this week we had trinidad´s
baptism woohoo!! it was really good even though not very many people
showed up. the spirit was really strong and after when she was talking
with us she said that she had never felt anything like the peace she
felt after her baptism. i wanna get baptized again i thinking about
doing it...
no but it was cool and the best part was that
elder rios got to do the baptism! it was really good and then yesterday i
got to do the confirmation! baptisms really are the best. its liike
opening a door to a whole new future for people!
this
is the last week of the change and i cant believe how fast it has gone
by. it seriously seems like yesterday that i got my 24 year child. now
hes all grown up... its sad :(. nah elder rios arrived at the mission
prepared to share the incredible experiences that he has lived in his
life and more than anything ive felt that my responsibility has been to
teach him the importance of obedience and diligence in missionary work.
and i think im going ot have another change to do it!!
well
at least were praying for that opportunity! we are getting along really
well and also we had an amazing experience this week... our testimony
about the process and timing of god in our lives was stregthened as weve
gotten to know our investigator maria elena and her grandson juan. last
week juan came to church but maria elena still didnt feel
comfortable...
im going to flash back first to
explain her story... when she was little her mom would give lunch to the
missionaries when they didnt have food but never wanted to share with
them. but still she got to know the elders a little and after lots of
years, and LOTS of trials they showed up at her door again. she
literally lives in the middle of nowhere but ten years ago two elders
showed up right after she had a lost a child to an unknown sickness and
helped her pass through it. even though she didnt continue with them in
this instant she always was grateful for the comfort and peace these
elders had given. ten years after me and my comp were lost in the middle
of nowhere and decided to contact a random house and she came out.
after the most powerful lesson ive been in on my mission on thursday she accepted a baptism date for the 10th of may!
the
first elders planted a very small seed in her 40 years ago... 30 years
later others nurtured that seed a little bit... and 10 years after that
and a little more nurturing we are hoping to harvest that seed that used
to be almost nothing. her faith is amazing and she came to church on sunday
and loved it. shes quit her job to be able to share with us, and this
week will be super important as we explain the word of wisdom and much
more. i know its possible with the lord but i want it to work out so
bad! pray for maria elena!
lots of other cool
stuff happened but i cant think of anything... last monday we ate at a
place called el guaton which means like fat guy in english and were
heading there again today!:) i love the mish, love all of my friends,
and i love my family more than ever! have a great week and remember to
pray for steph curry and the boys!!! #dubnation
-elder allred - chilean street raptor
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