Hey everyone!
This week, we had some really neat experiences
here in Zapahuira. I was able to live one of my lifelong dreams and
play the piano in the primary program. I don't know why I always wanted to do
that so badly but now I'm content because this Sunday I was able to play for the
primary program.
Rosalia didn't come to church yesterday but we had a super
awesome lesson with her on Tuesday. I was on an exchange with Hermana Walstrohm
and we went planning to teach her faith. During the prayer I felt strongly that
we should talk about repentance so we read from Alma 34. She started sharing
really spiritual experiences she had had and the differences she had seen and
felt in her life since we had stopped visiting her. Then the conversation
naturally switched to baptism and she chose her baptismal date! It was great
for me to see how she was acting her faith. Now we just have to help her come
to church....but Tuesday was definite progress.
The Avendaños are honestly ready to be baptized but they
just won't choose to do it. This past week we went and talked about the
priesthood since we are reviewing everything with Ignacio.
Paula and Ignacio came to church this week but Mauricio
waited outside. Tonight we have an FHE planned and with the ward coucil have
made plans to fellowship them really well.
I also was able to visit Costanera yesterday to say bye to a
few people. It was great to see old faces and catch up!
The highlight of this week was a lesson we had on Saturday
night. We went to the house of a less active named Gary. I don't remember if I
mentioned him before but his older brother has down syndrome and about 2 weeks
ago got really sick and was hospitalized. Becuase of that the rest of Gary's
family has been really receptive to the gospel. We had been stopping by lots to
pray and share spiritual thoughts but on saturday when we got there there was a
group of 15 people, family and friends all there waiting for us to pray with
them. We prayed and were able to teach the restoration. As I stood up (since it
was in a big room with a big group) to share the restoration the spirit filled
the room, but in a way I had never felt before on my mission. Everyone was
silent and listening attently. Tears filled my eyes as I testified of the
restoration and eternal families. Hands down one of the best experiences on my
mission.
This week I have really pondered on a scripture in Isaiah
40:28-31. Its something Hermana Ferreira shared with me.
28 ¶Hast thou not known? hast thou not
heard, that theeverlasting God,
the Lord,
the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is
weary? there is no searchingof
his understanding.
31 But
they that wait upon the Lord shall renew theirstrength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be
weary; and they
shall walk, and not faint.
Looking back on my mission I have gone through times where I
have felt tired, or that I'm not doing enought but I can testify that the Lord
has walked with me every step of the way. We will never be perfect but we have
the potential of a God. We can reach the highest hights thanks to Christ and
his atonement. I love you all more than I can describe!
Hermana Freedman
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