Baptism!

This week has been so awesome! Last pday we played soccer with the zone as usual but it's always so much fun. Good mix of Latinos and Gringos so it is good practice! Then, on Tuesday, we had companion exchanges for the day. I went up to San Roque with Elder Romero, and we saw some miracles! We got a call from a member who was in tears because her daughter left in the morning and hadn't returned home or answered her phone. It's was about 5 pm and we went to her house and she wanted us to pray for her daughter. So we did, and less than 10 seconds after we said amen, she got a call from her daughter! The member thanked us 1000x and said that she loves the missionaries praying for her because whenever she needs something and the missionaries pray for her, God always blesses her with exactly what she needs. Super awesome experience for me, Elder Romero, and the family! Elder Romero is an awesome missionary and has a super strong testimony! He is leaving on Thursday, and he gave me a lot of good advice for the rest of my mission. 
We have a lot of awesome people who are excited to learn more about the gospel, pray for them!! 
Sunday night, we went over to the Nielsens house, and bro Nielsen made steaks on his Traeger!!! Holy cow, they spoil us. I'll probably not be able to eat a steak until I get back to the States. 
We will find out about transfers tomorrow.  I'll let you guys know if I'm staying here and doing my 4th transfer in Filadelfia or where I end up! 

Most importantly, the family of Ariel, Christina, and their son Saul got baptized on Saturday!!!!!! It was such an incredible day, and they overcame a lot of obstacles and made their first promise with God! We are so happy for them and their faith! 

Pura vida,
    -Elder Kirby 

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