Chandler's Mission Blog: Week 28~Congratulations Alec!!!

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Monday June 11, 2012

Hello!
First off, CONGRATS AL! That is so awesome. I bet you are super stoked right?! Where in Argentina is your mission? Argentina borders my mission a little bit. That is amazing how fast the turn around was! The Lord knows exactly what he is doing! Do you feel like it was called by Divine Inspiration? I hope so! Congratulations and I am super proud of you!!!
So this past week has been very interesting and to be honest one of the toughest times thus far. Everything is great with the companionship and all that, but the work here is tricky. The members here are interesting and aren't too excited about the work, so that makes it really tricky to get work done. Like yesterday, it was the dedication of the temple in Manaus that we got to go to, but Elder Carrell and I forgot our recommends, and instead of offering us a ride, our Branch President said we had about 30 minutes to run about 2 miles to our house, get the recommend, then run back. We were definitely not going to make it, but while running on the way back, a member passed by and they gave us a ride. So it just is really tricky. Also, only the Branch President and the President of the Elders Quorum are the only people at the branch council meetings, so no help = no success. I´m just praying for guidance and help. I would love some examples of what you would do dad!
Yes the leather journal that is the same is perfect. I haven´t filled mine up all the way, but with about a months wait for the package, its probably good just to get another one soon.
It is super awesome living with Elder Carrell! Its really fun in our house, sometimes disorganized
but good, ha ha.
So that's about it for now. Thanks for all the updates and continue to share my love. I love you guys a ton and thank you for all you do. Thank you for the examples you all are and I hope you guys have a great week at girls camp!!!

Love,
Elder Halpin