Hello hello!!! Como estais? Esta bien aqui!
We've had a very...interesting week. Lot's of rain! I'm pretty sure we dumped out about 6 cups of water from our shoes, combined. That was on Wednesday. Then, on Friday, I had a flat tire on my bike, and so it took almost the entire day to get it fixed. That was sure interesting! I had it fixed for a little while, enough to get a lesson in, and then we got back into the house earlier (because everyone is drinking after that time...not the best time to be riding bikes!) But, overall, we had some good success and saw some great spiritual experiences!
During this past week, we put forth more effort, and even though there were some unforseen circumstances (like, raining so hard that we were unable to talk to anyone until about 7:00), we were still able to get 16 sit-downs and 2 baptismal dates with some people we've been really working with. One particularly memorable event happened in this lesson with Osiel and Millie. We were finally able to get a lesson in with Osiel and Millie, his daughter. We shared the scripture in Mosiah about mourning with those that mourn, and giving comfort to those in need. We also shared with them the blessings that come from living the Gospel, and that the first step is baptism with the proper authority. The lesson was great! The Spirit was there, testifying so strongly and for the first time, we got a really solid 'yes' answer from them that they would pray. When we asked what would be the next step if they received this witness, Osiel responded with "We'll be baptized." It was great! We're going back on Wednesday (hopefully with the Branch President) to follow up. Their date is for the 29th of January, so we'll be pushing and praying that all goes well! Please, keep them in your prayers!
That's one of our highlights of the week. And along with that, the Sanchez familia told us that they want to begin working on her divorce papers! Once those are done, she can get married to Arturo, and they can both be baptized. But we're also going to begin working with their children. Junior is 9, and he really seems to snjoy church (although he does get a little tired when testimony meeting runs 15 minutes overtime. But he's a great and a funny kid!). We want to work with Junior and Geronimo, who is 17 and getting ready to graduate before going into the Marines. If they set the example for their parents, we're hoping that pushes them to move things along more quickly. The Sanchez/Andrede familia is so strong! Last time we went over, she shared her testimony of the Church with us, and this past time, he shared his testimony of the Church as well. It was awesome (and they're not even members yet!) !!!! We're really looking forward to working with them more in these coming weeks, and excited as they enter the waters of baptism and start out on the path back to our father in heaven!
Overall, a very good week. And my time is short! So these are the highlights of the week. It sure is interesting being a missionary. This seems more like ordinary life now, which I've really been working hard to make it. I can't really see myself doing anything else! I love serving here! And the people we work with are so wonderful!!
Thank you for all of your prayers and support! I love you all sooooo much!!
Con mucho amor, a infinidad - y mas alla!!
El Devinator
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