Fam and Friends,
First off, my birthday was number
freakin one. Hermana Vilma THREW ME A
SUPRISE PARTY! First one I have ever had! Hahahaha. She made my favorite
dessert, it's literally crackers and pudding, and invited all of the
missionaries in my district over. I did, however, get egged. But Hermana Vilma was 100% prepared with a
change of clothes (garments and socks included) and gathered water so I could
shower (our water shuts off at six). Shout out to that woman. Also shout out to
Hermano Jhon. They take such good care
of us.
Today, P-day, was also fantastic. We went to Canchaque. I told the district that if we got 15 new
investigators and 10 people at conference we could go to Canchaque. We got 13 new investigators and 9 people at
conference, but I say mercy to the diligent, and we headed to Canchaque
anyway! Canchaque is the only beautiful
place in our mission, and it is also three hours away. Hahahaha. We left at four in the morning, saw the most
beautiful sights, I had several 'there is a God' moments, and then we got home
around three. It was a hilarious day, and I bought some delicious Peruvian
cheese.
Now, miracle of the week...Carlos. There is a family in our ward, the Familia
Zeta, who are literally number one and my fave fam. The son Anthony just recently left on a
mission, and is the one who gave us Manuel as a reference. He accompanied us every day and I miss him
daily. He was the first to get baptized
at the age of 18, without his mom's permission. Next, one of his little
sisters got baptized (she is also THE
best). Then their mom, Socorro, got baptized and she is currently one of the
recent converts we visit weekly. Anyway,
long story short, everyone got baptized and converted except the little sister
(she currently has a baptismal date and is taking the lessons from the sisters)
and the dad, Carlos. Now, Carlos is
terrifying. I don't know if it's his I heart Jesus tattoo, or the fact that he
never wears a shirt so the said tattoo is also visibly present, but he
terrifies me. I have also been trying to teach him since day 1 with 0 success.
This week, however, it finally happened.
It started off normal. We had citas with some investigators and menos
activos and we headed out the door.
Then, however, every single cita and plan de respaldo fell through, and
because I am weak and a baby I instantly started being discouraged and finally
said a prayer where I'm pretty sure I said something like 'I understand that
you didn't want me to visit any of the six people we got planned, so you're
gonna have to tell me a little clearer who we are supposed to go and see.'
Instantly the names Rosa and Wilmer popped into my head. Wilmer is the brother of Hermana Socorro and
we had a cita with them scheduled later that day and Hermana Socorro was
supposed to accompany us. So we go to
their house to confirm the cita at five, only to find out that they couldn't
and we had to rearrange it for the next day.
I not so gratefully offered up a half hearted prayer of thanks (I was
trying so hard to be grateful, but it was literally the 7th cita that fell
through) and we headed off to Hermana Socorro's house to tell her the cita got
changed. Low and behold when we arrived, there was Hermana Socorro and CARLOS. Socorro invited us in and Carlos for the
first time ever had a full fledged conversation with us, shirtless and in all
his Jesus Tattoo glory. This getting to
know you talk went on for about an hour, and time was running short. I quickly realized that we currently had an
opening at five for a cita where Rosa and Wilmer had been. The spirit instantly started yelling at me.
Yes YELLING. (Still small my bum). 'DO
IT' it screamed, 'ASK IF YOU CAN COME AND SHARE SOMETHING AT FIVE'. After about
approx 7 minutes of inner turmoil I finally blurted out 'Are you guys gonna be
here at five?'. Silence. So I explained that we had an opening at five and
wanted to come and share something.
Silence. Finally Carlos said that would be fine, we set the appointment,
I checked my vitals, realized I was okay and we had a cita at five, and left
for lunch. When we returned at five, we
had an excellent lesson, Carlos invited us back, and he even wore a shirt for
the lesson! I then of course had to repent to the Lord and tell him that I
realize I know nothing and that everything is under control.
I just want you all to know that this
church is true, because it teaches the actual and restored gospel of Jesus
Christ. The Gospel is what is the most
important. Next comes fun activities and
funeral potatoes. The restored gospel is
what makes us happy, different, and powerful.
Think about the blessings of the gospel in your life. The knowledge you have. Then try to tell me it is just something
someone invented. FALSE. The gospel is here for the happiness of you, me,
Carlos, and EVERYONE. I know it.
I love you all and hope you have a great
week!
Elder Meier
1-Birthday tradition
2-Jace's district
3-Hermano Jhon & Hermana Vilma
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