I'm back...

After a considerable hiatus I am back. The end of the year always seems to get so hectic, add work and illness to that and without the help of others there isn't much hope.

Although perfectly content with his informative and humorous letters, speaking for myself that is, we had the opportunity to speak to Dayne at Christmas. My tears rendered me completely speechless for most of the conversation. He is doing well and enjoying his companion Elder Risquez who is from Peru. He was very glad to find out that there were hard working elders in the mission. He has also had the opportunity to baptize 2 people. The first was a young girl who was very nervous and on one of the five attempts she actually dove forward. He has only been robbed once that I know of, and I thought he gave the family picture away! His hunting skills have come in handy as he can hear and feel the wild dogs as they creep up in the rear before they attack! After they are discovered all you need is to pretend to throw a rock. His previous companion's pants were full of tears from the sneaky little beasties.

Next week brings another transfer, Elder Risquez has been in the area for over 6 months so it is with great sadness that he and Dayne expect to be parted. Elder Robert Murray, a friend of Dayne's from Riverton arrives in the mission this month and it is a mother's great desire that they are put together. A mother can dream can't she?

Dayne sent a bunch of pictures including his pet frog, the streets after rain and some from the MTC.

Dayne's new email is dtatty31@gmail.com, please use dearelder.com mission buenos aires south.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!