Well where do I start? The weather here is unreal. I feel like I am always on vacation it is just beautiful! It is really hot but beautiful and GREEN. The bugs on the other hand are not my favorite...hahah I am fresh blood and being eaten alive its all good though because through our trails we are strengthened right? haha
This week was a little slower than usual we have had some real tests of our faith. We taught Adolfo Monday night and it didn't go quite as planned! We reviewed the Word of Wisdom with him and after we asked him what it was in his own words and he couldn't explain it back to us so we taught it again and we aren't sure of his understanding but we asked him to re-commit to stop smoking and he said he would stop for good, we asked him if he had cigarettes with him in his pockets or in his house or anywhere and he said no. So we were a little worried going out of the lesson but even more worried when we saw him smoking!!!! Literally as we were getting in the car he walks out and starts smoking! Oh my goodness talk about heart wrenching I wanted to cry. It was like WOW can you see us we are right here! So we are slowing down with Adolfo. We aren't sure of his accountability. It is very hard to see that but it's all apart of the experience and the Lord works in mysterious ways! After that we stopped by Marvel who we have been taking a break with as well. We started out the lesson and something was different. He was a lot more open and receptive. He has been reading the Book of Mormon and it is changing his heart. If you want miracles, read the Book of Mormon. He was excited to show us things he had learned and read and he even said "amen" after our prayer. He has always refused to pray but said he really would this time. Going out of that lesson I felt like crying again but tears of joy. Oh the love our Savior has for us. The miracles he puts in our lives each day astounds me! Being a missionary is a roller coaster on minute you see your date set smoking the next minute you see the power of the Book of Mormon and it is just awesome.
Another miracle this week, we call these the 8:55 miracles because curfew is 9:00! So we needed something to do with our last 10 minutes we had to work and we had the impression to go to a recent converts house. We knocked on the door (in the pouring rain and when I say pouring I mean you are drenched if you step out side) to find a man named Jesus. He was baptized when he was 17 years old in Mexico. He hasn't been to church for years but remembered so much and about how he loved it. He used to go every week. He didn't think he was still a Mormon because he hadn't been for so long but we are like yes yes you are!! It was such a blessing to find him he came to church with us the next day and he is getting his records updated and everything. He will make a fantastic addition to our Spanish efforts. God is good. He is providing was to hasten this Spanish work!
Even when the week is slow or even when we think we are not successful God provides a way for us to bring his children back to the fold. I am astonished every week how aware he is of every single one of his children! I am so greatful for the hard times that teach me to work harder and look forward with hope. We have hope because of our Savior Jesus Christ. True happiness resides here in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In my family there are members who have fallen away. I just want to challenge you specifically to go to church. Just try it one time and pray to God to help you to have the courage if you do he will get you and your family through the doors. Bring your whole family with you. I can promise you if you do this, our loving Father in Heaven will open up the windows of heaven and bless you I promise if you open up your Book of Mormon once again read and ask god with a sincere heart to confirm the testimony you once had you will receive an answer and your family will have abounding more happiness. I know this is true. I love you all!
Have an amazing week, I love letters from everyone even if they are short :)
xoxox
Hermana Pentelute
Pics:
1. Me and Hermana Jones at the cheese factory
2. best food ever from member restaurant this morning
3. My crazy district!
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