tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87174781474332370362024-02-18T21:54:02.559-07:00Hermana Hollie BuysCalifornia, San Jòse mission!!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717478147433237036.post-88048579009260204762016-02-17T21:41:00.003-07:002016-02-17T21:41:50.950-07:00DECEMBER 2015<b>DECEMBER 7TH</b><br />
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Well this week went by soooo fast I literally
can't remember anything ha ha. I'm sorry! The good thing though is that
we are getting more used to being a three-some and we are actually able
to teach and work together quite well. We have continued to find new
investigators and are trying to find even more that are actually solid
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I was able to go on exchanges with Sis. Hughes and
it was awesome! I was able to learn a few things from her on how to plan
in a different way and how to teach. I really do enjoy exchanges
because it introduces you to many different techniques and things that
you can change. </div>
We also had MLC mission leadership
council! Before going to the meeting we read a talk from Elder Hamula
that was almost exactly the same things that he told our MLC a few weeks
prior! Our mission has been focusing a lot on helping us realize who we
are and how we can better apply that to the work! I am excited to be
able to share that with my zone next week because I feel like it is
something we are all lacking and that we need help with! On addition to
that we talked about raising things up to the extra degree! They showed
us the video on how it makes a huge difference when water boils at 211
verses 212 degrees. Or you could even relate it to the Olympics and the
tiny difference that it makes whether they win a metal at all. </div>
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really think that all of the things they shared about going the extra
mile and taking the extra step is true. God doesn't ask for perfection
but he just asks that we do our best. He wants us to try harder because
that effort will increase our performance and help us to do even better!
I also know that this is true. Sometimes it just takes a while for us
to really apply it to ourselves and not give up during the process haha.
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This weekend was fantastic and at the same time really
sad for our companionship because 2 of our investigators left to Mexico.
So the last time we saw them was <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1337442967" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Sunday</span></span>
:( We know that Paloma will be coming back for sure in January but we
have no clue when Rosa will be returning. So we are praying that they
will keep the faith and continue to do scripture studies while they are
gone on their vacations. </div>
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Well this week should be
exciting because we will be helping with a Creche service and also be
having Zone Conference with President Mella so I'm sure that I will be
coming away with a lot of things to share in my next email :) I hope
that you were all able to see the First Presidency Christmas Devotional!
If not, go back and watch it! It has really helped me understand more
of the reason that we celebrate Christmas! I love you all
soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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Les AMO!!!</div>
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<b>DECEMBER 14TH</b><br />
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Hello everyone!! Well here is another
week come and gone ha. We sure kept ourselves super busy this past
week. One of the activities was our branch Christmas party! We had an
amazing turn out and we sure had a lot of fun. It was looking like it
wasn't going to work out, but it did! So we were all super happy about
that! There was plenty of food and entertainment so it was great!</div>
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old companion Sister Gilvarry came on Friday night till Saturday and I
was able to have a great visit with her! She even came to 2 of our
lessons so it was awesome. My companions actually were both sick and so
it was just her and I teaching like old times, that sure was amazing!! </div>
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would say that those were definitley part of the highlight of my week! I
think the best day was Friday though! We had our Zone Conference which
is 3 zones combined in a meeting with the mission president. Our
conference was focused on faith and even more specifically teaching with
faith, planning in faith, and finding with faith! Of course I have
always left these meetings feeling inspired but this meeting I feel like
it was 2x the amount of how I normally feel. And I think that it
partially is because it was my last zone conference and I just wanted to
soak it all up,haha.</div>
We started the conference talking
about faith and then by the end of the conference we went into 3
different smaller groups and discussed the finding, teaching, and
planning. I've really loved that our mission has been putting more
emphasis on these 3 things because if you sum everything up those are
the 3 words that you would come up with! haha. I could go on and on
about what we discussed, but I'm not going to do that to you! haha ;)
What really stuck out to me was that in everything we do we need to
focus it on baptism. We can talk about baptism with the members,
investigators, and whoever we find on the street. We don't have to only
ask them to get baptized but just make it a part of our conversations
and really help them understand that that's the first step for them
receiving exaltation. So yes, it is REALLY important!! When they see how
much we love it then they are going to love it too!!</div>
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order to put what I learned to practice we went ahead and invited 3
people to be baptized!! One of them whose name is Dona said yes right
away and the other 2 we committed them to praying about a specific date
and we will follow up with them this week! It's so amazing to see that
the things we talk about in these conferences are inspired. They are
there to help us be motivated and go out into the field with a stronger
determination than ever!! </div>
After all of these spiritual highs <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1253924221" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span>
came and was quite the difficult day. My companions and I were able to
receive blessings though and it made an outstanding difference! As my
blessing was given to me it reminded me once again of the purpose that I
have served a mission and as well my purpose here on earth and that is
to feel Heavenly Fathers love and share it with others!! That is the
gospel and that is why all of us are here, it's as simple as that!
Please put forth an extra effort this week and go and share this love of
the Gospel with everyone! I promise you that it will make a HUGE
difference in your week and you will just want to share even more. </div>
Con MUCHO AMOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox</div>
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Well it's been another crazy week here in Livermore, haha. I was basically either in the house or in the hospital last week. My companion Sis. Guevara had been having a lot of stomach pain for a while and we finally were able to take her to the emergency room. They found out what it was a few hours later and were able to give her some prescription medicine so I was very grateful! I felt so bad for her because she has been sick a ton ever since she got her on the mission so I pray that her health will get better! Even though we had to stay at home a lot and take care of her it wasn't a burden at all.<br /></div>
I feel like something I have learned to love is taking care of people. It makes you feel so happy because you are able to help them in some way. I feel like when people are healthy it's harder to find things to help them with haha. So if you are able to find some way to help them it's fantastic :)<br /></div>
Well a couple other things we did this past week was that we had a movie night! We showed Ephraims rescue and we had 2 investigators show up! There was also most of the active families there and they really enjoyed the movie! We used it as a finding activity and so we are super glad that it turned out well. In fact! It turned out so well that our branch wanted to do another one this week haha. Due to the business of the holidays we will have to wait until next week though, haha :) So hopefully we will start having them more frecuently and we will be able to meet more people! yay!!!<br /></div>
One of my favorite lessons that we had this past week was with Leticia! We had planned on teaching her the restoration but since she hadn't kept her commitment we decided to read the commitment with her! It ended up being completely inspired because she didn't remember why the book of mormon is important. We were able to help her understand and then we read chapter 11 in 3 Nephi! It was the perfect chapter and after we read we could just see the amazement on her face! She told us that she felt like she was there and that she could imagine herself as one of those people. After she told us that we asked her what Christ had taught to the people. And she told us, "His doctrine." And we said, "YES!" THen we explained what his doctrine is and that one of the most important things is baptism! We asked her if she would like to follow Christ's words and be baptized. She told us yes!! We then asked her a specific date in January and we could see the holy ghost really working with her. She looked so excited and was thinking a lot. After thinking she told us no and then we suggested that she pray about it. She smiled at us and said that she knew that was what she needed to do.<br /></div>
Even though we didn't set a specific baptismal date with her I can say without a doubt that she will be getting baptized! And it makes me so happy to see that it's something she desires. Leticia has defintely come a LONG way :) I'm very excited as well because this Sunday I will be returning to Redwood City for Maria Clemente's baptism!!!! Her husband Jose won't be getting baptized this week but very soon. He wanted to make her day more special for her :) It's true what they say that the Lord works with us in his own time and his own way! I knew she would get baptized it was just a matter of the right time :)<br /></div>
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Also, It's the last week of the transfer so I will know Saturday night whether or not I'm getting transferred. So you'll find out soon ;) I'm so very excited for Christmas and that I will be able to see all of you very soon!!!! Hang in there the next few days and to those I won't be seeing on Christmas I wish you happy holidays!!<br /></div>
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I love my Savior Jesus Christ and I truly do know that He is the Gift. Christ is the reason for everything and the reason that we have hope and happiness. Please continue to share that happiness! Christ gave us this gospel so that we could share it with others!! :D<br /></div>
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LES AMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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Happy Monday everyone!!!<br /></div>
Well I hope that you all had a great Christmas! I know that I did for sure!! Well only a few of you know but I will actually be finishing my mission 6 weeks early. So I will be home on Wednesday!! I need to get surgery for my deviated septum and since that isn't quite the shortest recovery I will just be staying home after that. So my last area was Livermore!! Yipeee!!!!<br /></div>
Well to say that it has been a crazy week is a minor thing haha. I still am in shock that I'll be leaving the mission field but I know in my heart that my time here is done. It was actually quite an amazing experience coming to the decision of whether or not to go home or just endure the pain. I had found out last Monday after emailing. I was speaking to the mission doctor and she told me that I had two options I could either go home early or endure through the pain. I was in complete shock and so I told her that I'd have to think about it and let her know later.<br /></div>
As I was striving to know what decision God would have me make the thought of going home just wouldn't leave my head. I prayed about it several times asking if it was the correct decision to make and the idea of going home still stayed in my head. On Tuesday morning I was very nervous and sick but I kept having this thought come to my head that I needed to call the mission doctor and president as soon as possible and let them know that I was going to go home. It was the most frightening thing of my life because I was worried that I'd made the wrong decision.<br /></div>
After talking with both of them and my parents we all came to the decision that it indeed would be better for me to come home. After this time I realized that it truly was happening and I felt a little bit better about it. I still had a tad bit of doubt though. It was the following day that I received a blessing and in it God told me that indeed I was making the correct decision and that I was needed at home. And that blessing has brought me so much peace!! Even though I know it's right it hasn't made it exactly easy but I know everything's okay.<br /></div>
This experience has taught me to truly pray, depend on the Lord, and learn how to listen to his voice. It has also taught me that with God I am never alone and he has a specific and beautiful plan for my life! Many of you may be thinking well what have you learned from your whole mission experience?!? Well, my companion recorded my testimony that I shared in District Meeting and so I wanted to send that to all of you. And I hope that you can all come to my homecoming on JANUARY 10th at 1PM!!!!!<br /></div>
Thank you for your love and support! You are all so special to me!! CON MUCHO AMOR!!!<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">P.S. DON"T TELL ANYONE I"M COMING HOME! NOT EVEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA! ITS A SURPRISE FOR SOME OF MY FAMILY!! :D THANK YOU!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717478147433237036.post-70369175548012021152015-12-13T21:00:00.000-07:002015-12-13T21:16:01.314-07:00NOVEMBER 2015<b>NOVEMBER 2ND </b><br />
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Well... if you couldn't tell by the
pictures we had a super great week! We've been helping one of our
members a lot because she is trying to move. We went over almost
everyday and helped her pack up some things. She's really awesome and
her name is Martha! She's helped fellowship many of our recent converts
and is just the sweetest person you could ever know. So, we were happy
to help her! She's also David Archuleta's aunt so that makes it super
fun too, ha ha. </div>
Among all of the great moments of the week
there were 2 that really stuck out to me. One of them is a lesson that
we had Saturday morning! We met with our investigators Leticia and Rosa. They are a mother/daughter and so interested in the gospel. We planned
on teaching them the gospel of Jesus Christ but when they didn't keep
their commitment we decided instead to read Moroni 8 with them. As we
read it talked a lot about baptism and so they asked us, "how do you get
baptised in your church?" We were able to show them the video of
Christ's baptism and it answered there question. Then we went into
authority and showed them the video of Christ calling and ordaining the
12 apostles. It was so neat to see that we were completely directed by
the spirit in knowing what experiences to share and videos that would
help them. To other people it may sound like we were doing so many
random things. However for my comp. and I could definitely see the spirit
directing everything we did.</div>
I loved how when we would
answer there questions they just had a look on their faces like " yeah,
we understand this." Then at the end of the lesson we were able to
invite them to pray about being baptized and they committed to do it.
