hey padre! como estas? 

bueno... i am no longer in ventanilla where i would like be right now.  i got transferred and i haven't heard anything about the baptism that i left for my companion.  the lord needed me in another part of the mission... i am back in puente piedra called lomos de caraballyo as the district leader.... i didn't see that one coming at all... haha... not to mention that i am the district leader of the the zone leaders and of the sisters leaders in the mission... no idea why the lord whats me there but i am trying to figure it out each day... i still feel upset about not being able to baptize the family that i was teaching.  i really wanted to see  the end product and i was quite down about it this week.  but i gotta be happy and lead my district to success and being unhappy will not get the job done.  my companion is Argentina... his name is elder Verdugo and he has 10 in the mission... he is a good helping hand for me... he likes to skateboard and do the same stuff that i like to do so we should get along very well.  however being a district leader is a different story and i am always worried about if i am giving a good example or no... do you have any advice for me dad when it comes this stuff? anything that helped you out that i could possible apply to my district... its fun, a new experience, and i know i will learn alot so i am excited about the calling the lord gave me.  

kyle gave a talk? man i wish i could of heard it.  i am really happy to hear that he is making changes in his life and that i had a good impact on him... i know i didn't at first but i knew by serving a mission it would be a good thing for him to see.  just by telling his friends that he has a brother on a mission is like sharing a testimony just a tad haha... i would love to see him up in Utah... i would keep good care of him and he would be surrounded by some good people... get him up to bBYU summer term... its funny this Sunday i gave a talk as well... got a lot of people to come up to me and tell me that they loved my talk.  maybe i have a talent for giving good talks.  got to get it the same way in the lessons.  

mom sent me a cool picture of him playing basketball... he is got a great shot... i hope he continues in basketball... and of coarse josh is scoring all the goals! hahaha such a stud.  and awesome! Jake is a maestro! good for him... he is such a stud... he is even a great example to me.  

things are going good... trying to like the changes that have happened... i wasn't to fond of it but i have been given no other choice and i know i will learn and grow alot from this... really hard to say goodbye to my converts and the people i helped in ventanilla... i really loved that place.  i hope you guys have fun at thanksgiving! this is last one that i will have tp miss! the next one, i will be able to enjoy it with you guys. give everyone a hug... going to give it a huge effort this week! love you dad. thanks for your encouragement! 

love your son,
elder macdonald 

On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 10:28 PM, Keith Macdonald <kekelolli5@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hey Alex;

So I am wondering if you were transferred or not.  Are you still in Ventanilla?  Did you get a new companion?  Did your baptisms happen?  I'm sure you will let me know.

Kyle had to speak in church today and he spoke about the influence you have been on him while serving your mission.  It was a good talk and you have done some good in that arena.  Your example is very much appreciated by your mom and I.  Your brothers really look up to you and appreciate your example.

We are also working on Kyle's applications for college.  He is applying to BYU provo and Hawaii.  He is also applying to UVU, U of U, Utah State, ASU, and U of A.  I have talked with him about going to Summer school in Provo and then going to UVU if BYU doesn't happen.  He also has some interest in playing football at the university level.  We have had some interest from scouts about him so we'll have to see what happens there.  He really wants to go to school in Utah.  It would be good for him to live away from home.  He is making some good changes in his life and I'm proud of him.   As usual he has done it  on his own.

Jake's basketball team had a four game tournament this weekend and they won all their games and won the tournament.  They have a pretty good club team right now.  He's playing well but could be a little more offensively minded.  the defense is awesome.

Josh had his last soccer game that they won 1 - 0.  Josh kicked a corner kick and it bounced off his friend Axel's back and went into the goal.  that was the only score.  I sent some pictures and a video.

Jake was ordained to the office of a teacher in the aaronic priesthood today and he is stoked about it.  He is a good kid.  He has always magnified his priesthood.   He is a good example to me.

I hope all is going well for you son.  We are flying to Palo Alto for Thanksgiving.  We will spend it with the Peery's and grandma & grandpa wade will be there also.  We will miss you.  Your time is moving quickly so take advantage of everything you have to offer.  WE love you and look forward to hearing from you tomorrow.  We have the Christmas decorations up.........you know how much your mom loves that.  Take care.  Love you!!!

DAD

PS.  ASU won this week against WSU
PSS  Cardinals lost to Seattle in Seattle.........crap!