We had a baptism!

We had a baptism! I would love to attach photos but I left my camera in the room, so you'll just have to imagine it!  She´s 11, and she was more active than the majority of the members. My companion baptized her, and it was something really special. I'm starting to get the hang of the Peruvian keyboard. I found the "flying burp", already. Although, there are still many symbols that I have yet to find. I, obviously, did not get transferred. I am still here, living the vida loca, as always. Which is cool, because I didn't want to leave my awesome companion anyway.  He is from Bolivia. He has a really tight conversion story. He was a member of a gang. All of his family took the lessons and got baptized aside from him, but then his older brother told him to read the Book of Mormon and pray. So he did, and he got an answer and he left the gang. The gang beat him almost to the point of death, but he prayed in his heart that if God would save him he would get baptized and serve as a missionary. So, here he is. He is super great and has an inspiring testimony. I think I have changed pretty drastically as well. I know I was never a bad person, but I wasn't the most powerful member either. It's funny, everyone always asks what my reason was to come on the mission. I think I change my answer every time, because I honestly don't remember. But I can honestly say that I am here on my own accord, and plan on serving the Lord as long as I live.

It´s so crazy to see photos of all you guys in tee-shirts and shorts! It snowed like all week over here! Is it not winter? I loved what you said about the importance of prophets. We really are blessed in this dispensation, too. There is something soooo special about hearing his words, and the more you pay attention, the more you recognize the priceless significance of them and that God truly does love His children. I think we really learn a lot about God by the way that the prophets speak. I love you all sooooo much! I´ll be sure to send extra pictures next week!

Much love,

Elder Alexander