After this lesson I learned a lesson myself that is truly valuable. As
missionaries we need to prepare daily, personally and companionship wise
in order to know how to meet their needs. Not only that though we have
to pay heed to the spirit. This process is only half of it though
because the people we are teaching also need to be receptive and
willing. If they aren't either of the two then the lesson will not touch
their hearts and they won't have the desire to change. This lesson is
very valuable to me because it means that it's not only our job but it's
also their job as well. I felt so grateful that I was able to
experience that kind of lesson where the spirit was literally touching
all of our hearts and helping us to learn and understand. I hope that
this can not just be one experience but that we can begin to have
lessons like these all of the time! </div>
The last thing I
really liked about this past week was the family home evening we had
yesterday with our branch. We were able to have a message, food, and
lots of time getting to know the members. We said goodbye to one of our
members because she was returning back to Mexico. During this time that
we were all there everyone was talking to each other and uplifting one
another. The feeling of love was so strong and also the feeling of
sadness that one of us had to go. It is mine and my companions hope that
we can not just have these activities once in a while. However that we
can always take time to help one another as a branch and really try to
know everybody. I imagine that feeling of love is something that we
should always have toward one another and it's something that our
Heavenly Father hopes for us! He wants us to know everyone in our wards!
So my invitation this week is that you take time to get to know someone
new whatever ward or branch you are in. Then the next week find someone
else or even a family! You never know how much of a difference that
will make in their lives and also in the ward you are in ;) I love you
all!! </div>
Thank you for your support,</div>
LES AMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<wbr></wbr>!</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys<br />
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<b> NOVEMBER 9TH</b><br />
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As always it was quite the week! This week
was quite fun because we were able to go on exchanges with the STLs and
then the next day we were in a three some. Since it was so crazy we did
a lot of service! I really enjoyed that because we were having a hard
time finding service when I first got here to Livermore. I also realized
that I like doing service that involves people I know and I can see the
direct results rather than for a different cause. Both of which are
good but one is just easier to see! </div>
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Our investigators
are doing pretty well and we are finding a lot of the potentials that
we've been looking for so we are pretty happy! Our investigator Paloma
is coming so close to baptism and we even had the Branch President ask
her parents! They haven't given us a response yet, but we will hopefully
be finding out tonight what they say! We are also trying to invite all
of our investigators to be baptized because that is a HUGE part of our
purpose :) We are hoping to have a date for Eva, Leticia, Rosa, and
Stephanie this week. So please pray for them! </div>
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know I say this every week, but I honestly can't remember that much
from this past week ha. So today it might be a bit shorter because I
just kind of wanted to share some things that I've been thinking about
the past few days. Its actually kind of funny because even though I
still have a little over 3 months left It really hit me this past week
that time truly is super short. As my companion was sick and I was sick I
spent a lot of time thinking about my mission. Throughout my mission
I've heard people talk about how they had changed and how cool that was.
Well, I always tried to think about those things and I couldn't really
see them in myself. I tried really hard but I just couldn't. </div>
When
I went to church on Sunday they were talking about putting the armor of
God on. As I was pondering this it just really hit me that the mission
has really helped me put the armor on. I thought I had the full set of
armor before the mission but I really only had a few pieces. The mission
has really blessed my life and helped me begin that process of
conversion. I can't say that I'm completely converted because that is
far beyond this life. But, I can say that the process has truly started.
We will never be truly perfect at everything but as long as we
understand why the gospel matters and how it is blessing us then we will
be okay. I think the problem that many encounter is that they are only
trying a little part of the gospel. They aren't eating the whole fruit
or making the gospel part of who they are. And that is really sad!
Because as children of God, as his spirit children we need the gospel!
We need it more than anything else! </div>
So please go back and
figure out why the gospel matters to you. Recognize how it has blessed
you and changed you. And then go and share it with someone else. Yes it
can be scary, but it is so worth it! Just do your best! Share a quote,
picture, video, or some experience of how the gospel has blessed your
life. Not only will that person be happy but it will make you happy too!
I love this gospel soooo much!!! And I know all of you do too, so
please, go out and share it! </div>
I love you all and I hope you have a week full of many miracles!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
Con MUCHO Amor,</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys<b> </b><br />
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<b>NOVEMBER 16TH</b><br />
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Well this week has been another week of
interesting events! haha. We began getting sick last Sunday and it
continued through today. In the past our heater had problems and so they
had turned it off. Since the weather was getting colder we wanted to
have it turned back on but we found out there was a gas leak. So they
kept it off and had someone change one of the parts to fix it. They
finally turned our heater back on Saturday night. Well! When we woke up
Sunday morning it was a little chilly and so I turned the heater up
higher. That set off the fire alarms and the carbon monoxide alarm. It
was so chaotic in the house haha. We called a bunch of people and the
other sisters stayed to try and get it figured out with the PG&E
people. While they were doing that I had to take my companion to the
Urgent Care because she's been throwing up on top of other sickness. </div>
When
we came back the sisters told us that we had a carbon monoxide leak and
that they had to turn the heater off again. However they didn't say
anything about our apartment being unsafe so we returned and my
companion rested for a few hours. Around <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1337442844" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5pm</span></span>
our mission president found out and talked with the mission doctor and
gave us a call. THey told us to leave the apartment because they didnt
want us sleeping in it and that we would be sleeping in our Stake
Presidents house. So! We got all packed up and left our apartment and
went over to his home. So all of the videos I sent are a little bit of
this story and what's been going on. Of course I couldn't tell all of
the story on email or video ha. But basically we've been fighting for
our lives this week ha. </div>
With all of the sickness, gas
leak, and carbon monoxide leak. Pres. Mella told us that we are very
blessed. That we have so many angels watching over us because our life
was in danger many times. For now we are still staying at the Stake
Presidents home we are just not sure for how long. We will most likely
be getting a new apartment to move into though since it's not been safe
for us. I didn't want to share this story to scare you all haha. I just
wanted to share with you my week and also remind you all that God is
always watching over us. When we are doing what is right and our living
the best we can we don't need to worry!</div>
Even though we've
had all of these crazy experiences this week we've been able to remain
calm and happy! haha. My companion and I have learned a lot more about
each other and have grown in testimony and faith. It defintely wasn't
easy to be sick for so long and to not be able to work as much as we
wanted. We knew though that if we weren't good then we couldn't help
other people. The good news as well is that we were able to have a
lesson with Joel again and we haven't been able to do that for several
weeks. He wants to really learn from us again and we are continuing to
pray for him that he will want to be baptized! </div>
If you can
please pray for the work here in Livermore and more specifically in the
Mocho Branch! We really want to help the members get more motivated to
do the work! And understand that it's a team effort, not just something
full time missionaries do. We need EVERYONE because this is the Lords
work and it's not just ours! I love my mission and I love this gospel so
much!! Thank you for all of your prayers and your love!!</div>
LES AMO!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys :) :) <br />
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<b>NOVEMBER 23RD</b><br />
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Hello everyone!! I hope that all of your weeks went super
well! Mine was super great even though it was definitely not what I
expected would happen ha ha.We actually found out some crazy news this
morning that we will be receiving another companion!! ha ha So we will be
in a TRIO :O ha ha I'm not sure if it's a new missionary or not but we
will be a three-some. We were so shocked since they hadn't mentioned
anything before! And so the housing coordinator came to our apartment
and we had to re-arrange everything again ha. He brought a mattress and
another desk. I'm kind of scared, but I know that Heavenly Father just
wants to help me continue to grow and to have many unique experiences.
