October 19 2015
How is everyone this week? I hope all is well! Here is what happened this week...
- I have been asked to play the piano for the youth in the Branch here to sing Army of Helaman...LOL they have way too much faith in me. Anyway, Tuesday night, i practiced with them. LOL i felt bad for the leaders as they tried to wrangle in the youth. It didnt go too bad, my piano playiing. i think i am getting better at simplifying music and playing to my ability...it is just hard because it is not like i ever have time to practice! LOL
- Thursday after our District meeting, i taught my first English class. One of our assignments as North Americans is to teach the Latinos English. I taught them words and phrases to use when buying things. LOL it was fun and silly, and they told me I was a much better teacher than Elder Richards! :)
- Thursday night we had an apponitment with Erica, but it turned out to be her son Sebastians birthday! LOL she invited us in and we awkwardly sat in the party. LOL at first it was just her parents and her husbands parents as Erica and her husband went to pick up the cake. We chatted with them a bunch! it was so fun and a lot like our family get togethers at Grammys house! But them family friends started showing up and we got awkwaredly left out LOL they offered us cocktails...LOL of course we said no! but it was a fun, silly, awkward experience!
- Friday while we were kncking on doors we came across a guy living here from Japan! he is here on a 2 year governmental mission, similar to the mission of the elders. I unederstood his pain as he searched for the words in Spanish. We taught him a little bit. He also knew a bit of English! LOL that was kind of cool!
- We found anew investigator this week names Zenobia. She has an aunt and cousins who are members. We taught her our first lesson, and let me tell you the Spirit was there. She has doubts about God and about her Catholic religion, and we are trying to help her develop her faith. In the moment it was so powerful, the Spirit testifying of the power of the Gospel. The Gospel is true, guys!
- Sunday all of the meetings in church were about temples and family history work! It was kind of cool because now every member is super excited about finding family members and sending the names to the temple! I love that! :) It makes me think of my Grandpa! We taught Francisco Sunday, and before our actual lesson, we sat with his wife Krimilda and talked all about family history, and she showed us all the info she has and the things she still needs. How cool of an opportunity to serve our ancestors! Do your family history work, everyone! it is truly salvation!
- Last night, I made pancakes for Hna Salazar and i with eggs. a little bit of home! I even tried a new recipe and i was super tasty! :) and we listened and sang along to the wonderful Disney music mom sent me! Love it! :)
- Last night, we talked with a family that lives ust up the street from us. I was very impressed with our ability to listen and apply the Gospel to the things they said, the problems they faced. Truly, this Gospel is the solution. The Gospel is joy and light to help us overcome challenges and live better, happier lives with our families! and the Spirit helped us convey this truth. I am so grateful for the Spirit to teach, because i am so not a great teacher of this Gospel. The Spirit is the real maestro! :)
- Today we didnt have a zone activity. Instead, Hna Salazar and i went to the room and Hnazs Ziegner and Echegaray and we cooked tacos and brownies! :) It turned out pretty darn good even though we were kind f making it up...we listened to Disney and Hna Ziegner and i talked in English! LOL it is always a good day when i have someone to tlk with in English! :)
Well, that was my week. Ups and downs, all arounds! I love you all, and I pray for you al daily! Be strong, and faithful! The Gospel is true!
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