Into the water, I go

It was a successful baptism!!!  The heater for the portable baptismal font was not ready, so we had to travel 4 hours round trip to Gore for the baptism.  Unfortunately, that meant that there were very few  members there, but it still turned out great!  There were 4 families from the branch that came!  I was able to baptize her and her husband confirmed her.  It was my first time to baptize someone, I would definitely recommend going to do baptisms for the dead to practice before your mission, and remember to tell people to bend their knees.    We got a ride from Lee and Mark [the lady getting baptized], and Lee talked the entire way there, she was so excited.  She is so funny!  On the way back, we took the top off of the car, so all that we could hear was the wind!  She has a 4 seater convertible, so it was pretty sweet!  

On Friday, we had to sprint home riding our bikes and it was freezing cold, so because of the cold air, I have a cold.  I haven't been feeling the best this week, so hopefully I will get some rest today and I will be back to 100% soon.

I miss you so much!  I was looking at all my pictures this week, and I realized how much I miss you all.    It has been a challenging week.  We have had a hard time catching people and finding new investigators.  Hopefully we have hit rock bottom and we are headed up from here.  After the trial of our faith, the miracle happens, and I have a feeling a miracle is coming soon.  

I also miss my old companion -- however, my trainee tries 100% all the time, so that is cool to see.  

I am going to be so depressed when I have to leave Queenstown, it is seriously, the most beautiful place I have ever been.  I love it here!

My companion, he does whatever I ask, even if it is carrying the poster board to the church on his bike

I love you all -- 

Elder Tuckett

[sounds like he could use a letter]
Drop him a line at the addresss below:
Elder Ryan Tuckett
New Zealand Wellington Mission
325 A The Terrace
P.O. Box 24327, Manners Street
Wellington, 6142
New Zealand