Even though it'll be rough I know it's going to be GREAT :D Also we are
back in our apartment and they replaced the heater and things like that
so we are Safe now, yeah!!! <br />
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Well, last week we were pretty sure
that my companion Sis. Guevara would get better however, she actually
got worse. We went to Urgent Care 2 times for her and 1 time for me. I
was able to get prescription medicine for my sinus infection, finally! ha ha So that was fantastic! My comp. ended up getting a new prescription
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companion is continuing to get better so it's making me a lot more calm
and assured! We received some crazy news last week that I am called to
be an STL AGAIN!!! I was so surprised and shocked, but I am so happy :D
Because I was called as an STL I went to a special meeting with Elder
Hamula!! He is one of the Apostles in the 1st Quorum of the 70!!!! </div>
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came and spoke to the leaders of the missionary and he taught us some
things that have changed my life! It has also made me realize the
purpose of my mission and why God wants me here at this specific time :)
He taught us about our eternal Identity! Our mission is really focusing
on "Setting the Mission on Fire!" He said that in order to catch this
fire we need to first understand who we REALLY Are! Because without that
we can't reach our potential here in the field or in this life! We read
many scriptures in the New Testament, specifically in Revelations 12
and Hebrews 12! It is truly astonishing when you read these chapters and
realize that we are Warriors! We are fighting on the Saviors side and
even though the adversity is really strong we are stronger. </div>
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are blessed with amazing qualities and talents that we had in the
pre-mortal life and it's our job to use them and magnify them here! We
are so blessed with so many things that helps us to remain strong during
this experience! I think I will have to email you my notes and you can
read over them in order to really understand what I'm sharing,haha :)
The point of it is though that I realized that one of the biggest
reasons I needed to serve the mission was because I needed to learn who I
really am! I had known a little before the mission but it was just
touching the surface :) I'm just so grateful to have a Heavenly Father
who gives me experiences like the mission, so that I may help others and
also help myself understand my eternal identity! God truly is our
LOVING Heavenly Father :) </div>
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Well I must say that I
truly am blessed with the greatest family ever!! I am thankful for each
of you! You are so special to me and you make me so happy! It's so great
because everyone I have ever lived with in the mission has always told
me that it looks like my family is super important to me! And when they
ask me that I tell them YES!! I wouldn't trade you guys for anything! I
hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving and I'm excited to hear back from
you next week :) Be careful and have a great week!!! </div>
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<span class="il">Hermana</span> BUYS :D :D<br />
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Hello!! I hope that
everyone's Thanksgiving was good! Mine was so awesome! We were able to
eat dinner with the English Ward and also have dinner at our Branch
Thanksgiving party so that was awesome! We also got permission to take 2
hours out of our day to do something fun. And so...we slept! It was
glorious!! ha ha It didn't feel like Thanksgiving though to me.</div>
Also! Our new companion is <span class="il">Hermana</span>
Yepez! She is on her last transfer of the mission so it's kind of crazy because after this I only have 1 more. She is from Florida and will be
going back to BYU after the mission so you'll be able to see her around
:) She is one of the sweetest people I've ever met and just loves
talking to EVERYONE ha literally. Even when I'm already in the car, and
I'm just like,"what's going on?" ha ha I realized though that even if
your new comp. is fantastic it still takes a LOT to get used to. </div>
As
a trio we get along really well but it's been a really hard adjustment
for me. I'm not going to lie that it was a really really hard week for
me. As soon as something new and amazing happens I can just see Satan
start to creep in. We saw so many miracles this past week and along with
that a lot of hard things. I've been feeling that she was sent in
because I was doing a bad job. I know that sounds super silly, ha but
that's how I've been feeling. I've been trying to fight that off but it
is a constant daily process still.</div>
Of the miracles that
we've seen there are 2 that REALLY stick out to me! One of them is with
our investigator Rosa! Shed been planning on going to Mexico for a
period of time and wasn't sure how long she'd be there. We were able to
visit with her 2 times before the day she was supposed to leave. At both
of these lessons she kept telling us that she felt so at peace and that
we just brought something that she couldn't feel anywhere else! We told
her about how that is the Holy Ghost and she said, "I know." It was so
amazing to see the spirit testify to her again and again that what we
were teaching is true. </div>
At our last lesson with her we were
talking about the commandments namely scriptures,prayer, and obedience!
She agreed to read everyday and do all of those things. For some reason
though we felt like we needed to ask her to be baptized again. She told
us that as she was on her adventure she would prepare herself for
baptism!! That was one of the sweetest moments ever! Because when she
said that I know that she would be getting baptized! That she already
had a testimony of the church and of the Book of Mormon. </div>
Before
the lesson I was afraid that she'd never return back to CA but the Holy
Ghost helped me feel comforted to know that she'll come back and no
matter what be baptized! It's so amazing to come to understand the way
that the Holy Ghost works through not only us but also through the
investigators. And as I've said before and I'll say it again that if
Investigators are not willing to open their hearts and desire what we
are sharing them, it will not work! It is the work of both sides and the
Holy Ghost! Isn't that amazing?!</div>
The other miracle I've
been thinking about is with Yahir! We had dropped him 2 months ago and
recently he started coming to the lessons again! Last week we had a hard
time helping him to pray because he wouldn't do it. We really
emphasized on prayer on Monday and tried to help him understand. Well,
we came back on Saturday and we asked him to say the closing prayer and
he did! It was a huge miracle! Because he hardly ever talks or
participates and now he is praying!!! Not only that but he also has come
to church 2 weeks in a row :) Right now is definitely his time :) </div>
I'm
so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that is always there to lead
me and help me. I know that he just desires for us to be happy and to
learn and grow from all of our experiences. I know that God knows us
personally and that with his help we can do anything! I say this in the
name of Jesus Christ, Amen. </div>
Con MUCHO AMOR!!!!!!!!!</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Hollie Buys :) <b> </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717478147433237036.post-25563950828294876392015-12-13T20:40:00.003-07:002015-12-13T20:41:37.392-07:00October 2015<b>OCTOBER 5TH </b><br />
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Well!
As you can all see this past week was super eventful! I was able to go
on exchanges Monday night to Tuesday night and it was a blast! The
exchanges were in San Jose and I've never been there before so it was
quite the experience. We had a super difficult lesson and it was
literally the hardest lesson we've both had our entire missions. The
family was just really torn apart and the people in the family who are
members weren't being a good example to the nonmembers. Luckily though I
heard that they still want to learn and will just be taking the lessons
a little bit slower. </div>
Other crazy things that happened
this week was that we got to go on an Emergency 2hr exchange. I was able
to talk to a sister and help her to feel confident in her area and in
the mission. I felt super sad but yet happy that I could try to help
her! That day we also had President Mella come to our lesson. AHH!! It
was so scary but we tried to prepare well beforehand! We taught the
priesthood and the lesson was for Joel. THe lesson went super well
though! The only bad thing that happened was when I spilled gatorade on
the investigators floor haha. They weren't upset about it at all though
so I was thankful and very embarrassed hahaha. </div>
To add to
the excitement of the week we had MLC again (Mission Leadership Council)
This month our focus is on "Apply what we learn" The application part
was teaching! ha So there was about 6 companionships who got up and
taught a lesson in front of everyone. I luckily didn't have to go up!
ha. It was great though because the point of it was to learn good
teaching habits and apply it to ourselves! </div>
But of course
we all know that the end of the week was the BEST!! I loved conference
so much! I really can't choose just one specifically.. However something
that stood out to me is the theme of the Holy Ghost. I really feel like
I understand it's purpose a lot better now! I loved how they related it
to being a travel companion and that it works with us at our own speed.
I think that was something that I really needed to hear! Conference was
yet another witness to me that this is Christ's true church! The
prophet is called of God and he receives revelation that is necessary
for our age and TIME :) God only asks of us that we do our best and that
we enjoy this beautiful life he has given us. </div>
I'm very
excited for this final week of the transfer and for our companionship. I
sure have learned a lot these past 7 weeks and I'm thrilled for the
opportunity that I'll have this Wednesday to go do a session in the
temple! I'm so grateful for my calling as an STIL as it continues to
strengthen my testimony and desire to serve everyone! Not just
investigators or members, but other missionaries too!! I love Livermore
and I can't wait for the miracles to come these last 3 transfers of my
mission :) </div>
Love you ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<wbr></wbr>!! </div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys<br />
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<b>OCTOBER 12TH</b><br />
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Oh my goodness!! This past week was
the perfect way to end the transfer and to finish my time with my comp.
Sister Gilvarry!! The miracles began to flood in on Monday when we
received a call from the Elders. They've been teaching someone who is
best friends with our investigator. Their investigator decided that she
wanted to be baptized the following week. Well she told our investigator
(Lupe) about it and Lupe told her that she wanted to be baptized as
well!!! When the Elders told us this we didn't believe them because Lupe
is very stuck in her ways. Also because we set a date with her for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1337442838" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">January 1st</span></span>.
Well, the next day we called her and she sounded really busy. She told
us that she didn't want to be baptized the coming Saturday. After that
conversation we weren't too discouraged because it was what we thought
would happen...However! Exactly ten minutes later she called us back and
told us that she really did want to be Baptized and that she was
serious about it!! After that we went over to her house and went over
the questions and she knew everything. She had her real interview two
days later and she passed it! Lupe was baptized yesterday at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1337442839" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4pm</span></span> just an hour before we had to leave for my companions outgoing fireside :)</div>
I
feel so blessed to have been a part of this amazing miracle and I know
that there are SO many miracles to come!! It was a testimony to me, once
again, of the power of inspired goals!! When I came to this area we set
a goal of 5 baptisms and we've been able to see all 5 of them!!! :)
Among this huge miracle we were also able to see many little miracles
everyday! Since we've been working super hard to find people last week
we saw the fruits of our labors! We were able to find 5 more people to
teach and they are people that came to us and asked us to teach them :) </div>
And
of course the temple was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just really tried my
best to enjoy the session and not try too hard to memorize things.
AND...it worked!! haha. I learned so much from the temple and I could
tell that even just not going for 6 months it was a little bit rough to
remember things. That's why we need to go to the temple as frecuently as
we can :) ha Of course I can't right now, but in the future for sure :)
Some great things I learned in the temple was more about who our
Heavenly Father is and why obedience to the commandments is crucial for
our spiritual and temporal survival :) </div>
My most exciting
and nerve wracking news for the week is that since my companion goes
home tomorrow I will be TRAINING a new missionary!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so
excited and when I received the phone call I was so much at peace. I
know that right now is the time that God wanted me to do this and that
I'm going to learn so much from it!! Everything just seems to be where
it should be right now. I love it!! I was also released as an STL which
is kind of sad, but I'm happy because I really enjoyed it and it will be
a lot better that I can just focus on the new missionary coming in!! I
will pick her up at the mission office on Thursday so I will send
pictures of us next week haha :) I'll be with an English sister for 2
days since we both dont have companions and are training at the same
time!!! </div>
Also!! I was able to go to SIs. Gilvarry's last
area and see a baptism and my old comp. SIster Villanueva was there!! It
was so amazing to see her and I've never been happier in my life :) I
just felt like we were companions again and it was the best thing
ever!!! When we went to the outgoing fireside I was able to see all of
my companions except for my trainer. It was such a blessing to see them
all!! I also saw Maria and Jose(my old investigators from redwood city)
and I saw the chavez family who were my first baptism in my first area!!
