Aimee sent some tips for Lindsay which included bringing lots of sticky notes
We visited Theresa and Diana
gave us these bead necklaces that she made! It was adorable. We talked about
the temple and she decided to prepare to go to the temple on March 11th!
We
had the final interview with Olga and Edgar with Elder Ullua. He said it went
so well and they are both so ready. Ah it is so special this whole process.
They have come so far and changed so much.
Oh
my. I can’t handle this rollercoaster! Today we learned that the temporary visa
that Edgar has is EXPIRED. Tomorrow they can’t get married, so tomorrow they
can’t get baptized. Saddest Valentine’s Day ever. We visited them and they
explained it all and they have to wait until April 20th. They are so
sad. Seriously, Edgar said, “I don’t know how to feel. I don’t know what to
think or say. I just don’t know what to do.” So we shared a pump-up message of
hope because that is what they need most right now.
Also
since the baptism was supposed to be tonight, so we threw a surprise family
home evening with the ward. We didn’t tell Olga and Edgar. We went to their
house for a “normal lesson” at 7:30. We arranged for Omar and Jovi to stop by
with their car at 8. We told Olga and Edgar and their girls that we were going
to leave the house. They got shoes on and the car showed up. We got to the
church where the members were waiting and we had a wonderful FHE! A solid
message, a way fun game (that the adults got more into than the kids), and the
RS president brought a bunch of food. It went so well. They were so happy! Also
Solange came with her boys. And she decided to start the Book of Mormon
over and she read all of 1st Nephi in one day. She is going to
finish 2nd Nephi by Sunday! It’s incredible.
We
had a lesson with Jose (at 9:30 AM) because it was the ONLY time possible. We
found members to come with us so all is well. Then for service, all 6 of us
helped out The Rojas and we sanded a TON of wood and painted it. It was good to
be able to serve, especially this family because they do so much for us.
I
think I would be overwhelmed right now if it weren’t for these little burst of
the Spirit giving me hope and love. I think Dad is sending a lot my way this
week. I love him.
We
had a quick plan B lesson with Hermana Alejandra. We talked about revelation and
how important it is to be worthy of and actively listening to the guidance of
the Holy Ghost. As a missionary I have learned the power of silence. At home it
wasn’t that I was listening to bad music, but I rarely just spent time in
silence thinking and listening. Because if we are willing to Listen, God is
willing to talk to us and say some pretty important stuff.
Also,
we contacted a lot, gave away 3 copies of the Book of Mormon, and found some
old investigators! It was a good day! Oh, and I ate fish twice…
I colored Hermana Garcia’s hair.
The
Sabbath was a great day. Olga, Edgar, July, Solange, Jaime, and Delyum came to
church. Solange felt so sick but came anyways because she said, “I’ve got a
commitment with God and I’m not going to break it!” We did exchanges with the
Hermanas in our ward. I got to be with Hermana Dayton! She has 2 weeks in the
mission so being around her brought back similar feelings, frustrations that I
had at the beginning. It’s amazing how little by little we change so much and
learn so much without even realizing it.
Oh my, the calendar Grandma sent came and my companion is OBSESSED with Tyler...it's a little scary.
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