Feels weird writing my 1 year update already. I got set apart and started the mtc a year ago this last week! The mtc both feels like 3 months ago and a lifetime ago.
Camila: We put Camila on date! It was kind of funny, she is on vacation right now in Chiloe, and so we've just been having video calls. We asked her how her Book of Mormon reading was going, and she proceeded to tell us the story of Nephi and his brothers getting the plates, complete with names and everything. It was an emotional moment to say the least. She'll get baptized on the 10th of September, but still has not been able to come to church and she lives with her boyfriend sometimes, so prayers for her are very appreciated (:
Familia Sais: We invited the Girls to be baptized, and they didn't say yes but they didn't say no. They actually didn't say much of anything, they don't really talk still😅 but, they keep coming to church and We've had a few Noched de hogar with them and members, so we're pretty excited about their future.
Venezuelan/Egyptian fam: We found the coolest family this last week! They've all got Egyptian names, but I'll try my best to write them out: Alembert, Ranses, Eliman, Gizeht and Tia (we don't know tias name, everyone just calls her tia, which means aunt) teaching them is comparable to surfing a tidal wave, they all talk a ton and the only hope is to kinda guide them in the write direction. After a few hours, we were able to get across the message of the restoration, which they loved. We'll see where this goes!
Familia Burgos: Cool miracle with this family, we taught about God's Plan for us, and then taught them how to pray. David did his first prayer to end the lesson, and then after he asked us when we started believing in God. We all went around the table sharing, and then asked him when he started believing. He said that he started RIGHT THEN during his prayer. Cool little tender mercy. As a family, they won't come to church which is frustrating, because they are so sick.
Some fun things from the last few weeks:
- Our indriver played the songs Wonderwall and Yellow Submarine☺
- Exchanges with my old Zone leader from Puerto Varas, Elder Baum
- Elder Call got a Pesebre (nativity) and it is an absolute unit. Pic below
- We went to Puerto Montt for
A conference and had waffles for breakfast
- We followed Elder Peterson's example and went to the Hospital
- Giant completos. Giant fajita burritos also.
- we are currently building a house. This week was the walls.
- We are on day 4 without rain. Dry shoes are under-rated.
I found my new favorite line of scripture! The beginning of Ether 2: 16 says, "And the Lord said: Go to work and build." This simple phrase has captured my attention for the last little bit. It is said in the context of the Brother of Jared just having had repented, and he was surely looking for guidance.
At times, I know I've felt that the Lord is not guiding me, or have been frustrated with my circumstances. A line that I heard recently was "it is hard to steer a parked car." In order for a car to obtain direction, first it needs momentum. I think the Lord often works the same way with us! We need to have momentum for the Lord to guide us and give us the experiences we need to grow. In other words, before we obtain more guidance, often we need to "get to work and build" on that which we have received.
As we just move forward, eager to work and eager to continually Repent, the Lord will steer us on the path we need. Both Faith and Charity are not really Faith or Charity without action.
Anyways, love y'all. Go to work and Build🤟
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