Week 42

Hey everyone! We had a great week this week. We saw a lot of miracles. The other day we were contacting like all day and we weren't having any luck. There was a few minutes left till we had to go home so we decided to do one more house. Nobody came out and we were just about to leave but then this lady pulled up and we told her that we were missionaries and everything. It turns out that her dad died last week and she said she had been hoping that someone would come and help her get closer to God. She asked us "Who sent you guys? How did you guys know to come here?" It was really really cool. Then we have another investigator who was gonna get baptized but her mom told her no. We'd been praying so that her mom would soften her heart to let her get baptized. Yesterday when we got to church, Valentina (our investigator) was there and she came up to us and asked us when she could get baptized. Her mom gave her permission. We were super happy. So next weekend she's gonna get baptized.

This Wednesday we have transfers so we'll see what happens. We really want to stay cause we're having a really great time. 

The mission is so great and this gospel so amazing. It's so cool to think that God has given us literally everything we need to be truly happy. He's aware of us and He loves us. Thanks for all the prayers and support. I hope everyone has a great week. 

We made a "Mormon Box" and gave it to our doorman lol

Week 41

Hey everyone! We had a good week this week. We've been busy trying to find to more investigators to teach cause all the investigators are getting baptized lol. Which that's not a bad thing but now we need some more. We've seen a lot of tender mercies this week. One day we were contacting all day and nobody wanted anything. All day long. All day. It was almost time to go home and we decided to do one more house. We thought, "What's one more rejection?" This guy came out with his wife and they were super nice and actually interested. We taught a little bit about The Book of Mormon on the spot and we gave them one. It was cool to see how the Lord works with tender mercies. We almost went home really bummed but that one contact made up for all the rejections. We have a couple investigators who could get baptized this week if their parents give them permission. We're gonna pray and hope they let them get baptized. 

I love this work, I love this church, I love this gospel. This is true happiness. There's nothing better than helping God build His kingdom. Thanks for all the prayers and support. I hope everyone has a great week.

 This guy in the ward has a Book of Mormon from 1957. Pretty cool.

a guy in the ward has a Nazi knife from WWll

"Libro de Mormón" and "El Libro de Mormón" I think you know which one is the real one

this guys geneology. 3,800 names and counting. grandpa would be proud

Week 40

Hey everyone. We had a great week this week. Probably the coolest thing was that we had two baptisms this week. Leonel and Alejandra got baptized after four years of investigating and 35 missionaries. They finally got married last week and got baptized yesterday. It was a really cool experience. They're really happy now and have plans to get sealed next year. It's been so cool to see the Lord's hand in the work. 

Also this week, the ward had a talent show on Friday. Me, Elder Beard, and two returned missionaries from the ward did a little skit. It was super funny. Everyone loved it.

Also, the Zone Leaders surprised us this morning with a visit. While we were out exercising, they snuck in the apartment and made breakfast for us and stuff and then they tried to scare us. It was super funny.

That's pretty much it. I love being a missionary and I love this gospel. There's nothing better than doing what God wants and enjoying the blessings that come from obedience. I hope everyone has a great week.

Week 39

Hey everyone! We had a great week this week. Elder Beard and I are seeing the Lord's hand in the work. We've been blessed so much in this area. One blessing this week was we were able to enjoy Kevin's baptism on Saturday. He's an awesome guy. It's been cool to see him change and progress. He's thinking about serving a mission too. And two of our investigators got married on Friday so they could get baptized this coming weekend. Also, we were able to set a baptismal date with one of our investigators. We're really being blessed. And also I got to talk to the fam yesterday. It was really great to talk to everyone and hear how everything is going. It's weird cause everything's changing so much. Also, I heard a little bit about the elections coming up. Kinda scary. I might just stay here. Anyway, I love all you guys and I appreciate all the prayers and support. I hope everyone has a great week.

Kevin's baptism

Hopefully kandi isn't jealous

Week 38 (9 months)

Hey everyone! We had a great week this week. I can't believe it's been 9 months. Time is absolutely flying by. Elder Beard and I are tearin it up here in Villa Alemana. We've got 5 baptisms coming up and there could be a few more too. It's been so cool to see how the Lord works His miracles with the people. And the privilege the we have to be part of it. This Gospel is absolutely amazing and changes lives. We can't forget how blessed we are to already have this gospel in our lives and the blessings that come from obeying the commandments. Something I've realized is that it can actually be fun to obedient. I feel like sometimes we look at the commandments of things we have to do when in reality they're opportunities to be happy. Being obedient is having fun while you do what God wants. I love being a missionary so much and being able to share this message of happiness. I love all you guys and I appreciate all your prayers and support. I hope everyone has a great week.

Elder Beard got attacked by a can of cream lol

Cutie patootie

Chile's Walmart 

Exchanges with Elder Benitez

Our apartment