Hola Familia mia
This week flew by pretty darn fast. We had some cool experiences with some progressing investigators that help us know that we are actually helping people, even when it doesn't seem like it. No effort is wasted, nothing is in vain like they say, but sometimes we get a little reminder when an old investigator comes to church or when somebody says that they have really thought about something we have said a long time ago. One thing they taught us in the MTC (very helpful place) is that the Lord has been working with these people long before we knock on their door or invite them to learn more. Through the experiences they have had so far in their life the lord has prepared them for what we have to share with them. One thing I came to realize is that sometimes us knocking on their door is one of those experiences that will prepare them for a future messenger, missionary, or member. Its all part of the Plan right?...yup.
We have two investigators that have baptismal dates soon, and we are really hoping that everything will turn out well. One of the eternal investigators William, ("eternigators") (haha so clever) told us that the time has come to take the steps into the water. We were like …´really?.....YEAH! ok!¨ so we are hoping he wont lose the nerve lol. And another investigator we are working with is named Cesar. He and his family lost their nine year old son almost four years ago, and the first time we talked we could see how those wounds were still unhealed and sore. But it was really a testimony builder for me how we were able to begin to tell him without a doubt where his son is right now, and how he will be able to see his little boy again someday, and be with him forever. Seeing Cesar pray, read, come to church, stop drinking etc, has been really amazing. we have been able to see how his life has found more purpose and hope to keep going, with a goal. And the whole topic of work for the dead, like you mentioned dad is so important, and is a huge evidence that we have a heavenly father who loves ALL his children and has made it possible for ALL to be saved. Wow, what privileging knowledge we have. And what should we do with this knowledge you may ask?......SHARE IT J
Our little neighbor found a chameleon the other day. That was pretty fun. We may have seemed a little childlike trying to see if it would change into ridiculous colors and all but it made for some funny pictures.
Thanks for the pictures guys, And that’s crazy to hear about all the increase in missionary applications and new missionaries. Those mormons will being taking over the world soon…… but really the talk of missionary changes is popular here, so thanks for the updates . And that come follow me program sounds amazing! I really hope it makes it here, I´ll be waiting to check that out.
Well, I hope everything goes well with painting haha, Don’t get high on the fumes.
I love you all so much, thanks for the amazing amount of love and support, keep the faith!
Elder Lonsdale
