June 25, 2012 E-mail

Hello,

I'm doing good out here. I am staying in Crossville for another six weeks; I am still with the same companion.  We had a baptism this Saturday. It was really good, we went all out on it and it worked out. 

So a funny thing - I said the baptisimal prayer and baptized her. Afterwards I pulled the plug so the font could drain then got out and went to change. Just as I was tying my tie the 2nd counsler in the stake presidency came in and said that I did it wrong and had to re-do it. So I hurried and got back in to my wet clothes and went back out and the font is really low, just below my knees. Katlin is about 5'9" so not too short but anyways, somehow we got her all the way under the water and it was right the second time ;).   I had said having been commisond by Jesus Christ instead of having been commissoned of Jesus Christ. So it's important to say it right...  Then after that we moved a baby grand piano so it was a successful day.

So how is every one back home ? I am doing well. I am still getting attacked by bugs and have a lot of fun stories. Everyday is a grand adventure. Last week we went caving in sparta with a bunch of other elders and found out that it's always best to ask if someone is clostrophobic before you let them crawl down a tight tunnel..its always best. Anyway, that went a lot better then expected.

I came across this guy in the ward named James Kendrick. He's been a member for 5 years.  He is the funniest man alive. All we do is poke fun at each other.  He is also the assistant ward mission leader so we are around him a lot. lol. I still have not even been around our ward misson leader he is a less active guy, go figure right? They are starting to keep missionaries in areas for 6 to 9 months. That's a long time and Crossville has a lot of potential. This ward is fun, everyone loves us, I am out here to have a lot of fun and the members really like that.  We are still having ice cream partys. The worlds biggest tree house is here, that's cool.
Love,
Caleb