First and foremost, what a joy and privilege it is to write about this amazing experience I have had preaching the gospel. This
week was dang awesome. I've never worked so hard in the mission. It was
filled with fasting, member intercambios and a lotttt of lessons. The
fruits of our labor haven't gone unnoticed. I'm really greatful for my
comp because he's such a good example of someone who gives all his effort
to this work. He's had a lot of success in the mission and I'm starting to
see the type of missionary I can be.
We are coming up on three big baptisms for this Saturday. A single mother and her daughter and then another teenager. Freaking sweet!
Two highlights from this week:
1. Fasting. On Friday
I felt an overwhelming need to fast just to have the spirit, patience
and charity. I have never in my life received an answer to my prayers
faster than I did on Friday.
When I stood up I just started to smile and laugh a little. I really
just felt consumed with love and joy. I walked around San Fran with a
hugee smile on my face all day long.
2. We had a conference for the Caribbean on Sunday.
We had the privilege to hear from Elder Packer, Elder Holland and two
other people from the seventy. President Holland spoke about standing in
holy places and finished with his testimony in Spanish. It was soo
powerful, as always.
I was delighted to receive a Christmas package from the Jones family on Monday.
All the letters, gum, beef jerky were wellllll needed and received.
Apoyo has somehow seemed to slip away so the food has given me some much
needed energy.
I really feel like I can't put into words what
the mission has done for me. I don't think I can describe how its changed
me but I know it has. I look forward to planning, leaving the house,
teaching, serving. I am really just starting to feel adjusted to this
culture. I'm pumped to only have five months here because I know there is
soo much work to be done here in the DR. I love these people, their
culture and am giving it my all to build the kingdom of God here in this
amazing country.
I'm pumped the Pats won the Superbowl btw. But more pumped to hear that Fadule signed with BC, thats hugeee. I'd love to get in contact with him, mom could you help me out?
Love you all,
Elder Blake
PS - Also my card reader doesn't stinking work. I know its been like a month since I sent pics. I need to buy a new one.
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