Hey!

How's it going?  I heard about the big dust storm on Sunday when we were talking about signs of the second coming in Gospel Principles; it was funny to hear them throw that into the lesson.  I am so glad I am not cleaning pools anymore; also, I don't worry about it raining or being windy as much as I did.  That is awesome to hear about the new niece, Lyndie June; now they have a Mae and a June.  I hope to see some pictures soon. I've realized that it's been a while since I've sent pictures home... I left my camera charger in the Galveston apartment so my camera has since died and I'm waiting for those elders to send it on over, but soon enough I'll get some and send 'em.  As for Houston it's definitely getting hotter and more humid, but I'm used to sweating.  Thankfully, people offer us water a lot so we stay hydrated.

Anyways, this past Wednesday I went on an exchange with Elder Bullock in Houston 2 and while I was up there with him, Elder Robertson was here with Elder Scavo in Fresno.  It was really special for them because they came out together and are going home in a couple weeks and they both started their missions in Fresno so they were just living it all over again.  But as they were riding around in the rain, they got struck by lightning.  They said they saw a bright light, Elder Scavo screamed, and then they turned around and the street was smoking.  Elder Scavo said that all the joints on his left side hurt but all is well right now, it's amazing how the Lord protected them.

On Sunday we had an investigator fireside which me and Elder B. Smith got to sing at.  I love those firesides and being able to hear converts and how the gospel has changed their life.  It makes this all worth it.  So this past Friday we went and taught Maria Llanas; turns out that she's being reading, a lot.  She told us how she had already started 2 Nefi and so we quizzed her about what she remembered and helped her apply it to her life.  She had remembered a lot; she's awesome.  Then she came to church this past Sunday and also to a Noche de Hogar last night that we had as a branch.  Another investigator kicked her boyfriend out of the house and is ready to make some changes. Anyways, the work is going great!  If there's anything you need from me just ask.  I love you very much.  Hope you have a great week.  The gospel is true and changes lives.  Let's live it with a smile.

Love, Elder Cooley