Buenas Tardes!
First off, let me just say that Thanksgiving was great! It definitely wasn't the same as with family on most Thanksgivings, but we ate A LOT! We had our first meal appointment with Joshua Arnett, because his family wasn't home. They're out in Amarillo. It was pretty sweet - everything was microwaved, including the meat! And it tasted delicious! Then, we went to Presidente Hernandez's house and ate with his family. From there, we went to the Familia Garcia's house and ate some more, as well as shared a short lesson. Last but certainly not least, we stopped in at the house of the Familia Torres and had some bomb-diggity bean-and-hotdog-and-chile soup, as well as some chicken. Yup, we were stuffed for the next 3 days. Pretty great.
And, I wanted to shoot out a mass e-mail to everyone who sent birthday wishes over this past week/week and a half: If I had enough stamps, I'd write to each one of you individually and tell you how awesome it made my birthday! Thank you, one and all! It was a great way to bring in my 20th year!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
And thank you, mom and dad!!! It was great opening and reading all of the neat little rhymes and hints, and trying to guess what they were before I opened them. The birthday sign is still up over my bed!! It was definitely a great birthday, and I get to remember it each time I wear that awesome tie!!
This week went very well. I'm adjusting much more to being on a bike again, and we're organizing our area in order to visit more people on more days, without riding all the way around 7 or 8 towns. (Yes, our bike area covers at least 7 or 8 towns. Pretty intense) It's a work in progress, but it's going well.
This past week, we had set the goal for a baptism before the end of the week. There is a girl named Millie (12 yrs) who has been attending church, and wants to get baptized. We even received permission from her father to baptize her. But lately (these past 2 weeks of the transfer) we haven't been able to find her at home. We have an appointment tomorrow in which we are going to talk to her, her father, and her mother. We want to make sure she has that support from her family or really good friends before she is baptized so she doesn't get baptized into inactivity.
How are Elders Shelton and Squires? Wasn't Squires in our area before? Maybe he was in Chico...What are they like? are either of them new?
It's good to see everyone is doing great, minus the sickness going around. There's something very similar going around here as well. We had the opportunity to give someone a blessing last week for Bronchitis, and she's doing much better now.
And now, for the MISSION REPORT: (Insert Mission Possible music here)
We have a couple that is progressing. They have been to church, and their daughter was actually baptized by Elder Adams (Another Elder from California, I believe) during the first part of the year. They are planning on getting married, and we set a baptismal date for them for the 18th, and a marriage date for either on that day or before that. They said they don't want a big ceremony, just to be married (which is LEAGUES ahead of where they were at the beginning of last transfer, where they had been living together for about 12 years, but hadn't really even considered marriage). We're going to keep working with and praying for them, and we can't wait to see them enter the waters of baptism on the 18th, and enjoy such a wonderful Weekend in White!
The Weekend in White is a challenge we received from our mission president, where each companionship finds someone, or more than just one person, to baptize on December 18th and/or 19th. It's shaping up to be really good, and we're really hoping, praying, and working to make sure all goes well. We're doing our absolute best to do our part (and it's just so cool to be working this thoroughly and focusing so much on these people)!
OH! So today, for P-day, we have this cool scheduled activity - We've been talking to these kids at an apartment complex for about the past week. They've been shooting at us with nerf guns, and so finally we were like (and this was after Elder Kobayashi got shot in the same eye twice, and we were both hit with nerf darts a little...lower...than we would have liked), "OK! Monday, 5:00 - Nerf fight, us against everyone!" So that's what's going down! And there's this kid named Swell (Pretty swell name, right) who is ALWAYS outside swinging his lightsaber around and challenging us to a fight. I told him I am a Jedi Master (which, you know, I am), and that if he beats me, Jedi Knight Swell will be bestowed with the title of Jedi Master Swell. I am SO STOKED OF THIS P-DAY!!!!! I never would'a thunk I would get into a lightsaber duel while on my mission. I've also been thinking of a way (well, there are many, so a way that the kids would stay interested) to relate Star Wars to the Gospel, because almost all of them have seen it. It should be sweet!!! That is, if it doesn't rain...well, it should be sweet!!!!
Thank you for all the Birthday wishes, all the fun, and all the laughs!! I hope everyone has a great week, and if it's not great already, that it gets better!!
