) were going to drown her. She even saw her mom get baptized first but she still didn't want to on Saturday. I was pretty bummed, not gonna lie. But I'm sure that she will get baptized within the next few weeks. I am going to be transferred tomorrow to another sector not very far away. I will be in Curicó. My companion will be Elder Cáno from Honduras. He was in my zone when I was in San Francisco. He is dying this change so I will be killing him. Not sure how I feel about it but I hope he isn't too dead haha. Licantén was a tough sector but I learned a lot about who I am and who I want to be as a missionary and as a person. I can't believe how fast time is going. I love and miss you all and hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and an awesome week! With love, Elder Jayson Welker Remember who you are and the family name you bear Return with Honor Remember who you are and who you represent

November 11, 2013

Hola Everyone This week was pretty much just like the rest of them have been so far. Pretty slow besides our lessons with Yilda and Ignacia. They are super awesome! Yilda had a really rough week with work and such, and she ran into the wall of "I'm not sure if I should get baptized or not". We were able to talk with her and share some scriptures to help her feel more comfortable and sure of her decision. They still have their baptism set for this Saturday. All they need to do is pass their interview tomorrow. We are praying hard for them so they can reach their goal. Not much else really happened this week besides getting Yilda and Ignacia ready for their baptism. Oh! I gave a talk yesterday and I really focused on the role that the members have in missionary work. I really hope things start to pick up with them because it is getting really old not getting much help. We have changes next week and I'm not sure if I will be going or not. But it doesn't really matter, there is a lot of work to be done here in Chile. Finished up 11 months on Tuesday. I just don't know where the time is going. I love and miss you all and hope that you have an awesome week! With love, Elder Jayson Welker Remember who you are and the family name you bear Return with Honor Remember who you are and who you represent

November 4, 2013

Hola Everyone This week was pretty normal. We have really been on a struggle with finding new people to teach. The people in the sector really just don't want much to do with us. But we keep trying anyways. Yilda and Ignacia are progressing very well. Ignacia was super sick yesterday so she couldn't come to church and Yilda was only there for sacrament meeting and then left to take care of her. They both have the desire to get baptized and are working towards their baptismal date with a lot of dedication. Mariela...is really confusing, I just don't understand her. She still is really reluctant to commit firmly to a date but she still goes to church, participates in the classes, and understands everything. I just don't know what is going on. We are still working with her though. Halloween here was more exciting than their Independence Day in my opinion. It was absolutely nothing compared to the States but it was still a glimpse. Time is going by pretty quickly and it is kinda scary. I can't believe that it is November aleady. Well thats about it for this week. I love and miss you all and hope you have a fantastic week! With love, Elder Jayson Welker Remember who you are and the family name you bear Return with Honor Remember who you are and who you represent Elder Flores and I on Halloween and us with Yilda and Ignacia