Hello Again! I am back from my 2 week hiatus of blogging at last! These
past 2 weeks were a little crazy difficult for me because my comp has
been sick with chest pains and plus shes kind of down a lot due to
stress and anxiety. I'm trying to help her out and motivate her but
sometimes I feel like theres not much I can do except be patient. So a
week ago we were kind of down because none of our investigators were
progressing and our baptismal dates fell through. So that Saturday, a
member told us that another member was looking for us and trying to call
us because she has a friend that contacted a lady on a bus and was
really interested. The lady is named Sophia and she had been taught by
the missionaries before a long long time ago. So the member on the bus
had a strong feeling to talk to Sophia, even though she didnt know her.
So she talked to her and shared her testimony about the gospel. Sophia
said she wanted to be visited by missionaries right away! So the member
called the member in our ward, Mariita. So we got home but my comp was
feeling depressed and down so she didnt really want to leave. I had the
impression to motivate her and try to get her to be positive and not
think so negatively about herself. So we were about to leave the house
when suddenly I remembered the member telling us about Mariita. So I
said, hmmm, maybe I will just give her a quick call to see why she wants
to talk to us. So right when I called her, she said I was JUST about to
call you on my phone! Come right now to my house because my friend who
contacted this lady wants to take you to the ladys house! So right away
we went to Mariitas and met her friend who was arrived at the gas
station we planned to meet here RIGHT when we got there. Then we all
went to Sophias house. We met her and shared a lesson on the gospel of
Jesus Christ, challenged her and her 11 year old daughter Monica to be
baptized and they both accepted baptismal dates for the 23 of June! We
couldnt believe everything that went into this miracle! The timing, the
spirit, the effort to follow the promptings of these two members, our
ability to recognize the holy ghost, everything was NOT coincidence but
meant to be and all set up by Heavenly Father, clearly. Sophia and
Monica came to church the following day and even came to the relief
society activity on Tuesday. We have taught them 3 times and are
preparing them this week for their baptism on Saturday. Recently, I've
learned that patience does bring miracles in the Lords own and perfect
timing. He knows us best and knows the effort we are putting in, even
though we struggle and have a lot of challenges with investigators
sometimes. He does help us if we ask. I've been praying so hard and this
experience was clearly an answer to my fervent prayers. Im grateful for
the opportunities I have to experience my own growth in faith and effort
to be patient amidst trials. My motto this week is PATIENCE and FAITH
BRINGS MIRACLES! It's not easy being patient and having consistent faith,
but in the end it will be worth it and it will be for our best.
P.S. Thanks for the package Mom, Adry, and Ana and Rick!!!