Even though it was my companions outgoing I really felt like it was
mine. I was able to so many people that I love! There literally is no
greater feeling than seeing the people that you've taught and to know
that they're strong in the gospel! When I walked up to the Chavez family
we all just kept hugging each other and smiling non-stop. After
experiencing this I realized that all of the things we go through as
missionaries are totally worth it! Just to be able to experience so much
joy and have so much love for these people. It's just something you
can't even describe! It really rejuvenated me and helped me recognize
that I can do this hard work! Every sacrifice and tear and hardship, it
is all worth it!! I love this work!!!!!!!!! </div>
Thank you for all of your love and support! I wish you all the best week ever!! </div>
Con mucho amor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<wbr></wbr>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys<br />
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Wow it's been quite a week! It's crazy to think that I had three<br />
companions throughout the week ha. As always it's hard to say goodbye<br />
to a companion :( Luckily though we all live so close to one another<br />
and so it's a lot easier to stay in contact. Well for the two days<br />
while I was waiting for my new companion to come it was really crazy.<br />
We had to cover two areas and try to go to all of our appointments as<br />
well. It was amazing to me the difference of teaching by myself verses<br />
with a companion. The reason I had to teach alone is because I was the<br />
only one that spoke Spanish ha. During this time I realized the<br />
importance of having two witnesses. Because I can try and do my best<br />
but when that other witness isn't there it's just not the same and the<br />
spirit doesn't feel the same. Anywho, this week I was also able to get<br />
to know the investigators better since I was gone a lot last transfer.<br />
I'm starting to connect to them better and understand their<br />
perspective. What my companion and I really want to focus on is<br />
knowing their needs and focusing on that. Make sure to make everything<br />
personal to them and not just teach it.<br />
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Well I received my new companion on Thursday!!!!! Her name is <span class="il">Hermana</span><br />
Guevara!!!!!! She is from Hyrum, Utah and is Guatemalan :) It's super<br />
cool! It was insane because when we went to the transfer meeting I had<br />
to lead the music. I looked down and saw her smile and i just knew at<br />
that moment she would be my companion! Her first language is Spanish<br />
and she has known English since she was twelve! It's super interesting<br />
because ever since she came here things have just been so different. I<br />
feel like a big chunk of what I thought was missionary work has<br />
changed. It's been good though! We go to bed at night just super<br />
exhausted haha. We are trying to use our time even more wisely so that<br />
we can fit all of the activities in also ha. She is a really great<br />
sister and is super prepared. She seems as though she has been on her<br />
mission for quite a while when it comes to a lot of things. I even<br />
sometimes forget that I'm training her haha. I think it's a good<br />
experience for both of us and it's helping me to be open to different<br />
ideas :) I think my favorite element of our companionship though is<br />
that we are always laughing :) Our whole apartment actually is just<br />
full of laughter :) The other crazy thing too is that I'm the<br />
designated driver and so I drive all day everyday ha. I think it's<br />
just preparing me for the rest of my life hahaha.<br />
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Well two great miracles I saw this week were 1st, we met with our<br />
investigator Rosa and she had a really bad headache. She let us in<br />
anyway and we taught her about the plan of salvation. At the end of<br />
the lesson she told me that her headache was gone, and she felt so<br />
much better and at peace. I reminded her that it was the Holy Ghost<br />
and she said that she knew it was. She said hat she feels it every<br />
single time that we come. Wow! It was such a testimony to me that the<br />
Holy Ghost truly is there in the lessons. He's doing all the work and<br />
teaching her. He's healing her sicknesses and helping her realize that<br />
this is something she needs! The other miracle is that we went and saw<br />
a 9yr old girl Paloma! We taught her the restoration and invited her<br />
to church. When we went to remind her of church Sunday morning she was<br />
up and ready to go to church. We were going to have her get a ride<br />
with a member but her dad just decided to drop her off at the church.<br />
She stayed there the whole time and then at the end she said hat she<br />
loved it! She'll hopefully be coming to activity days and Tuesday and<br />
back to church on Sunday! It was such a beautiful thing to see a kid<br />
as young as her so excited for church and wanting to learn more about<br />
God.<br />
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Well I just leave with all of you my testimony that this is Gods work!<br />
He is the one that qualifies us to do it and without him we are<br />
absolutely nothing. He gives us the strength and the bravery and<br />
knowledge to make it happen. I know that as we put our faith in him we<br />
will be able to see miracles and he can help us to change.<br />
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Hello family and friends!!! This past week was
another one that was full of many adventures and running around like
crazy. I actually started the week off feeling quite sick and then
Tuesday it got pretty bad. I was coughing really hard and I had to stay
home that day. I felt really bad because it's just the start of my comps
mission, but there wasn't really much else to do. The only time I went
outside of the house was with my interview with President Mella and that
was it. He even told me that we could reschedule the interview but I
told him that we were already at the church and to just do it. It was a
really great interview and he talked to me about some of the changes
he's seen in me during the mission and to see where I am now. I was
pretty surprised about all of that but thought he was being nice ha ha. I
also received a blessing and it was wonderful! It talked about how
because of my faith in the Priesthood I would wake up the next morning
and be healed completely. And I literally woke up the next morning and
was completely fine!! I even went to zumba and exercised!! This was
probably the biggest miracle I saw last week. I know that it doesn't
have anything to do with investigators but this was something that
really touched me!</div>
I was also impressed by the blessing
because it also talked about how I need to remember my purpose as a
missionary. The next day we had District Meeting and we talked about our
purpose and having the desire to baptize. After this day my companion
and I asked 3 people to be baptized and it took a lot of faith on our
part. We haven't received their answers yet but we know that the more we
invite the more we are fulfilling our purpose. That we will be better
instruments in the Lords hands. It's so amazing to see that the blessing
I received really just completely shaped the whole rest of the week. </div>
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sweet moment we had was when we were walking back to our car on
Thursday I felt impressed to talk to this women who was getting out of
her car. We walked up and introduced ourselves and she told us that she
is from another city further away. We were a little bummed because we
couldn't teach her. We gave her a card and as soon as we were about to
leave she stopped us and asked if we said prayers. We said,"Of course!"
And asked if we could offer one with her right there. She said no and
then stood there for a minute and began crying. After giving her hugs
and waiting a few minutes she agreed to have us pray. She told us how
her son is in jail and she's so sad about it. That she tries to remain
strong in front of her kids but when she's alone she's completely
miserable. We talked a bit with her and after the prayer she seemed to
calm down a little bit. We had to say our goodbyes and we were off. It
was such a sad and great experience to recognize that God answers every
prayer. We were just in that area at that time to bring some hope back
into her life. God doesn't just send angels but he sends people in our
path to come and rescue us. </div>
I hope that as all of you are
going about with your regular activities this week that you'll take the
time to recognize those who are in need of your help. They are all
around us! All we have to do is pay attention to the whispering and
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<b> </b>Hi everyone!!! Happy Labor Day!!! I hope that you're all having a fun<br />
and exciting day :) not sure exactly what we'll be doing here but it's<br />
kind of hard because it's Labor Day and everything is closed ha. Well<br />
this past week was quite a week! Not sure if I told you all but two<br />
weeks ago in district meeting our district leader had us make a goal<br />
of how many baptisms we want to have this month. So my companion and I<br />
thought about it and we decided on two! The very next day we decided<br />
to invite someone to be baptized and she said yes! Her name is<br />
Samantha and she is 14 years old! She's so great! 2 days after that we<br />
invited Alan(son of Julia our recent convert) to be baptized! And he<br />
also said yes! They'll both be getting baptized on September 19th at 7<br />
pm :) we are so happy for them and we can see that the Lord just<br />
brought them to us. It was really a testimony to me of inspired goals!<br />
I've sadly never really had that experience on my mission, in the past<br />
we would just set goals and forget about them. However with our<br />
companionship now we are completely focused on it and with God doing<br />
the work we achieve it!<br />
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Another great thing I love about our companionship is that we both<br />
understand the importance of planning daily! So when we do our studies<br />
and especially companionship study we use our time wisely and are able<br />
to plan out all the details of the lessons we will have. It's been a<br />
lot of help because I know that when we are prepared we are better<br />
tools that the Lord can use :) I saw the blessings of this preparation<br />
specifically with a lesson we had with Alan. We taught him the<br />
restoration again but in English instead. At the end of the lesson we<br />
asked him to pray right then and there and to ask God if Joseph smith<br />
is a true prophet and if the Book of Mormon if true! He prayed and he<br />
struggled during it but after the prayer was over we just sat in<br />
silence for a few minutes. He opened his eyes and said,"the spirit of<br />
God is upon me." It was a beautiful moment for us to see the faith and<br />
desire of a ten year old to really want to know the truth :)<br />
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I'm really loving this area and getting used to most of the things. We<br />
have a lot of less actives and many potentials to see! We are trying<br />
to find a lot more people to teach and really focus on those who are<br />
ready, not just visit people who aren't progressing. I actually went<br />
to the Missionary Leadership Council this week for my first time. It's<br />
a meeting they have once a month for the zone leaders and sister<br />
training leaders. This meeting was literally the worst and best<br />
meeting I've attended haha. They basically tell you all the things we<br />
need to fix in the mission and why. They talk about numbers a lot as<br />
well, which you all know isn't what I really like haha :) for about<br />
half of the meeting I was just numb but then after we had a break and<br />
got to the second part I loved it! Our theme for this month is<br />
obedience and we really dove deep into that. The main thing I took<br />
from it was "desire" our desire motivates us to do everything. And I<br />
had to ponder what is my desire for staying on the mission, what<br />
motivates me? In this counsel what we believe it really comes down to<br />
is the love that we have for God. If that love is strong enough we<br />
will be willing to do everything to bring people to him!<br />
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I continue to be amazed every day of the trust that Heavenly Father<br />
has in each of us. Because he has that much trust in us we really need<br />
to work on being worthy of that trust. Sometimes we have to give up<br />
some things and put new things, better things into our lives. I know<br />
that as we turn more towards God and put all our heart,might, mind,<br />
and strength into his work we will be happier than we have ever been<br />
before. Our understanding will increase and we will want to do all we<br />
can to bring people to him. To share the happy news! I'm excited for<br />
this coming week as I have 3 zone training meetings to attend to and<br />
tech at. It's going to definitely be a growing experience for me, but<br />
I'm excited and ready for it! We will also be having stake conference<br />
so I'm really excited! If you could all pray for our investigator Joel<br />
that would be so great! He is struggling to find his answer if the<br />
church is true and is also concerned about baptism. As well please<br />
pray for our area that we will be able to find those who are ready :)<br />
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Las quiero MUCHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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La <span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys<br />
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Well, this week was super crazy!!! It
has continued to be 106 degrees or more and so it's been really hard to
be outside for a long amount of time. One day we just had to stop into
some less active members houses and just feel the fresh air and drink
some water ha ha. On addition to that I ended up getting sick on
Wednesday night because of the heat, food allergies(gluten and dairy) So
I had to go home early that night and just sleep ha. I thought that my
sickness would be over by the next day but it wasn't ha. I ended up
sleeping for like 4 hours or so that day. And the sickness continued for
the rest of the week. I called our mission nurse and it turns out that
every time my body has gluten or dairy it takes several days for it to
go back to normal because it's so exhausted. So I guess I pushed it too
much and it was taking 4 days or so to get back to normal. </div>
Among
all of this we had 3 Zone Training Meetings! One of them I wasn't able
to make it to, due to being sick. The other two though were super great!
