Fiestas y Últimos

Holaaa !! 

Happy 4th of July yesterday to all!!   It is really one of my favorite holidays and it will be fun to be back next year to celebrate it correctly!The freedoms and blessings of our nation and without a doubt inspired from God. Here in Argentina to celebrate we had a Zone Conference with our new mission president, Presidente Zanni, and have pday today. 

It was another great week here in my second favorite country así que vamanos !! 

Lo Cumplí Feliz 

Last Wednesday I was able to celebrate my 21st birthday and I cannot express my gratitud enough for the overwelming love and support. Muchisimas gracias a todos ustedes!!! It really was a fantastic day with getting fajitas at the one mexican restaurante in all of Argentina, a very Jackson traditional ice cream cake, another cake from one of my favorite families, and best of all - several muy buenas lecciones! 

Algunos Últimos 

Super crazy that the time is running out on me and this last week I had a few 'lasts'. My last interview with President Hintze, my last exchange, and my last Zone Conference. All amazing experiences but definitely bittersweet and still a little hard to comprehend. In my last interview with President we were able to talk about my time here in Argentina and it really has been an adventure. A lot more difficult than I ever expected, but because of that so much more meaningful and has taught me more than I can express. It is sad to see Presidente Hintze leave as I know he is a big reason of why I needed to be here and learn from him. In my last Zone Conference I was able to meet and learn from Presidente and Hermana Zanni! I know they are called of God now to direct the work here. They are super funny and kind and it's always interesting to see similarities and contrasts between both inspired men. My last exchange was very memorable too as we were able to see some big miracles with the goals we set and find some really solid new people! And biggest miracle of all was the lesson we were able to have with José and put him on date!!!! So so excited for him 

Amigos !! 

- Jose. I'm not sure how much or even if I have mentioned José in my previous emails so I'll just give a little summary of him and the miracle this past week. It's a big tangled web but I want to remember it so I'm just going to write it all here, I'm sorry. He is the ex pareja of Dalma, who is the returning member and mom of the 9 year old Angel who got baptized last week. José has been going to church with Dalma the past several weeks but really going out of obligation. Until this past week he had some really hard things happen in his family which left him with lots of questions and abandoned by God. He opened up to us about all this this past week and we were able to testify of the key role of our Savior and His Atonement and invited him to read 2 Nefi 2. We came back a few days later and he not only had read but at the end of another spirit filled lesson told us he wanted to be baptized!! He is on date for the 16th of July!! 

- Sofia. Wow! Incredible miracle with her as well. So many ups and downs in the time I've been able to meet with her, but this last week was definitely the best yet! We had an awesome lesson with her on my birthday and we were able to read from the Book of Mormón and answer a lot her questions. She also had some huge blessings in starting a new job and getting some big answers with her health. God is truly pouring out his blessings over her as she continues to exercise her faith. And last night she told us she is ready to leave all of her addictions so we are more excited than ever for her. 

- Nelson. My man Nelson made it to church again this week with his son and we were finally able to have a set and solid lesson and it went really well!! He and his kids love going to church but his wife isn't the most supportive and he is packed with work all week long. But we are praying for a miracle yo get him and his kiddos baptized!! 

Pensamiento Espiritual 

This week I was blessed with several opportunities to teach and testify specifically about the Atonement of Jesus Christ. First as we taught seminary to youth for one of wards which was really fun. Then other times in the powerful lessons with José and Sofia, reading from Book of Mormon to explain simply and feel the powerful doctrine found there. And then again with two especially neat people on the bus. In reflecting on each of these experiences the spirit was clearly present and testified to these individuals and as well to me of the truthfulness of the message. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the greatest act of love and makes all things possible. Jesus Christ is the key to God's perfect plan. He not only provided the way and gave us the example to follow, but also guides and strengthens us as we go. His arms of mercy are always extended and His loving invitation is to repent and come unto Him. I know He lives and His power is real! 

Alma 7:11-12. 2Nefi2:6-9. Alma 42. 3Nefi9:14-20.  

Have a great week!! Chauuu!! 

Con todo el amor,

Elder Jackson