So I have never really fasted before. Really, EVER. But last week, we
did. We needed work here in little Bene. I know its probably hard to
imagine.. but really. Four streets by four streets is nuts. We just dont
have much room to do anything. So we fasted. And it wasnt super hard. I
fasted for a few different things, and did Hna Garzon, and together we
fasted for help in this area. And what do you know? We have 20 new
investigators!!! And we have baptismal dates!!!!!! I am so happy right
now!!
Going to talk my compa up for a minute. We had a total moment the
other night. We were talking about our investigators, and she looked at
me and said, -Hermana... I dont want to leave Bene. We need to stay
together for another transfer. Youre the best companion Ive had yet.-
Aww!!! Really. We are such good friends. But it hasnt affected our work.
When you become close with someone here, you start to get distracted.
It becomes okay to be disobedient. But with our friendship, we have just
become stronger in our work. We were up until midnight last night
talking about how we can be more obedient. Its a great thing! We went to
Chedraui today to buy food... probably one of the best parts of the
week ALWAYS. Oh.. ps.. can you make sure I have money on my card still? I
use it when we buy food. A lot easier and it helps me out for the month
with the money we have.
My head is getting so much better! I only had one migraine this
week and a few small headaches. So thats good. Progress, right?? We left
an appointment at 9:45 last night and still had to walk home, so I
called President Hall. Its a rule to call after 9 if youre still in the
streets. (We have to be home by 9 every night unless we have a lesson.)
So I called him, and we were talking. He started speaking in Spanish to
me, and went on to tell me that someone in my ward called him about me..
So of course, I started flipping out. OH President, I didnt do
anything!! Im sorry! What did I do?! And he went on to tell me that this
person said they dont know how its possible, but my spanish has
increased tremendously in the past 3 weeks. They said its a miracle. My
heart just swelled. I cant see the improvement, but when the people Im
around do, it means so much to me.
Christ lives. I know it with every part of my being.
I know that He died for ME. Every time we read Luke 22:41-44, My
testimony grows. Every time we teach the atonement, my heart rejoices
because I have a Savior who lived and died for ME. ME. How did we become
so lucky? God loved us so much, He sent his Only Begotten. Its a
miracle. I will testify until the days end that this work is the
greatest thing we could do. I get to invite others to come unto their
Lord, Jesus Christ EVERY. DAY. When I tell people in the street that I
am here for a year and a half to preach about Christ, they think Im
crazy. But its so worth it. I know that God has a plan for us. I know
that if we live right, I get to be with my family for ETERNITY. How many
people can say that? I keep a family picture with me everywhere I go. I
show everyone. 1. Everyone here thinks that we are all siblings. So..
Parents.. Way to go. Lookin good and lookin young! 2. Everyone says we
are really white... I agree. 3. I know that every time I talk about my
siblings, and how I want to be an example for them, the Spirit testifies
that I am doing the best I can.
I hope you are all well. I hope you are all taking
time to read and pray. If anything.. pray. I know He listens and I know
he wants to hear about what youre feeling and thinking. He cares. He
always has, and He always will. I love you. I love this gospel. I love
the peole. The food is still nasty, but vale la pena. Its worth it.
Con mucho amor, siempre
Su hija,
Hermana Hamilton
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