Well, its been a little while since i’ve done one of these wrapup emails for the site. Big news coming from the office today. Starting this next week, our p-day will be mondays from now on. President Monson and Elder Perry asked all the Mission presidents to change the day, so our president complied.
I’m kinda mixed on a monday p-day. I liked the mini-break in the middle of the week. However having a break after sunday is nice too i guess.

It’s been a good week, this 5th week of my 2nd transfer. My companion and I are getting along great, and having a lot of fun. We’re finding more investigators still and dropping others. Kerry is still progressing and gaining a good testimony.

I have recently started reading the book of mormon more. All of the sudden i can’t put it down. There is so much of the gospel in that book, plus i can imagine it all happening in my head.

This Monday or Wednesday (since we don’t know yet) is transfers. I’ll be sad if i have to leave St. Marys. I feel as if i belong in that branch. They have such a strong bond, and  i truly love the people here. I never thought i’d get so attached, but it happened.

This week we got to visit with an 82 year old couple who have been in the city of Celina, which is in the St Marys branch for over 50 years! We heard so many stories of them growing up, and how they’ve been married for 64 years. It’s quite amazing to listen to their stories and their testimonies. They still get around normally too, i thought they were maybe in their 60’s, but have since learned that they are 82 years old. Amazing.

This gospel is true, the book of mormon is the word of god and there are his elect looking to find the truth. All we have to do is give all our trust to the lord and our efforts and we’ll be able to find the elect. I love all of you guys so much, thank you for supporting me thus far.

-Elder Marini

Elder Marini notified us that The Church Presidency just announced that all missions should move their P-Day’s to Mondays. This will also effect transfers for Elder Marini. He is feeling a little nervous thinking he might be heading out of St. Marys soon.

Elder Marini sent me another card of photos and even a few short video clips. I uploaded them to Picasa and linked them off there to the right (Yeah, the one with his mug on it). I hope you enjoy!

-Tim

The following is a email conversation between Elder Marini and myself. Let me know if you like this as a way to post what’s happening. Be aware that there might be some casual conversation that may not relate to the work he is involved in. Email addresses have been <<edit>>-ed out for privacy.

Larry Marini <<edit>> Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:43 AM
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i’m online now. let mom know too. Its been a really good week

Tim Marini <<edit>> Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:47 AM
To: Larry Marini <<edit>>
Great! Tell me about it!

No I still haven’t done anything with your latest pics… Sorry I had a change in work schedule

Whats new?

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“If it is to be, it is up to me.” - William Johnson
http://www.marinifamily.org
Larry Marini <<edit>> Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:49 AM
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we’re super close to getting a guy who we’ve been teaching since january. He finally stayed all 3 hours at church with his wife. He contributed the most out of

everyone in the “allegory of the olive tree” lesson. He made some really good points. Then in priesthood his explained why its nessescary to be baptised and

confirmed by the proper priesthood authority. Needless to say, me and Nordin were pretty excited. His wife has made alot of friends too.

we’ve been smashing our goals this past week, and our teaching is doubling.

Tim Marini <<edit>> Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:51 AM
To: Larry Marini <<edit>>
thats awesome!

Larry Marini <<edit>> Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:54 AM
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have mom get online, i have some questions.

any new comments on the site?

—–Original Message—–
From: “Tim Marini” <<edit>>
To: “Larry Marini” <<edit>>

Tim Marini <<edit>> Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:55 AM
To: Larry Marini <<edit>>
Umm let me check… she’s on now.

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Hey friends back home.

Sorry i haven’t written in a while.
The work out here is great, i am on my second companion and we’re getting along really well. We’re on the hunt for a couple used guitars, and i’m learning the harmonica.

These past few weeks i’ve really learned that the testimony is the strongest thing i can have. People can’t argue with it, they can argue with doctrine all they want, but when you have a good solid testimony, its hopeless for them.

The weather has been good, then cold, then rainy then good. Its supposed to be in the 70’s this week.

I wish i had more time to write this out. However if tim wants, he can add parts of the letter i sent to him. I am so grateful i chose to go on this mission. I’ve learned so much here about the work, and about myself. THE OCM ROCKS

Continue to write me. I’ll have more next week