Hey everyone,

Things have been pretty great, but the Spanish thing didn't end up working so well. Just as I thought I got it down, I got transferred. I'm now serving in an area called Germantown, North Philadelphia. We have a lot to look forward to these next six weeks, and I am so thankful for all of your prayers. Last Sunday we baptized a woman named Anna and her granddaughter, and they are inviting us over for Thanksgiving. It's not in my zone anymore, but we got permission earlier, so it will be fun. They are so strong, and I feel with them as though I can be looking forward to pictures from the DC temple here in the next year or so!

Things are moving really great here, and that was funny to hear about most of the missionaries seeking out black people to teach. Here it is a little bit different, but not too much. We, if possible, try to work with Dominicans, Africans, Puerto Ricans, and South Americans, the African Americans don't tend to like us much, and the white people are a no-no in a lot of places. They tend to throw us off their blocks.

We've had some pretty cool experiences happen this week, and God has shown me that the Holy Ghost truly can protect us from harm!I love it so much, and I am so grateful that God has our back!
Congratulations to Emily for her baptism, it's exciting to hear that Ryan got to do it! That is so great that you guys are helping out the missionaries with the work, and with Thanksgiving! If the missionaries ever need members to come with them, send Ryan. I did a little bit of teaching with them at ISU, we taught a guy named Kyle, and I found out recently that he got baptized in December! It's such a great opportunity,

It's so good to hear things are going well, I am so glad that you're learning dutch, it's kinda rough when you don't speak the people's language huh? I know how that feels. Take care! I love you all, and I know that as you stay strong in the ward, and show an example, others will follow, and the work there will jump start as well. Members just seem to need a nudge sometimes. I love you guys, take good care of yourselves, and enjoy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Elder Wallentine