Hola otra vez!
Where to start this week... First
off, it was a bit of a rough week for baptisms. My entire zone blanked. That
is, not a single companionship had a baptism in my zone this week. Ouch... We
were all ready for Calixto's baptism and at the last minute he got called in to
work. That was frustrating. I may have wanted to punch his boss, but it's a
good thing I don't know the guy. :) So yeah, we're going to try to get Calixto
baptized this Friday along with an 8 year old member and two other investigators.
To tell the truth, all three of them are super ready, but the other two both
are a little nervous about the baptism. We asked them to pray about it
yesterday so hopefully their doubts will be swept away. It kind of surprised
me, but it's actually fairly difficult to get people to ask God. You'd think
that it's a basic thing for most people. I mean, He's all-knowing and never
lies so why not ask him? There are some people that just don't get it though.
It's interesting...
We had an interesting lesson with
some really really devout Catholics. We were trying to teach the Restoration,
but they kept jumping from subject to subject. That's pretty common around
here. We read from the Bible at one point and they took like 10 minutes telling
us house sacred the Bible is and that we should stand when we read it and that
we need to pray before we read out loud and how we need to end saying "The
word of God". Honestly it was pretty odd because we've talked with plenty
of Catholics and none have said anything like that before. Well, you learn new
things every day I suppose. :P
There isn't too much else to tell.
We've been spending most of the week making sure that our investigators are
ready for baptism because we have a bautimision this week. That means that we
have a goal as a mission that every companionship baptized this week. We've got
three people set up for this date that are all pretty sure so I think it would
be a miracle for us not to baptize this week.
As for the transfers... I'll be here
for another six weeks... with Elder Wheeler... I know that the transfers are inspired revelation. Anyways, Round 2!
Dad - I honestly have no idea when
I'll become a senior companion. I'd imagine that it'll be the next transfer
where I get a new companion, but who knows? There's no set time. Some people
start training once they're done being trained and others are junior companions
for a long time. Personally, I think I'd like it. Generally, I think that when
I have more responsibility placed upon me I rise up to it. I think I do
better when I can have a little more control as well. However, I know that I'm
where I'm supposed to be. Like I said, I probably still have something to learn
from Elder Wheeler. The weather is hot because this area is generally a bit
hotter, plus the weather normally warms up this time of year. I'm adjusted
fairly well, but that doesn't mean I like it. :P The heat still takes it out of
me, but I'm coping. :) The area is really good actually. I'd say it's better
than my last area, but it's also a challenge. It's hard to get the members to
do missionary work. They're all willing to help, but only when we directly ask
them to. They don't really do anything on their own. That's what we're trying
to fix. We're still fed and treated well. Sometime we're fed too well. I've
stopped eating dinner at night because I feel like I've picked up too much
weight. The tortillas in Mexico are really fattening and they eat them with
every meal so I need to lay off those as well. I think that if I watch what I
eat more, I'll be okay. :) Thanks for all
the details about how the family is doing and about Dily. I love hearing about
what she does lately. The jumping thing put a big goofy grin on my face. :)
"not even a crack of light between her feet and the floor." Classic.
:) It's cool that you've got a good calling too. I know you probably wanted a
rest, but callings are a good opportunity to learn something. I think that's
usually how the callings work. The Lord calls you, then He qualifies you or you
could say He teaches you something. Plus it's Elders Quorum, they don't expect
much. :P Thanks for the e-mails and for keeping me filled in. Send Grandpa my
love and keep plenty for yourself as well. :)
I won't lie, I've faced quite a few
personal challenges here on the mission, but I don't think I'd trade it for
anything. I've learned so much it's incredible. One of my main challenges right
now is that I really want to apply what I've learned at home. I hope that the
little tidbits here and there help you guys. This Church is so true that I
don't know how people can't accept it right away. I may have mentioned this
last week, but it's like God gives us a million reasons to believe and only a
few not to, just to see if we truly want to believe. Faith is the first step to
everything. If you're struggling with something, faith is the answer. Have
faith that our Heavenly Father loves you. Have faith that Christ atoned for all
our sins. Have faith that no matter what happened in the past, you can repent
and be free from those burdens. I know this Church is true, otherwise I
wouldn't still be here. Count your blessings and look for the Lord's hand in
your life.
I love you all and pray for you
every night. Keep true to the Gospel and the Lord. Remember that life is a
journey not a destination. Spend time with the family and don't forget to show them
your love.
Love,
Elder Sean Horrocks
Peace
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