Hello all,

This past week seemed like it went on forever. There is always good news though. I was privileged enough to have my first baptism this week. I'll post pictures so you can see Ms. Emma Rodriguez enter into the waters of baptism on Saturday the 26th. I haven’t been able to fully wrap my mind around it yet but I’m grateful to have been able to share in such a life changing experience for her.

I continue to learn more each day and although some are not receptive, I’ve met many people who are humble, willing, and ready to allow the gospel of Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice to take effect in their lives. During my personal and companionship studies each day I’ve grown to love and really enjoy the scriptures. They give me strength and help solidify my testimony of the gospel and the way that it has changed my life.

Before coming on my mission I only thought about the gospel throughout certain times, but now that I’m here in the field knowing that it is apart of my duty as a missionary to share the things I’ve learned and know to be true, I think about it all the time. It’s been humbling to meet so many different people with so many different and unique situations. Sometimes I wonder how I got here and how it is that people are willing to allow us into their homes to share the gospel with them. Then I think about how Heavenly Father blesses us and allows us to find associations with people who will strengthen and help us. The people that I’ve met have likewise done the same for me.

My Spanish still needs work and I haven’t been able to do a lot of effective language study this week but I’m learning a lot from my companion and lots of others (including the Hispanic families we teach) have really helped me feel comfortable to say a few words here and there. My reading in Spanish is good and for the most part all of the words sound like they are spelled but sometimes I need help with pronunciations. Slowly... But definitely surely, I’ll be fluent in no time.

The weather is still hot and everything, including the bugs, is bigger in Texas! I love the area and the people and I’m really excited for General Conference this coming weekend. Hope you all get a chance to watch it! Thank you again for your letters and prayers and for all you continue to do to support me. Have a good week.

Love you guys,

Sister Green