Anyway, this week we saw tons of miracles. Incredible. The first was last Tuesday. For some reason we left piso a little early, and walked to our first cita. We realized we had extra time, so we contacted people on the way. It was way funny cuz the first 5 or 6 people we contacted wouldn't even stop to hear us speak, they'd just say thanks and keep on walking without skipping a beat. Strange people. Anyway, as we walked to the church, we decided to walk a different road than we normally do. We contacted this guy and asked if we could share a message with him (like we do with everyone) and he said yeah okay, where? Both Hermana Woodbury and I were kind of shocked. That never happens. I looked over at Hermana Woodbury not knowing what to say and she goes, well uh, that bench right there? haha. So we sat down with this kid. He's 23 and from Dominican Republic. I can't pronounce his name. But it's something like Jeudi or Algo. Idk. We always just call him miracle man. Haha. I've had him repeat it to me like 3 times and I still didn't get it. The struggles of life.
Anyway, while we were talking, he told us that earlier that morning he had been praying to God to help him, to give him more direction in his life. He talked about how much evil he sees around him and knows he should be going to a church, he basically told us he was searching for the truth. Then he left his apartment and started walking and then we stopped him to talk to him, so he took that as a sign. Hermana Woodbury and I sat there with our jaws dropped. It was incredible. It's just amazing how when you're doing what you're supposed to, God places people in your path. It wasn't like we had some major prompting to walk that road, or to even talk to him. I just have such a testimony that if you're doing the right thing, and being exactly obedient, God will place people in your path and the spirit will guide you. Anyway, he came to church on Sunday and we met with him again yesterday. He's really excited to read the Book of Mormon. I'm excited to see him progress!
Also we had a baptism! Joseph from Congo, who we've been teaching for about three weeks got baptized on Saturday. It was super good. The elders baptized a little girl that night too. This ward is coming alive, we've seen some really great stuff lately. I feel like we are finally seeing the fruits of our labors up here, we feel so blessed. We are going to see some great stuff this month. We have a lot of people that are ready to get in that font!!!
Oh also, another miracle. SO max. This is a good one. So early in the week we met with him and taught him about tithing and fasting. In the middle of our lesson he goes, I'm sorry, can I interrupt? Haha he always does that. But he said that his mom is okay with him being baptized! We were so excited! We had been fasting for his moms heart to be softened. So we planned for him to be baptized for the 18th. Then about three days later, he calls us and says hes moving to Ukraine. (I think it was Friday, and he told us he bought the plane ticket and everything for Monday) I have never been so sad. We were absolutely devastated. The only thing that helped me to not be sad was knowing that some Ukrainian missionaries would be super happy to find out that Max would come, ready to get in that font. Well, then a few days later haha, he calls us again and says that in the end he's not moving haha. Yeah, and you all thought I was indecisive..
So he's staying! He says hes leaving in February, but we will see. He's got a baptismal date for the 25th right now. He's been taught everything, he's just gotta start coming to church, he's so nervous to meet people. But he's so great. Last night we met with him and he looked at me with the biggest smile and said, "I'm so glad you knocked on my door". My heart just melted. I remember that night so well, the first time we met him. I want to see him baptized so bad. He told us he feels so peaceful in the church, he loves meeting with us. After we got back to piso last night he sent us a text and said "thank you, I guess I've found a big family". He's the best. Such a miracle. It's just another example of someone searching for the truth that was put in our hands.
Anyway, I am loving it here. We had some other great stuff, but that was the gist of it. Also I ate gulas again. Be proud. It was a rough round 2. We had a fun new years and new years eve with the members and the elders. I'm super excited to be sticking around another 6 weeks. I love you family! I hope you have a great week!
Love Hermana REEEIIIDDD
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