I love you all soooooo much!! Keep the faith!! Thanks for all the prayers and support! You're all in my prayers each and every day as well!!
Con mucho amor, a infinidad - y mas alla!!!
El Devinator
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Week 27 - Happy Birthday, Elder Collins!
BUENOS DIAS!!!!!
COMO ESTAIS?
This week has been chalk-full (wow, my english is failing even more now...is that even the right kind of chalk?) of adventures, suspense, intrigue, and large dogs.
But before I dive into my tale of tails, I'd like to discuss this business section.
Sorry I couldn't get a letter out last week! It was a jam-packed P-day, what with Elder McGuire packing up, playing games with the Zone Leaders, and going out to get frozen yogurt (which was again very good. I got some when I went down to visit Courtney Fuhriman in Danville). Good stuff, though a busy day. And I'm going to be doing a lot of writing to do for all the birthday cards and packages that are up here right now!
Umm...yup, the 2 short-sleve white shirts, 1 long sleve white shirt, sweater (probably black would be best), and the gloves are to wear while I'm riding my bike to keep warm, so whatever type you think would work best for that. I'm also looking at maybe getting a smaller camelback/backpack, but I'm not sure yet, so don't worry about that one too much right now. There might be a good one over at Wal-Mart, but I'm still not sure yet.
And yes, unfortunately, I wasn't able to hear a lot of what was on the tape. Was it the tape, or the recorder? Or, I guess, which one do you think it was?
Okey dokey! Meanwhile, back in Kemah, Texas...
So, out of the entire district, Elder McGuire was the only one to be transfered. Sad day...He's one of my best friends. But, now he can go on exchanges over to one of his old areas, and see some converts he has there! So I'm guessing he'll be very excited about that. And his companion is my old MTC companion, Elder Rice! Oh, and something Elder Kobayashi - my new companion from Idaho - pointed out was that out here in the field, I'm 4 for 4: 4 transfers in the field, and 4 companions. 5 for 5 if you count the MTC with Elder Rice! Then there was Elder Jenks, Elder Neilson, Elder McGuire, and now Elder Kobayashi. Cool stuff!
Then, later on in Monday, we celebrated Elder McGuire and my cumplianos bu going to a sushi place called Ichibons. Actually, the california rolls were very good. There was someone who cooked the rest of the food on this grill in front of us, and while he cooked it, he'd do different tricks and things with his knives, spatulas, and the food. It was really great! And, we realized that he was Mexican, so we started talking to him in Spanish. Actually, almost no one at that restaurant was Chinese...interesting...
Then, the first night Elder Kobayashi and I were companions out here, we had a pretty hairy encounter (and now I'm paranoid ever since). So, we went to this house that said: "NO TRESPASSING," and, "BEWARE OF DOG," but we thought those signs were just there to keep people out. So we walked up and rattled the gate, but no dogs came running. So we stepped in and took a couple of steps towards the house before a little dog (just a little bit bigger than Coco or Choxy) came running out and barked at us. So we thought, "Okay, no big deal." So we took another step in, and just then, a dog that was about half Phoenix's size bigger came bounding up. He had sharp teeth. The instant we saw him, I turned around, but Elder Kobayashi was already outside the gate. So I booked it around the gate and slammed it shut just as the dog jumped up and tried to bite us. Man, that gets the blood pumping! That was crazy! And when the lady came out to see what was going on, we contacted her, she said no, and we went on our merry little way, adrenaline still rushing.
Needless to say, it was an awesome way to start off the transfer.
Oh, and we're a bike area now. And my health stuff is actually going quite well with it. My numbers have been normal, not too high or low at all. I think the exercise has been helping a lot. But things are going well - no problems here thus far (knock on wood!)!
And one last thing before I go - We've been contacting a few different people from Guatamala, and so I'm really focused on learning one, part of one, or more than one dialect that they speak there, at least Quiche (Key - Chay). I'm excited! Should be fun!
Well, I've got to hit the road! We've got a volleyball game with some of the youth from the ward set up - should be intense!
I love y'all!!!
Con mucho amor - a infinidad, y mas alla!
El Devinator
COMO ESTAIS?