I was able to teach with the other STL and the first one we taught
about desire. The second one we taught about finding and making the work
go better! I really enjoyed both of these meeting and being able to
meet different zones because we all have different perspectives and
ideas that we can learn from! I have to say though that my favorite
thing to teach was desire! Oh my goodness, desire is such a big part in
the mission, relationships, life, everything! And I'm just super
passionate about it! ha ha. Our desire is the reason that we do
everything and so if it's not the correct desire we have to start back
from phase one and really try to gain that desire!</div>
After
going to all of these meetings I can really say that it was inspiration
for me to receive this calling. Even though it's only been a week, I
really feel like I am a lot more confident in myself. I am not as afraid
to share my thoughts with other missionaries and I understand it as
more of a discussion instead of just us teaching. There really is an
input from everyone. I like it because it is an opportunity to stretch
myself and really learn how to prepare wisely and especially when we
don't have much time ha ha. So even if I only have this calling for one
transfer I look forward to the next one we will be having :) </div>
As
far as investigators go..we are really working on finding right now!
The only solid ones we really have are getting baptized this Saturday so
we want to continue to have a lot of people to teach ha ha. So far
though we should be having their baptisms Saturday at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1337442831" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7pm</span></span>!!
Sis. Gilvarry and I are super excited for them!! It was so cute to see
that Alan really just wanted to be baptized last week and he could
hardly wait for this next Saturday to come. I think we all should be
like that! But since we're all baptized already just put that excitement
for church, right?!? :) </div>
The last thing that really made
my week I would say was Stake Conference :D We were blessed to hear from
our mission president and his wife. Also! From the Presidency in the
Oakland Temple! WOW!! They told us many wonderful things that they had
witnessed in the temple over the years that they've been there. The
spirit was really strong and I just became super excited for when I go
home. In the sense that I will be able to go to the temple as much as I
want! After hearing their talks it reminded me of the goal that I have
to work in the temple after and I really feel like it's something that I
should do :) </div>
I just wanted to end with my testimony! I
know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is God's true
church! He restored it through the prophet Joseph Smith who did see God
and Jesus Christ. I know that we have the Priesthood here on the earth
and because of it we can have forever families! How blessed I am to know
that my family is sealed and will be together forever! There is not a
greater gift nor blessing that I could have greater than this!! I know
that God loves us and he hears every prayer. In the name of Jesus
Christ, Amen.</div>
Con MUCHO AMOR,</div>
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<b> </b>Hello Family!!!!!!!!!!! This
week was terrific! It started out super great because I was able to go
on exchanges! I learned a lot and was able to go and see the house that
dad grew up in! (The one in Pleasanton) It was super neat as well
because the sister I was on exchanges with will be going home the same
day as me. Her name is Sister Niu! It's been super cool as well because I
met her at the beginning of my mission and then we served together in
my last zone :) She taught me a lot about including members and becoming
their friends first. Too often as missionaries we just try and get
referrals from members instead of gaining their trust first. So that was
a great thing to learn. <br />
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Honestly this week just flew by ha ha which is super good cause I love it when things go by fast! On
Friday though we had a Zone Conference! I think it was one of my
favorite one's I've been to on the mission. They had a lot of different
ways of teaching that made it easier to understand. One of the segments
was about the attributes of Christ! We watched a bible video for each
attribute showing an example of it! I felt like this was the perfect
thing for me because I was able to really understand the attribute in a
different level and apply it to missionary work. Recently we've been
talking a lot about the apostles and how they went fishing after Christ
died and when he returned that's what they were doing. I was thinking
about it and it really is something we can all relate to in different
ways. The way I always think about it though is that when I go home from
the mission I can't go back to who I was before. I have to keep
progressing and be at a higher level of commitment! As well I have to
keep progressing in the mission and make my end better than the
beginning!!<br />
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Well, if you thought my week couldn't have
gotten any better...it did!! Saturday and Sunday were the best days of
my week!! The first amazing thing is that we went to dinner with a
member at a fancy Mexican restaurant! While we were there a waiter came
up to my comp. and I and asked if we spoke Spanish. We told him yes and
he began to tell us how he has been less active for 7 years and wants to
return! That the reason he got out of the habit was because during that
time he moved to Mexico. So we got his information and are planing on
going to see him! After that happened the member asked us to explain
what went on. After we told her she gasped! She said that she was
praying we would have a missionary experience at dinner and that we
could bring someone back to God again! And right there her prayer was
answered :D <br />
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After dinner we were able to go and get ready
for the baptism! Oh my goodness! It was the BEST baptism I've ever seen! The spirit was there when we sang, testified, and throughout the whole
meeting. My favorite part was when it was Samantha's turn to be baptized.
We looked at her and tears were just streaming down her face. At first I
thought she was scared..but then she told us that she was so excited
and so ready to be baptized! That hit me really hard! It was another
testimony to me that there are literally people out there starving
spiritually they are waiting for the gospel and to be baptized and they
need it now! And as a missionary I need to be doing all of my part to
make sure that I find them and invite them to be baptized!<br />
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My
other favorite moment of the week was when we went to the visitors
center yesterday!! We went with Alans family and were focusing
specifically on his dad Joel! It turns out that Joel and Julia had gone
to the visitors center 6 years ago, but it didn't have the impact that
it did yesterday. Joel told us that if he had felt the way he did
yesterday but 6 years ago than his life would be a LOT different now.
WOW! Even though we may have regrets I know that God knows the correct
time for everything to happen in our lives. And right now is Joel's
time! He is still very nervous about baptism but yesterday was exactly
what he needed! And right now he is praying to know if he should be
baptized on October 10. I know that God will answer his prayer and he
will receive that confirmation that what he's doing is right! <br />
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I
just want to share my testimony that I know families are eternal! There
is nothing, nothing greater than to be sealed to my family forever! The
temple is the place where we need to always be. There are so many
people in our families that need that work done. We have a body and a
temple recommend so we need to go the temple work them :) I say this in
the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.<br />
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LES QUIERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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This
week was a pretty great week as usual. It actually just flew by so
quickly that I'm still in awe that it's a new week, super crazy! We only
have this week and next week and then the transfer will be over so it's
a little bitter sweet since my companion will be going home soon. Well I
started off my week super fun by going on exchanges with the Fremont
sisters! I was able to go to Fremont with Sister Walton and I got to
know her really well! She actually came out into the mission field with
me but is English speaking so she will be going home the transfer after
me. As I was out in her area I realized that as missionaries everyone is
always working really hard to find and it's a continuous process. We
shouldn't just look for them at the last minute when we don't have many
of them anymore. However we should be constantly trying to find them
because they are everywhere! It was a great thing for me to learn
because my companion and I are really focusing on finding. It was also
fun to see how different each missionary is with their investigators and
members. </div>
We ate dinner with a member while on exchanges
and this is literally one of the most amazing members I've met! She's
been a recent convert of about 5 years! She converted with her 2 kids
and she is Vietnamese! She works at a nail shop and everyday she talks
to everyone about the gospel. Every client, friend, and family member!
She shared some of her experiences with me and I was just amazed! It's
really cool to see members who are really trying to do their best to
keep others on the right track and to spread the gospel. Coolest dinner
ever!!</div>
One of the other things I really enjoyed this week
was being able to continue seeing the progress of recent converts! We've
been able to see many baptisms and so with that comes the
responsibility to continue to take care of those converts. It's been
really neat to see them keep progressing and holding onto the gospel.
One of our converts was even able to enter into the temple! Even though
we couldn't be there she told us that it was even better than she had
ever imagined! And this was just doing baptisms! So I'm really excited
for her future :) </div>
I also thoroughly enjoyed the General
Women's Broadcast! The songs were perfect along with the videos and
talks! I was laughing because my companion and I totally called it that
Pres. Utchdorf would speak, and he did! ha. My favorite talk was by Sis.
Wixom! I loved how she focused on Divine Nature. During Sis. Wixom's
talk I realized that understanding this value is something that I really
need to work on.ha. So my next goal is to study all about that. I
really have a testimony of going to conference with a question! I know
that we can all receive that answer and then follow the direction we
receive. There is always something that we can improve on :) SO I
encourage everyone to come up with a question and take it to conference.
Then listen closely and you will find your answer! </div>
I'm
looking forward to this coming week as we have general conference,
exchanges, Pres. Mella joining us in a lesson with an investigator, and
finding more people! Can't wait to see more miracles!!</div>
Les AMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<wbr></wbr>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
xoxoxoxoxox</div>
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Well, as you all know this week was super crazy! I don't have a ton to
report on this week as mostly all of you already know a lot about what
happened haha. I really believe that I experienced all of the emotions
this week. The sadness, happiness, loneliness, and all of the above. With
the death of Jencie it's been hard on me. I feel her absence and I was
really longing to be there at home for the funeral. What a blessing it
was though to be able to talk to the family. I think that is the reason
that I've been able to stay calm thus far. As this tragedy happened
it's made me realize that I really do have the spirit with me. I've been
sad but not to the degree that I've expected to feel. I have felt this
overwhelming sense of calmness with me that I can't even describe. It's
really just like a blanket of peace, and it sure is amazing. Along with
this the tragedy has taught me that I really do have a testimony of all
the things that I teach here in the mission field. And I believe that
the thing I have the strongest testimony of is eternal families and life
after death. I used to be scared of death even though I knew the plan.
