So this week for sure was a week of miricles. MAURA WAS BAPTIZED!!!! Oh that sweet girl... I just love her so much!! Her father not only changed his mind completley and but tried to come to the service. Unfortunatley he was an hour late and missed the baptism but its the thought that counts right?? Maura was so happy and it really was just a great day!! There was a lot of people there in the ward to support her and she is so excited to start progressing. It was a miricle to see the full progression of someone. From the first day we contacted maura... her mom was outside smoking. To the day of her baptism they both we up, awake, and ready for church. Mauras mom (yolanda) even bought a new dress and high heals!!! WHAT!!! They are such a special family for me. THE CHURCH IS SO TRUE!!!
So this week I was really sick. On monday after p day I got the flu really bad. I ended up throwing up 3 times... in the street. It was still my first week with my companion and she thought I was crazy. She kept asking me if I wanted to go home... hahaha we couldnt go back until 930!!!! That is just crazy talk. so we just kept working. It really made me realize that only if the church was true would there be crazy white girls in the street throwing up and then getting up and contacting the next person they see. Hahaha one old grandpa just looked at me... said teenagers these days... and kept walking. But luckily we were able to teach Vianco. He really wants to get baptized but wants to go to the other chapel that is in our same area. Tonight we have a family home evening with him. Please pray that he can understand that the church is a church of order and he needs to come to our chapel... thanks!!!
Oh God is just so merciful. This week we have seen so many miricles and so many tender mercies have come to us. Yesterday I felt as Alma or ammon. JUST SO FULL OF JOY!"!!! There are no words to describe how much I love the mission.
This week was thanksgiving. I didnt realize until everyone in the street started telling me happy day of thanks. I was so confused... then I remembered. hahaha guess what I had for my feast??? hahaha taco shells and beans. It was DELICIOUS!!! hahahhaa definentley writing that one in my journal.
This week we will travel to viña again for a leadership conference. I am so excited!! I think that is the thing I love most. Learning, hearing the words that our misison needs first. Sitting at the feet of president and just wanting more. Not in a bad way... I just have such a hunger to learn. Then to go and to apply.
I am so glad to hear that all went well with your family trip to Jamaica. I am so glad the missionaries recieved a tender mercy and someone bought them food. I know that I would be blown out of the water if that happened to me!!! I dont think it will... but you never know!!!
Thank you so much for your continual prayers. I can feel them so much all day everyday. YOU GUYS ROCK
HERMANA Cook
