Hello everybody!!!
It's
been a wild one out here! In case you have forgotten, I am in trio with
2 other missionaries in St. Petersburg! Still doin' missionary work
and still lovin' it!! This week was full of nice surprises and spiritual
boosters!! Click on those seat belts and hold on because, as Anakin
Skywalker would say, "This is where the fun begins!"
You
will notice in the picture below that my hair is very short. It is
actually too short for the mission and I apologized to President
Hollingsworth for cutting it so short. I usually cut my own hair (and
do a good job if I do say so myself). Well, I grabbed a shorter blade
than I had planned and went right down the font of my head without a
second thought. I looked in the mirror and realized what I had done!
After I realized I had grabbed the wrong size, it was too late and I had
to finish with that one. hahaha Thank goodness it will grow- just not
fast enough!
I
feel like Crocodile Dundee out here as of late because we have been
seeing a lot more gators and I LOVE IT!!!! I have been waiting to see
gators in their natural habitat! We got even got a video today of one
swimming! It was pretty sweet!! A kid threw a stick into the water and
I was so glad because the gator, which was initially just chilling out,
swam right to it. Also, I have become best friends with a few
squirrels as well! They do love good snacks! As do I!
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| Julio- A Great Example To Me |
So
that is the fun that we have been having during the quarantine but
let's get to the spiritual boost of the week. It was when Julio got
BAPTIZED!!! It was so great to see him make changes, keep commitments
and watch his excitement for his baptism build! He was so happy after
the Baptism!! There were only 7 people at this baptism (us 3 Elders,
the person baptizing him, his wife, Julio and the Bishop). We had a
video going for others to join in. We all wore masks so it was hard for
people on the video to understand what was being said. I gave the talk
on the Holy Ghost. I just loved being a part of his day! Julio's wife
is already a member so she has been so overjoyed with his faith and
level of commitment! Julio has taught me a lot about true discipleship
and commitment! He gave up coffee on the spot and is willing to live
all the commandments!! He demonstrates such faith! He wants to become
closer to his Father in Heaven and to follow Christ!! He Is a great
example of that!! I'm grateful for all Julio he has taught me!!
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| Julio and The Trio In St. Petersburg |
My
mom and dad recently sent me a new Bible and I have been studying from
Revelations lately. And it's been amazing!! Two of my favorite books
in the Bible are Isaiah and Revelations! The reason being is that it
takes the Spirit to understand them and it also takes modern-day
revelation!! It's cool to see how the ancient and modern prophets shed
so much light on the same subject!
We
Elders have received many online referrals from people wanting to learn
about the church!! It's been amazing to have people come to us!! I know
the Lord answers prayers and He truly love us!! I personally have been
praying in every prayer to find the people ready to be baptized and that
if I don't find them, that they will find me!! Prayer works!! I know
it as I have had my prayers answered! We have to have faith and effort
and then act!! But I know from experience (and I have shared many of
these experiences with you) that as I have faith and act upon that faith
I have, Heavenly Father will answer my prayers!!
We
continue to have video lessons and teach members and other friends that
are investigating the church. We are staying focused and busy doing
the Lord's work.
Stay
safe everyone! I love you all and have a great week!! I'm so grateful to
be a missionary at this time and for all the wonderful things I have
learned!!!
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