Rough week

This week was a little rough for us. We were both sick the entire week, but we worked full days everyday except Monday, because that was a really bad day. But Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of Heaven. We were able to find some cool people this week, and the branch is getting more excited about the work, especially after our last baptism. We found family last Saturday and they said they were going to come to church last week, but they couldnt make it because the underestimated the kids, but they made it this week. they loved the church and we are really excited for them to start progressing. They have some tough challenges to start overcoming, but they are excited and they really want to get to know more. We also found some other people this week that were related to people Elder L was teaching before I got here. They were really interested in the Book of Mormon, and getting to know the message that it contains and just how baptism can help their lives. We also found some exciting news after having a lesson about marriage a week ago, this one family we are teaching decided to take that step. It was a big decision for them, and it is getting them even closer to the waters of baptism, and they are growing closer together, and even more excited about the church. We are working hard, and excited for what is coming this month, a lot of success. i cannot say that to much is happening though, it still kind of seems like the grind sometimes here in Okeechobee just doing the same things over and over again, but we are seeing progress with diligence, and I know that the Lord is blessing us. I love you all so much, and I am so grateful for all you do for me. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and that he will guide us and bless us, and keep us on the straight and narrow as we look to him and put our trust in him. He has provided a way back to him, and many ways to feel his peace and love now, and as we do the basics, read, pray, go to church, fulfill our callings, and extend our hands to those that need us, we will be blessed and helped on our way back to Him. I love this work, and I love you all so much.

Elder Wesley Christopher Bowen