So... Basically I have about 5,712 things to write about but
I am just going to have to downsize a little bit.. First off!
Last Monday our zone went on a lovely hike up in Idylwild
and literally, I have not seen pine trees or breathed fresh air in a good long
while so it was divine! We saw some nice vistas and more beautiful pine trees.
Ah so fresh.
Here are some pictures of the hike.
OSCAR- One of our investigators is progressing very rapidly,
especially in the scriptures. We started teaching Oscar because he is currently
renting a room from a member in our ward. He has a lot of questions but was
pretty straight with us when he said that he didn't want to convert so we
shouldn't waste our time with him. Because no time spent helping others come
unto Christ is wasted, we brushed off his repeated attempts to get rid of us.
We could feel something special with him. This past week we had a follow up
lesson with him to see how his reading was going in the Book of Mormon. Last
time he didn't read so we determined to get him on board. We sat down and he
began by saying that he had read a little. WHOO HOO!! After our cheers he
proceeded to tell us in detail a description of all that he had read in the
first 7 chapters of the Book of Mormon. He talked about all of Nephi's trials
and lessons he learned form the Lord and he also overcame the typical concern of
Nephi's encounter with Laban. Typically investigators find it difficult to
accept that God would command someone to kill another. However, Oscar saw the
logic and the necessity for this action and followed through the instructions
of the Holy Ghost. Let me say... We were BLOWN AWAY!! I was over the moon for a
solid 3 hours after that! The little pill didn't come to conference but we will
get him.
So I had the opportunity to go be a REAL missionary for a
day... ON BIKE!! WHoo!! I finally got to fulfill my life long dream of peddling
around and spreading the gospel. Although my backside was annoyed, I ripped my
skirt and I almost ate it several times, I had such a great time. Exchanges
provide and excellent opportunity to help other missionaries and also gain
empathy and understanding for what they go through. I feel blessed to have been
able to "peddle a mile in their shoes".
Little highlight moment happened this week when Sister
Jensen and I found this cute little Mexican couple sitting on their porch this
week while seeking with faith. The husband was lounging in his cowboy boots and
mustache, smoking a cigarette and drinking a Bud Light. His little wife dressed
in scrubs was writing on a notepad furiously. On initial contact we thought she
was his nurse trying to get him to listen to her. LOL. However, after we
explained our message, the man asked us if our message would help him quit
smoking and drinking. We told him yes!! All things are possible through Jesus
Christ and His Atonement. The Man then held up his cigarette and sincerely
asked us to help teach him how to beat his addictions. WHOO! I have never
taught the Word of Wisdom first lesson before but this week we will see how it
goes! They were definitely a HUGE BLESSING to find.
Conference was absolutely FANTASTIC. Truly Conference is
vacation for missionaries. I was so rejuvenated with spiritual instruction and
I loved how much everyone stressed the importance of missionary work and
learning the doctrine. I have a testimony that we will only be able to survive
as families in this world if we have a strong and concrete understanding of the
doctrine of Jesus Christ.
Multi-zone Conference was also this week. (Talk about
spiritual high). The Spirit taught me a lot about the enabling power of the Atonement
and the gift of Grace. For the first time, this concept clicked for me. I know
that in the "Strength of the Lord, we can do all things" and that is
because of Christ's Atonement. Through His strength we are able and capable to
do things were never thought we could do. I can testify that I have seen that
manifest in my own life as I have been a missionary. My mouth has been filled,
my body has been given strength, and I have felt clarity and understanding flow
over me as I have been on the Lord's errand. I know that as we put our faith in
Christ and this enabling power, we will be able to accomplish the impossible. I
know that to be true.
Last thing!! This week I got to try a Bolivian staple :
cunepas- a cheese and yuca flour bread roll thing. It was yum.
Also, our trio died this week and that was very unfortunate.
#andthenthereweretwo #arehastagsstillathing?
Well that is all this week folks! Thanks for everything!!
Have a fabulous week!
Stay Safe&God Speed.
Love, Hermana Tober
Okay my pictures did NOT load and I am sad because they are
great. I will figure it out next week for sure!!
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