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July 9, 2019 from Gray

Yeah the baptism was really fun. I always say that i look for experiences on the mission, and that was one of them. lol Dr. Rey is a really strange dude. but im grateful for him cause hes a missionary! He helped us out a lot with her. idk if it would have happened if it wasnt for him. She said that she felt a lot of peace after her decision. She said she felt really great about what she had decided so that was exciting. We confirmed her on sunday and it was really good. The ward did really well with her and she is really excited to go to the temple to baptize her brother who died last year. She also even wants to get her patriarchal blessing cause i think dr. rey talked a bit about it with her.
The rest of the week went well! Lots of searching for new people. We havent had a ton of success but im not worried. I know the Lord will bless us in His time. Like I said that family didnt go to church, but i think they are all good still. On saturday we had a lesson with the mom and daughter and they both accepted baptism. We want to take them to the visitors center this week if possible. We are super excited about them. The girl who is 16 is super super good. She would be a really good baptism. She is really interested and already has some friends in the ward. We wanna bring a young woman named Laurette (lol) with us this week to a lesson. I have a good feeling still about this family. Also that Luis who is an eternal investigator who has the son at BYU I is still going strong. His son got his mission call yesterday and he is gonna go to Asuncion Paraguay. Im way excited for him. SOO much respect for these dudes who were baptized a year ago (ALONE) and are already leaving to go preach the gospel. What a stud! 

Thats awesome news about Syd and Cameron. Im glad he'll be at A&M that is a great school! And im glad they are still in Texas. 

Yeah look for the X. If you really cant find it in any place you can get the other one.

That sounds fun for abby! She will be able to get out of her routine and do something a little different. Im glad dad will be able to his Dad as well. And that you will get to see Dani again. I cant believe Spencer is leaving so soon! That is crazy! He is gonna have a blast!

You can pray for Claudia and her family and for Luis. Im all good besides that. Ive just been praying that I can take advantage of every second that I have left here. The new secretary is good...lol. Its frustrating sometimes with him. we are very different peopple. Like he is soooo innocent he just doesnt understand a few things. LIke he does contacts with drunk dudes on the street.....But im glad for it. I know the Lord is looking to get the best out of me. I will continue learning patience haha. But im all chill honestly. I really like my other comp elder Araujo. Hes been one of my favorites. 

I love you momma! I miss you so much. Just know im working hard out here and that ill see y'all in 4 weeks! 
Elder Gurksnis

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