june 16th

so i was really hoping that Wes would send emails after he went to his doctors appointment, but of course that didn't happen! he was writing then rushing off to go, so unfortunately I have no more information on the status of the hernia or surgery, and won't until next Wednesday! So I will keep you posted as soon as i know anything!

Okay, so I usually don't put stuff on here from my emails, but I thought the testimony Wes bore in his email this week was super strong and simple and I wanted to share it with you, so here it is..

Kels, i know that this the Christs church. i know that every bit of it is true. i know that Christ loves me so much that he bled from every pore for me. That he, hanging on the cross, didnt accept help, and though able to give up the ghost at what ever moment he wanted to, he stayed, for hours, with dull nails driven through his hands wrists and feet, being rudely mocked the whole time; because he loves me. i know that he had my face engraved in him mind. and how much i would desprately depend on him. I love my savior. i love the Church. I know its the Only path to happiness. The whole world can try to trick themselves in to thinking other things with bring happiness. but theyre wrong, other things cant. Only this church and its teachings can make anyone happy.

and here's the family email.. :)

i have to run to the doctor right now! but things here are so good. yesterday was really weird. it was the first game of brasil in the world cup, and the country stopped! seriously, we couldnt find anywhere to eat lunch yesterday. and in Downtown campinas, we could walk in the road!! there werent cars, people, or anything. it was mid day in those old western movies. ha it was completely dead. but, We worked of coarse! :) we had a family home evening last night and played some funny games and shared good messages ill try and send a video next week im so sorry im in such a hurry!!! we dont have any baptisms scheduled this week.. but next week is promising so we gonna keep working and teaching and wait fo rthe lord to extend his hand. i love you all!!! ill talk to you soon!!
Elder Christensen