However, now that I know someone who has passed away it's strengthened that assurity, that knowledge that they still live.<br />
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During
the week we had the opportunity to pick up our mini missionary!! Her
name is Natalia and she is from Mtn. View!! Its been super fun having
her here with us. I think I've already become super comfortable with her
because I forget she's not a missionary. I have to remind myself to
explain some things because she doesn't know what they are. I really
imagine it is a little bit of what it would be like to be training a new
missionary haha. She's been a help thus far to our companionship and as
well to the lessons. We all have a good time together and are able to
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This Saturday was fantastic day because
of Kenya's baptism! President Mella came and I was able to talk to him
face to face. Of course I cried when I talked to him but it made me feel
a little bit better. I'm really glad that I'll be able to talk to him a
little bit longer tomorrow because we have interviews!! Anyway, the
baptism was fantastic! Kenya was super prepared and she was just so
happy. Her dad was able to baptize her and when she came up out of the
water they just hugged one another so tightly. On Sunday she was
confirmed a member of the church! And even before she was confirmed she
helped a young women visiting for the first time. She took her to young
women's with her and was already being like a missionary! It made <span class="il">Hermana</span> Blanco and I soooooo happy!! It's been a miracle to teach Kenya and it's going to be hard when she goes back to Mexico :( </div>
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know that my emails been kind of backwards this time ha but in truth I
really did have a good week. I think that it was definitely a week of
learning of which I am glad! My Heavenly Father knew that all of this
was going to happen and he gave me this opportunity to strengthen my
testimony of him and in him. I'm so excited for this week as we have a
special training from President Mella along with Zone Training Meeting.
It's going to be even more learning this week :) </div>
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I love my Savior and I love that he gave me the best family EVER! You are all so dear to me and I love you :D xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo</div>
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<b>August 10th</b><br />
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This week we had a Zone Conference and as well a
Zone Training Meeting so it was packed full with meetings! You would
think that as a missionary you would get tired of meetings, but I
actually really enjoyed them. :) Our Zone Conference was with President
Mella! We talked about the importance of having a professional
relationship with all missionaries. We also talked about handling stress
and using technology appropriately. I really thought that they were and
are necessary things that our mission needs to do better on at this
time. As well though I learned something very valuable that Sister Mella
said. And that lesson is that the primary, the main reason we are here
on a mission is to help other people. If you put it into few words
that's exactly why we are here. To bless the lives of others! How cool
is that?? I think that sometimes people make it too complicated, but
when I remember that it helps me really to stay focused. <br /><br /> I was
also lucky to have an interview with President Mella! We talked about a
lot of things and one of them being where do I want to serve?? ha I was
happy about that. And don't worry Dad, I told him Livermore/Pleasanton/<wbr></wbr>Monterrey!
So we'll see what happens in 2 weeks for transfers! :O I also was
really happy when at the end of the interview he told our companionship
that he wanted to adopt us into his family ha. I think that means we are
pretty close to President and Sister Mella ;)<br /></div>
Well in
addition to all of those meetings this week was completely different.
Having the mini missionary was super fun! We didn't have a hard time
teaching together and it just went very smoothly! I think because of her
addition to the work we kind of changed our work a little bit. Last
week we weren't able to teach many people but we went to a lot of houses! ha-ha. We also talked to a lot more people on the streets and it was
super fun! We were walking down the street and I said hi to someone in
Spanish. After I said that they turned around and said, "What you speak
Spanish?" I said, "YES!" ha-ha Then they asked me why and we were able to
give them the address to the church and as well get there phone number!
It was such a neat experience and I was in shock the whole time. I
think that's one of the reasons that God helps us learn a new language.
It's another example that his work will go to all people and in all
languages. That it really is his work and not just some random classes
that Adults are giving. <br /></div>
Well, as you all know we have 2
investigators named Maria and Jose! They have a baptismal date for
August 29 and we are still praying that they will follow through with
it. Maria can be very stubborn and doubt herself a lot and so her
husband is trying to push her a little bit instead of us doing all the
pushing. Anyway, we had a lesson with them last Monday and we asked them
the baptismal questions without them knowing that it was for baptism.
They answered all of them and knew basically everything! Now we are just
going back over the things they don't understand as well :) So if you
can please keep them in your prayers, that would be fantastic!! :)<br /></div>
If
I could put a theme to last week I would really say that it would be
Faith!! Everyday as a missionary you have to first believe that you were
called of God by the prophet to come here and serve his children. You
have to have faith that you are in the specific area that you need to be
in and with the companion that God wants you to be with. You have to
have faith that you've prepared enough in your personal and
companionship study in order to teach people throughout the day. On top
of that, you have to have faith that you will find those who are ready
and when the time comes have the faith to invite them to be baptized.
Then you believe that they will remain active in the church. As you can
see, it's a lot of faith!! ha-ha. Sometimes I feel like my faith isn't as
strong as it should be. But I know that as I keep trying to believe and
have the positive attitude and desire in my heart that I will see
miracles.I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.<br /></div>
CON MUCHO AMOR,</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Buys xoxoxoxoxoxoxox<br />
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<b>August 17th</b><br />
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Hi family and friends!!! This week was super
busy and fun as usual :) The saddest part of the week was when our mini
missionary had to leave :( I was so sad! And am still adjusting to her
being gone. The great thing though is that we are still in contact and
she has already started working on her mission papers!! Nothing greater
than to hear that news :) On another note, this Thursday we have
leadership calls and then Saturday they do transfer calls. Transfers
don't happen until Tuesday morning though and that's when we find out
where we will be going and who we'll serve with. I'm not exactly
positive that I'll leave next week but if my transfers are still on
track then I'm thinking so. So next week I will let you all know whats
going to happen :)<br /></div>
Last week though we had a super great
miracle! If I already told you all this, sorry! ha. So when Hna.
Villanueva was here we taught a man named Arturo. We only had one lesson
with him and then he wouldn't text us back or anything. We tried about
everyday and if we talked about the gospel he'd stop texting. So we
stopped texting him completely. When Hna. Blanco got here though I
texted him again and we invited him to eat dinner with the Ruiz's. On
Tuesday he came to dinner! He was super happy and is completely back.
He's really excited about learning now and we met with him twice last
week. This was a testimony to me that everyone will hear the gospel in
the time that's perfect for them!<br /></div>
Another miracle we had
was with a referral we received. We received a referral about a month
ago and we tried contacting her. Her number didn't work and her house
wasn't real. We were super disappointed. But! Last week we got another
referral from a different comp. of elders and it was on the same street!
We visited with her and she's super less active. She was in jail for
five years and just got out a month ago. Her emotional, physical, and
every other state is not so great. But! She needs us so much right now
and she just livens up when we come to visit! After the visit with her
we looked up her name again and realized that it's the first referral
that we received! So it was the same person! Again, another testimony of
the exact time that these people need to be taught!<br /></div>
We
also had another big miracle with a less active! There's a man named
Javier and he is less active because he is pretty ill. When we go visit
him he sits outside on a chair with a smile on his face. He doesn't talk
a lot but is super happy! So, on Saturday we really felt like we should
go visit him. We showed up to his house and he was gone. So we went
next door to his sister in laws and she told us that she was praying
that we would show up. She gave us the address of the medical office and
went and visited him that night! We sang him songs and also read 3 Nephi
11 of when Jesus comes to the Americas! It was such a wonderful visit
and his family was there as well. He is the only member of our church,
but still they allowed us to teach a lesson. When we got there they told
us he wasn't speaking at all. When we were about to leave though he
spoke and said that he remembers us from before and recognized our
voices. Wow! What a beautiful experience that was. It taught my comp.
and I to just follow the spirit no matter what! If you have an idea and
you aren't sure if it's you or the spirit, just act on it. Because
everything that's good comes from Christ! <br /></div>
Along with all
of these miracles I was able to see many more! And I wish that I had
enough time to write them all :) I can happily say though that I
finished reading the Book of Mormon for the 2nd time on my mission! And
my comp. and I were able to finally, really talk and clear EVERYTHING
up! It felt so great! Even though we probably only have one week left
together I'm so grateful that we can put the past behind and leave with a
clean slate :) <br /></div>
I just want to leave with my testimony
that I know that this is God's work. He puts people in our paths and he
gives us the strength to do what he commands. He has a specific plan for
each of our lives. And a great way to make sure our plan is in line
with his is by reading our patriarchal blessings every week! That's
something I've been doing on my mission and it's strengthened my
confidence and my testimony. So I invite you all to do it! You will be
amazed by how much more guided by the spirit you be! In the name of
Jesus Christ, Amen. <br /><div>
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Con MUCHO amor,</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> Hollie Buys<br />
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<b>August 24th</b><br />
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Wow it sure was quite a week. I literally cant remember
hardly anything. However I will say that we got transfer calls and I
will be leaving :( I'm sad but I know that it's the perfect time. I know
that I have other things to learn and different people to learn it
from. I'm super excited as well to get a new companion!! I'm hoping at
praying that it's one of my comp's that I've already had, ha but we'll
see what happens tomorrow. It's my last day in Redwood City and tomorrow
morning we'll go to the meeting and find out. So I will let you all
know next Monday :) As well...I got called as an STL a Sister Training
Leader! A little scary but also awesome. As an STL I will be doing
exchanges with the sisters in the zone and make sure that everything is
going alright. So I'll be doing that with new people which is super
awesome. Its so crazy as well because my companion is training a new
missionary and so we both got the call at the same time. We were both so
nervous that we couldn't eat well for a few days. ha. STRESS! But
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Another great thing that
happened last week was that we had a ward camp-out! We got permission to
go up to Santa Cruz for a day! Unfortunately we weren't able to stay all
day because we had to return to receive special training. However, the
time that we spent there was super great! I've really come to love the
members in the ward here a lot! There is definitely a lot of work to do
here with non members. However, there is even more work to do with the
members. They need so much help!!! SO I feel so blessed to have been
able to help them :) I think by far they have been my favorite members,
as you can see in the pictures! ha. And they will always have a special
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to go to another baptism in my companions last area. And the baptism
was in English!! I loved it! The spirit was so strong and it was just a
good reminder of the huge role that the Holy Ghost plays in our lives
every single day! As well, we went to the outgoing fireside for the
missionaries leaving and that is always a special treat! For each of
these events our investigator Jose was there! As I've said before and
I'll say it again..he is so prepared!! ha. His wife has gotten sick
recently and there baptism is planned for this Saturday. So we are
really praying a LOT! If it doesn't happen I know that it will happen
soon enough, and in the time that God wants it to be :D </div>
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Well...I
guess just to sum up my experience of Redwood City I would say that
I've learned a whole lot about service. I've really learned that not
everyone is going to be kind or love you the way that you love them.
