Howdy,

This past week was really good.  I've been expecting some news about Jessie and the baby so it was good to hear that.  I haven't heard much of what's new with everyone but hopefully all is well.  So I don't know if I've told ya before but Elder Zach Carpenter's cousin is in my zone now (Elder Bryan Smith) and I think we'll be singing this Sunday at an investigator devotional.  

This past p-day we went to a Holocaust museum in Houston, it was kinda depressing.  Then we went to the Museum of Fine Arts, that was pretty interesting.  Anyways, we had an awesome lesson with Maria Llanas.  She has continued to live the Word of Wisdom and has been reading the scriptures every day.  Her parents are against her getting baptized but we've committed her to live the gospel and share it with them so they can see how it blesses her life.  I'm really excited for this next week and hope all continues to go well with everyone else!  One of the big focuses that President Saylin has had is that Obedience Precedes Miracles.  I've really noticed this past week how much our Faith and Obedience have in common.  I know as we're willing to submit to the will of the Lord we show our faith through obedience and in turn he blesses us with more faith and with miracles.

I love you all, peace and blessings.

Elder Cooley