Dear Shanell,
Things are going great out here! We just met the best couple! Their names are Tony and Diane Southerland and they have been married for about 2 weeks. They are super! We have an appointment to teach them tomorrow. Our other investigators are doing pretty good! We're still working them towards baptism.
Today is hot! It is 100 Fahrenheit! I have definitely decided I like cold better. Hot is okay if you are allowed to swim. Believe me, it's tough!
Stay cool!
Elder Wallentine
Wednesday, January 29, 1986
Wednesday, January 22, 1986
Dear Shanell,
Transfers have just been decided and I'm staying in the same place with the same companion. I'm glad actually. One thing I've been trying to focus on during my mission is to plan ahead and not worry. We have to live each day to the fullest and best you can and tomorrow will fall into place. Last week when we went down to the beach to write our letters, I wore my exercise shorts and got burned real bad. We can go to the beach on p-day, but we can't swim of course. There are 16 ft. white sharks in this part of the ocean, so it is not very tempting.
There is a sister missionary here who is going home tomorrow because of sickness. We all fasted for her, but I guess the Lord has a different purpose for her now. She has been out 9 1/2 months and is from Melbourne, Australia.
Our investigators are going okay but a lot of them are afraid to make commitments. We are trying though. With much prayer we will succeed. We are praying and working for 3 baptisms on the 5th of February and 3 more on the 12th. We're working hard!
Have a great week!
Love,
Elder Wallentine
Transfers have just been decided and I'm staying in the same place with the same companion. I'm glad actually. One thing I've been trying to focus on during my mission is to plan ahead and not worry. We have to live each day to the fullest and best you can and tomorrow will fall into place. Last week when we went down to the beach to write our letters, I wore my exercise shorts and got burned real bad. We can go to the beach on p-day, but we can't swim of course. There are 16 ft. white sharks in this part of the ocean, so it is not very tempting.
There is a sister missionary here who is going home tomorrow because of sickness. We all fasted for her, but I guess the Lord has a different purpose for her now. She has been out 9 1/2 months and is from Melbourne, Australia.
Our investigators are going okay but a lot of them are afraid to make commitments. We are trying though. With much prayer we will succeed. We are praying and working for 3 baptisms on the 5th of February and 3 more on the 12th. We're working hard!
Have a great week!
Love,
Elder Wallentine
Wednesday, January 8, 1986
Dear Shanell,
Our baptism changed to this Saturday, January 11. We are very excited! We decided to come write our letters on the beach today. Our new address is 7 Ralph Street, Port Noarlunga. I am not sure how long I will be in this area. I was sent to this area to help the family that is getting baptized. It is the Snell family. We are baptizing the father, Ian, mother, Edith, and 10 and 11 year old girls. The 11 year old has some sort of sickness since birth and is adopted. Her mind works fine, but her body is crippled. It is necessary that she be baptized because her mind is good and she does know the difference between good and bad. It will be such a joy to see a family baptized. I am excited for it.
The missionary work is going well. We are working with some super people. I just finished the D&C and I am on Chapter 17 of 1 Nephi. I have read the New Testament, D&C, and 1/3 of the Old Testament. I love chapter 13 of Nephi. I also love Alma 34:17. It talks about exercising your faith by repentance. Alma 34 is great, too, and tells us our whole purpose for life--to prepare to meet God. I know I am preparing for that now in honoring my priesthood.
I appreciate all your encouragement and support.
Love,
Elder Wallentine
Our baptism changed to this Saturday, January 11. We are very excited! We decided to come write our letters on the beach today. Our new address is 7 Ralph Street, Port Noarlunga. I am not sure how long I will be in this area. I was sent to this area to help the family that is getting baptized. It is the Snell family. We are baptizing the father, Ian, mother, Edith, and 10 and 11 year old girls. The 11 year old has some sort of sickness since birth and is adopted. Her mind works fine, but her body is crippled. It is necessary that she be baptized because her mind is good and she does know the difference between good and bad. It will be such a joy to see a family baptized. I am excited for it.
The missionary work is going well. We are working with some super people. I just finished the D&C and I am on Chapter 17 of 1 Nephi. I have read the New Testament, D&C, and 1/3 of the Old Testament. I love chapter 13 of Nephi. I also love Alma 34:17. It talks about exercising your faith by repentance. Alma 34 is great, too, and tells us our whole purpose for life--to prepare to meet God. I know I am preparing for that now in honoring my priesthood.
I appreciate all your encouragement and support.
Love,
Elder Wallentine
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