But, you still have to keep serving them because even though they don't
recognize it, they are children of God and we are all brothers and
sisters. We have to treat each other with love and kindness! I've also
learned to be a lot more confident! Taking over the area was really hard
because I felt so lonely and that my efforts weren't enough. God gave me
the strength though to do it and enjoy it. Because I know that if I
didn't trust and love my Savior like I do, then I would have already
left and gone home. I've loved all of the people that I've been able to
teach here and I'm so excited to be able to come back soon and see many
of them enter the waters of baptism. I also know that in the years to
come I will still be able to see their lives continue to change for the
better! </div>
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Well.....I wanted to surprise
you all with a picture, but I'm at the public library and my camera
isn't working on the computer. SUper bummer! So I just sent some
pictures that are from my Ipad mini. SOrry! BUT! I got transferred to
LIVERMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also cover PLEASANTON AND
DUBLIN!!!!!!!!!! hahaha. I'm soooooo excited!! When I was at transferred
meeting I was so shocked because I was positive that I'd be going to
San Jose. ha-ha. Best surprise ever!!!!!!! My comp. is <span class="il">Hermana</span>
Gilvarry! And one of my old companions Sister Turley served with her in
the MTC so it's pretty great! It's her last transfer in the mission
though, so I'm super sad! I will be her last companion in the mission,
so I really hope that it's a great time for her here! Well we live in
Livermore and we are covering a Branch! We also cover 2 English wards
but only if it's necessary, so basically just the branch. There are
about 20 or 30 people haha. So insane so we have a lot of work to do.
It's such a change for me because it feels like I'm in Utah and not a
huge city ha. There is also only 12 missionaries in the Zone instead of
22. As well I will be going on exchanges with 3 zones which means I will
have about 6 ZTM meeting in a transfer ha-ha. INSANE!! As soon as I
arrived here though I felt instant peace and happiness. I really do love
it here and I'm excited to work super hard with the members and in
FINDING :) I really haven't felt this much at peace in all of my
mission! It truly is a miracle. <br /></div>
The sisters here have been
doing such a great job and they've really livened it up a lot! The week
before I came they had a baptism and last week we had 2 baptisms in the
same day, so great! Julia was baptized and Jorgelina! They were both so
ready for baptism and are just joyful, loving, amazing women. I already
feel so much love for them and I can't wait to see how much they will
be able to help our little branch :) As well, Julia is the only member
but her husband and youngest son are also investigating the church. We
are going to try and work hard with the kid and start teaching him the
lessons again but in English instead :) His dad wouldn't let him get baptized because he didn't think he knew enough. So our new tactic is to
change the language and we really think it will help! Even though I've
only been here for less than a week I've seen many miracles!<br /></div>
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mother and her 3 kids attended Julia's baptism on Saturday and were able
to make an appointment to teach them for Sunday! We went over to there
house and had a lesson with them. I had actually thought it was a
horrible lesson ha but I was wrong! Even though I made many mistakes the
spirit was there. And when we invited the daughter Samantha who is 14
years old to be baptized she began to cry! We couldn't believe it! We
asked her to pray and ask God if she should be baptized on the 19th of
September!! I know that it's going to happen because she is so ready!
You can just see the light of Christ in her eyes :) <br /></div>
I've
also seen many little miracles just dealing with my allergies. Two times
already people had almost put gluten or nuts in my food. The first one
we texted at the exact time when she was going to put it in. And she
told us that God was watching over me :) The 2nd one wanted to just
bring pasta to our dinner on Sunday and then she felt strongly to bring
beans and tostado's. WOW! At first I thought I didn't really think much
about it, however now I realize how much my Heavenly Father is watching
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I know that Gods plan is perfect and that he is
in the every little detail of our lives. He puts so many miracles right
in front of our faces! We just have to open our eyes and see the
miracles that he's given and is giving to us. I really have a testimony
of change and that it's so great! The only way we can grow is if we
change and get a little out of our comfort zone. We can't progress if
there isn't change. And that's why in the gospel we have so many
different callings and responsibility. We don't keep a calling for our
whole life. But we learn new skills and abilities that are there to help
us and everyone around us. I invite you all to look for the miracles
that God is placing in front of you. There are many everyday! I'm super
excited for the chance to serve here and I know there are great things
to come!! <br /></div>
Heres my new address: ( PLEASE WRITE :) <br /></div>
3819 East Ave. #64 Livermore, CA 94550<br /></div>
CON MUCHO AMOR</div>
<span class="il">Hermana</span> BUYS :) :) :) <br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">Wow, what can I say this past week was filled with so many miracles,as usual! :) The week was so amazing because we received many referrals from members/missionaries. As we have been trying to contact all of them we haven't had the greatest luck finding them at home. However, that is okay because we just keep on trying. It's been so neat this transfer because we have been blessed in different ways than I noticed before. I never really thought how special it is when someone gives you a name for someone they want you to teach. It's like getting a golden ticket! haha Remember in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and they are all searching for this golden ticket! When they finally find it they are able to go to the factory and see all of the unlimited possiblities haha. I know it's kind of a funny way to explain it, but it really is like that. Them giving us that "golden ticket" really shows that they trust in us. </span><br />
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All of Sunday actually was super special! The whole day we were basically running around like crazy people. We went to an English sacrament meeting in the morning because we had a baptism to go to for my companions old investigator in her last area. Sacrament was so great because they talked all about service. At that moment I realized again that I have a testimony of service and a place for it in my heart. Afterward we were able to go to 2 of our meetings in our ward and talk about the new law of same sex marriage. That was such a great meeting because it reminded me that Gods laws never change and that whenever people do things contrary to our beliefs we don't have to take their side just to be nice. No, we need to stay strong to our beliefs and not let anyone else tell us differently. And of course we do all we can to love them. </div>
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After those meetings we went to the baptism and it was super beautiful! I saw some people from my last area there so it was super special. As soon as that was over we came back to our area and got ready for the baptism!!! Hermana Villanueva came back for the baptism and it was super nice to see her!! She's doing great in her new area and is just as great as ever! It is actually so neat how you can have so much love for every single one of your companions. That's one thing I learned as well that you can always keep loving more and more. There's not a maximum amount of love! </div>
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Oh and my last exciting news is that we got a new Ward Mission Leader!!!!! We are so happy and excited to see the work in this area just take flight!! haha. Our ward mission leader is Hno. Ruiz and is the brother that we eat dinner with every Tuesday! Well this week is going to be super great as well! My companion and I will have the opporunity to speak in Zone Training Conference about finding ha. So wish us good luck! I love you all so much!!!! You are always in my thoughts! Only 7 more months till I see you all :)</div>
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Last Pday we had a bbq and one of the polys cooked meat for us! It was so good as you can tell! We listened to music and ate some smores as well. It was a great activity since we haven't really done much with our zone this past transfer. And what made it even better was that the smores were gluten free!! haha. </div>
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Well, as I talked about last week that I had to teach ZTM! It went well! The Zone Leaders talked to my comp. and I after and they said that the message we shared was what President was looking for :) So it made us super happy!! It still was scary but worth it.</div>
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I know that our miracle last week was referrals, but it is still a miracle we are continuing to see! It's insane I really don't know where all of these referrals are coming from. It is truly a blessing from God. Because really this past transfer was one of the hardest ones on my mission. But as I'm going through these trials I just keep seeing more and more blessing and success!!</div>
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Another miracle was that we have another baptism coming up! Our investigator Kenya will be getting baptized August 1st! So next Saturday!!!!!!! She went to the temple(visitors center) last Sunday and told us that she had an amazing experience. We asked her if she'd like to be a member, she told us YES!! haha. We were so astonished and so we planned the date then and there. It's so great because we had only taught her 2 lessons. ha. So in order to make sure she knows everything for the baptism we will be seeing her about everyday this week and several times next week. When their time comes you just have to be ready and fully embrace it!! :) God always has a plan already there for us. </div>
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A super exciting and fun thing that also happened last week was that we had a ice cream dance!! One of our members is a DJ and so he came and played music for us. We had a really good turn out and my companion and I got everyone dancing! When they all arrived they didn't want to do anything. But when the DJ started doing line dances it got everyone involved :) The best part was that our Investigator Edwin came to the activity and brought his dad along. His dad isn't investigating but we are starting to see him every few weeks for activities so it is definitley progress!!! </div>
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To finish our week off we were going to go to the visitors center with an investigator family, however the got sick and couldn't make it. Because we already had a ride they were able to take us to the Outgoing fireside!! As always, it is such a great motivation to continue working strong. To love the people with all of your heart and to share the message of Jesus Christ with everyone. I learned one very important principle as well. Pride doesn't just mean that you are into yourself. Another way that we can be prideful is by not doing or completing the things that the Lord asks for us. We really have to understand and gain a testimony in him, that if he believes we can do something than we can do it. God is the all powerful being and he trusts us and believes in us. JUST DO IT!! :) I have a testimony of these things and I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.</div>
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week started off random when we visited Maria and Jose Monday night. We
went to talk to them about the ten commandments and after we explained
it they said that they had a problem. They told us that they didn't want
to give up their mexican music. We were like what?? Why would you need
to give music up? It turns out that they thought to be baptised they
needed to give up listeneing to any music other than church. Super funny
right?? I was laughing inside. I don't know how they got that. We
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Another funny experience was on our way to a
lesson on Thursday! There was tons of traffic and we finally got out of
it. As we were driving my comp. didn't take the right turn so she had
to turn somewhere else. When she turned we saw a car that looked like
one of the mission cars. We kept driving closer and we saw that it was
indeed a mission car. In it were Elders and they kept turning in circles
over and over again. We were so suprised that they were doing that. We
laughed really hard and turned back around. Luckily they saw us and
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Well,
Wednesday morning I was lucky to study about the signs of the coming of
Jesus Christ when he came and visited the Americas! We went to service
that afternoon and were at a small old folks house. They were reading in
the bible about the death of Jesus Christ. I found it super interesting
that I was able to read about the signs of his coming in the Americas
and also see what was happening in Jersualem. It was like all of my
studies were intertwinned! It gave me a bigger understanding of what
actually happened and how important the Atonement is!!</div>
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thing I noticed during this week is that God is in every single part of
the work. We had a lesson with Edwin our investigator. He has been
struggling with coming to church and he was telling us reasons why but
it just didn't make sense. I asked him if there was anything else that
was really going on. He didn't say anything and so we shared the lesson.
