Hey everyone! So I don't really have a lot to report on this week
because, well, nothing is happening. It's honestly getting hard not
having anyone pay any mind to us. I'm thinking that this is one of those
areas that needs some seeds planted instead of an area ready for the
harvest. It's definitely frustrating, but I keep on going! I'm
constantly re-energized by the Spirit and I never regret waking up in
the morning.
Some interesting things that happened this week: I got bit by a dog
pretty bad. And normally that doesn't matter, but that's because the
missionaries who get bit are usually bit by dogs in houses. But mine was
different because I got bit by a nasty street dog. It looks pretty bad
and they're watching it to see if I need to have anything done with it. I
would send a pic but its all wrapped up! They told me to be sure to
chain myself up during the full moon too. I'm not sure why (; And this
week while talking with the branch president, he said, "Usted tiene el
don de lenguas, enserio." Which means, "You have the gift of language
and tongues, I'm serious." So that was very comforting to hear. The
language is tough, but with a lot of work and the courage to just open
my mouth, I improve every day.
I FOUND A GUITAR. After 2 months of not playing, let me tell you,
it was SO good to play. I heard it in the distance and grabbed my comp
by the arm and said, "Elder, We're following the sound of that guitar.
And I'm gonna play it." haha. So anyways, I put on a mini concert in the
street of Argentina complete with John Mayer songs and some good old
Kodaline. And now the two guys are potential investigators. It was so
nice.
In 3 Nephi 11:14 I found a simple and beautiful truth. In the first
line of this beautiful scripture Christ says this: "Arise, and come
forth unto me." This stuck with me. May we arise from our trials, our
sadness, self-doubt, insecurities, and our sins and go forth unto Him.
In and through Christ, we are made whole. Through Christ, we find
eternal and celestial happiness.
I love you all and pray for you always. Have a great week and I'll talk to you on monday (:
May we be blessed with the wind at our backs and the strength to
press on so that we may further build His kingdom upon this earth.
Elder Holmes. |
| Pure joy! |
