August 18, 2014

The first baptism in a year happened on Saturday here
in San Rafael. It was realllly funny. He doesn't have a leg, so he was
really nervous about being able to get out of the water after they
dunked him, so they had to try it 5 times. hahahahah SO FUNNY. But it
was good. hopefully it wakes this branch up a little before I leave...
Actually we had a nice chat with the stake president and the branch
president. and honestly, we had to talk really straightforward and
strong with the branch president cause nothing has changed in the 6
weeks I've been here. Hopefully things start happening. We had
our first branch council yesterday and it was nice to let them know
what needs to happen so they can actually be a ward and not a branch
for the rest of its existence. Which has happened for the past 28
years. 

Anyways. on Tuesday I saw some youth from Liberia, and they
were ones who never ever ever wanted to go on a mission, and they
actually turned their papers in this past week. I was sooooo happy.
how a heart can change with a testimony :)

We had a nice reunion of hermanas and we talked about how we should
work, but along with that learn, and all together, we should have fun.
They tied it into the Christlike attributes, and how we can
develop diligence, humility, and love if we apply the other 3
principles into missionary work. It was cool. I realized that I
have a lot more to learn, but I need to work my hardest, but as well
have fun. I'm always doing that, but I have a lot more to learn than
anything. hahaha

We had a multi zone conference with president this past week, and it
was really awesome, I always love conferences with president. what I
learned out of it, is that God is our leader here and we we should
trust in him. and we shouldn't complain because this is the work of the
lord, and we have leaders for a reason, to teach us and guide us, and
how we are called of God directly. through prophets and apostles. I
honestly love the mission and its such a sacred calling, and I couldn't
be any more happy for this time I have here. It's tough, but all I need to
do is trust in the lord, and he will help me through. but we can also
apply to our lives, that he will help us through it, if we just trust
in him. and do his will.

We met a nice girl named Maria. She has A LOT of family
problems, and is definetly looking for the truth, and honestly I could
feel a spirit about her. all she needs to do now, is accept the
message that we have for her, and trust in God, and her life can
change :)

I've got a new comp. from Cali. her name is hermana Carpenter. She's
really cool. I know we will get along really well :) she only has 3
months in the mish, but she has a strong testimony. I'm really excited
to see miracles here with her!
Acts 20:19-24,35