There is SO much to say and NO time. Let me just say that I LOVE THE MISSION FIELD. and MIRACLES HAPPEN
First off, I just heard about Amy's baby and my heart shattered into a million pieces. My roommates as well. I literally was so distressed about itm I dreamed about it all night. How is he? I really need to know more details. I am SO happy that he is okay. I am fasting for him this week. Please send them my love. And can you give me their address I want to send them something? Easton has been in every single one of my prayers
and this is an awkward change of subject but how on earth did Uncle Paris get on the BYU devotional!?! Well, it's obvious cause he is amazing, but that is like a HUGE deal. RECORD IT and keep it for two years!!
SO... I honestly don't even know where to start about this week. The miracles that have occurred are honestly numberless. We got a 10k (10th key indiactor- or goal for our zone) to get a baptismal date after the first lesson. I thought this was a little ambitious. But, nonetheless we prayed for it. So our area only gets like one or two baptisms a year. I am delighted to announce that we currently have FIVE BAPTISMAL DATES! Oh my goodness... the stories are miraculous I wish I could tell you every single one! First off, I have the STRONGEST testimony of prayer. There is a scripture in Mark that says if you desire for it, pray for it, and REALLY believe it's going to happen, it will! (butchered)- obviously like it says in the bible dictionary with you will aligned with the Lord's. but WHOA I had no idea it was this real. Thursday we had dinner planned with less actives, but we had a made a goal to get a Bdate, but we had citas all night and didn't know when we could do it. So mid driving we all felt impressed to pray to meet someone at the house of the menos activos. Of course, after our meal was done in walks Roxanna. She was just dropping off the wife from work. So we invited her to sit down with us and listen to our brief message. We extended June 26th- and she said YES! Next day, we said a prayer to find someone else at dinner at the Castillo's- in walks Carlos. And he is GOLDEN. We didn't even leave the dinner table cause we were just casually talking. Extended June 26th to get baptised- HE SAID YES. And there was the coolest moment as I was sharing about the first vision and I was looking into his eyes and I was just overcome with the love that God had for him. and I like could see his worth and potential it was so intense. And he was crying. We asked him to pray at the end- he didn't really know how. It was obviously all in Spanish, but he ended in English saying, "life is good"- and just had the biggest smile on his face. AH! I WISH YOU COULD SEE IT. It's so beautiful!!! Last night we taught another man, Ivon, for the first time- and he is also getting baptised the 26th! Obviously this is all tied in with opposition. Our GOLDEN Bdate is Saul. He is supposed to get baptised this Sunday, but he is having the HARDEST time overcoming his addiction to alcohol. Please pray for him. We fasted and prayed for him yesterday and I really think it worked. He said nothing will stop him from getting baptised this upcoming Tues (he has to go a full week)- Then Jaime- ah you would love him!- He is a PROFESSOR and was ATHIEST and he has a bdate for next week!!! I didn't even know that was possible! We went to dinner with him last night and he was just so sweet and humble and said he doesn't know if he is ready. We want to "fall in love before he gets married" (that was his analogy for baptism), but I committed him to fast with us on Sunday and he LOVED the idea because he is very logical and likes the idea of doing something to receive something in return. He is AMAZING! Please, please pray for them. And pray for the familia of Jose y Jenny that they won't get deported until after thei baptism- cause they seem to be for sure getting deported. I wish you could meet all these amazing people! And on the mission, youi can pray for specific things and they really happen?! I didn't believe that so I tried it on temple square they said to tried to have an inspired pray of who to look for (in exact clothing and everything) and I the only thing that came to me was two old women in purple. I thought it was humorous and laughed it off. First thing I see when I get there, Two old women in bright purple sweaters. But that is another story. So I made a little goal in a prayer to baptise a 7th day avenist cause they are SUPER FAITHFUL to their reigion and REALLY challenging, but have such good spirits. We met a 7th day avenist yesterday who ASKED US when she could come to church with us. She loves the mormon tabernacle choir and really wants to learn about our church since there are principles in her own that she doesn't fully believe. WHAT! Oh my goodness. And I have seen SUCH MIRACLES at the Visitor's Center. I have taken multiple families on tours who are non members and they embrace it completely and upper box (self refer)- which like 99% leads to baptism. Now, I have to explain that I fully in my heart know this has nothing to do with me. We do have to be obedient to have success in the mission like it says in Alma, but I know God is just leading us to the people whose hearts have been prepared for the message. It's so incredible some of the experiences that lead them to believe or accept gospel that happen beforehand. "han cesado los milargos? - DIGO QUE NO!" - Moroni 7:49- It is so real. I love you all and hope all is well. I pray for you in every single prayer. Sorry this email is so scattered I just had so much to say and my mind is racing
Ps I had to speak in church already! I did last week too at the CCM. And it's a Spanish WARD not even a branch. twas scary. We are going to the ciudad for PDAY today and seeing some of the sites I will send you picrtures- Please update me on all your crazy exciting lives. LOVE YOU ALL!
