Well, the week went by pretty well, I mean other than the freaking rain. It was miserable. Old shoes+water= wet socks from the moment you leave the house until you get back. Yeah. It's kinda terrible.
But other than that, we've been working hard. I'm trying to do my best. I've received news that just about all the other Elders from my group are "dead" already. haha It's hard but I'm still going strong, and now I'm on the last week! WOOO!
Um, this Sunday we got a reference who went to church, two brothers, one of them is living together with his to-be-wife. We taught them last night, and the brother who isn't living together we invited to be baptized this Sunday. He accepted. So, I should baptize, and I'm trying. That's my goal here. But, I don't know if I'm going to leave here on Saturday, or on Sunday, so I might not actually be around for the ordinance. =(
The other reference, Marcos, he's been working this week so we haven't made any progress with him. He couldn't go to church this week either which is really sad, but he'll get baptized after I leave.
We also had a scare with Dariana this week, the girl that we've been teaching. Like I said, she's really intelligent, and she already knows that it's true, but her activities in the Catholic church and her mom are holding her back. We ate lunch this week with the branch pres who knows her mom. He said that she called and didn't want us going by and teaching her anymore. Well, for 2 hours until we could go and talk to the mom, that was all I could think about. This was one of those people that I know God put in our way. I just couldn't accept that her mom would stop her progress. We were able to talk to her mom, and we resolved things. I don't think that she'll be baptized while I'm here either, but I know that she will be sometime.
This week we're going to work hard with this family preparing them (Antonio the brother that isn't "married") for baptism this Sunday,
Something cool that I learned in my study today, while reading the eternal marriage manual (trunky I know, but there's some good stuff) Elder Boyd K. Packer talked a bit about why it's important to wake up early. In the early morning of the day is when we are most likely to receive personal revelation because your mind isn't burdened with what happened during the day, your body is rested. He says it's the best time to ponder and reflect on many things. I thought it was cool. D&C 88:124 . . . cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated.
I really like that scripture
Anyway, that's about it. Next week I'll be home. I want some Mexican food. And In n Out. Or 5 Guys, and I'm going to need some breakfast at Denny's that week as well. =D
As far as the young men go, I'll be able to help out when I get home. And they ALL should go on missions. Even if they don't have a really strong testimony because they'll gain it in the MTC. It's way spiritual. School and work can wait. We were talking about it this week and that's kinda why going with 18 was such a good idea from the prophet. That year from 18-19 is when a LOT happens in the life of a young man, and school, work and other good opportunities open up for them tempting them to not go on a mission, along with other temptations. But like the scriptures say, Seek ye first the kingdom of god, and ALL these things shall be added unto you. I believe what Christ said is true, and that's good enough for me.
Thanks for supporting me. Love you all, see you soon. =)
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