Hola
mis amigos y familia!
This
week was another adventure full of fun stories that it gets hard to
remember them all!
To
start off, it is getting to the end of transfers so its been crazy
preparing everything for next week and also my companion has
officially left me to do things on my own.
The
beginning of the week was super stressful because we had to buy
sunscreen for the whole mission and then send it off to all the zones
in our mission. I worked super hard and slept
little so that was hard but now I am recovering jaja.
We
had another lesson with Family Reyes on Tuesday and we brought our
office senior couple, Elder and Sister Lewis, with us. The family was
having some difficulty within their marriage so we taught a little to
them and then translated for the Lewis as they bore their testimony.
One thing Sister Lewis shared was a picture of a triangle. That
represents a couple or any relationship we may have. For example, the
two base points could represent a husband and wife. The horizontal
line in between them represents their relationship. The top point
represents Jesus. The lines coming down from Jesus represent our
individual relationship with him. As both husband and wife increase
their relationship with Christ, the line in between husband and wife
gets smaller. It was such a beautiful message and inspired the family
so much. They also accepted a baptismal date!
Later
in the week we received a message from President Barlow that he
received from someone who lives in Provo. This guy's friend was
visiting her parents here in Quito because her nephew committed
suicide. We were asked to contact her and help her out. She was
hesitant at first to have us come over because of the pressure her
family(not members) might feel, but accepted that we could come over
to give her a priesthood blessing. We got there and slowly her
family members would walk in. It was like that scene in the Hobbit!
There were a total of like 7 or 8 people and almost all of them asked
for a blessing and listened to us share a little about the Plan of
Happiness. They also accepted to come to church and receive us at a
later date. The atmosphere was so tender. I could feel their grief
but at the same time love for each one of them. Charity is so REAL! I
testify that God has prepared a plan and a way for this family to be
able to have eternal happiness and I know He has made a way for each
one of you! There is no greater happiness in this world than to share
this message with others and see the light of Christ enter into their
lives!! This Gospel is so true and I honestly have no clue what I
would do without it!
On
a less spiritual note, we as secretaries, planned with President and
Sister Barlow lunch today and it was super duper good. They commented
that we are the first secretaries they have done that with!!
Anyways,
les quiero mucho! Que tengan una linda semana!
Elder
Tolman
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| Las hermanas hicieron pizza de fruta para nosotros. |
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| Celebramos mi año en la misión con Chilis y quemando una camisa. |
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