First off, I just heard about Amy's baby and my heart shattered into a million pieces. My roommates as well. I literally was so distressed about itm I dreamed about it all night. How is he? I really need to know more details. I am SO happy that he is okay. I am fasting for him this week. Please send them my love. And can you give me their address I want to send them something? Easton has been in every single one of my prayers
and this is an awkward change of subject but how on earth did Uncle Paris get on the BYU devotional!?! Well, it's obvious cause he is amazing, but that is like a HUGE deal. RECORD IT and keep it for two years!!
SO... I honestly don't even know where to start about this week. The miracles that have occurred are honestly numberless. We got a 10k (10th key indiactor- or goal for our zone) to get a baptismal date after the first lesson. I thought this was a little ambitious. But, nonetheless we prayed for it. So our area only gets like one or two baptisms a year. I am delighted to announce that we currently have FIVE BAPTISMAL DATES! Oh my goodness... the stories are miraculous I wish I could tell you every single one! First off, I have the STRONGEST testimony of prayer. There is a scripture in Mark that says if you desire for it, pray for it, and REALLY believe it's going to happen, it will! (butchered)- obviously like it says in the bible dictionary with you will aligned with the Lord's. but WHOA I had no idea it was this real. Thursday we had dinner planned with less actives, but we had a made a goal to get a Bdate, but we had citas all night and didn't know when we could do it. So mid driving we all felt impressed to pray to meet someone at the house of the menos activos. Of course, after our meal was done in walks Roxanna. She was just dropping off the wife from work. So we invited her to sit down with us and listen to our brief message. We extended June 26th- and she said YES! Next day, we said a prayer to find someone else at dinner at the Castillo's- in walks Carlos. And he is GOLDEN. We didn't even leave the dinner table cause we were just casually talking. Extended June 26th to get baptised- HE SAID YES. And there was the coolest moment as I was sharing about the first vision and I was looking into his eyes and I was just overcome with the love that God had for him. and I like could see his worth and potential it was so intense. And he was crying. We asked him to pray at the end- he didn't really know how. It was obviously all in Spanish, but he ended in English saying, "life is good"- and just had the biggest smile on his face. AH! I WISH YOU COULD SEE IT. It's so beautiful!!! Last night we taught another man, Ivon, for the first time- and he is also getting baptised the 26th! Obviously this is all tied in with opposition. Our GOLDEN Bdate is Saul. He is supposed to get baptised this Sunday, but he is having the HARDEST time overcoming his addiction to alcohol. Please pray for him. We fasted and prayed for him yesterday and I really think it worked. He said nothing will stop him from getting baptised this upcoming Tues (he has to go a full week)- Then Jaime- ah you would love him!- He is a PROFESSOR and was ATHIEST and he has a bdate for next week!!! I didn't even know that was possible! We went to dinner with him last night and he was just so sweet and humble and said he doesn't know if he is ready. We want to "fall in love before he gets married" (that was his analogy for baptism), but I committed him to fast with us on Sunday and he LOVED the idea because he is very logical and likes the idea of doing something to receive something in return. He is AMAZING! Please, please pray for them. And pray for the familia of Jose y Jenny that they won't get deported until after thei baptism- cause they seem to be for sure getting deported. I wish you could meet all these amazing people! And on the mission, youi can pray for specific things and they really happen?! I didn't believe that so I tried it on temple square they said to tried to have an inspired pray of who to look for (in exact clothing and everything) and I the only thing that came to me was two old women in purple. I thought it was humorous and laughed it off. First thing I see when I get there, Two old women in bright purple sweaters. But that is another story. So I made a little goal in a prayer to baptise a 7th day avenist cause they are SUPER FAITHFUL to their reigion and REALLY challenging, but have such good spirits. We met a 7th day avenist yesterday who ASKED US when she could come to church with us. She loves the mormon tabernacle choir and really wants to learn about our church since there are principles in her own that she doesn't fully believe. WHAT! Oh my goodness. And I have seen SUCH MIRACLES at the Visitor's Center. I have taken multiple families on tours who are non members and they embrace it completely and upper box (self refer)- which like 99% leads to baptism. Now, I have to explain that I fully in my heart know this has nothing to do with me. We do have to be obedient to have success in the mission like it says in Alma, but I know God is just leading us to the people whose hearts have been prepared for the message. It's so incredible some of the experiences that lead them to believe or accept gospel that happen beforehand. "han cesado los milargos? - DIGO QUE NO!" - Moroni 7:49- It is so real. I love you all and hope all is well. I pray for you in every single prayer. Sorry this email is so scattered I just had so much to say and my mind is racing
Ps I had to speak in church already! I did last week too at the CCM. And it's a Spanish WARD not even a branch. twas scary. We are going to the ciudad for PDAY today and seeing some of the sites I will send you picrtures- Please update me on all your crazy exciting lives. LOVE YOU ALL!
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