This week has been chalk-full (wow, my english is failing even more now...is that even the right kind of chalk?) of adventures, suspense, intrigue, and large dogs.
But before I dive into my tale of tails, I'd like to discuss this business section.
Sorry I couldn't get a letter out last week! It was a jam-packed P-day, what with Elder McGuire packing up, playing games with the Zone Leaders, and going out to get frozen yogurt (which was again very good. I got some when I went down to visit Courtney Fuhriman in Danville). Good stuff, though a busy day. And I'm going to be doing a lot of writing to do for all the birthday cards and packages that are up here right now!
Umm...yup, the 2 short-sleve white shirts, 1 long sleve white shirt, sweater (probably black would be best), and the gloves are to wear while I'm riding my bike to keep warm, so whatever type you think would work best for that. I'm also looking at maybe getting a smaller camelback/backpack, but I'm not sure yet, so don't worry about that one too much right now. There might be a good one over at Wal-Mart, but I'm still not sure yet.
And yes, unfortunately, I wasn't able to hear a lot of what was on the tape. Was it the tape, or the recorder? Or, I guess, which one do you think it was?
Okey dokey! Meanwhile, back in Kemah, Texas...
So, out of the entire district, Elder McGuire was the only one to be transfered. Sad day...He's one of my best friends. But, now he can go on exchanges over to one of his old areas, and see some converts he has there! So I'm guessing he'll be very excited about that. And his companion is my old MTC companion, Elder Rice! Oh, and something Elder Kobayashi - my new companion from Idaho - pointed out was that out here in the field, I'm 4 for 4: 4 transfers in the field, and 4 companions. 5 for 5 if you count the MTC with Elder Rice! Then there was Elder Jenks, Elder Neilson, Elder McGuire, and now Elder Kobayashi. Cool stuff!
Then, later on in Monday, we celebrated Elder McGuire and my cumplianos bu going to a sushi place called Ichibons. Actually, the california rolls were very good. There was someone who cooked the rest of the food on this grill in front of us, and while he cooked it, he'd do different tricks and things with his knives, spatulas, and the food. It was really great! And, we realized that he was Mexican, so we started talking to him in Spanish. Actually, almost no one at that restaurant was Chinese...interesting...
Then, the first night Elder Kobayashi and I were companions out here, we had a pretty hairy encounter (and now I'm paranoid ever since). So, we went to this house that said: "NO TRESPASSING," and, "BEWARE OF DOG," but we thought those signs were just there to keep people out. So we walked up and rattled the gate, but no dogs came running. So we stepped in and took a couple of steps towards the house before a little dog (just a little bit bigger than Coco or Choxy) came running out and barked at us. So we thought, "Okay, no big deal." So we took another step in, and just then, a dog that was about half Phoenix's size bigger came bounding up. He had sharp teeth. The instant we saw him, I turned around, but Elder Kobayashi was already outside the gate. So I booked it around the gate and slammed it shut just as the dog jumped up and tried to bite us. Man, that gets the blood pumping! That was crazy! And when the lady came out to see what was going on, we contacted her, she said no, and we went on our merry little way, adrenaline still rushing.
Needless to say, it was an awesome way to start off the transfer.
Oh, and we're a bike area now. And my health stuff is actually going quite well with it. My numbers have been normal, not too high or low at all. I think the exercise has been helping a lot. But things are going well - no problems here thus far (knock on wood!)!
And one last thing before I go - We've been contacting a few different people from Guatamala, and so I'm really focused on learning one, part of one, or more than one dialect that they speak there, at least Quiche (Key - Chay). I'm excited! Should be fun!
Well, I've got to hit the road! We've got a volleyball game with some of the youth from the ward set up - should be intense!
I love y'all!!!
Con mucho amor - a infinidad, y mas alla!
El Devinator
Monday, November 15, 2010
Week 26 - Rosmin's baptism was AMAZING!!!! Bien espiritual!
Hey hey hey! Estoy aqui today!
So, I guess I'll hit the bold points first! Here we go!
Yup, Sister Arnett pays for all of our food! It's very awesome! Their family is amazing!
Other supplies...I might need uno or dos short-sleeve shirts, and one long-sleeve shirt. I think I also might look at one of those sweaters to wear over, but by mission rules, it needs to be a v-neck (more or less) to show the tie.
