Howdy!

Congrats on the baby girl, Kera and Greg!  I hadn't heard the news about Al Fuller getting married and expecting, that's awesome!  I also got letters from Zach Carpenter and Craig Roberts; it was good to hear from them and all the crazy stuff going on back home.  As for things in Texas, I am still working hard and the mission is doing great.

 This past Monday we had district activity; we went to Memorial Park and barbecued some fajita meat that an investigator had graciously bought for us, along with playing some games.  We then went to an English member’s house and we helped him in his attempt to catch an alligator with his lasso, but the gator had already been caught before so it didn't work out.  I also interviewed a man for baptism and then on Wednesday he and his girlfriend got married, then he got baptized.  

On Thursday, we taught a sister who, after being in-active for 4 years, showed up at church and asked us to come by.  She then showed up to church again with her husband and is very excited to get back into the church.  She said the whole time during her inactivity she would try and do other things on Sunday to "fill" her, even go to different churches, but she always felt empty.  Also, Joseph Matuk came back from New York and he's doing great as always.

Yesterday, there was an investigator fireside in which recent converts share their testimonies. Well, Sofia Ramos shared her's; she has also been called to serve with the Young Women and is doing great!  I love this gospel!  I hope y'all have a great week with the baby-naming and all other delightful things.

Happy late birthday Diana & Josh.  Also, happy birthday Dad, Benton, Alicia, and nameless Cooley girl!

Love,

Elder Cooley