Howdy there friends and family!
We are already seeing the success of this area and why our president decided to open this area. We have found many new people to teach and spread the gospel with. Here are some pictures of a place called new america sand, where there are a lot of great people ready for the gospel.
We were also blessed with 2 baptisms this last week. These two teenagers that we baptized are great and really strong in the church. We felt really blessed to have been allowed to teach and baptize them. That is one thing that i have learned this week from the scriptures. The success that we have is not ours in any way. The Lord has done all the work in preparing these people, and we are only allowed to baptize them. We become worthy to teach these people through our actions and how pure we are. I literally have not baptized anyone, but have only recieved the blessings of being allowed to do so. It is very humbling to remember this, and makes me want to repent daily, and make myself worthy to be allowed to work among these chosen people of the Lord.
As for the ward, they really dont want us haha. The bishop refuses to speak to us, and do much of anything as a bishpop. Surprisingly he is 29 and a return missionary, but yet hates us as missionaries. We will try to gain his respect and love, but it will be hard. The members are just as cold as well to us. There area few that love us, but its mostly scrutiny. It only goes to show how one missionary can destroy a ward. So now we are in the act of repairing those ties with the ward. We really dont worry about the ward too much, but just try to do the work. Our ward mission leader is alright, but still a little lazy. Needless to say, i went from the heat to the frying pan when it comes to the wards that i have worked in haha. But i am not sad or depressed by it, rather i am thankful for the challenge and ready to do my part.
Collin´s letter was awesome and im happy that he is enjoying his time. I recieved the package and THANK YOU!!! It was amazing to recieve all of my favorite foods and more. Im trying to conserve them and what not so i dont run out too fast. Half of it is in the freezer of our pension haha. Thank you so much for it, but be sure to use the new office address and to put it up on the website for everyone else!
Thank you for the letters and the great love.

Elder Washburn