Well, first things first, yesterday we
had a baptism. :) Juan Andres Vargas Herrera is a new member of the ward
Las avenidas. :) It was a really spiritual baptism, and as I watched
his cute little self in his white clothes smile and walk with confidence
knowing that he had made the right decision was the best feeling a
missionary can feel. :)
Teresa didn't end up being able to be baptized
because she has some things to work out in her house. But it was really a
miracle week for her anyways. We talked to her about the law of
chastity and were really really frank with her because we want her to be
prepared and we also want to make sure that she will always be able to
participate in all the blessings that being baptized brings. And even
though she wasn't able to be baptized, her life is changed. Because her
boyfriend opened his eyes and realized what he would be losing if he
walked away from her. He now wants to become a real family, married and
all. This is what we have been praying for forever, and yesterday, as we
talked to him at lunch, we told him that if he fixes his life, that he
will be able to baptize his daughter next year. It hit him really hard,
and this family is going to start seeing great changes. I am so grateful
for the time that i have been able to spend with this family, and to be
able to finally help them get to this point. :) the lord works in
mysterious ways...
My birthday was really good. :) I stayed with Karla
while Hna Friere and Hna Nielsen worked in our sector, since I wouldn't
have been able to work as much as they can. So I spent some time sharing
testimonies with Karla, and then we went to a lesson together with the
two sisters. It was the perfect birthday present. I had brought with me
the dvd of mormon messages that mom sent me for my birthday, and as we
sat down, Hernan told us that he just had lost his excitement to learn
because his friend died. I felt really strongly that I should show them
one of the messages that was on the dvd. so we watched it, and the spirit
that was there as it finished was INCREDIBLE. I bore testimony of the
atonement of jesus christ, and the power of his sacrifice. that through
him we will rise again and be perfect beings, without pain and sickness.
He had decided that he didn't want to listen to us anymore, but after
this lesson, he told us that he would pray to know if this is where he
needs to be. I swear that he is going to be a future bishop. he has
amazing faith.
Then yesterday at church, I just felt overwhelmed by
the spirit. I have been trying my hardest to just keep working and to
try and do what is both wise and prudent. But throughout the week, i've
just felt really discouraged. why me? why do i have to be having these
problems, to the point where i am probably going to have to come home?
Hno Duran, one of the members, gave a talk about faith. and as i
listened, it felt like he was talking directly to me. that i just have
to trust in God, and that no matter what happens, it will be what is
best. Throughout the day, i said lots of prayers, and finally, after
praying so hard that the lord would heal me and that i would be able to
continue working, but that i would know his will, i felt peaceful when
president called me and told me that he was probably going to be
arranging a flight home this week.
Without me knowing, the ward organized a party to
say goodbye. And even though nothing was set in stone yet, I just felt
like this was going to be the last time I would see these people. You
never really know how many lives you touch when you are doing the work
of the Lord... and how many people come to find a place in your heart. I
never knew how many people i had touched. and i just feel so blessed to
have been able to be a part of this ward. I love them all so much...
and I am looking forward to the day when i will be able to come back and
give them all a hug once again.
Only the Lord knows why these things are happening.
Only the Lord knows what it means to me to have to leave my mission for a
medical problem. But I keep praying, and I am keeping in my mind the
words of an apostle, ¨Come what may and love it¨. There are always good
things to come. And I just have to keep going in the faith of the lord.
Maybe i'll be seeing you soon. According to president, maybe as early as tomorrow.
Keep praying. I love you all so much.
Hermana spencer.
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