CHRISTMAS!!! I'm so looking forward to the season! We're going to go caroling sometime in there, and (I'll probably need gloves...did you know it actually gets cool here?!) so I'll need to keep bundled up for that! Oh yeah! I've got that jacket from a while ago, that I wore when it snowed in the MTC. That one is still good! So good!
And now for the letter. bum bum BUM! Here we go!
It's been an amazing week! Rosmin's baptism was AMAZING!!!! Plus, it was really fun getting everything ready for it. We found out halfway through the day that Elder McGuire (I was on exchanges with Elder Nash in our area) that he had made all these really good plans...but almost nobody knew about them! Such as speaking, giving testimony, or what to bring for the baptism. It was some good work getting everything done, and it turned out swell in the end.
With her baptism (and I'll be sending you a tape whereupon my thoughts and feelings of the baptism are recorded), it was bien espiritual! She came up out of the water, and when she bore her testimony, both she and her future husband (who is a member of the Church) were crying (haha he more than she). But it is something I want everyone to feel. Words can't describe the feelings that were there, and the love that everyone had for her.
When she was confirmed the next day at church, it was very awesome seeing the promised blessings she received from her future husband. She is now part of a very big family!
We're doing a lot of good work here, and we're going to do even better. Sorry I don't have a lot of time to write today. I just wanted you to know how happy Rosmin's baptism made me feel. It's something I'm never going to forget, and something I hope you, Dad, Justin, Kaytlin, and Kristin will be able to see and feel one day. This work that we're doing truly is the work of the Lord. We are His servants in this great work. We've been called to bring people to the knowledge of the great Plan of Happiness, because that's the only way we can find that true happiness we're looking for. And only through the great Plan of Happiness, can we be sealed together for time and for all eternity.
I love you sooooo much! I'm looking forward to hearing from you again soon! Keep the faith, fight the good fight! You're all in my prayers, each and every day!
Con amor, a infinidad - y mas alla!
Dev-i-o
So, I guess I'll hit the bold points first! Here we go!
Yup, Sister Arnett pays for all of our food! It's very awesome! Their family is amazing!
Other supplies...I might need uno or dos short-sleeve shirts, and one long-sleeve shirt. I think I also might look at one of those sweaters to wear over, but by mission rules, it needs to be a v-neck (more or less) to show the tie.
CHRISTMAS!!! I'm so looking forward to the season! We're going to go caroling sometime in there, and (I'll probably need gloves...did you know it actually gets cool here?!) so I'll need to keep bundled up for that! Oh yeah! I've got that jacket from a while ago, that I wore when it snowed in the MTC. That one is still good! So good!
And now for the letter. bum bum BUM! Here we go!
It's been an amazing week! Rosmin's baptism was AMAZING!!!! Plus, it was really fun getting everything ready for it. We found out halfway through the day that Elder McGuire (I was on exchanges with Elder Nash in our area) that he had made all these really good plans...but almost nobody knew about them! Such as speaking, giving testimony, or what to bring for the baptism. It was some good work getting everything done, and it turned out swell in the end.
With her baptism (and I'll be sending you a tape whereupon my thoughts and feelings of the baptism are recorded), it was bien espiritual! She came up out of the water, and when she bore her testimony, both she and her future husband (who is a member of the Church) were crying (haha he more than she). But it is something I want everyone to feel. Words can't describe the feelings that were there, and the love that everyone had for her.
When she was confirmed the next day at church, it was very awesome seeing the promised blessings she received from her future husband. She is now part of a very big family!
We're doing a lot of good work here, and we're going to do even better. Sorry I don't have a lot of time to write today. I just wanted you to know how happy Rosmin's baptism made me feel. It's something I'm never going to forget, and something I hope you, Dad, Justin, Kaytlin, and Kristin will be able to see and feel one day. This work that we're doing truly is the work of the Lord. We are His servants in this great work. We've been called to bring people to the knowledge of the great Plan of Happiness, because that's the only way we can find that true happiness we're looking for. And only through the great Plan of Happiness, can we be sealed together for time and for all eternity.
I love you sooooo much! I'm looking forward to hearing from you again soon! Keep the faith, fight the good fight! You're all in my prayers, each and every day!
