Hola
Amigos!!
So this week has flown by. Thank you so much for all your love and
support, I definitely feel it throughout the week.
Some cool experiences to
share...
I
can't remember if I talked about a man named Raul outside the fence or not, but
we have been continuing to talk to him about the gospel. He has been reading
the Book of Mormon, which has been fantastic! He really seems to like it and
the Church's emphasis on families. It is amazing what the gospel can do. I
really hope the missionaries can find him, but unfortunately in Bogota, the
directions for addresses are really confusing. In one single block of
neighborhoods there are about a thousand people that live there. It is
incredible that so many people are near and haven't heard the gospel. But I am
so grateful for the opportunity to share the gospel with these people.
Today
we had the awesome opportunity to hear from Elder Whitney L. Clayton from the Presidency of the Seventy. It was so awesome to hear him speak. I had the
opportunity to play the piano and accompany the chorus as we sang "Hark All Ye
Nations" which was a testament to me as missionaries go out into the world to
share this wonderful news of the gospel. I was able to meet both him and his
wife, and his wife asked me "Have you thanked your mom and you dad for making
you practice?" In case I haven't, thank you so much mom and dad. You have
helped me so much and I feel the influence of your guidance every day.
I
also had the opportunity to meet my Mission President, Presidente Baquerizo (I think that is how you spell his name). He is an incredible man, and I cannot
wait to serve with him.
Some
highlights of the week...
Last
night we had banana bread, and unfortunately that is one of my favorite
things my mom makes. I stuffed my face full of bannana bread, and had thirds,
it was amazing!
I
finally learned how to roll my "rrrssss". OHHHHH what a blessing. It is so nice,
and I hope it will continue to improve.
Me
and some Elders in my district finally beat the maestros in soccer, a first in
our history. It was so awesome!!
Thank
you guys so much for your influence, you guys are amazing. Good luck with
everyone starting college soon, I will make sure to pray for you.
One
thing in the devotional Hermana Baquirizo talked about enduring to the end
means with joy. I have noticed that Spanish comes easier, the day goes faster,
when we look for joy in our lives, which mostly comes from living the gospel
and serving others. I am trying to apply this in my life.
Anyway,
I love you guys.
Tienen
fe
Esperanza
charidad,
and
all things will work together for your good.
with
love,
WeeElder
Parson
