MONDAY
After last week emailing we went to the home of some of our members. The Villalobos family and had FHE with them and then the Rodriguez family. When we got to the Rodriguez house they really needed help with homework so we shared a short spiritual thought and the gave them some help. I love those two families with my whole heart. They are so wonderful and do all the best that they can with what they have.
TUESDAY
The only really exciting thing that happened on Tuesday was that we went to see Pablo (the 16 year old boy we've been teaching). He said he couldn't meet right then because he had just gotten home from school and needed to do his homework. He said that we could come back on Thursday though and talk with him. We are so excited about him and his brother. I've never seen two people so prepared to receive the gospel. They have the light of Christ about them and it is so beautiful.
Other than that it was a lot of tracting. WE really wanted to find people although it didn't work.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday was CrAzY!! We had interviews with President and Sister Jardine. They went so well. President had us study Hel. 3:35 before we came and we had to tell what we learned. That is such a good scripture. During that time of scripture the people are going through the pride cycle a lot and in that verse I came up with "The CHRIST CYCLE". As we fast and pray we will become humble and have faith in Christ, as our testimony grows we will have joy and peace in our heart and that will lead us to want to repent. And all of that will lead us closer to Christ. Not the most clever thing in the world but it meant a lot to me.
We had dinner with our Bishop tonight. He made chimichangas (not sure how to spell that.) and they were SO good. One of the best things I've ever eaten. That made me happy. (but when does food not make me happy?)
We also were suppose to teach English class this night but it didn't end up working out. We went to a young women in excellence instead. It made me a little homesick because I felt like I should be at it with mom and not attending one as a missionary. Their Laurel president reminded myself a lot of me and it was a crazy flash back. That seems like another life ago.
THURSDAY
This day was CRAZY in a new sense of the word. I really think I was dreaming the whole day, it was that weird.
First we started talking to this guy at an apartment complex that we really felt like we needed to be at. There were a lot of members that lived there and also a lot of drops. We had a great feeling about it. We started talking to this man (who looked black but was actually Muslim) and he was talking to us about race and the priesthood. He was talking about how people misunderstand religions because they think Muslims are really violent which he then started to talk about when he was incarcerated. It was a weird situation, like i had said but it got even weirder when he started talking about how many cops were around. We turned around and saw a swarm of cop talking around the complexes. There were 3 or 4 cars and 2 or 4 walking around looking for someone. They guy then said "Hold on, i got to go make a phone call. " He grabs this black bag that was by his door and starts banging on the door for his friend to let him in. We felt that spirit leave right there. We started to leave and he came back out and was like, why are you leaving, and we just told him that we had another appointment that we had to be at. It was a super trippy experience.
We then went to another part of those complexes and ran into some black guys who were super cool until their friend showed up. Their friend was crazy. When we went to leave we wanted to pray with them and one guy said he'd say the prayer. He then continued to roll a joint as he prayed. Needless to say we ran off as soon as the prayer was over.
That night we were suppose to have dinner with Terzinha but she called and said that her mom had choked on an orange and they now think she is brain dead and wont wake up. It was so weird and sad at the same time. She is really struggling right now.
FRIDAY
We had weekly planning and then we had dinner at the Ochoa house. Since it was Halloween we wanted to play a prank on the Elders. They were suppose to eat right after us so we found some masks and we hid. Hna Skidmore hid under the table and the rest of us hid in different places. When we jumped out they didn't even scream. Hna. Skidmore grabbed Elder Poultons foot from under the table and he didn't react at all. Apparently the revenge is on though so we are watching our backs.
Since we couldn't go out since it was Halloween we went and had a Zone Training. It was SO good. We talked about the atonement and talking back to negative thought. We talking about that through Christ we could change all things about our self. If we don't think we can then we don't understand the atonement of Christ. It was SUCH a great night. So beautiful.
SATURDAY
WE did a lot of tracking like the rest of this week. Seriously, a lot of tracking.
SUNDAY
Great day. We had dinner at the Perez house and she is so close to being done with our skirt. Her and Karina are so beautiful and they are trying so hard. I cant remember if I already said this but she is really the Hispanic Jenifer Smith. She is so amazing and just serves people with all of her heart and does great thing for the church. Our ward would be no where with out her.
We went to see Terzinha to see how she was doing. She just needed some time to talk so we just sat there and listened for and hour and a half. She said it was really hard because no one in her family understands the plan of salvation so it is hard to see them depressed. It felt so bad for her. I wish there was something more that I could do.
MONDAY
Got my hair cut. That is about all that happened.
QUESTIONS
Last week you sent a picture with your bishop and his wife. You had on a new blue dress and a sweater I didn't recognize. Where did you get them?
Me and my companion share clothes. So it was her outfit. Lucky right? We aren't completely sick of our clothes yet, so that is good.
Have you needed boots yet?
Not really. It is starting to get colder. Tights would be nice and i should probably buy boots soon.
Do you like the weather?
Yes, the weather is perfect. It rains maybe once a week and it isn't too hot but not too cold either.
How many lessons did you teach this week?
Not very many. We don't have very many investigators. We are trying to pick up a lot this week. We had 7 this week.
In what way are you growing the most?
How to rely on the lord and accept the things that come in his time. That is so hard but i just need to be really patient which is pretty hard sometimes. But I'm learning that this is his work and he will make everything okay if i just do my best.
Did you get the pillowcases yet?
yes. I loved them. Best package yet.
Are you getting mail at the apartment now?
Yep. I got one letter so fun. Hopefully another one tonight?
How was church?
Good. Crazy Hispanics at fast and testimony meeting. Haha. I'll write you about it.
What is your favorite thing to teach people?
The restoration? haha we don't teach a lot. I really like teaching them the importance of prayer.
What is the three most important things you have learned from your trainer?
1. Planning.
1. Planning.
2. Sticking to your plans.
3. Praying about your plans.
It is through the Lord that you find people and you can only do that through the Lord and you have to communicate with him.
SHOUTOUTS
DAD
MOM
MISTY
SARAH
JEN
BRAD
Love you all,
Have a great week,
Love,
Hermana Porter
I got my haircut today.
We got a flu shot and was sick all week.
Halloween 2014
Me and Jermiah Villalobos
Jonathan Rodriguez drew me these pictures :)
Xavier Perez. Coolest. Kid. Ever.
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