This last week was pretty lame. Because of the change in MTC for local
missionaries, this transfer was a 7 week transfer, instead of the normal
6 weeks. So this last week was kinda boring. Also, yesterday there was a
Central American wide Stake Conference broadcast with Elder Anderson!
So, there were not any baptisms either. A really lame week! Elder
Kleiner and I took advantage to be able to work with some companionships
and find some new people.
Tuesday
was really hot, but Elder Jimenez and I worked hard nonetheless. And we
found a super awesome family! Their names are Karla and Marvin. We had
contacted Karla a few days earlier, but decided to go back when we could
talk to her companion too. She had mentioned to us that Marvin worked
all week and would always drink on the weekends. Something very common
here. But only drinking on the weekends is something that can easily be
changed! Our visit with them was awesome. He was a lot more open than we
thought he would be, actually really positive! Karla said that she
wants to congregate herself in a church, but knows she has to get
married in order to do it. She is golden, and him as well! We put a
fecha with them, visited them with a family from the Branch on Thursday,
and went there again on Saturday. We had talked about how prayer would
help Marvin to not drink. Showed up at 7 on Saturday night, and he was
still there, hadn´t left! What a miracle. They were so committed to
church that they even invited us for breakfast on Sunday! They went to the Conference! The only problem is
that Karla has to get a divorce from her separated husband in order to
get married. Which is a stinker. But they are awesome!
On
Wednesday, Elder Kleiner and I went out to Santo Tomas to work with
some Elders. It was a fun day! We didn´t find a lot of people, but we
worked hard, and I hope the Elders were able to see that!
Rolando
was interviewed by President Russell a couple Sundays ago, and
President is coming back on the 20th to re-interview him! Looks like he
may be getting baptized at the end of this month if all goes well. But
whether he does or doesn´t, this guy is so converted! He has already
read the Book of Mormon once, goes to church every week, and teaches the
lessons to family members and friends! Every Thursday night we go on
visits with the members of the Branch, and last Thursday he went with
us! I went out with the Ward Mission Leader and him. It was super
awesome! I love that man.
Friday
we had Zone Meeting. Talked about faith. Taught about teaching
Repentance, so that we can baptize converts. It was fun! That afternoon I
spent with Elder Salmeron. It was great
to work with and learn from him.
Sunday
as I said was the Stake Conference thingy with Elder Anderson by
broadcast. It was great to hear from one of my favorite Apostles! We
had a good day in church.
That
is about it! This week are changes. We will see what happens. I love
Juigalpa, I really do. I would be honored to have another change here
with these people, especially this Branch! I have really come to love
it. Can´t wait to let you guys know, and to enjoy these last 2 transfers
in the mission!
Love you all!
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