Finding Week

Dear family,

this week we´re having another special goal as a mission- back when I served in Málaga, the goal one week was finding 555 new investigators- this week the goal is 800, and I´m so excited. Hna. Daines and I have been working like the dickens this past week, having a bit more direction. I think we´re finally using the keºy indicators to help us use every minute wisely, and I´ve absolutely loved constant contacting. We used to be more selective, even though we were contacting much of the day, but now we really do talk with everyone and I can´t tell you how good it feels to be putting in 100%. I never knew I was a workaholic- I liked kicking back with a book or a movie, but putting everything I have into something like this is addicting, and challenging and fulfilling. Anyone reading this wondering about going on a mission? My vote is GO.

Gustavo was confirmed this week, and it was so lovely to see the whole family in church again. Keep Juan Carlos in your prayers- I really really want to see this family get sealed in the temple someday. I was so happy when Sandra reached over to touch my arm after the confirmation and say, "Gracias por todo, Hna." And my natural man really wants to claim this family as my success, but I know better, and am so impressed constantly by Sandra, and by the way the Lord helped her come back to church. Am I slightly obsessed with this family? No. I´m very obsessed with them.

It´s also been wonderful to work more with the members here to help them in their missionary work- to rejoice with Pilar and Ma Angeles when they gave a copy of the Book of Mormon to their friends, and to prepare to visit a friend of Rosamari´s with her on Tuesday. The work is growing here so much, and the ward is participating more and more. A cute 14 year old member named Ana came with us to an appointment yesterday, and I think she really liked it- she wants to serve a mission.

We´ve met some fascinating people this week, and I´m excited to tell you about the new investigators the Lord puts in our path next week.

I love Christmas, don´t you? I taught a lesson the principles of the gospel class about the atonement of Christ- what an incredible event! It´s the only thing that makes sense out of all we lose and suffer in this life, and of all the wrong choices we make. Christ is our Mediator, and I love Him more than anything. I´m so grateful I can serve, no matter how inadequate I am.

I sent an email to Dad telling him the details on calling home, so get in touch with Mom and Dad to plan, but if all goes well, I will probably be skyping home at 10 am Utah time- let me know if there´s another time that works better by next Monday so we can adust our plans.

I love you all and am grateful for everything you do for me. I´m enjoying opening the 12 days of Christmas package you all put together under Annie´s direction, and finding letters and pictures every morning. It definitely helps a tired girl get up :) You´re in my prayers- I love you!

Love, Hna. Johnson

P.S. Let me know if my Christmas package reached you!