Semana de cumplir un año

August 30, 2021

Lunes 

Fire lesson with the family that came on Sunday!! Juan and Luz!! They told us after sacrament they were going to leave but just went to meet the bishop. They went into his office and talked for a bit and he ended up giving them preisthood blessings. Idrk exactly why but they said said both felt incredible, they said it was life changing. Like the most peace and happiness they've ever felt. They want us to come over and teach their whole fam in person soon bc we just did it over the phone. Wow they literally seem so elect and prepared. 

Martes 

Service for Carmen painting her room. And then MLC! We talked abt raising the standards of excellence, the weekly goals of numbers. It was cool bc I really feel that I can't hit these numbers myself, but I know with God's help it is possible. And I know he gave us these goals bc he trusts us. But truly it's only going to be possible to get 6 at church every week through His divine help. It just makes me beg for His help and make sure I'm completely dedicated and reliant on Him. We have some some insane miracles since then. This is absolutely the Lord's work and I just have the incredible blessing to have the smallest part being in the middle of it. Handful of awesome lessons. Found 2 new people, Liz and Nathaly are doing well, and had really awesome lesson abt preisthood and baptism with Tito. 

Miércoles 

More painting for Carmen! Found another new. Had a couple lessons fall in the evening but still were able to have a couple over the phone. Fun go get some pics from mom at Costa Vida!!!! Can't believe its been a full year since we were all there eating outside in the dark!! 

Jueves 

One year!!!! So crazy!!! I have been reflecting a lot. I really am so grateful for this last year. I couldn't ask for anything more. I have seen so many incredible blessings and miracles. It is such a privilege to be in the work of the Lord. If anything it worries me a little of how fast it went. I know this time really will end and I just want to make sure I'm changing and becoming more like my Savior and doing everything I can to make the most of this time. I have been reflecting and remembering a lot and it is weird. I really just want to be an instrument in the Hands of the Lord. I want to keep repenting and improving and be completely converted to my Savior. I find peace in knowing tho that I don't need to be perfect one year from now when I finish. I will be a disciple of Jesús Christ my whole life and following Him and striving to be more like Him is a life long pursuit. But that being said I am determined to be completely dedicated to the Lord and work my hardest every day of the next year I have so I can show my Love for the Lord and His children because this really is a privilege and unique time to represent the Savior full time and be able to focus on nothing else than that. Alma 29:9.

To celebrate the day we had studies in the morning, such a powerful part of the day. And then we had interviews from 12:30-8. It was insane haha. We were supposed to start at 1 so we got there early to set up. And then President and the APs didn't get there until after 2. My interview was awesome though. President is such a loving man. Absolutely called of God. Ministered and loves every single missionary one by one. He said he was grateful for me and my obedience and diligence. He was so kind and we talked about the zone as well. Overall another relevatory experience. At the end he shared D&C64:33-34 w our companionship and every other companionship in the zone. I actually read it that morning and love this scripture. But then it really took so long for everyone. I don't know how President does it bc that was the second zone of interviews and he had to go to the airport twice. But we finally got done and get to talk with President about the whole zone at the end and it is so powerful to see how he knows and loves each missionary. Truly uno por uno. Then we had dinner from Buffalo Wild Wings!! Always not quite as good as I hope but I was starving so it was good and so so nice of the member. The lightning on the way home from Los Lunas was absolutely insane. And then we still managed to have 3 lessons that were so good and we even were able to put Tito on date!!!!!! Perfect way to end off the night!!!! We were so hyped, it was a really powerful lesson. He is so prepared and has such a desire to get closer to God. Praying for September 25th!! 

Viernes 

Great District council! New DLs and they both gave great councils. A bunch of FB videos! We actually have been using FB lately and have seen some miracles through it too. Then had some super good lessons, ending the night at Liz's house. She is really funny. And her husband was there again so we were ablento teach him again too! Her and Nathaly are awesome I'm thinking and praying and fasting they'll be ready for next Saturday! 

Sábado 

Wow super busy day!!! Saturdays are legit the best bc people arent working. Studies in the morning and then went out to visit some people. We ended up being able to have 4 lessons in the 2 hours out. Then got teriyaki chicken for dinner! And then had another 4 lessons in the evening. Tito is so elect!! And had a really good lesson with the kiddos we teach. They said they want to be baptized so hopefully we can talk to their mom more about that next time. 

Domingo 

Edward - inactive guy is going to get a calling and working back towards the temple!! 

Juan y Luz - whole fam came to church!! 

Nathaly - came to church even though her mom was out town!! 

Crazy numbers - 43 lesson, 17 news, 9 @ sac, 3 on date