I have never been this happy in my life.

First of all, my testimony has been growing so much, especially within the last week. As you know we were able to baptize Alan, and he has really taken off in the church. He already has been doing so much. He is reading el libro de Mormon, he is serving others, AND.. he doesn't know it yet, but he has been doing a TON of missionary work. He is our "Golden Child" that's for sure. haha 

It's just amazing to see how much the gospel and the Lord and the Spirit can change peoples lives. It's so amazing!(:  I have never been this happy in my life. The people here and the church here is so great. Everyday is such a blessing and every night, I go to bed and think that that was the best day of my life. Then  I get up and I get to do it again! Missionary work makes me so happy and grateful!(:   Plus, I get a 10 course meal fed to me every night! We actually have a joke between the Elder's and I because they make fun of me because they think I am too excited all the time. They have so much to learn! haha

Last P-day was especially fun because we got to go over to the Fisher's. They live on this beautiful farm with all these different kinds of animals. They have dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, a pony, two horses, guineas, cows, birds, and a pig. By the way, Tutu is the nicest pig you will ever meet. She is adorable. She comes when you call and wags her little tail. Love her.

Also, this week, I have learned a lot about possums and racoons, to be completely honest, they aren't the smartest creatures. They like to jump right out in front of your car. haha

I'm not sure if I have told you about Becky or not but she is one of our investigators. She is certifiably insane if I do say so myself. haha But she wants to know the truth more than anyone I have ever met. Good thing that's what we have!!! Her  whole family is Jehovah Witness so she is really having hard times with thatbut like I said, she will be baptized in no time. haha

I also had really cool experience the other day. We were walking down the road by this house that was Spanish speakers. We tracted into them about 2 weeks ago but they said they weren't interested. Rosa, the lady we met said Hi, and we kept walking well I decide I wanted to give her una libro de Mormon so we went back. I was really nervous but I walked up, we talked a bit and she introduced me to her hermano Alejandro. So I briefly went over el libro de Mormon and gave her one along with a few folletos. (pamphlets)  Well all of a sudden, Alejandro said out of nowhere, "su espanol es bueno" and I was happy. Then he told me that he spoke alot  of English. Then I just kept talking to Rosa again and then out of the blue he said, "Can we meet on Saturday?" and I was so shocked and happy and surprised that I said "What?" hahaha but we are going to meet with him and I'm really excited to possibly teach him. It's really such a blessing to be able to have the "skill" of Spanish to reach out to these people. It was a good adventure(:

For all of those out here reading my blog and writing me, it means a lot. Thank you so much for all of your love. There is no place I would rather be than serving here in Loudon. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!(: MISS YOU MUCHO! Hermana Bateson 

P. S. The Lord heals and answers prayers. He is with His missionaries. I know that... more to come!! LOVE YOU