Letter # 83 (July 6, 2010)

Things are going very well in Washington. We set a baptismal date with Stephen Brown for July 31st. When we extended the baptismal commitment and date he said, "You already knew I was going to say yes." He's amazing. I'll keep you updated on him.

Vanessa Dixon is set for her baptism on July 10th. She said that her sister, daughter-in-law, and one of her granddaughters are going to attend her baptism. She's going to be a great addition to the Washington Branch. Beth Obrien, the part-member investigator is excited to attend her baptism. Her husband, Brother Obrien is going to give a talk on the Holy Ghost at her baptism. That should really help them get closer to a baptismal date. We'll set one this Sunday with them. I really feel that she's going to be baptized real soon.

I'll send some pictures next week. We've seen many miracles. The Lord is great. This is the most I've been lost in the work in my entire mission. I'm grateful for Elder Haws. He has grown so much from when we first were put together. He has righteous desires and he has a great love for the people we teach and come in contact with.

This is the Lord's work. I know that He lives.
Elder Olaya