One is trying not to smile, one is smiling 

Jared liked the plaque in the office

Another week en la gran misión! Primero, I went to the mission offices this week to sign and fingerprint my visa. So that was cool. I forgot what a city looked like, and it made me kind of want to work in the city! I love the pueblos, don`t get me wrong, but I think I`m more of a city person. I`ve been noticing a difference in my Spanish lately. I understand a lot better, and I`m more comfortable talking to people solo. This week, again, we had more drama with our bishop. To set up the story, we receive a new eating schedule at the change of every month. So at the start of February, we received our new schedule of members. So after a few days of that schedule, we knew what it was and didn`t have any more problems finding the houses. One afternoon, we are teaching Aracelli, one of our progressing investigators, and our phone rings. My comp checks it, and it`s from Presidente Whitehead....he wanted to talk to me and to Elder Brisso separately on the phone. He talked to me first, and told me that obispo called him again. Saying that we told the food scheduler to not put his family down on the list, because his food made us sick...? Honestly, we didn`t say anything. So my comp was calling the Hermanas so see if they said anything. Then he called our ward mission leader to see if he did. Long story short, nobody was answering, and we were getting stressed out. As a result of nobody answering, my comp had to keep calling people over and over because it was urgent, and president wanted a call back. So we were on the way to an important appointment, and my comp tells me I`m going in solo, because he has to call people....I`m thinking, great...we were going to place a baptism date with this lady. This lady has a tienda, with a garage like door. So I went in, and my comp stayed outside to call. Don`t worry, we could still see each other. haha. So I start the lesson, using scriptures and my best testimony. I teach a little more and I think I`m doing pretty good. So the time comes, it`s time to ask her to be baptized. So I asked her, heart pounding, and she said yes right away! Her date is March 9th! Which means I probably won`t be here to see it, but I felt pretty good about myself! Even though my spanish is not near perfect, the spirit is always perfect. It was a testimony builder for me. Also, I received Glenn and Molly`s letters this week! I was very grateful, and I loved reading their stories. I have read them more than once, and I am learning from them every time. Thank you! Also, I have been reading the new testament this week more and more because these people here love the bible. And my advice for anybody is to read the new testament. It`s so powerful. One more story before I start sending pictures. I had my first Mexican hair cut today!! I`ll just say this, I`m grateful my mom does hair for a living, and is dang good at what she does. I`m going to have to fix some stuff tonight. haha. I guess that`s what I get for a 30 peso haircut. (or about 4 dollars) haha. We have changes next Monday, so this may be my last letter from Tianguistenco. I have learned so much from this área, and I can`t decide if I want to stay or go to another área, but whatever happens, I know that I`m going where I`m needed. I love you all! Don`t forget that this church is true. If it wasn`t, I wouldn´t be here working my guts out trying to learn Spanish. Thank you for your love and prayers!

Con amor,

Elder Barton