More Pictures....

His first baptism

His first zone called. "Zapadencia."

This is Kate's favorite! She loves Barney!!

Update for Sean

Sean is doing great! It was so nice to get to talk to him on Mother's Day! He sounded really good and I could not believe what I was hearing. Who is this kid??? He has totally changed for the better, has completely humbled himself and I can't wait for him to start really getting the Spanish language. They had there first baptism last Sunday to an 85 year old man who only had 1 leg and wore diapers. He sad it was very challenging but definitely worth it! Him and his companion both had to help with the baptism. They had changes last week but him and his companion are staying in there same area and are staying together for at least another 6 weeks! He would love your letters and packages so keep them coming!

Sean's new address

Elder Sean Swenson
Chile Santiago North Mission
Forestal 2680
Piso 3, Oficina 32
Conchali, Chile

He would love your letters!

Sean is off to Chile.....

Quick Update

Sean is doing great and is almost ready to leave the MTC and head out to Chile. He sounds really excited to go and feels like he is ready. He says the language is coming but he's worried that when he steps off that plane in Chile, he will forget how to speak! He wrote me a letter last week and talked about his teacher Brother Kinsey, and how Sean and his companion had to teach him the first lesson in English. Sean said they really prayed hard before the lesson and Sean said he cried the whole time. He said they barely taught the lesson because the spirit guided them to teach around his needs. When they finished with the lesson, Brother Kinsey told them it was the best lesson he had heard in the MTC and out in the field. Sean said by the end they were crying! Who is this guy?? I can't believe this is Sean writing me these letters. He has come full circle with being there and I have really noticed a change in him. He sounds so happy and he knows that he is finally where he is supposed to be. We are so proud of him and can't wait for him to face the people of Santiago and go crazy with the baptizing. They are going to fall in love with him! I will post more pictures soon.

New pictures

Sean and Elder Tauteoli (they played against each other in Football) He went to East and then played at Snow together~

The Group: Elder Weaver (Sean's comp), Sean, Elder King, Elder Bestor
Hermana Chapmen, Hermana Papenfuss, Hermana Nay, Hermana Tyler

Sean matrix style

Happy 20th and Valentines in the MTC!

First Letter

We got our first letter from Sean and he is doing GREAT!! He has 4 Elders and 4 Sisters in his group, and in his words, he says they are "tight!" He says he keeps waiting for the spirit to leave him and stop guiding him but it just wont...Hmmmm What an amazing feeling! He sent a couple of pictures that I will try to scan in so you can see them, but he looks good and is glad to be there. Today is his birthday so...HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEANY!! The big 20, crazy! If any of you would like to email him, you can at : elderswenson5@myldsmail.net or write him a letter and send it to:

MTC
Elders Sean Swenson
MTC box#289
CHI-SATN 03-30
2005 N. 900 E.
Provo, UT 84604-1793

I will update new pictures and letters as I get them! Until then, keep him in your prayers!!