Familia! how has everybody been doing? hope everyone had a great mothers day with all the barbecues and food and time with family and what not! i always loved/hated this time of year, becuase the weather gets good and everyone starts doing things on the weekends and baseball and food and baseball and then you remember that there is still a month of school left, and you still have to do homework. but atleast the break is right around the corner! i guess this week marks the 8 month mark? or something like that? but whos counting? i hope none of you! todavia falta mucho (still a long way

) anyways, this last week was slightly rough. we have been having the hardest time getting people to come to church. the attendence at church was 26. with 1 investigator. we were slightly bummed, but we have some good potential so we are hoping things will turn around here shortly and we will be able to see a miracle. i really cant describe how much i love the coast! it really just tops it all off! no matter how hot it is, how much you sweat each day, and how many miles you put on your shoes, its so much fun, and i literally get back at night and the thing that hurts the most is my face because ive been smiling so much. the people here are great, the food is a dream ( mine atleast) and we are doing what God wants us to do, what could be better?! really not a whole lot to write this week, but know that i love you all and i am very greatful for your support and love felt here in Guatemala! have a wonderful week and happy birthday!

Elder Slaymaker

p.s. 

we have to leave the comfort zone and serve someone else if we want to have spiritual experiences.

-Pres. Markham