Whale.
This week was a bit of a downer and I am ready for some
serious sunshine. Even the sky is raining and that NEVER happens down here. Too
many insincere folks this week and our most legit investigator didn't show up
to church. We have decided to clean out our entire teaching pool and start
fresh this week. Hopefully we will see some fruit.
This past Monday, my wonderful mission President held one of
his his special cross-fit sessions that he does every three months. When
President Mullen came into the mission, he was disturbed with how poorly the
elders were taking care of their weight gain... SO he took matters into his own
hands and holds cross fit sessions for us.
This particular cross fit, my zone decided to be all cool
and get matching shirts and outfits so we could look "tough". We
drove up in a fleet of Corollas and marched right into the church gym.. ready
for pain. We were feeling pretty good about things until we hit 200 push-ups
and out President lapped us twice calling "Come on SLOW-VAL" Haha...
It was a good humbling experience and my arms hurt for days so that was
lovely.
Walking out on the calle this week we stumbled upon a woman
who was more than ready to share her story with us. Upon asking her if she
would like to hear a message about Jesus Christ, she said promptly "give
me your hands"..
WHAT?
She held out here hands and we hesitantly placed ours in
hers. She then launched into a story that hit very close to home for me. She
told us that she used to hate God, the Bible, and church in general. She didnt
believe anything until one fateful Mothers Day 5 years ago. Her 2 year old
daughter fell in their swimming pool and drowned. The woman told us that she
pulled her daughter out of the pool and prayed for the first time, for a
miracle to save her daughter. Summer, her daughter, survived but as a result
has severe brain damage. After this experience, this lady became SO DEDICATED
to spreading the Christian word, and that God is a God of miracles. I was in
shock with this story and I couldn't help but want to share more about how
(through the plan of salvation) she could be with her daughter forever after
she passes). Unfortunately, the woman was very stuck in her church and was NOT
interested in moving. It makes me sad when people find peace and joy in one
faith, but they are not aware of how much MORE they could have when they Come
unto Christ through faith, repentance and baptism by the correct authority. It
is very sad actually.
Anyway! Today is 5 months out for me and I feel like I have
been on my mission forever. I love it so much and I know that what we teach is
TRUE.
Love you all!
Stay Safe & God Speed.
Love, Hermana Tobler
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