Newark New York!

So the first week of this transfer has been pretty all over the place. First of all, I've been sick for most of it. I had a cough my first day in Newark, which turned into a cold, which turned into a fever. Yesterday during church I had chills and could barely keep myself standing, but I was asked to give a talk, which I did. Wow, I cannot even begin to explain the power of prayer. I felt pretty awful all of church, except during the sacrament I just prayed to Heavenly Father to give me the strength to be able to give my talk. I went up there and felt completely fine. Afterwards not so much, but I know the Lord provided me with the sufficient energy to do His will.

Before getting sick though I met some of the investigators being taught here in Newark. Aaron and Christina are a couple who have just gotten married and are expecting a baby in less than a week! Aaron had been less active, and Christina isn't a member, but they both have such strong testimonies and growing closer to Christ. Aaron always says he wants his family to be the "missionary family" the ones the missionaries can count of while they are away from their own families. For the last little bit the missionaries have been helping them build a house, were not sure if it will be ready by the time the baby gets here, but here's hoping!

We're having a lesson with them tonight. Christina isn't baptized quite yet because she wants Aaron to baptize her, and he has a smoking problem. The missionaries have been trying to help him since the summer time, but he always relapses. Today we're getting pretty bold with them, or at least we hope to.

Besides that getting to know the area has been fun. This is a pretty crazy town. Lots of mentally unstable people, but hey, what can you do? I know I'll love getting to know the people and area more and more as I spend time here. Also, there are Spanish people here! Crazy! They're not everywhere, but they're around, which is very exciting. Hopefully we'll get some Spanish investigators here soon!

I don't have tons of pictures, so I took some of the apartment. It's pretty old, but really cute. The sisters call all the houses here creepy cute. It's a very true statement.


Anyways, I'm sorry this email isn't as long as others. There's not much to report on. Sites are still pretty slow. I love you all, and I hope you have a great week!

Hermana Abreu


Here are some of Sister Moberly and I, they describe our companionship. Note the beautifully strong double chin. 

Also, Elder Holmes, our past district leader, moved to Buffalo. Before leaving he got me and Sister Packard certificates of achievement in the 'Daigua. It was pretty funny. 

Also, this is a picture of great similitude to me the past couple days. For those unaware, this is Alvin Smith, Joseph Smith's older brother, dying of a supposed burst appendix. So pretty much, same.