Inner Peace

March 31, 2014

            Well. Emailing home was rough, but other than that I am feeling all right.  I’m sleeping and eating well, and my digestive system is normalizing.  If only I could get our shower heater to start working!  President Lima called this morning during personal study to “study with me”.  This consisted of him reading Matthew 11:28-30 to me and then telling me to have more faith.  He said that he loves me and that he is praying and fasting for me. 

 It was Josefa´s birthday this past week--we gave her a simple gift and sang happy birthday and "parabens" and she cried! She said that it was the nicest, most thoughtful thing that anyone has ever done for her on her birthday! awwwwww

            Well, it is already 6 pm – time to get back to work…..(four hours later) It was a good night of work.  We found a new investigator, taught Lae., G and J, and then had Family home evening with Alc. and Jos. The Spirit is really helping me  - he’s lifting my heart and touching my soul every so gently every time I testify of a gospel truth.  I think that this trial with my dad’s health has made me infinitely more aware of the feeling of the Spirit in my life. I will make it through.  It is easier when I am focused on others, and I am happy.  I will continue to work and serve and rely on the Lord.

            Yesterday I sat on the pulpit after accompanying for the opening and sacramental hymns.  I was throwing a bit of a pity party, when I got the impression to look out at the faces in the congregation. As I did, I realized that all 5 of my recent converts were there.  One of them was even giving his first talk in sacrament meeting.  Jes. was seated with her husband and their little ones.  Mar., who is leaving for a big family trip, took the time and made the sacrifice to come to church before her departure.  S. was sitting with her teenaged stalwart son, Marcos. Alc. and Jos. brought a friend with them to church! In addition, there were 4 new investigators that are progressing in the gospel who were present.  I was overwhelmed by the love that I felt for these people and the moment of reassurance that was given to me that I am fulfilling my purpose and doing what I should be doing.

Does this wiring look "up to code?"

Wed. April 2, 2014

            I feel unusually calm and completely at peace. The fact that our shower is still cold and our toilet doesn’t flush isn’t driving me crazy anymore. I am not on the edge of tears or snapping at my companion.  I just feel completely at peace.  I have been praying hard and working harder.  I can feel the prayers of others lifting me though this trial.  I hope to continue on like this!  There is work to be done.

Typical day of tracting.

Fri. April 4, 2014

            Well, we continue to have very little time to write or do anything besides missionary work, but that is a good thing!  I am still marveling at the incredible inner peace that I am feeling. I was not expecting to find acceptance or comfort so quickly.  Surely it is coming from prayers, fasting, and the pure love of Christ. I feel my relationship with Him growing stronger each day. I hope and pray that in some way my prayers and service can bring comforts and peace to my family. I hope that this General Conference will answer some of their questions and concerns.

             Our poor District leader had to have his appendix removed last week. He is on bedrest for 15 days!  He is continuing to help to encourage us though.  I am a big fan of how he has led us so far.