Limpio Whoo hoo...the wait is over!!!

Hey guys!

Thanks for the update in the emails. This week has been crazy and it seems like you had a great week too with tons planned for the break!

Ok Mom, I just want to start off by making you cry a bit haha. I'm sorry, butttt I miss hanging out with you haha. And you can txt me when ever and txt yourself back or whatever haha. Just know I would txt you back if I could haha. I had a conversation with you this week if that makes you feel any better haha.

So fyi it is raining hard core here. I took a boat ride (bus ride lots of rain) to Luque again today cuz last week my comp baught new shoes and when we got home he realized they gave him two left shoes!! hahaha. Also this dude was listening to Green Day behind me on the boat. It reminded me of my buds. It sounds like they are all doing good. I read their emails. Also how is Josh D doing? Do you know if he has gotten his call yet? Tell Michael I got a letter for him too.

Ok so lets get to the deats. Miracles : Miracles are a response to faith. They are never wrought without prayer, felt need, and faith. They are natural results of the Messiah´s presence among men. They are wonders, marvels, because of the effect produced on those who see them.

This week a miracle happened. Hno Virgilio Orrego was baptized Sat. and Sunday was confirmed and received the Holy Ghost. He also received the Aaronic priesthood. A little info on Virgilio, cuz I dont remember everything I tell you. He has been rejecting the gospel for 23 years of his life, his whole marriage. He has never once listened to the missionaries, never once went to church, never once prayed to know if the Church of Jesus Christ LDS is true, UNTIL this last change I had with Elder Hakes. Since then he has been sharing with the missionaries (us Hakes Muedas I), he has accepted and is keeping everycommitment givin, he has been to church plenty of times, he has read many pages of the BoM, he has prayed countless time with a sincere heart, and is now a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, which he knows, without doubt, to be the only true church on the face of the earth. This is a miracle. It is really a cool story. His daughter who is living in France right now has been fasting multiple times that he could recieve the truth. Because of her faith to fast, the faith of the Orrego family, I have witnessed results of the Messiah's presence among men. This experience has added to my testimony an assurance that God does answer prayers. Man this is just super cool haha. I just am blown away by the whole thing. Over this last little while I have come to truly love the Orrego family. They are so awesome. I wish you could meet them guys. In a year I have the chance to see them sealed in the temple. Hna. orrego already invited me haha. It is so crazy I dont know I cant really express my feelings how I would like but I'm sure you all can guess. Truly a miracle.

I am super proud of you guys and your work you are doing back home. That is super legit. Dad, I was cracking up when you said you guys got Caden involved with the Jorgensons cuz of his spazzy energy. But good job guys.

Shout outs...

Mom, I got my Easter package and I may or may not have candy on Easter morning haha. Thank you so much though. Thanks for the letters inside too.

I dont remember if I did this or not but shout out to the Sorce family. Thanks for thinking about me and for sending me the email. I miss having lessons with you guys in our home. I really could tell you care about me and my family. I appretiate all you do for us. Love Brandon.

Jenna, I got another letter haha thanks you rock! I wrote you so expect a letter soon sister!!!!

Briar, I got your letter! Thank you expect a letter as well haha. I don't care what Brooke says about how long I take to write back haha just know one is coming.

Brenna, I also got your letter! Thanks for writting. I got a letter coming your way too!

Gpa and Gma Hansen thanks for the package you rock! I loved the G and G up this week Keep those coming they are so cool. I love you lots. Your always in my heart. Letter on the way

Green family. You crazy family! I got another package from you. YEAHHHH I love you guys! I wrote you a letter as well. Thanks for the photos too. I love that. Cousins, I miss you.

Special shout out to the Sees candy box that I'm sure just got lost in the mail. I love you too. I'm sure your filled with my usual fave. Can't wait till you get here!!! ;)

Cadburry eggs?

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Well, I love you guys you are all so awesome. I pray for all my family and friends everynight. I care about you all!!! Paraguay is awesome, and the rest is falling into place. Until next
and con mucho amor,

Elder Carpenter

P.S. Goodnight Wesley...I'll probably kill you in the morning PEACE