10/27/14

This week was an adventure! It rains a lot here. I love it! The end.


Haha, this week we were walking in the street and BOOM! Giant African turtle!!!! Yeah, pretty cool. Never expected that. So, of course as missionaries we contacted the owner. And he told us about his turtle. The turtle at a certain time goes blind, weird right? Well, it was that time of night and this MASSIVE turtle stepped on my foot. Yep, it hurt. But nothing bad happened. Just hurt. But for once, our contact lives in our area!!! WOOO!!! Its exciting.

Also, God prepares not only the people but missionaries. I think I mentioned about the less active that signs. Well, THIS WEEK WE FOUND HIM!!!!!!! Yeah, obviously some signs are different, but I could at least sort of communicate with him! It was pretty exciting if I say so myself. Also, his mom isnt a member, but she accepted to listen to us (again, she was listening before I got here) It really was so cool. And I learned a little bit of Spanish sign! But its really amazing how God puts people in our paths so we can learn and grow. Sometimes there can be lots of challenges, but he will provide a way.


Also, we had a weird referral last week. A man came up to us in his cr and told us that we needed to go visit his ALMOST ex wife. We were a little nervous, but we went to visit her. (We had one of the most amazing members with us.) Well, we started talking to her, and she just began to tell us everything happening in her life. She was in DESPERATE need of someone to listen to her. We talked with her, listened shared personal stories, and gave her a book of Mormon. It was Amazing. The hermana gave the prayer and the inv. cried. she said, "I have no idea why my husband sent you, but thank you. I feel a lot better." The next day her neighbor said she was COMPLETELY different. Also, the hermana we took with us has a son about the same age, so she invited the son of the other hermana to go to the movies, and he went! It seriously was special, but the best part was the help of the member. She helped her more than we could as missionaries. Members really are so key in the work. I encourage everyone to go with the missionaries. You wont regret it. YOU CAN HAVE NEW FRIENDS; SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES; AND SO MUCH MORE!!!! Also, I just realized that i hit caps lock... haha, but its true!


Last night we got to listen to a 70. He talked about the atonement. He really helped me to think. It is so important to have a strong testimony of Christ and of his atonement. If you dont, work for it. I know I need to work harder. Its so important. If your testimony isnt where you want it, do something about it. :D


Love you all and hope you have a wonderful week. Sending my love and prayer to all! Also, íf you havent prayed vocally alone, try it!
Hermana Stanger