Spike man Sept. 17, 08

How is everyone doing? I did not hear from anyone this week. Well actually cassie sent me a little letter, but mom sent a e mail messed up and that is it. So I, yet again, come to the internet with nothing new to read and with no news about how BYU did against UCLA. Luckily my other friends family told him how it was, and he said they crushed them. They are ranked #11 in the nation. That’s right. Nothing is impossible when the lord is on your side!
So you have not heard anything from dad and the hunting trip huh? Did they ever use the satellite phone to call or no? it would be nice to know if I have a dad anymore. Ha. Hope they come back with some sick stories about Alaska. I have been talking to my hunting bro missionary here and we want to plan a Colorado hunt for mule deer or a Alaska trip. Its not that far away. Ha.
I am doing well. This week has been really great. I feel like I am in a rhythm. Teaching, and helping people. That is what I do. Saving salvations and smiling while I am doing it. Finished the Portuguese book of Mormon again. It is so true. Every time I read it I come a with out a doubt it is the word of god. We have a couple baptisms this week. We are going to baptize Sara. She is like 16. she is the best investigator I have had in the whole mission. She goes to church reads and does everything you could ever ask her. She is super quiet though, but when she speaks she bears her testimony and she is totally elect. What a blessing that I have the opportunity to teach her. Also graciani a 33 year old women. We have been working with her até o pó and finally she is ready to be baptized. It is hard sometimes to help people realize they have received a answer from our heavenly father. So ya that is sweet. One will be Friday and the other sábado. Cool huh!
Besides that there is nothing to report. I have been, or my comp, have been really been persiquted in this area as of late. Like I got hit in the head in the temple by a huge rock a guy throw at me. Made me bleed pretty bad, and thus I lost a shirt. Drops of blood got all over it. But the weird thing is I never even turned to anger. You may think how did spike not go over and thump that punk on the nose…I don’t know. I just walked away. I am a representative of Jesus Christ.
I hope you all have an awesome week. Stay safe, and stand up for what you believe in no matter what others may do to you. I promise that as you first seek the kingdom of god and do things according to his will you will be blessed for eternity. I love you all. Keep your head up.
Elder gatten



This must be his birthday cake I sent him and a car he likes...ha!