Bueno.
So good news all around basicamente. Things are looking
pretty bright for the Hermanas of Hemet California. We will be having 2
BAPTISMS next week! A brother and seeesterrrr!! I am so jazzed. Luis and
Crystal are super sweet. This week we basically taught them everything because
we finally got the approval from their mother to baptize them. Literally the
spirit is real and works miracles on the hearts of men. and women. of
course.
Also I have hardly seen my companeras this week because
exchanges but I had a great time. One of the new missionaries I was with got to
pick up and investigator and put her on date with me! It was a highlight for
her and it definitely sparked her fire. The sweet sister from Logan was a
little shell shocked to see what Hemet was all about. Man I didn't realize how
cultured I have been here in Cali.
Oh I also went on another exchange with a biking area
sister. We got to pedal around the hood and teach the gospel! I have so much
respect for those real missionaries who bike. KUDOS! WHoo Hooo!
Well the recent elections have definitely sparked a lot of
debate on the streets of Hemet. People ask us all the time about our opinions
and views. Of course we just nicely state our little sh-peel about how we are
focused on the mission and later we will talk politics. Then the Americans get
super mad and yell at us because they think we don't want vote. One passionate
lady even threatened to spray us with her hose if we didn't scat quick.
Goodness sakes lady. Hemet is just stuffed to the brim with a bunch of senior
folks with giant opinions. It is great.
Our mission has done a pretty serious turn in our focus. Our
President has been working with us to start focusing more on how we can come to
KNOW the Savior. It is an awesome project and I have already seen some pretty
big blessings. I have been keeping a detailed journal of my insights on
Christ throughout my personal studies and it has helped me recognize his
qualities better. I came to know more of my Redeemer's mercy this week
specifically as I read in the Book of Mormon. It amazes me continually how
forgiving and patient the Savior is. No matter how many times we err, he is
always willing and happy to forgive us. (Of course we need to be repentant) But
I was just thinking how frustrated and weary I would be if someone kept
committing the same sins against me all day every day. Yet the Savior patiently
listens to our problems and helps us get back on the right track. I need to be
more merciful in my dealings with my fellow men. I know that the sooner I
forgive, I will be more easily forgiven.
Well I hope everyone is enjoying life and counting their many
blessings this lovely month. I know that when we take the time to remember how
blessed we are, we are SO MUCH HAPPIER. Life is good because the restored
gospel is here on the earth. Thank Heavens! The church is true and missions are
the best ever.
Have a great week!
Be Safe&God Speed.
Love, Hermana Tobler
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