Merry Christmas!

Hey everyone!

OK, so this week was filled with changes. EVERYTHING was turned upside down basically. I'll do the 3 most important in list order:

1-I was transferred. BUT, I am still in Montana Del Sur. I will be covering a 6-9 (I can't remember) square mile area on Bike. Pretty excited there

2- I am no longer living in the Shack. Myself and my new companion became the first Spanish missionaries to live with a Spanish family EVER in the mission field. Once again, pretty pumped

3-I actually found out this fact before my last e-mail but I couldn't tell you until this week. For those who aren't familiar with mission time, a missionary's first two transfers in the field are his training transfers and the transfer following that one we call "Greenie Breaking." Afterward, you are just a straight up Jr. Comp. or Sr. Comp. Well, I have been out in the field for two transfers thus completing my training time. But, last Monday about 7:00 am I received a call for President Beck informing me that, in his words, "The Lord would have me fulfill the call as a Trainer." So, I have opened a bit of a new area, with a missionary fresh out of the MTC, on a bike. His name is Elder Giles and he is just a HUGE ball of energy. He is just ready to go, smart as a whip, and is a blast to be with.

Those are the big changes that happened within the past week. The past few days have definitely been a little overwhelming...I have definitely be kicked out of my comfort zone. I was kinda used to having someone older and smarter than me make the shots...now I'm the "older" and "smarter" one that is filling that position. Kinda weird, really stressful, but good nonetheless. I have grown an incredible amount these past few days. It has been a real testament to me that the Lord QUALIFIES who he calls. So, yeah, I'm training. Nuts.

The past few days have brought us success however. We set 2 baptismal dates within the past couple of days. The Lord has really blessed us with those things we have needed during this transition process. But, our hope is to set 2 or 3 more within the next couple of weeks so hopefully we will have a very "WHITE" January. :) We'll see what Heavenly Father has in store!

But, seeing that this is Christmas week (and that I am running out of time) I wanted to include something a little more spiritual. When I found out that I would be training this transfer I became very nervous. You could probably say I was as scared as a kid his first day of school. But, I truly know now that Heavenly Father KNOWS our needs. He KNOWS our desires. HE KNOWS US INDIVIDUALLY. Never feel like you are alone out there in the world. There is always someone there that is there...that want's to listen to you. He will put things into your path that may be difficult and will stretch you beyond what you think you are able to do. BUT, he has a plan for you individually you and, if you allow yourself to be clay in his hand he will mold you into the individual he needs you to be. With his help, we will become the best possible individual we can.

Well, sorry this is a bit short but we need to go help move a fridge into our new place. I wish you all a very safe and merry Christmas! You all are in my prayers and are missed. LOVE YOU ALL!!! :D

Elder Klemme