Con amor, a infinidad - y mas alla!
Dev-i-o
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Week 25 - Out Six Months Already!
Hey hey hey!
It's been a good day!
I'm just sittin' here, at the computer, pondering over the many mysteries of life...and how we're supposed to get to all the people in Texas and tell them we've got answers!
So, to start off with the business: We're good without a GPS. Actually, Sister A. (the member we live with) has one that we use. And if we're on bikes...we have a book of maps that seems to work fairly well.
The family we're with is AWESOME! The A.s - they've got a refrigerator just for us missionaries stockpiled with food, and she's a nurse, so she's up on all the latest and need-est information. Elder Nash from Kemah Norte was pretty sick (and still is) over the weekend, so he and Elder Durrant (the district leader) stayed over at our place overnight. The A.s also have a son - Joshua - who is preparing to go and serve a mission. I think he's already started on his mission paperwork, and it might actually already be in! So he's been helping us out a lot, even if he doesn't understand or speak Spanish too well.
I'll try to send some pictures soon (I've been trying to get over to print out pictures, but because Sister A. buys our food while we're here, we haven't really had a reason to go.). I've been trying to send them for most of the transfer, but so far...I haven't even been able to print them out!
And for Kemaaaaaaaaaah Central! This past week we had a great week! We went on SUPERCAMBIOS (Great, big exchanges!) with 2 other sets of elders, and a member for each Elder. Then we separated, and went forth to preach the Gospel to all the world. The Elders from Galvaston Island were here, because there was a HUGE morotcycle rally going on during the weekend (somewhere around 100,000 motorcycles!)! So we taught, contacted, and worked, and finally reached the Standard of Excellence and Beyond (the Standard is 20 sit-down lessons per week). We got 25! It was really awesome, and things seem to be moving a little better now! We should have a bomb-diggity week coming up this week as well!
Rosemin is almost all set for baptism! Her baptism is this Saturday at 6:00, and all she needs is an interview this Wednesday. And oh, she is SO ready! She's been ready since we had our first lesson with her! I think I told you last week, but she even brought a friend to church! And she was so excited when Presidente Hernandez announced it over the pulpit! It's going to be a wonderful experience, and I know she'll remember it for the rest of her eternity!
Also - (And I'm stoked about this part, too) We've had a referral since the beginning of this transfer and since my second day here. Finally, after much time and door knocking, we set up an appointment (finally as in after 5 weeks there was someone there to answer the door). And yesterday, on Sunday, we taught the first lesson on la Restauracion. And he (Jerman) accepted a date to be baptized on the 4th of Deciembre! Felicidades! It's going to be awesome! And hopefully, when we go back for our return appointment on Thursday, his wife will be there and they can all prepare for baptism together!
We also have someone that we're working with named Osiel. He has a daughter that wants to be baptized, but we need her father's permission first. So we taught him, and extended a baptismal date to him as well, which he accepted! Then, we went back on Sunday and taught him again (but I was with Julio - a recent convert that's probably one of the best member missionaries I've ever seen), and Julio just got straight to the heart of the issue and asked if Millie (Osiel's daughter) could have permission to be baptized. Osiel gave a solemn..."yes." And the Spirit was soooo strong there! Osiel knew this is important (though I don't think he knows just how important), and that if his daughter wants to be a part of it, she has his permission! We had been working on that for so long, it's wonderful to see things progressing now! He asked when she could be baptized. She's been to church enough times and has been taught enough to where she could be baptized this weekend, if she wants. And that would be wonderful! Hopefully, before this month is over, Millie will enter the waters of baptism, followed soon by her father and mother.
This is a great work that we're doing. There are those times that it gets really tough, but I've realized that there is no greater work I could be doing then the work we're doing right now. If people don't hear about the restored gospel, they can't enter into the Straight and Narrow path. They can't return to live with God. And if they can't return to live with God in the Celestial Kingdom, they can't have eternal families. And how devestating would that be if we couldn't be together forever?
Mom, Dad - Thank you for everything you've done to help us learn and grow and experience the blessings of the gospel. And thanks for sticking with us, even when we don't seem like we want to listen. Justin, Kaytlin, Kristin - Sorry if I've ever done things to upset you, on purpose or on accident. I hope if there was anything big, that you can forgive me. I love all of you more than you know.
