This week, to be totally honest, was really rough. We had 3 exchanges and all of our investigators just kept bailing on us and, for some reason, people think that they have better things to do on a summer afternoon than listen to the missionaries...the nerve of some people. Ha! However, the Lord knows us and knows what we can and can't handle. Tuesday was probably the hardest day, but I was working with Hna Crane. She is from Grantsville. Oh my goodness. She just kept me laughing the entire day! Seriously, I just love her so so much! I didn't get any pictures with her, but I think I am going to be with her and Hna Naatjes for the next three days so I'm sure we will have a few Kodak moments for you. On Wednesday a I was with Hna Pitcher again. We had a miracle that day! We were teaching Alejandro y Susana (our recent convert) about obedience. We had them watch the conference talk that President Monson gave (quick note: if you think your children misbehave, just remember that a prophet of God almost burnt down Provo canyon as a boy-that should lift your spirits a little). They thought is was super funny! As we were about to wrap up the lesson one of Susana's friends came over to chat. We found out that she has been praying for more guidance in her life, and then she found us. I have seen too many miracles to believe in coincidences any more. We got her contact information and we are, hopefully, going to see her this week. The Lord works in mysterious ways! Funny story, her name is Esperanza (hope). On Saturday I was with Hna Naatjes. We did a LOT of tracting! Thankfully, the weather is staying around the 90's and out of the 100's so we get a small break. How's the weather at home? I heard it rained last week...wouldn't that be nice? :)
We have been having a hard time getting the members to give us people that we can visit. I am officially challenging you all to think of someone you know that could benefit from the gospel in their lives so that when the missionaries ask you who else they can visit, you know! You all have friends, family, or neighbors that could benefit from the gospel. Now ask the missionaries, they can help! Thank you Elder Nelson! Sorry, soap box moment. For reals though. Try to think of people. And maybe see if you can go out with the missionaries to appointments. The numbers of people baptized is ridiculously higher when members are willing to help out and go out on visits. Help bring souls unto Christ! That's part of your baptismal covenant, btw.
The most exciting thing that happened was during one of our lessons. We asked the Elders to come and give one of our investigators a blessing. They did a wonderful job and were getting ready to take off. Well, one of the Elders (they were on exchanges) isn't supposed to be on bikes because he has high blood pressure and it is super hot outside. We sat down to start our lesson and I looked back just in time to see this Elder pass out on the lawn. That was fun. We got him into the shade, gave him some water, put a cold washcloth on his neck, and all that jazz. I got to play CNA on my mission. Fun! It took about 20 minutes before he was able to stand up and a member came to pick him up. Oh the joys of a mission!
Love always, Hermana Freestone
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