November 18, 2013
Hola Familia!
It has been an amazing week, and
there is lots to talk about! I'll try to do a good brief overview.
Monday for Pday we played this game
on a playset where one person is it but has to close their eyes and tag
someone. It was funny to watch - a group of 20 young adults running around on a
tiny playset that's way too small for them. I've got a nice collection of
bruises on my shins now. That night we had one of our final pre-baptism lessons
with slater, and then two other lessons with less active families. I love busy
mondays!
Tuesday was a day of miracles! So
this family in one of our wards (summerfield - hence the title) the R’s
had previously mentioned a family that had recently endured some tragedies and
we should go over and offer service. So we had and that night we had a lesson
with them but didn't think much of it. At dinner with the R's we mentioned that
right after we had a lesson with that family. The dad goes, "you know
they're not members, right?". We definitely did not know that. Apparently
the mom had once been a member, but none of the 4 kids have been baptized. We
had the most awesome lesson with them!! The mom wasn't there, just their active
grandma. It was amazing how immediately we just loved them and they loved us.
They've had some really hard times - their dad passed away and the 11 year old
daughter recently was diagnosed with cancer. She is the sweetest and wants most
to be baptized. We had such a good time we had another lesson with them the
next day!! We taught the plan of salvation and the mom was there. It was
powerful. So that was a highlight of the week.
Wednesday we had zone conference! It
was awesome. Such a spiritual feast. We watched this short film called the
Butterfly Circus (look it up, its amazing) that had the most beautiful message
about seeing people not for what they are now, but for what they can become.
Heavenly Father sees beyond the exterior, and this life is all about helping
others to reach their potential. It was so touching. My favorite quote was:
"the greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph".
I got to see Sister Monarrez, one of
my trainers. It was so fun and we laughed a lot together! We will be friends
for a long time. I also got to see friends from my old Kearns zone, which was
awesome, even our old Stake President was there! The first thing that all
these people say to me is, "you're still here???" Yep! Still serving
in the best mission on earth. I'm sure Argentina will be great to... when the
time comes. :)
Friday S got baptized!!!! It was an
amazing service and the spirit was incredibly strong. All his extended family
was there. Us three plus our district leader and his companion shared the first
lesson during the intermission part and many people said that was their
favorite part. The W's also asked me to give the talk on the Holy Ghost, which
was fun. I love that family, they are so awesome and S has an exciting
future ahead of him. We got a little glimpse of that in his confirmation
blessing on sunday. That might be my favorite part.
So it's been a crazy, busy, awesome
week. The work is really picking up and the miracles are everywhere! I love it
here, I love serving, and I love sharing my testimony. I also love being in a
trio again. Sister Collins is awesome, she so full of excitement and energy and
love for the people. She has been a huge blessing to me.
The church is true. "Doubt your
doubts before you doubt your faith". - Pres. Uchtdorf
Love you all!!!
Hermana Nelson
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