So
this week has been awesome... we had a fantastic week to end the
transfers. We found some awesome families and finally received some
referrals from the Ward. And the coolest part, MARIA CONSUELO GOT
BAPTIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was such an awesome experience. She
really was a miracle. She was a reference that we had been looking for for two months, and one day we got a prompting to go look for her in the farm part
of our area. While we were down there contacting, we felt impressed to ask
a lady if she knew a Maria Consuelo -- and it was her! She was so ready for
her baptism, especially after the death of her son and ever since she has been coming
to church, she hasn't cried for her son and has felt more peace. It was an
awesome baptismal service and she invited all her family. Also, the family Chicas Arias has been coming to church for 2 Sundays and they are loving it. It
really hurts me that we didn't go back for them earlier, but I am very happy
knowing they will follow the Gospel.
So
about the subject line of this email...we had transfers last night. I was very
sure that I was going to Bogota, because normally missionaries only stay in the
hot areas of the mission for 8 months and I have 10 months. So I was really surprised when I got the transfer call to Giradot, which is the
hottest zone in all the mission...and as Zone Leader. I thought my Zone Leader was
pulling my leg so I didn't think we had transfers, and then I received the call
that yes I am going to Giradot and yes I will be Zone Leader. It is amazing how
inadequate I feel about that. But right now I am here in Giradot and I am
way excited to work here with my new companion Elder Roque. Although I know I lack a whole lot, if there is anything I have learned on my mission, it is that
through the Gospel of Christ, we can achieve all things.
I
was quite sad to leave Las Palmas after the amazing relationships that I had
with the members and with the investigadores, but I am sure that my companion
will be able to take care of them. I am so grateful for the Lord and Him giving
me the opportunity to serve there.
Thank
you for all your prayers and support. Once again, I can't send pictures
because of Colombian computers; but I would just like to leave with my
testimony. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, that He died for us and left
us the perfect example to live a perfect life. And the mission is the best
because it is the opportunity to testify of Christ in word and in deed. I am so grateful for this opportunity--especially when today I have been serving for 11
months.
I love
you guys,
Elder
Parson
