My family loves me!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! For each birthday wish and comment! I couldn't resist opening the CD and scripture case, or the ATM lapel pin. I love em. And the Dove chocolate didn't stand a lasting chance. Ben's little riddle I thought would never end, classic. Thank you all. I love you! I don't remember a lot of little happenings this week but all in all I feel good about it. An investigator of ours was baptized on Saturday and confirmed yesterday (the confirmation in Spanish was a spiritual experience for me). She is sooo happy and excited about the Gospel. She loved every minute of it. And after the baptismal service, 5 of us Spanish missionaries went to Village Inn with our now recent-convert and her member friend. It was quite the treat, just a lot of fun to enjoy the food and company. She will be a solid member. We actually have a lesson set up tonight with her non-member neighbor. She's already doing missionary work :) Aside from that, one of the biggest miracles this week would probably be finding Pedro. We planned in some time before a lesson to go tracting in a certain area. We didn't put a whole lot of thought into it (which may have been the trick, so that we didn't interfere with the Spirit by our own designs), but we pulled over and walked to an apartment complex that looked good and just knocked a random door. A man opened the door and warmly greeted us. We told him who we are, what we do, and he wanted to listen. We had to set a return appointment, but we talked with him a bit there at the door. It was the only door we knocked during that time and it was as if we knew exactly who to visit. In reality we had no idea, but Father knew who to have us visit. When we went back for the lesson, he was waiting for us outside and was attentive and interested throughout the entire lesson. He asked us great questions and when we invited him to read in the Book of Mormon, he was ready to read a chapter right there, even though we had already taken 45 min. We stopped by him yesterday and he said he felt really good after talking to us on Friday. He seems to be well on his way to progressing in the Gospel. It was a miracle we found him. We could each feel that God gave us a bit more divine help in the lesson. Transfer calls came last night...I'm staying! My companions are too. Oh yeah, the companion waiting for his visa got word this week that he'll be heading out in May. But God's giving me another chance to make a difference here. It was a relief for me. And that means for sure we'll be able to Skype home in two weeks. I'm not sure what time will be best; we have church(es) from 12:20 to 4pm, and we're 3 hours behind Florida right now. But I can give you a call before Skyping, and I'll have more info next week. For Jessi, mostly on preparation day we play sports like football or basketball. Soon we'll probably have more inside activities because of the heat. And today we're chilling in our apartments to pack for transfers or write letters or make videos for our soon-to-be-airing sitcom "The Zone". Our apartment is actually pretty nice, two bathrooms and showers is pretty luxurious for missionaries. Although, we had a knock at our door at 2:20am this Thursday from our downstairs neighbor because our water-heater broke and water was leaking into his house. We got it all fixed but it was something out of the norm. Well, I love you all! I know Jesus is the Christ. He is the One we follow and represent. Have a great week! Elder Joshua Gathro PS- Mom, you should have a photo sent to you by Amy Hansen, it's just one photo that has me and a lady and gentleman, and I think her son. It would have been from March 25. Do you have that one?