Hey family,
Thanks a lot for the letter. I hope everything goes great this week. So on Friday, I left the island. It was pretty sad having to say goodbye to everyone but I know the Lord wants me somewhere else. So I'm in the Zone of Los Andes but I'm actually in the city of San Felipe. About a half an hour west of Los Andes. Its a big little city and there's a ton of people to talk to. Im not use to so many people or ground so flat. We use bikes here and its been a big change but its better. The work is a lot more up beat and we have lots to do here. Yesterday we were blessed with a baptism. Victoria Garcia, an eleven year old girl got baptized. She's awesome. She's the result of member thats invited her to church and started bringing her. Her mom come to the baptism and it appeared like she felt the Spirit. Hopefully she can follow her child's footsteps soon. Oh and I did a musical number during the baptismal service. Its been a while since I've sang at church. San Felipe is extremely cold... but in the day its pretty nice. I'm gonna have to buy a new scarf. I'm excited for summer again.
Also last night we went out doing contacts and we said to each other with Elder Fuentes from Guatemala, that we're not going to enter into another house until we finish our contacts. So we went out talking with everybody and finished our contacts. Then we went to an appointment at 8 with a family and as we began the lesson, 4 friends entered the house and we invited them to listen. They agreed and we taught them lesson 1 and invited them to be baptized August 21st. They said yes one said that he never had been baptized before and wants to do it. I know that the Lord blesses us sooo much as we are faithful and diligent. Its an area here in San Felipe where missionaries that work hard will always have success. Its a great strong ward. The Bishop is great and the ward mission leader is amazing. He's so willing to help us a lot
Well I don't have much else to say. We're working hard here and I'm excited to be here. Its a nice calm little city. I love you guys a bunch and hope that all goes well. Chao,
Elder Webb

Dear Family,

So today we have transfers and they called us last night and it looks like this is my last week on the island. I'm going to the city of Los Andes, a couple hours north of Santiago. My new companion is Elder Fuentes from Honduras. Supposedly he's new in the mission because I don't know him. Well actually after being exiled on the island for more than 4 months, I hardly know anyone haha. But we still don't know which day I leave but it should be this week. Elder Alvarado will come here to replace me. It appears Elder Bravo will be with him for a little while until they leave just the Arellanos here. So I'll be leaving the island... sad times but it was an amazing experience here. I'll never forget it. I love the people here. This week we spent most of the time looking for new investogators and now I can say that we've knocked 98% of all the doors here. Unfortunately we didn't find anyone interested. But as we've prayed and fasted, it appears that Heavenly Father is preparing someone to receive the Gospel. As I said, I can already see miracles happening. A member´s friend called Tila, who is evangelica, had a dream about the Book of Mormon and asked a copy from that member. So I'm sure that while she reads it, the Holy Ghost will fill her heart. A little fasting and prayer always humbles us enough that God blesses us. Elder Bravo has been a great companion. He's a great missionary that will achieve great things in his mission. I'm sure he and Elder Alvarado will do a great job here with the Arellanos. Jorge decided that he wants to get baptized after he gets back from the other island (San Ambrosio) where he goes to fish for 8 months. So I'm sure I hear about it when he gets baptized. The little branch here keeps growing and now we have an average of 20 people in church. They said that if we keep above 20, we're gonna get a new chapel. Blessings blessings. So I'll always have this little island in my prayers.

Well I'll keep you guys up to date. Tomorrow I'll tell you when I leave the island. Sorry I can't send longer videos because the files are too heavy. Maybe when I get to Los Andes. The Arellanos made some burritos and we helped them. I'm sure thats the first food I'll want when I get back. Don't send the package to the island haha. Remember, a SMALL bottle of contact solution not a big one. And I have one more request, a betty crocker carrot cake mix with a thing of cream cheese frosting to make here please =). Thanks for everything. I love you guys heaps. Les amo un montón y espero que disfruten el calor =). Chao,

Elder Webb

Here're pictures from our Pday. Yes I made a tortilla in the shape of Arizona. The Arellanos made mexican food!

Hey thanks for the letter Dad and the pictures mom. Appears that they showed it on the news here in Chile also because everyone told me that my house possible got destroyed by a sandstorm in Phoenix. But I know that it happens all the time. It looks pretty awesome and you're right, I would have enjoyed it a lot.

Well everything else has been fantastic here on the island. On Saturday, Pedro and Diego got baptized even though it was raining. It was an awesome baptism for them! When it rains, its a lot warmer so that was good. I sent some great pictures for you guys. Angel, a 16 year old priest from the branch baptized them both. He was ordained a priest about a month ago. He was the one the befriended them and made it possible that they could get to know the church. And yesterday they were confirmed. What a great blessing! They now have friends here on the island because before they got to know Angel, they hardly every left their house. I think that in some time, their parents will also soften their hearts a bit and have more questions about the church. The good thing is that they both went to see them get baptized.

