February 15, 2016

Momma!

Happy valentines day to you too!  We kind of celebrate it here.  Its not as big as in the US though.  People just drink here like always :)  But it was fun! :)  

This week was amazing!  I had one of the most spiritual experiences ever this week!  So we have 2 converts, Carlos and Brenda.  This week they both went and got their Patriarchal  blessings and wanted us to come!  So we went and talked to the Patriarch to see if it was okay and at first he said no, so it was like whatever we will wait outside, but after a minute he came out and said ´´Sister, i dont know why but I have the strongest feeling that you do need to be in here,´´  and let us in!  So during the blessings the spirit was soooo stong!  Brenda's was exactly what she needed and had some amazing blessings.  But, during Carlos´ blessing it was just... crazy.  So a few weeks ago Carlos was having a lot of problems.  On that Friday night at the church we just sat down and talked with him for like, i dunno... 2 hours maybe.  And he just talked and really explained everything that was going on and everything that he was thinking .  He cried and really just expressed how frustruated and alone he felt.  We gave him some scriptures to read and he felt a little better.  I was a little worried about him after that.  So during his blessing, oh my gosh, i dont even know how to explain it haha.  But every blessing and counsel that was in his blessing was about everything we had talked about that night.  It answered every question he had, gave him every promise he needed, and was honestly just for him.  Half way through I started to cry, which surprised me because I am not a crier!  But honestly in that moment I knew that God knew him and loved him.  I knew that He knew what hes going through and that he is not alone.  I felt how much God loved him and wanted  his success.  It was really such an amazing experience, to be able to get a glimpse through God's eyes how he sees and  feels not just about Carlos, but for all of us.  After that Carlos changed.  He now is more confident and his doubts are not a problem anymore.  One of his doubts was about the mission, but just last night he sent us a text and expressed how sure he was now about going on a mission.  God loves us!  Sometimes we might not feel like it, but he does.  He knows each and everyone of us and what we are going through and what we need.  He wants to help us and his arms are extended towards us, we just need to come to him. :)

This week we also found a new investigator that is soooo great.  His name is Esteuart.  He is 19 years old.  So we were getting to know him and we asked what he would like to do in the future.  His answer was ´´I would like to serve a misison for your church and preach the gospel´´.  That is something we LOVE to hear haha!  I guess he has a friend that is going to Argentina and he looks up to him a lot.  He does have a few doubts about the doctrine but we have a lot of hope for him.  He already has friends in our ward too so as far as fellowshiping goes, we got that down :)

The week we have 2 trainings with President!  The first one is tomorrow.  It is a mulitzone meeting, and since we are sister leaders we have to do practices in front of everyone...... not too excited about that haha but i am sure it will all work out okay :)  We also have a sister training for all the sisters in the mission in the mission home!  I am sure it will be a blast haha!  So this will definilty be a spiritually uplifting week :)

Today for pday we went to the BEACH!  I got sooooo sunburnt.  i am almost positive I am going to have skin cancer after this.  I always put on sun screen but with how it is here, it does not help much because after 5 minutes outside it comes off!  But we had fun playing soccer, and football :)

I am now realizing how little time I have left here.  It is super stressing me out..... But I am also excited for life i too haha. 

I love you all soooo much!  I hope that everyone is good and healthy :)  Remember to ALWAYS read your scriptures and pray!  Also, look for missionary oppertunities!  AND SHARE THEM WITH ME.  As of now you are all being heald accountable.  :)  Every member a missionary.  Dont forget it. :)

Have such an amazing week!  

Love,

Hermana Lauren Jane Mitchell :)