" I am going to baptise my FIRST family of my mission!"

Dear Family and friends...and what not, (private joke with mom)

So we just got finished playing futball down here in good ole Coatepeque, and it is hot!!! Me and Elder Radel were talking about how completely crazy it is that we are almost in the middle of October and the temperature should be going down, and the leaves should be changing colors, but it's still hot, hot, hot, and everyday is summertime... I guess I'll just have to wait and see what October should be in about 14 months, lol!!!
Man, the time really is flying, I can't believe that I almost have a year out here! LOL, a little funny.

My district and I were eating at one of the local restaurants here Pollolandia, and we got to go inside and sit down. It just so happened that this place had AC, and I don't know....but I didn't like it too much, lol. I don't get how people can sit in a freezing room all day and enjoy it, blah!!! I couldn't wait to get back outside. I think when I get back I'll either move to California or Hawaii...I think Hawaii´s climate is closer to here....who knows.

Now for a little tid bit about the progress of mi familia. Their name is the familia Rrenoc Xilo (Renock Shi-lo), and they are super pilas!!!! We went in there this past Tuesday with a coulple of the women from Relief Society and taught a lesson about the Word of Wisdom. They were a little weary at first because even down here they have to have their coffee lol. Anyway, after we had explained all of the benefits and some experiences and the sisters bore their testimonies they all agreed to follow this commandment which is sooooo cool! My zone leader, Elder Radel, and I challenged all of them to be baptised and follow in the ways of the church. Almost all of them agreed to be baptised on the 16th of this month. The only two that aren't going to be baptised as of now are the oldest daughter, (but she will be- she really enjoyed coming to church this past Sunday), and the 7 year old son who isn't old enough as of yet. All in all though this coming Saturday I am going to baptise my FIRST family of my mission!!!!! Together they make up a family of 6! So cool and I'm so excited for them all!

That's pretty cool that Shaun and his family are all moving in and sounds like he´s got a pretty secure job coming up in a little while.

For Christmas I thought the conference call last time was super fun. We should definately do that again for this upcoming Christmas...WOW...just 2 months away and I'll be on my second big phone call, lol!



Yeah, Will (Elder Burton--was Elder Marquis' trainer and friend from home) told me that he got moved into the office. Sooooo cool! I also heard that he is companions with my old and one of my favorite missionaries, Elder Dudley!!! What!?!?! (Elder Dudley was Elder Marquis' companion in the MTC)
LOl, we always joked around that they would be together but come on!! I'm super jealous of that companionshíp lol. But yeah, I'm sure they're going to do amazing together!


Well, that's about it for this past week. All the elders in my district set baptismal dates so this upcoming week is going to be busy, busy, busy, interviewing everyone, lol. I really enjoy being a district leader....it's not too much responsiblity that I'm overwhelmed, but it's enough that I still feel like I'm doing something as a leader, lol.

Anyways, love yall tons!!!
Hasta Lunes!
Love,
E. Marquis