Hey family!

It is so much different to work with converts than it is to work with people who grew up in the church, isn't it? We have had the same problem, as well as the same advantage. You really learn the struggles of those people, when you see those that are new in the gospel trying to get fully involved. On the other hand, when a convert really lights on fire, all those around them see a glimpse of truly WHY we keep the commandments, and the blessings that come from it! That happened with one of our recent converts, named Anna. She is now FULLY committed to the church, and it is INCREDIBLE! Her husband is getting baptized on the 18th of May!!! After a year they will be married in the temple!!!

It's funny to see some of the students in the ward  here that are from Utah/Idaho that watch her as an example. Sometimes we really do get caught up in the social aspects of keeping the commandments, but seeing that has been a HUGE wake-up call!

I'm moving again tomorrow, after about a year in center city Philadelphia. It will probably be nice in the suburbs, away from all of the rush and all those things that come with living in the projects of a big city. The last year of tracting the streets has been pretty crazy, but I have some pretty cool stories for later on. Not right now, though.

I love you guys, and I hope everything goes well! Make sure you take advantage of having access (somewhat) to a temple as well! It's so important I'm finding out.

Love,
Elder Wallentine