We've been working with Jorge but he didn't come to church because of the lack of family support. I've noticed that its really hard to help someone get baptized if they aren't fulfilling their own responsibilities. His wife is a little bit less active and isn't very constant but wants him to get baptized. I've realized why its so important to strengthen the members usually before we can see results in the form of baptism. But we've been visiting them a lot and the Arellanos are helping a ton. They truly are great. Missionary couples have a special spirit with them.

So lately I've been thinking a lot about John 14:15 that says, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." I love this scripture so much because it teaches the correct form of obedience... out of love. And it applies to every aspect of obedience. Its amazing when you can see that somebody gains a testimony so strong that they realize they obey out of love for our Savior.

Anyways, I love you guys a ton and I hope you guys are doing great. Thanks for filling me in on thing and if there're are any other news about the family, let me know. Les extraño mucho y espero que puedan siempre disfrutar del templo. Nos vemos, chao,

Elder Webb

Oh to answer your question about my requests... I would recommend a small bottle of contact solution, just a small one because I have almost plenty. And I would really like some more of those wallet pictures of my mission portrait to give to some converts. And... If you could send pictures of the family that would be great. I'll tell you if I need something else.
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Dear Family,

Happy Independence Day! I think here we're going to have hamburgers for lunch to celebrate haha. It will be the first time that I eat hamburgers since the last 4th of July. So sounds like the weather is just wonderful in AZ. I loved the summer heat, especially while working at Sunsplash. Why don't you go swimming? haha.

This week was a great week for us. We spent a lot of time providing service as we helped prepare our new house for the church meetings this week. It was quite the experience actually. On Wednesday all the stuff came in the boat and we had to wait on the dock for the things to come and then haul them up to the house. On Saturday we had a great branch activity as most of the members came and helped clean up the church and get it ready. We helped put up the giant logo for the church in the front lawn. It was HUGE... at least it seemed big for such a little house haha. It weighed probably about 300 pounds. Everything turned out great and we met together for the first time in the new building. We had a record attendance of 25 and our new church building was stuffed with people. It was a miracle to see so many people here on the island come to church. It was actually a little bit small we found out and so we're hoping that the church takes advantage of a couple of property offers to prepare room for a chapel one day. We're working hard with the Arellanos so that the church attendance keeps growing over 30.

Pedro and Diego are gonna get baptized Saturday and 3:00pm. They are such great kids and its been a miracle to be able to find them and teach them. They helped us with the new church and are best friends with a lot of members new. They said that they are excited to finally be members. What a blessing it has been to be able to teach them the everlasting gospel. They are willing to accept all the committments we give them and said that they know that they want to come to church every sunday. We feel the spirit strongly as we teach them.

The Arellanos are helping a lot and helped with the reactivation of several members. We're happy that everyone is being blessed by the service of the Arellanos.

So a couple of questions. How's your guy's health doing? How's Clayton? Tell him to write me at least once before I get home haha. And I have one request... Mom can you send me a recipe for Snickerdoodle cookies before tomorrow so that I can print it out tomorrow? Thanks mother dear!

Well I hope you guys have a great 4th of July. Go out and see some fireworks in stead of lounge around the house haha. Love you guys a lot. Chao,

Elder Webb

June 28, 2011

Dearest Family,

Sorry I didn't write yesterday. It was some Catholic holiday here in Chile and the library was closed where we use internet. So I'm doing great here on the island. On Thursday, los Arellanos arrived on the island (see the picture... looks like it didn't load). We've been working with them so that they can get to know all the members and where they live. They're really great! Elder Arellano is Mexican and Hermana Arellano is from Idaho. They speak Spanish with a strong Mexican accent which is great to get used to ha-ha. They are helping a lot and are really excited to help out here. Every week the church is getting stronger here in the island.

So this week we had a great experience with Pedro and Diego. They both received an answer to their prayers and accepted a baptismal date for July 9th. Their parents already gave them permission and they decided that it’s their decision. So we're way excited for them! They come to all the activities we're doing and even said that they're going to invite all their friends so that there are more kids that come to mutual, scouts, and church! So the Lord really has prepared them. Also, Jorge has made some progress. The Arellanos are visiting him and he's been opening up to them. We now know what he needs to be able to accept a baptism date.

So lately I've been thinking a lot about the part in the New Testament when Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love those more than me?" I've been thinking a lot about that. What a great question that we can ask ourselves on a daily basis. Are there things we do that show that we love other things more than Christ? I know that I love my Savior more than anything and I have the chance right now to show Him how much I love Him.

Well I think that’s about it. I hope you enjoy these pictures. Oh and President Essig got here to Chile today and President May leaves in the evening to Utah. I love you guys a lot. Les amo muchísimo. Chao!

Elder Webb