The "Bowden Tree"

HOLA FAMILIA Well.........this week went well. Our day at the temple was great but the rest of the week was kind of ahi. I went to the temple waiting to feel what I should do and reiceved the answer that I have to finish my mission strong and not to worry about the other stuff now. I dont worry about the future and I know that if I rely on the Lord and I am obedient to Him I will we blessed. I told that we were going to have a couple of baptisms this week but do to the oppistion and a few other things we didnt. On of the girls said that she just didnt feel the same as before but what we think really happen is her parents said something. They used to go to another church and told her that she cant go changing religions all the time or she is playing with God. We went to talk to them one day but didnt talk to us, they only yelled from inside the house that theyre not from our church. We hope that she will still be able to be baptized cause some ward members are going to talk to them. Camila is the other girl and she is progressing well and will be baptized on the 25th. She is very excited knows almost everything but is waiting for her mom to come back from Montevideo so she can she her baptism. It should go well and we are happy for her. We had an intercambio with the zone leaders this week and it went well. I learned new things and realized that we can never stop learning. I realized that there are many ways that we can ask for references and that we must be persistant. I know that if we are we will be blessed with results. We had a ward activity on Friday and it went really well. We had 5 investiagators come and we are now seeing more unity in our ward as far as helping the new people who come to church (recent converts and investigators). The district is doing well.....everyone has their challanges but I am doing my best to recieve the revelation necessary to help them. We are excited for this up coming week and are going to strive to be more worthy of the blessings and miracles that Heavenly Father has in store for us. Sounds like things on the home front are normal. I know that its not always easy but everything happens for I reason. Tell dad he needs to be more careful(I am not suggesting he switches to four wheels but be careful) and I hope that his foot gets better soon. I will be praying for the young boys who need help in as many ways possible. I know exactly how the curiosity of fire is but in my case I dont believe anything too bad every happened. I know Heavenly Father will watch over them. Well dad....I dont think its too early but you sure seem trunky....but yes I can do Skype for Christmas. The only problem is that on the 12th of December we have changes. If I stay here than I already have a place to do it but if I go some where else I am not for sure? I will let you know what happens. It seems like everyone is good and ANXIOUSLY waiting the famous return. I can't believe that this week is Thanksgiving already! Time has flown by and it feels like just a couple weeks ago I was in Carmen having Thanksgiving. Oh I heard from the elders in Carmen that the Hermana Ester named one of her trees after me. She now has in her garden the ´´Bowden tree.´´ She is definetely one of my grandmas away from home. Im sorry about my email last week I was kind of bumbed and didn't feel like writing too much but I'll try to do better....after all we only have like 10 emails left! I love you all, I love the mission, and I love my Savior. I desire to serve Him and do all that is in my power to purify myself and others to return to His presence. I know that it is only possible because of His atoning sacrifice. I know that His church and gospel has been restored on the earth today. I know that times can be hard but I also know they help us to rely more on Him and less on ourselves or the world. I know that obedience to the gospel, commandment, and covenents brings true and lasting happiness. I know that we must take advantage of every minute of everyday to help those around us and prepare us for judgement day. I love you all and miss you too! Until next week! CON AMOR Elder Bowden