"Yea, and that same God did establish his church among them; yea, and that same God hath called me by a holy calling, to preach the word unto this people and hath given me much success, in the which my joy is full." - Alma 29:13

Monday, August 15, 2011

Hello from Los Muermos, Chile

 I stayed in a little old inn that night before traveling because we are the first generation of a brand new program that is in all missions now that is supposed to make it so after the first 2 combios or transfers you can be a trainer. It´s called the first 12 weeks. It´s a sweet program. And I kinda understand a lot and our lessons are going really good. But I am going to have to start taking charge in the lessons with this program. Which is ok. But it´s tough when no body understands you. But they are still going good. We live in a little old house in front of the Branch Presidents house and guess what? I´m the 2nd councelor in the Branch Presidency. Crazy right? It´s so nuts. It´s awesome here I love it but I haven´t seen the volcano yet or anything so maybe soon. It´s been cloudy and cold every day and it´s rained everyday. But not like way bad. So thats a good thing. Our house doesn´t have like a heater we get to roll around a little space heater from room to room. But it´s not too bad. My companion is Elder Richin from St. George Utah. He is awesome. He has been her for a year and a half. he leaves in January. He has taught me a lot. He is a good guy.  Puerto is about 2 hours south of Osorno and Los Muermos is about another hour East of Puerto. Well thats all by bus. If we had a car it would be faster. This program is a lot of work but we are taking her on. No baptisms yet but we are teaching this girl named Yessenia and she is 19 and married with a kid and her husband Juan. She was baptized like the Saturday before I got here. We are working on Juan still. But it´s close. We don´t have any dates yet but hopefully soon. We are taking a break today because we have traveled almost every day. so we are going to hang out today.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Goodbye MTC - Hello Chile

Tyler leaves tomorrow for Chile.  He is excited and a little nervous.  He feels like he is ready and very anxious to leave.  He shared his testimony with us.  Good Luck Elder Jolley.  Our love and prayers go with you.

"I know Jesus Christ lives and died for our sins.  I know that God loves us and sent Jesus Christ because he loves us so much.  I know the Book of Mormon is true and is also the Word of God.  I know the Plan of Salvation is true and we'll see Natalie and live with her again.  I love you mom and dad. I know the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true!


This picture is with Ty's whole district and their new Mission President and Mom - President and Sister Rappleye


Just a little more fun!