Updates to the Update .

"This week we got another set of sister missionaries here so now in Callaway Ward we have 6 missionaries and we are getting a senior couple here in the next week or so.  Total of 8 missionaries;  its getting exciting !"

"This past week was a bit hard for us;  but I am glad to say we persevered and remained diligent in what I could call a few discouraging circumstances. The biggest example was last Friday; my bike had been in the bike shop since Tuesday so the car was our main mode of traveling through Panama City. Early in the day we discovered a screw in our tire and had to put the car in the shop, it was there most of the day and it left us on foot in a part of Panama City that is a little harder to work in. But despite the fact that it was also a rather gloomy day;  we managed to laugh about our misfortune and to use our situation the best we could.. We actually were able to find a really nice woman from Venezuela,  who said she was also interested in having her whole family involved in  discussions!    I don't think she would have been found;   if not for our circumstances. We probably would not have planned to tract that street. That was our tender mercy for the day."


" We are also having 2 baptisms this weekend.  Other than that its been business as usual around here.  Just trying to stay busy and work hard to the end :) "

"I had a pretty good week this week.  Especially last Saturday;  Both Fred got baptised and so did Courtney.  The spirit very pronounced at both the baptismal services.   They both are very special to me.  Because I was involved throughout the process of finding, then teaching them; and letting the spirit do the rest.   It has been really neat to watch the Gospel change their lives."

"It is weird to think about I won't be here in a few weeks.  I can not believe it has already been almost two years.  I know I have grown and changed.  I have learned so much out here in the mission field.  My testimony has really grown out here;  something I desire to carry throughout my life & grow upon."

November News...

Lets just say that Elder Brimhall & Elder Glick are reaping in the mission field.  These two Elders have been some busy men and enjoying all of it.

A few snips out of some of his latest letters & emails:

  "This Saturday, we had another Baptism!!  His name is Logan & his grandfather drove 26 hours to come participate and to be the one to baptise Logan.  The spirit was super strong through the whole service.  We were able to share the Mormon Messages video while they changed & it was neat that all the primary children there sang along with the songs in the video; they really like the Families can Be Together Forever song.  It was a great day that day.  There was also two other baptism in the ward that day."

  "The Callaway ward, is getting another set of sister missionaries and including the senior couple; we have eight missionaries here now.  The Lord is giving us lots of work to do and the tools to do it."

Of course; you know things are getting busy when the email is very short and to the point.

  "Hope you had a good week. The sisters and the couple missionaries are here now and its getting exciting."

  "We are also having two baptisms this weekend.  I will get you some pictures:)  Other then that, business as usual around here.  Staying busy and working hard til the end:) "

  "This week has been quite Crazy !!  We had two baptisms on Saturday.  The spirit as great was great and defiantly a part of the services.  That day turned out quite stressful.  That morning the assistants had called and told us we were going to be getting another companion from a emergency transfer.  So, that was in the back of our minds while preparing for the baptisms.  Then people were showing up late for the baptism; either they were presiding or participating; it was a little hectic.  After the services; the assistants called us again and said "just kidding" and the other Elder would be staying in his area.  Nice joke, not. "

  "After that, we headed to Youngstown.  Youngstown is an area not maintain by the county; so the roads are mostly dirt and sand and can get sketchy at times.  We actually got stuck in some sand and someone with a kind heart and there SUV pulled us out.  I did get some pictures, I will work on getting them sent to ya.  Meantime, here is one of m companion Elder Glick."