November
17, 2014
Where to start...this was such a weird week because I didn't
leave the house until Friday because I was sick. But now I'm all better :)
So we didn't teach a whole lot, but we did have a investigator come to
church! I think you don't all realize what this means! It has been a while
since an investigator has come to church. And I've learned that if they don't
come, they really don't progress. They just can't feel that spirit without
going to church! So!
Aida!! The investigator that came to church is SUPER nice.
We've been teaching her off and on since I got here, but then she starting
asking more questions and acting more interesting. And even though she's very
tentative about getting baptized, she is definitely progressing. And it was SO
awesome when she came to church! We BARELY got there in time for the Santa Cena
- I mean, Sacrament. And she listened to the talks about missionary work, and
participated in the classes - knows a lot about the bible. And the best part:
Stayed for choir!!! hahah!!
Not even the members do that! We don't normally have a
choir, but one of the sisters wants to do one for the Christmas dinner!
Anyway! Aida was welcomed by a lot of people and that also
helped a lot - if there's a stranger in the ward, don't pass them by. Introduce
yourself! Don't follow my example of how I was before my mission - because I
was pretty bad, I think. I was too embarrassed or busy to say Hi or ask them
where they're from. I didn't really know the importance of it.
So...lesson of the week: Welcome
the less actives and investigators in the ward :)
We also had some really awesome less
actives come :) It makes me so happy when they come back to church!
What else...not much else. Yesterday
we almost had a bible bash with an extremely Catholic lady. But actually not
even close because this lady is actually a really good mom. Her kids go to a
religious school, but she doesn't know tons about the Bible, she's just set in
her ways. We shared some scriptures from the Bible about the Book of Mormon,
but you know how it ends - with a sincere testimony and invitation. Because we
can share scriptures all night and it won't change anything. It was a rather
interesting experience, and sad, because I know how happy this would make her!
And I know how sad she'll be one day if she doesn't accept. But everyone has
their time, right? "Cada quien" - to each their own.
This morning we went bowling. And guess
what!? I bowled 200!!!!!!!! hahaha Gotcha. I don't know if that will
ever happen in my life. But I did win!! My actual score was...132 or something.
I don't remember. But it was with bumpers. One day I'll be able to do it
without bumpers!
This is my second transfer here.
Normally transfers are ever 6 weeks, but because of Christmas, this one is only
going to 5 weeks! So that the missionaries going home can get home a week
early. We'll see how that goes. I don't know that I want to change the week before
Christmas, but I think everyone feels that way.
What else...I think that's for the
week. You don't get pictures this week, because the computer decided not to
recognize my sd card. Que grosero! (how rude).
I'm only a little bit jealous of the
snow...but it's not so hot here now. It's like the beginning of summer when
it's not EXTREMELY hot, but it's still warm.
Have an awesome week! I don't know
if my cousins get my letters, but I'm happy for the success of Tiffani and Joe!
So glad they're also serving :)
Have an amazing week!
Hermana Daniels
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