Another wonderful week!
Saturday, we heard some honking at the gate of the church in front of our house, and who was it?? SANTA CLAUS WITH MY SUITCASE FULL OF AMERICAN GOODIES FROM A THE SWEETEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD! Holy cow... I almost started crying... That will feed us for a while! THANKS MOM!!
It's beginning to feel a little more like Christmas, even here in the blistering sun! EVERY Sunday at church, the member always laugh because I am ALWAYS super burned and red, and my name is "All-red". Haha... it never gets old to them... but it's the truth! Even with layers of sunscreen, I burn up! You'll see on Christmas :)
This past week was a good one. We had a wonderful time re-teaching the lessons to E____ and her family, and preparing them for their confirmation that took place this Sunday. E____ cried again when we asked about her baptism, and told us how wonderful it was to be part of a new family. Her father left her family, and her mother was a drunk, and ever since she was just seven years old, E_____ had to raise her family and be the Mom. She has lived a hard life, recently divorced her alcoholic husband, and has been searching for peace. She told us how wonderful it was to be so warmly accepted into a church family - she has never had anyone who cared in that way for her. It was touching. She and her family are so excited for this new journey in the gospel, and C____ - her 14 year old son who was baptized with her - is already wanting to serve a mission! it is incredible! E_____ wants to bring her WHOLE family to church so they can experience the change she is experiencing, too!
This week, we baptized her granddaughter, E_______. A sweet little spirit whose life will be changed forever if she stays on the path. We're hoping to marry E_______'s parents, and baptize them in the week/months that come too. :) HEAVENLY FATHER IS GOOD!
Saturday, we heard some honking at the gate of the church in front of our house, and who was it?? SANTA CLAUS WITH MY SUITCASE FULL OF AMERICAN GOODIES FROM A THE SWEETEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD! Holy cow... I almost started crying... That will feed us for a while! THANKS MOM!!
I think things are looking up. Things get a little complicated with christmas - lots of people traveling and such - but I feel happy and hopeful, and it feels good!
Just one more highlight this week.. Haha so every day we knock doors for about 4-6 hours, and about 99.99% of the people we talk too are SUPER rude. Buuuut... this week, we knocked on a door, invited this lady to church, and she said to us, "Wow.. I really have been needing to go to church... Maybe I'll even become a member of yours.". Cool! Never happens here, or anywhere I think... haha. We'll see how sincere she was when we pass by this week.
I LOVE YOU!!! I can't wait to talk to you in just 10 days! WHAT?!?! It will be wonderful to see and hear you all again.
Have a wonderful week!
Love forever,
Jason
Jason
Pictures!
-Our mission Christmas conference! Can you spot Elder Allred?
- Miracle suitcase!
- E_______ :)
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