Happy are we!

Meanwhile we all wait for me to post pictures, I'll bring you up to date on the goings-on down here in Chile.

So we are into our third set of workshops and Jody and I have never been better. Once again, our class is very diversified, which keeps us on our toes. Another man from Haiti has joined our group and he has done really well participating. Today of course we did our mock interviews and mock calls. They are all so smart and are just seeing the benefits to each activity. They are also lots of fun and we find ourselves laughing frequently.

I think the best part is how Jody and I have found our rhythm in teaching. We're having fun and therefore our students are having fun. We've implemented a little cheer from Brazil (Mira, mira, mira hola with two claps) and they've enjoyed that. We've enjoyed a little missionary success. Eight out of the nine are members of the church and Daniela, the non member young woman, showed some interest yesterday during lunch. The other women in our group (who had introduced themselves as inactive members of the church) were each sharing reasons for why they joined the church and explained certain differences between ours and the Catholic church. Jody was there for most of it and added her testimony to the other women. She also invited Daniela to learn more through the missionaries. She said yes! It was exciting for all of us, especially since Jody and I are pretty sure she lives within our ward boundaries.

Today we challenged them all (well, more like told them all) to make a phone call tomorrow. So now they are forewarned of that expectation and I hope it goes well for them. It will be exciting because they each have unique circumstances and needs! One man is in the process of getting ready to be sealed with his family in the temple. He's been without work for two months and recognized this as a test for him and his family. He said this is the time when the devil is going to work the hardest on him and his family. It was interesting because he had such faith - working extremely hard to find a job to support his family while maintaining an optimistic vision of the future of an eternal family. Trust me, I was touched by his words.