Hola familia y amigos!
I hope everyone had a really good week. Mine has been awesome. I have
learned so much this week about the miracles and the power of prayer and the
Lord. So first, all the fun and of course funny things that happened this week.
I got to play volleyball on Monday which was a lot of fun; we dominated!!! Today
I have convinced the rest of the Elders in my district to come to White House to
play volibol and other games. I am really excited because Hermana H and I will
be making homemade cookies which is something I've been wanting to do since I
got here. It is going to be a great day!! Also, I got to actually mow a lawn
today with the o turn lawn mower that I learned to drive last week. It was
awesome and pretty straight for a first timer. I only had problems with turning
properly because Elder Webb never taught me how to do that. It was really good
though (if I do say so myself). Now on to my favorite topic, the food. I will
probably die because of the food here, or at least come off the plain rolling.
It is ridiculous! These people served us melons the other night which for those
who know me, is a no go. But being a good missionary I ate and of course I was
the one that they insisted eat about 3 slices of the melon because I wasn't
talking as much as my companion. Then, last night was probably the best
experience so far. We had dinner with this really sweet Hispanic woman who was
really excited to have us over...I think. She spoke Spanish about a mile a
minute so I honestly am not sure what she said at all. She gave us a huge bowel
of jello and fruit (yum.....) and a whole peach. I was done after that, but then
she proceeded to cook us dinner. Fried fish probably about a foot long each, mac
and cheese, and veggies. I think I probably could have feed 3 people with the
amount she put on my plate. Yep, I almost threw up and I actually had to tell
her that I was really sorry but there was no way I was going to be able to
finish it. So that was the fun/funny/probably lame stuff to tell you all, now on
to the most amazing part of my week.
First of all Greg is preparing well for his baptism and we are really
excited for him. I think he is starting to get really nervous though, but I know
he will be okay. The Lord has worked so hard on him and there have been so many
prayers given on his behalf that I believe he will be fine. Saturday we had a
missionary day with the youth of the White House ward which was absolutely
amazing!! Member presence brings miracles!!! I say it all the time because it is
so true. So a whole bunch of missionaries where a part of it, but Hrm H and I
got to take out 2 laurels from the ward to Springfield. We had a lot of
appointments fall through though we did have 2 good lessons with some of our
investigators. So we had an hour and decided to take the girls knocking. We
split up and I was a nervous reck trying not to show it. I am not the best at
knocking because I just have this problem starting a conversation with people.
However, Katy (the Laurel) and I were able to teach 2 lessons and got 2 new
investigators! It truly was a miracle and just shows the promise that if you
open your mouth the Lord will help you with what to say. Its just that action of
doing it. Also some of the Sisters that came to help worked in our area of White
House with their girls. They were able to find us 2 new investigators from that.
I loved it.
Now for the best news of all........HECTORS GETTING BAPTIZED!!!!! I know
right? We have been praying so hard for him and he has finally agreed. August
17th. we went a different route with him talking about receiving the gift of the
Holy Ghost and he said he wanted that so he would be baptized. Aww, we are just
so humbled by the power that the spirit has had on him. He really is just so
ready for baptism and a great example of just how diligent we should all be in
studying the gospel. Well as you all can tell we are really excited for him.
Great things are happening here in Madison. Saturday we are having 6 baptisms at
the ward building. Its crazy!
Well I love you all and hope you have a great week!
Hermana Cruz
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