This week we taught the word of wisdom and other commandments to Maria. We were a little nervous about the word of wisdom, because practically everyone here drinks coffee. When we told her what this commandment prohibits, she assured us that she had never tried any of those things. She has been living the word of wisdom her whole life, and she didn't even know it! So golden! Her baptism was announced in sacrament meeting this week, and she was so excited! We are planning to meet with her every day this week, and I am so excited for her baptism this Saturday at 5:00. Keep her in your prayers!
Huge miracle this week! Well, two I guess. The first one is an investigator that the sister missionaries passed to us. His name is Byron, and he is 19 years old. We visited with him, turns out he speaks perfect English. While we were starting the lesson, two of his friends came to his house, and sat in on the lesson. All three of them said they would love to take the lessons. The lesson at first was a little rough. He told us that he didn't really believe in religion, and it seemed like it was going to be one of those "Why do you need religion" lessons. We managed to get enough traction to get us to Joseph Smith, and after I quoted the first vision, the whole attitude changed. Instead of questioning us, they started to listen intently, and wanted to learn more. That really strengthened my testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith. The words of the first vision are so powerful, and they always invite the spirit.
The other miracle happened this morning. The other elders contacted someone that lives in our area, so they passed him to us. They told us that they already set a baptismal date with him, so I was super excited to meet him. We met him this morning, and he lives way out in the middle of nowhere. A tiny pueblo just outside of Zaragoza. We taught him the restoration, and he loved every bit of it. We have a baptismal date for the 28 of February with him, and he is already so ready for baptism. His name is Antonio, and I can't believe how much he already knows about the gospel. He is clearly one of the people the Lord has prepared! Keep him in your prayers as well!
Although at first things were a little rough, I am seeing so many miracles, and I am so happy right now. Every one of these miracles has strengthened not only my faith and testimony, but they give me energy and make me happier every day! I can see now why people say that the mission is the best two years of your life.
As always, I miss you all, and love you so much! ¡Que tengan una buena semana!
Huge miracle this week! Well, two I guess. The first one is an investigator that the sister missionaries passed to us. His name is Byron, and he is 19 years old. We visited with him, turns out he speaks perfect English. While we were starting the lesson, two of his friends came to his house, and sat in on the lesson. All three of them said they would love to take the lessons. The lesson at first was a little rough. He told us that he didn't really believe in religion, and it seemed like it was going to be one of those "Why do you need religion" lessons. We managed to get enough traction to get us to Joseph Smith, and after I quoted the first vision, the whole attitude changed. Instead of questioning us, they started to listen intently, and wanted to learn more. That really strengthened my testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith. The words of the first vision are so powerful, and they always invite the spirit.
The other miracle happened this morning. The other elders contacted someone that lives in our area, so they passed him to us. They told us that they already set a baptismal date with him, so I was super excited to meet him. We met him this morning, and he lives way out in the middle of nowhere. A tiny pueblo just outside of Zaragoza. We taught him the restoration, and he loved every bit of it. We have a baptismal date for the 28 of February with him, and he is already so ready for baptism. His name is Antonio, and I can't believe how much he already knows about the gospel. He is clearly one of the people the Lord has prepared! Keep him in your prayers as well!
Although at first things were a little rough, I am seeing so many miracles, and I am so happy right now. Every one of these miracles has strengthened not only my faith and testimony, but they give me energy and make me happier every day! I can see now why people say that the mission is the best two years of your life.
As always, I miss you all, and love you so much! ¡Que tengan una buena semana!
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