Pete, 1.10.11

hey famila

This week has been great! learned some spanish but still don't understand a whole lot gues what i got a new campanion his name is elder Mcclachy he is from utah also. he is great! he speaks portugues he was transfered her from Brazil after serving their for 10 months. we are both learning and growing. He will probably be my companion for a while. it really is amazing how the people are prepared to hear the gospel. its amazing! One thing that we run into frequently is people who know religion is important and have studied and found many truths and are very knowledgeble but still don't see the importance of the message we share. the scripture that says  when they are learned they think they are wise and harken not to the councils of God. this scripture is a great example of how some people are here, they are very knowlageble but they listen all to often with their head and their knowledge and ignore their heart. we are teaching a family of four now that have been well prepared for the message. we will be visiting them on tuesday and teaching the plan of salvation i'm really excited. the church is true! and i have realized how we really can find happiness by living the precepts of the gospel.

   love

        Elder Olsen