FAMILIA Y AMIGOS!I was determined to see miracles this week even though the work is hardly moving. So here are two baby stories that made me really happy this week:Thursday night we went to a poorer area called rios, we had done all our citas and been through our plans like 3 times and no was receptive or wanted to listen to us. Its been like this for week, and I as really getting frusterated. We were with a member named Hermano Torres, and we started knocking doors, which is so inefficient, but we were doing it anyway. Hermano Torres said, we need to get into that house, I feel that the Lord wants us to get in that door. So we knocked on the door, and the lady comes to the door and starts yelling at us saying that she is busy. Yeah so we left, but I didnt feel like it was enough. So I told hermano Torres that I am going to knock one more time and tell her that I need to use the bathroom, and then we can get into the house and while I am "using the bathroom", he can talk to the lady. So we knock on the door again, I explain that I am about to pee my pants and that no one will let me in to use the bathroom, well she is yelling literally she doesnt want anything to do with us, but then she finally let me in to use the bathroom. So our plan worked. Turns out that there was a family inside, and the mom of the family is menos activos. Hermano torres talked a little bit about the plan de salvacion, and then i just waited in the bathroom until he made a return appointment. Our members really rock.Also on Friday, I was feeling pretty sick, but we went and worked anyways. I am so stubborn. But we went with another member, C, her dad passed away about a month ago. Well we went and met one of her dads friends. C said that she felt that he needed to meet the missionaries. The spirit was so strong in the lesson. It was amazing. I feel like he has potential to progress, but it might be a little slower! We will just see (:I have been thinking alot about the atonement these past couple days, there is a talk by Elder Holland that talks about how if we rely on the atonement, that it can carry us missionaries, even more than our invetigators. I think since I have been sick, its been pretty hard to look ahead, but I know that my Savior knows exactly how I feel when the work is moving slow, hard times with companions and even when your body is tired and you get sick! There are always testimony building moments!We had zone conference this week, and we watched meet the mormon! it was AWESOME, I loved it and cried through the whole thing. I cant even believe the last story, that is what missionary work is all about! If you havent seen it, seriously need to take time to watch it.Well I think this is enough for now (: I love you all, thanks for all the love and support!! This is the greatest work we could be doing, bringing souls unto Christ!!!Hermana Garcesphotos: our mad dodgeball game we played last week, it was crazy fun!
1.19.2015
January, 19 2015
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ReplyDeleteI hope you do not panic because I write as "Anonymous", but if you wait until the end, you know who I am. For now, just read ...;)
I read your previous writing, apparently is not the first time you do it, but it is the first time I read it, and seriously, using the technique of pee must have been a good idea, jajajjajaja.
I can imagine how difficult it must be to be away from people who've had about all your life, friends and family above all, it is the first thing reads like recipients to your blog. Now you have the motivation to do all this is wonderful, you can see in you what many people are missing; PASSION and do something and do it with pleasure. And I know many, many already can not even name them all; people I have met in school, in college, clients, friends, family, etc, etc, etc ... and much time between them did not see someone so comfortable with your daily goal ago. And I'm not talking about going to work or go to school or play a game of any sport, if not to smile despite any adverse situation. Do I believe that the atonement is not? At least the closest thing I've had in the last time that it was "listening to you talk voiceless", conveying a wonderful message, besides doing pushups for others to enjoy sweets you gave them (OK, I think that's because I'm not so anonymous, right? jajajjaja).
Anyway, is not whether serve something or not, but seeing what you wrote, talking about how hard it is for missionaries enter a home, I wanted to give this time a message to you, it may not be as effective because I'm not a missionary, but I like talking to people and tell them what I feel ... OK, here I go; It's that have always clear that you are a very special person, looks into your eyes and especially your smile so beautiful you are inside and out, it shows to talk you really want to convey what you have for the world and that's great. Never Flags- because you can not open a door, or because you say you do not want anything with your message, Jesus was not easy either, that I have much clearer you than me, so I think we should not delve much into that point. There will always be someone who wants to receive your teaching and your success, believe me, as "non-Mormon" know how great it is to receive these messages, and I know the power that you put into your mission, and that motivates, I hope not only to me but also to all who have heard you and open your heart.
Personally, I feel that you are someone tenacious, with great force and enthusiasm, should continue, without losing the horizon and always smiling, because what you're doing is great. I so do it, live it and complete it, is not easy, but that is not? that the more complicated a task, the greater the joy to see that the effort was worth it. And to me it was worth it, though you may think you failed to put an end to the process point, that was not, because you know that you can count me in what I can help, and if not, I'll be praying for you too, that God will send them more smiles you give to those who see them. :)
To end this, and as another clue, something told you and Lance sister when they asked who I was the first day we met ... And it was they said I was a "special case", and you said, "but we're special missionary" and serious they are. Sister Garcés, thank you very much for cross my life. :)
Pd. Do not know when this will be read, but if you do not know who I am ... I play basketball ... :) :D