WASSUP WASSUP??
Whew what a week!! SO MUCH HAPPENED. Literally I
could probably write a better email about all the stuff that did not happen,
that would be a lot easier. But the most important thing is that the work is
going REALLY WELL here in Moreno Valley CA. We have been building up our area
hard core and we are super excited that we started this transfer on the right
foot. We were able have 4 of our on date investigators come to church and 2 of
them are preparing to be baptized on the 19th of March. I honestly feel that
the Lord is peering at us from above with a big bucket of blessings and pouring
them all over us. Honestly, we haven't done anything. It has all been
Him.
The four investigators that did come to church
today had a great experience and loved it all. The only down side to lots of
investigators at church is that you are running around like a chicken with it's
head cut off to make sure every body knows where they are going and what they
are doing. THANK HEAVENS for members. However, we were kind of nervous in
Relief Society when a notoriously bold Hermana gave the lesson on
modesty. We had two investigators in the class and one had pants on because she
cant afford a skirt. We prayed the whole time in our hearts that the sister
wouldn't say anything offensive. There were a few bumpy parts and a couple of
tears but it all worked out okay. PHEWW....
A few other exciting moments of the week included our
apartment door getting vandalized and sealed shut with glue. They
also put a quarter ponder in a McDonalds bag labeled: BRYAN on our step?
We were a little confused. But the next day we got a new door knob, and that
solved everything until it broke again two days later. So we went through
3 door knobs this week. WOWZERS.
Olga, Kate, and Yolanda and doing AMAZING!! We actually had a
great Sunday lunch with Yolanda at her house. She made menudo... (cow
intestine soup). I courteously tried a tiny little bowl but I left the real
dining to my companion who absolutely goes nuts over it. So a ham
sandwich with papaya and banana worked out a lot better. BUT it was so
wonderful to be there with her and just hang out with one of the most
important people in our lives.
This week I came to know the Savior by a special experience I had at a home visit with our bishop. Yesterday evening we visited with our bishop, his wife, and their son who is investigating the church (not in our area). We focused our message on the Atonement of Jesus Christ and got some lovely comments, testimonies, and participation from them. The Spirit was present and all was well. Then to close, Hermana Hernandez offered her testimony of the Atonement, and literally the Spirit was SO STRONG. Hearing her words helped me think more deeply about Jesus Christ as my Elder Brother and how I have contributed to the pain that He felt in Gethsemane. I cannot express the gratitude I have for Him. After Hna Hernandez's powerful witness, and a few closing remarks, Obispo Perez asked me to say the closing prayer. I haven't always felt 100% at ease praying in Spanish because of my lack of ability to express myself fully, but in that prayer, I feel like the words just flowed straight from my heart. As I expressed specific appreciation we all felt for Our Savior's Atonement, His life, His example, and His gospel, I felt the Spirit so strongly that there was no way I could deny the truthfulness of it all. By the end of it the prayer, we were all in tears and words could hardly be spoken because of the strength the Spirit had in that room. It was a lesson that I will never forget and a moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
This week I came to know the Savior by a special experience I had at a home visit with our bishop. Yesterday evening we visited with our bishop, his wife, and their son who is investigating the church (not in our area). We focused our message on the Atonement of Jesus Christ and got some lovely comments, testimonies, and participation from them. The Spirit was present and all was well. Then to close, Hermana Hernandez offered her testimony of the Atonement, and literally the Spirit was SO STRONG. Hearing her words helped me think more deeply about Jesus Christ as my Elder Brother and how I have contributed to the pain that He felt in Gethsemane. I cannot express the gratitude I have for Him. After Hna Hernandez's powerful witness, and a few closing remarks, Obispo Perez asked me to say the closing prayer. I haven't always felt 100% at ease praying in Spanish because of my lack of ability to express myself fully, but in that prayer, I feel like the words just flowed straight from my heart. As I expressed specific appreciation we all felt for Our Savior's Atonement, His life, His example, and His gospel, I felt the Spirit so strongly that there was no way I could deny the truthfulness of it all. By the end of it the prayer, we were all in tears and words could hardly be spoken because of the strength the Spirit had in that room. It was a lesson that I will never forget and a moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Well friends, thanks for all you do! I hope you
have a great week and are still enjoying the cold weather ;)
Be Safe&God Speed.
Love, Hermana Tobler
Love, Hermana Tobler
my gurl YOLANDA and me
enchiladas on the real
cute comp pic
MENUDO?? #gag
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