Bad haircuts

 The thorn from Elder Newman's shoe

Hello friends and family!!!!

I hope you all had a great week!!! This was an interesting week here in the work of the Lord, with some really awesome moments. 

First, we are going to start with a funny story. So, I learned I need to use my boots here in Villamontes. I was using my normal dress shoes, when a thorn that was on the ground went through my shoe and stabbed my toe. I stopped, untied my shoe, and tried to take the thorn out of my shoe. It was so stuck in there, I couldn't get it out with my fingers... so.... I had to take the thorn out my shoe with my teeth... Now, I was down on one knee, and my companion had his camera out taking pictures of me taking the thorn out with my teeth, and when I finally got it out, I had the thorn in my fingers, and I was showing it to my companion, when a moped and a taxi passed by.... And it definitely looked like I was proposing to him.. Not my best moment, but definitely a funny one!

So, Gean received the priesthood, and we are now teaching his little brother!! We are preparing them both for baptism this June 30th, Sebastian to get baptized, and Gean to perform the baptism! 

This week, we were working with our investigator Jimena, and a recent convert Ana Carol to finish the Book of Mormon, and we passed by last night for Ana Carol to see if she finished, and we quizzed her a little about the things that happened in the Book of Mormon, and then, we asked her how she felt about the Book of Mormon, and she said, "I think that everyone should read this book, its changed my life." We were so happy to hear that she had finished, and I was thrilled to share my experience to finish the Book of Mormon again. 

This Friday, I finished the Book of Mormon again, and I know it to be true. No matter how often I finish, when I arrive to the last chapters, I feel the confirmation of the spirit that it is true. As I read, I felt the warm feeling in my heart, and peace in my mind. I know that this book is true. It answers my questions, brings peace to my soul, and gets me through the challenges of everyday. I testify with all the energy of my soul that its true.

Love you all!!! Have a great week!!

Con mucho amor, Elder Christian Duvall Newman

Mom, Lagoon day, strawberry days, parades, swim lessons... Sounds like summer in Pleasant Grove! Have a great week!!!! Love you mom!!

Dad, New shed!! Glad to hear that the girls were a huge help! Huge congrats to Ryan! I know he'll be a great missionary! Love you Dad!!

Emma, Pictures with the tourists, champs, sounds like my sister is turning into a celebrity!!! Love you Emma!!

Sarah, sounds like both of your teams are really fun!! So cool that you are going to work out some at the high school with Emmy Dodson!!! Love you Sarah!!

Callie, You lost a tooth???? Awesome!! I do have a favorite treat here in Bolivia! They are these little cookies called Rosquitas. Love you Callie!!

Mom’s Questions:

1. How big is your apartment? Are in a building or on the main floor? Any pictures of it yet to share?

There are some pics in my folder, its just a two room apartment, kitchen and room.

2. Do the members feed you much?

All the time:)

3. Who are your investigators right now?

Jimena, Familia Zuñiga, and Sebastian Tejerina

4. What goals have you and your companion set for this transfer?

Read the whole Book of Mormon in English together

5. What is the funniest thing that happened this week?

Definitely the thorn experience, Or my terrible haircut.