Jan 23rd

Here we go again. One more week goes by and it seems like just yesterday that i was writing. we had a pretty good week. the work in the area seems to be growing with every week so that is exciting. We have a couple people that are getting close to baptism they need to be married but here in this area it is easier cause they have money. Their names are Fermin and Ramona. They are a great older couple answer had some good lessons with them. We also have a newer couple that we are teaching that are progressing a little bit. We had some good lessons with them and everything seems to click with them. It is amazing to see the gospel really make sense to people. It is great when they can put it together by themselves. 

This week I have really been trying to focus myself on the work I find myself being distracted sometimes so I am trying to lose my self in the work. That is how you can fully convert yourself is when you are lost in the work. The weather has been a little warmer lately and I am not looking forward to the summer. But it does mean mango, pineapple, and lots of other fruits will start being in season and cheap so that is always fun. We are still teaching a lot of Haitians, they are a really humble and cool people. I am learning how to do the first vision in Creole and also learning a little french. The Haitians speak Creole that is like a sub language of french, but all the schooling there is in french so if they go to school they also speak french. So most of the ones i know speak french Creole Spanish and  a little bit of English. They are a very smart people also. 

I had to give another last minute talk in sacrament meeting. but it is all good. The people assigned to give talks never show up so you cant do a whole lot. Elder Wood and I have been playing a lot of dominoes at lunch and at night. It is a lot of fun. we are learning more  about the country. 

well I hope all is well and that everyone is doing great. remember to continue to study the words of the prophets from the last conference and to always follow their council. It is truly meant for us from the Lord so use it. love you all so much and hope all continues to be good.

Con Amor,

Elder Holmes