December 22, 2008, Elder Milner

005356326489 ' 4:00p.m.‏

Well, it was nice to hear from everyone again. This email isn´t going to be too long, as I don´t have a whole lot of time, and I can´t tell you everything, because I am going to tell you in voice this Thursday. Wow, how time flies.
It is nice to know that the land line is finally in, and I am excited that we won´t get cut off for any reason. So the time that I have to talk is at 5:00 time in Peru here, which I am pretty sure is 4 in Canada. But there is the slightest chance that is 3:00, but I am 97 percent sure it is only one hour ahead here. And we figured out that it will be easier if you call here in Peru, to our cuarto. The number for the cuarto is 005356326489. It will be much better economically, as the mission does not pay for it. I understand you are probably a little worried that someone will answer that doesn´t speak English, and you might be right, but all you need to do is say ´Elder Milner?` And they will understand. And most of my companions here speak a little bit of English. If you don´t call by 5:30, then I will call you. It will just make things easier if you call.
Things are going well here. We had a little bit of a sad experience with our investigators preparing for Baptism this week. They all said they didn´t think they are ready for this yet, and they want more knowledge first about the Gospel. We know that really Baptism is a step in the process, but we respect their feelings. So we are still working really hard with them, and they are all still preparing for Baptism. We will just follow the Spirit, and let Him guide our work. We are working hard, having fun, and really I am coming to understand more and more each day the goodness of this work. The love of our Savior for each and everyone of us. I am so grateful to be here.We had a mixup here yesterday for our lunch appointment, and we had to eat two times, full meals, for lunch. When we went to the second dinner appointment, we had to pretend like we didn´t eat, to avoid hurting any feelings. I have never felt so full in my life.
Well, I don´t have too much more to say in this email. I know that this church is true, and I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior. He loves us, and He offers us all the blessings He has, we just need to accept His Sacrifice.
Love you all, and I will talk to you soon.

Elder Milner
P,S I have a package in the office, and it will arrive here this Saturday.