Wow, I have only one question to begin my email this week....Why am I so blessed? I was talking with my comp the other day and we were talking about the things missionaries have to sacrifice to serve their missions. Although every person sacrifices something different, it is always a way to show your dedication and love to the Lord. I asked him the question ´´is the way of living in the mission better then it was at your house?´´ He said it was about the same. I honestly feel that I am making sacrifices to be here, as is my family, and others, but it is a sacrifice for the better. I may not have all of the things I had back home, but I love feeling so close to the Lord and receiving His guidance DAILY. I know now more than ever that the Savior knows me and each one of His children and that He wants what is best for them. I also know that what we want is not always what the Lord has in store for us, but He will direct us to the places we to need to be to have the experiences He is preparing for us to have. I know that every thing that happens in our lives happens for a reason and it is always for us to learn. Thanks so much for the ´´care package´´ my comp and I are enjoying it. I also loved receiving letters from everyone! This week was full of things to do and many learning experiences. I am not sure if I am as busy as you guys are, but we are both working hard that's for sure. This week we had a zone conference with Pres and Hermana Da Sliva and it was great! I love spending this short time together with a man that receives revelation specifically for us and the power that we have as full time missionaries. I also worked one day with the zone leaders this week, we had an intercambio with them. I am so grateful for all the people I have meet and continue to meet the make a huge impact in my life. All my family, friends, ward members, and fellow missionaries they are amazing influences. We had four investigators in church this Sunday! It was super exciting when they all showed up and super happy that they are progressing towards their baptisms! I have to go now, but I will update you more on their status next week. Oh I think that the hardest thing for people to be baptized here would be being married/living the law of chastity. We are working with investigators now that are living together but are not married and they cant be baptized with these circumstances. I know that the Lord will provide a way for ALL His children to receive the saving ordinance of baptism and one day live with Him in the Celestial Kingdom. I know that this is the one and only true church on the earth today, and it is the church of Jesus Christ. Love you all! SO MUCH! Thanks for everything, until next week!
LOVE
Elder Bowden
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