Worked hard and got a lot done

Hello all!

Well, this last week was pretty good. Worked hard and got a lot done. Sounds like you all had a busy and productive week too.

We have been working hard and received a bunch of referrals. Some that we have started teaching are doing really well. hey are coming to church and reading from the Book of Mormon. One, we invited to be baptized, no specific date yet, but she did say yes. We also have plenty of branch missionaries to work with us, and they are good and helpful to us. I really like the branch here in San Enrique, they work hard and try their best. They like to help the missionaries. Some other units dont care to do anything for the missionaries.

I'm having a hard time thinking of things to say, being a man of few words and all... But I do have to tell how much I love Kenjay and Helbert, even though Helbert is crazy. We were teaching them last night, we just finished teaching the Law of Chastity, the lesson went well. Afterwards we were just chatting, and Helbert says,
"Elder, is it okay to have a crush, even though you are young?"
My response: "Well, yeah, you just need to wait until you are 16 to date."
"But Elder, she isn't a member."
"Well, refer her to us! We'll make her a member!"
My initial thought was "Helbert, you aren't even a member, yet." But I didn't say that. He decided that he was going to talk to some of his classmates about listening to us. We also told them about conference coming up, and they are excited for that! Me too!

Oh, so to celebrate my birthday last week we did some of my favorite things, we did missionary work and taught lessons, got to work with the totally awesome branch missionaries, and then made these deep fried crackers back at the house to finish a good day of work. The next day we did birthday lunch by buying a Chooks to go and soda. Just a small feast. It was fun! Package still hasnt come, but i'll just keep waiting...

Looking forward to this next week of work and the awesomeness that will happen. Hope you all have a good week too!

Elder Phelps