Have a great week! I'm looking forward to hearing your voices and e-mailing you next week!
Con mucho amor - a infinidad - y mas alla!
El Devinator
It's been a good day!
I'm just sittin' here, at the computer, pondering over the many mysteries of life...and how we're supposed to get to all the people in Texas and tell them we've got answers!
So, to start off with the business: We're good without a GPS. Actually, Sister A. (the member we live with) has one that we use. And if we're on bikes...we have a book of maps that seems to work fairly well.
The family we're with is AWESOME! The A.s - they've got a refrigerator just for us missionaries stockpiled with food, and she's a nurse, so she's up on all the latest and need-est information. Elder Nash from Kemah Norte was pretty sick (and still is) over the weekend, so he and Elder Durrant (the district leader) stayed over at our place overnight. The A.s also have a son - Joshua - who is preparing to go and serve a mission. I think he's already started on his mission paperwork, and it might actually already be in! So he's been helping us out a lot, even if he doesn't understand or speak Spanish too well.
I'll try to send some pictures soon (I've been trying to get over to print out pictures, but because Sister A. buys our food while we're here, we haven't really had a reason to go.). I've been trying to send them for most of the transfer, but so far...I haven't even been able to print them out!
And for Kemaaaaaaaaaah Central! This past week we had a great week! We went on SUPERCAMBIOS (Great, big exchanges!) with 2 other sets of elders, and a member for each Elder. Then we separated, and went forth to preach the Gospel to all the world. The Elders from Galvaston Island were here, because there was a HUGE morotcycle rally going on during the weekend (somewhere around 100,000 motorcycles!)! So we taught, contacted, and worked, and finally reached the Standard of Excellence and Beyond (the Standard is 20 sit-down lessons per week). We got 25! It was really awesome, and things seem to be moving a little better now! We should have a bomb-diggity week coming up this week as well!
Rosemin is almost all set for baptism! Her baptism is this Saturday at 6:00, and all she needs is an interview this Wednesday. And oh, she is SO ready! She's been ready since we had our first lesson with her! I think I told you last week, but she even brought a friend to church! And she was so excited when Presidente Hernandez announced it over the pulpit! It's going to be a wonderful experience, and I know she'll remember it for the rest of her eternity!
Also - (And I'm stoked about this part, too) We've had a referral since the beginning of this transfer and since my second day here. Finally, after much time and door knocking, we set up an appointment (finally as in after 5 weeks there was someone there to answer the door). And yesterday, on Sunday, we taught the first lesson on la Restauracion. And he (Jerman) accepted a date to be baptized on the 4th of Deciembre! Felicidades! It's going to be awesome! And hopefully, when we go back for our return appointment on Thursday, his wife will be there and they can all prepare for baptism together!
We also have someone that we're working with named Osiel. He has a daughter that wants to be baptized, but we need her father's permission first. So we taught him, and extended a baptismal date to him as well, which he accepted! Then, we went back on Sunday and taught him again (but I was with Julio - a recent convert that's probably one of the best member missionaries I've ever seen), and Julio just got straight to the heart of the issue and asked if Millie (Osiel's daughter) could have permission to be baptized. Osiel gave a solemn..."yes." And the Spirit was soooo strong there! Osiel knew this is important (though I don't think he knows just how important), and that if his daughter wants to be a part of it, she has his permission! We had been working on that for so long, it's wonderful to see things progressing now! He asked when she could be baptized. She's been to church enough times and has been taught enough to where she could be baptized this weekend, if she wants. And that would be wonderful! Hopefully, before this month is over, Millie will enter the waters of baptism, followed soon by her father and mother.
This is a great work that we're doing. There are those times that it gets really tough, but I've realized that there is no greater work I could be doing then the work we're doing right now. If people don't hear about the restored gospel, they can't enter into the Straight and Narrow path. They can't return to live with God. And if they can't return to live with God in the Celestial Kingdom, they can't have eternal families. And how devestating would that be if we couldn't be together forever?
Mom, Dad - Thank you for everything you've done to help us learn and grow and experience the blessings of the gospel. And thanks for sticking with us, even when we don't seem like we want to listen. Justin, Kaytlin, Kristin - Sorry if I've ever done things to upset you, on purpose or on accident. I hope if there was anything big, that you can forgive me. I love all of you more than you know.
