Another baptism and a transfer!

3/3/15  First off, the baptism went great this Saturday. We were able to have the font completely full, and that never happens! We were a little worried because the baptism was scheduled for 7:00, but Antonio told us he would have a hard time getting there early so we could get everything ready. Turns out he showed up at 6:30 in a suit and tie with his two kids and his parents. We were so excited to get to know them, and they really enjoyed the service. Elder Contreras performed the ordinance, and everything went very well. After the service, he asked me if I could do the confirmation the next day, and that kind of stressed me out a bit, but of course I said yes. I didn't really study much of what I was going to say, but the spirit was so strong during the confirmation, and the words just came to me. Afterwards I was told that my Spanish was perfect. That was a huge testimony builder for me.

We got the call on Saturday telling us about transfers, and I got transferred. It was hard saying goodbye to all of the members I have gotten to know so well. Ines invited us over on Monday to say goodbye, and she gave me a really nice tie. She is the sweetest person alive, and I will really miss her. Maria also invited us over, and I had my first paella, and it was super good. Even though it was hard to say goodbye, I was really excited to have the opportunity to see other places and meet other people.

Today I had to be at the train station at 11:00 because the train left at 11:13. I got there at 11:10 and missed the train. Me and Elder Ahlstrom, who was traveling with me, had to buy new tickets, and we got to Barcelona without any problems. Every time there are transfers, all of the missionaries being transferred meet at McDonald's in the Barcelona train station, and leave for their new area from there. It was really funny to see a huge swarm of missionaries in the train station like that. I had to wait for a while, but I finally found my new companion Elder Jonson. He is from Lehi, and has been out for just over a year. We hopped on a train to take us over to my new area. I am now writing you from Vilafranca. Its a city about an hour out of Barcelona, and from what I have seen of it, I am going to love this place. It looks like such a beautiful city. It's a lot smaller that Zaragoza, and as such, we are the only Elders here, although there is a sister companionship as well. There is a lot more stuff to do in our area such as hikes and other such things. I am super excited to be serving with Elder Jonson, and I can´t wait to see what Vilafranca has in store.

Justin and Elder Contreras with Antonio at his baptism

Justin with his new companion Elder Jonson