Have a great week! I'm looking forward to hearing your voices and e-mailing you next week!
Con mucho amor - a infinidad - y mas alla!
El Devinator
Monday, November 1, 2010
Week 24 - "My feet just led me..."
Hi -de- ho, familia!
Things have been going well here (mostly). This week, starting off and going in to it, wasn't the greatest. By Saturday, we still only had 2 lessons for the entire week. We were both getting really frustrated with how it was going. But on Saturday, we had a unique experience. We were on our way back for lunch, and we had the impression to return to an appartment complex that we had already left. So we quickly made our way to the complex (Shady Oaks) and got out of the car, neither of us knowing where to go, who to talk to or what to say. But we got out of the car, and my feet just led me to someone to talk to. That's really the only way I can explain it. I had this feeling to talk to this man sitting down on the railing, and so we did. It didn't feel right to talk to someone else, and he really stood out.
So we wound up talking to him, and I guess Elder McGuire has talked to him before. He says that he was baptized down in Mexico, but his records aren't in his home ward, and so we now have his birth date to look them up. But in the end, we sat down and taught a lesson to him and invited him to the Stake Conference of yesterday. And he went, too! It was so cool when he opened up the door (he had forgotten the time, so he got ready really quickly) and said, "Yo voy!" And afterwards, he said he got 5 hours of work in, though he hadn't had work for some time. He even realized on his own that it was a blessing from God from doing those things which God wants him to do. Definitely a cool experience!
For this next week: We already have appointments with a lot of members, and some return appointments to receive referrals from them. We're looking forward to doing some really good work this week!!
So that was one of my favorite experiences for this week. But also really awesome: Rosemin has her baptismal date coming up! It was moved from the 6th to the 13th for work purposes, but it's on-track. We need to keep checking up on her, just to make sure things are going well, but she's really looking forward to it! It's so cool to see someone this excited and this ready for baptism!
Well....I only have 4 minutes left, so I'd better wrap this up. Things have been going fairly well here, and I'm looking forward to this coming week.
I just want to wrap up with the words,
I LOVE YOU!!!! A infinidad - y mas alla!!!!
Con mucho amor,
Dev-i-o
Things have been going well here (mostly). This week, starting off and going in to it, wasn't the greatest. By Saturday, we still only had 2 lessons for the entire week. We were both getting really frustrated with how it was going. But on Saturday, we had a unique experience. We were on our way back for lunch, and we had the impression to return to an appartment complex that we had already left. So we quickly made our way to the complex (Shady Oaks) and got out of the car, neither of us knowing where to go, who to talk to or what to say. But we got out of the car, and my feet just led me to someone to talk to. That's really the only way I can explain it. I had this feeling to talk to this man sitting down on the railing, and so we did. It didn't feel right to talk to someone else, and he really stood out.
So we wound up talking to him, and I guess Elder McGuire has talked to him before. He says that he was baptized down in Mexico, but his records aren't in his home ward, and so we now have his birth date to look them up. But in the end, we sat down and taught a lesson to him and invited him to the Stake Conference of yesterday. And he went, too! It was so cool when he opened up the door (he had forgotten the time, so he got ready really quickly) and said, "Yo voy!" And afterwards, he said he got 5 hours of work in, though he hadn't had work for some time. He even realized on his own that it was a blessing from God from doing those things which God wants him to do. Definitely a cool experience!
For this next week: We already have appointments with a lot of members, and some return appointments to receive referrals from them. We're looking forward to doing some really good work this week!!
So that was one of my favorite experiences for this week. But also really awesome: Rosemin has her baptismal date coming up! It was moved from the 6th to the 13th for work purposes, but it's on-track. We need to keep checking up on her, just to make sure things are going well, but she's really looking forward to it! It's so cool to see someone this excited and this ready for baptism!
Well....I only have 4 minutes left, so I'd better wrap this up. Things have been going fairly well here, and I'm looking forward to this coming week.
I just want to wrap up with the words,
I LOVE YOU!!!! A infinidad - y mas alla!!!!
Con mucho amor,
Dev-i-o
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