At the end of the lesson though I felt prompted to ask him if he had
any comments or questions. After I said that he shared with us something
horrible that happened in his past and that was the reason why he
didn't come to church. Wow, we were both sooo shocked. It was amazing to
see that the spirit spoke to him to let him know that he needed to
share this with us. I'm so grateful that he did so we can give him the
help that he needs. This experience with Edwin has taught me that
repentance is real and the Atonement is real. And I'm so grateful that
we were able to promise him that repentance will take away all the pain.
I can't always trust in other things but in repentance and the
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To add to the excitement of
this past week we got a call on Thursday night. We will be receiving a
Mini Missionary!! She is a girl that was in my last ward in my last
area. I am so excited!! She will be staying with us from July 31st-Aug
14!!! I know that it's going to be a great experience for us as a
companionship and for the area and especially for her!! Even though I've
never trained before I feel like the excitement of a mini missionary is
pretty close to the training call feeling, haha. It's going to be a new
adventure and we cant wait! I will take a lot of pictures and send you
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Well I just want to leave my
testimony that I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. He
is literally our BIG BROTHER!! I felt that today. I know that he loves
me and he loves every one of you. I know that this is his gospel. I have
a testimony of prayer and that the Holy Ghost is real. I know that it
is the comforter and it brings peace into our lives. I know that it's
one of the best gifts that we have been given through our decisions to
be baptised. Please always live worthy of that gift. And seek to feel
it, listen to it, and follow its promptings! In the name of Jesus
Christ, Amen.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This past week we had to bike the whole week!! It was crazy and so much fun! We are so lucky that we have such great members in our ward that were able to take us to appointments the last few days :) On Tuesday we had interviews with the mission President and so that is always fun! We had a good conversation and I had the opportunity to teach Sister Mella! It was super scary, but ended up being fine :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On Wednesday we had the meeting for Ipads!! We went to the meeting expecting it to just tell us how to use technology, however it was so much greater!!! Elder Evans and Randall came and taught us about "Missionary Work in the Digital Age" The first thing they started talking about is that our purpose as missionaires is everything! As long as we remember our purpose than we will be successful and we won't lose track of why we are on the mission. They really went into great detail of how God is giving us the "ipads" as a tool just like a pen or a liahona! It's there as a tool to help us! Along with all of the many great things I learned...I think the biggest thing is that through using technology we are going to learn how to conquer satan better. With the skills we will have to use we will know how to take away temptations and time wasters! Basically how we use technology will affect our future and our families futures. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As we got toward the end of our week is when we really saw the members getting involved! On Friday we went to appointments back to back and for every one there was a member present! It made the lessons so much more powerful :) One of our appointments was with an investigator and our ward mission leader! As you all know, before we were having problems. Now though we are seeing a big change! He came to the appointment with us and really fellowshipped the investigator. It actually turns out that they were friends before! WHich makes things even greater! Another big thing is that we are having Missionary Correlation every week for an hour! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I guess the last thing that I really wanted to mention is that most of our investigators are progressing really well! We are having a hard time with Maria and Jose because they think that they have to keep learning and know everything. We have already taught them twice and have set multiple baptism dates. Today is really the final moment to see if they are going to accept the gospel or not. So! Please pray for them if you could :) That would mean a lot! We really want them to recognize that they've already received many witnesses that the gospel is true :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well I want to end by sharing my testimony that I know that this is God's work. He provides so many miracles every day and all we have to do is open our eyes and take away that umbrella that is covering our spiritual vision :) When we recognize these miracles we continue exercising faith and start to strengthen other people as well. In which, we are keeping our baptismal covenants and making our lives dedicated to his TRUE gospel! I know that the gift of tongues is real! I've seen in it my mission and it is only according to righteous desire when we want to help bless the lives of others. We can always receive more spiritual gifts as long as we are obedient and continue exercising faith in God. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well, as you can tell this week is a new transfer, ah!!!! My companion got the phone call and is transferring out..We have been blessed to have a really good companionship and so I know it's going to be super hard for me. I loved what one of the Elders in our district told us yesterday, "You are the most united companionship I've seen in the whole mission." Wow!! That just made me so happy!! I'm so sad to lose that, but I know that it has to happen. I'm so happy though that we will hopefully be rooming together after the mission, so I guess that's what gives me hope :) I will defintely miss having her as a companion though!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This week before we got our car back we were biking and my companion had an accident. She scrapped her legs really bad and when we got home I had to clean it up. The next day we couldn't go out and she just had to let her leg rest since she couldn't walk. It didn't make me annoyed or upset or anything. For me it was actually really nice to finally serve my companion! She always takes care of me so it was nice to return the favor :) And when we got our car back we were even more grateful for it! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Some great news from this week is that we received Ipads!! WOOhoo!! It's been a fun and interesting addition to the work. We arent able to do everything yet because we are learning one thing at a time, but already we are really enjoying it! It was super funny as well when we received them because we were all so worried and cautious with them. It took a little bit for all of us to remember how to use technology haha. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well, since my birthday is on Thursday and my companion is amazing!! She planned a surprise for me EVERYDAY last week! Monday she attacked my desk with notes. Tuesday I got a gluten free birthday cake and was sung happy birthday to. On Wednesday the Elders bought 13 balloons and we ate out as a District. Thursday I ate gluten free pizza with an investigator and less active! Friday she drew me a picture and cut it out into puzzles. Saturday she blind-folded me and bought a tiny pinata. Sunday we ate at the Matutes and they had a Tangled pink pinata that had lemon and salt candy haha. It was so great!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I know a lot of this email is just events ha, sorry about that! I guess the thing that was really spiritually uplifting for me this week was that we took Maria y Jose to the temple! They were in love with it! The most precious moment was when the sisters asked them if they would commit to getting married and sealed in the temple. Maria and Jose said yes! That was a miracle to me because they aren't even baptized yet and they already have the goal of the temple!! They still have some challenges to overcome, but I know that they'll get there.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This transfer has really shown me how important it is to be self-less and go out and serve. This is one of the big principles that my companion has shown me. I've also learned that you really can't and shouldn't please everyone. The person you want to please is your father in Heaven and if you're doing that then you know you're doing what is right. As the mission goes by faster and faster I realize that I really don't know much. I continue to learn and try to improve and set higher goals. I'm thankful for changes and obstacles that help remind me of my purpose! Not only on the mission but the purpose and mission of my life. I know that the gospel is true! I know that God puts us where we need to be because he loves us and wants to help us change. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Con mucho amor,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hermana Buys</span><br />
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JUNE 15 2015<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello everyone!! First things first, my new companion is Hermana</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Blanco! She is originally from Colombia and moved to New York when she</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">was 8. So it's super funny that my past 2 companions have been from</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">New York!! Another cool thing about Hermana blanco is that she joined</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the church when she was 14! also she has been on the mission for only</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">six months so I'm the older one in the companionship haha. It's funny</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">for me because I'm always the youngest for everything ;) haha.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well I must say that my birthday was pretty great! I was woken up by</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hermana Villanueva calling and singing happy birthday to me :) it was</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the best! Then I opened up the package that Mom and dad sent! Best</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">thing ever!!! I actually have a video of me listening to the tape</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">recorder ha. I was crying when I started it and heard Derricks voice</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">:) THANK YOU SO MUCH!! To do something fun for my birthday my</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">companion and I went to this food place where they make special</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">smoothies and have granola and other yummy things on top it was great.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">You will all want to try it when you come :) My birthday was made even</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">greater though when I found out about the birth of Milo! Oh my it's so</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">great that we share the same birthday!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The way we ended my birthday was super funny though! We were walking</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">home from an appointment and we said hi to this man. He turned around</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and said "oh you're Mormons" we said "yes, we're missionaries" and</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">then he tried to explain that his relative was in jail and showed us</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3$. I told him we don't have money and he left. We tried to offer a</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">prayer for his relative but he wouldn't let us. He ended up coming</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">back to our side of the street super drunk and angry. He said some not</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">very good things and it was scary! Luckily we made it home though.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">That night I remembered that being a disciple of Jesus Christ is never</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">easy and Satan just wants to do everything to discourage us. We</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">already know that though, so we've already won the battle!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well, this week as I've received a new companion and had to lead the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">area it's been really successful and also challenging. It's been</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">challenging in the sense that I am trying to show and teach her</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">everything and I feel so unqualified ha. So I'm praying that I'll feel</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">more confident with it and that we both share responsibility over it.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It's been successful in the sense that we've already found 2 new</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">investigators! We also were able to teach a lot of people. The people</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">in this area are already super receptive with our companionship. So</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm excited to see what these next 2 transfers will bring! And a</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">miracle that we saw yesterday was that Maria will be getting a nerve</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">block shot. This will hopefully make it so that she can walk again and</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">not have to take pills. Also it will make it more likely for her</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">baptism to move closer :)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well it is my hope that my emails all leave you on a spiritual high so</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'd love to share his quote from general conference, "muchas cosas son</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">buenas, muchas son importantes, pero solo algunas son esenciales."</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">(Many things are good, many things are important, but only few are</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">essential!) Please remember this as you go through your week! Remember</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the essential things and put them first. God always promises that as</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">we put him first everything else will fall into place. I'm a testimony</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">of this, as I've been on the mission I haven't had to worry about all</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">of the little things. As I've focused on God and put my trust in him</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">he's made everything work out :) I know he'll do the same for you! I</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Con mucho amor,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hermana </span><span class="il" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hollie</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Buys</span><br />
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JUNE 22 2015<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello family!! Well I'm sure many of you are surprised to see me</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">emailing on Tuesday haha. This week our pday got changed because of</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">zone conference ha. So surprise!!! Well I hope you all had a wonderful</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Father's Day on Sunday :) When it was Father's Day I was thinking of</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">how blessed we are to have dad! He is so amazing!! I also was wishing</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">that I could be there at home with the family. Even without being</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">there though I still felt you all near by :) One thing that I never</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">thought about before on Father's Day was being thankful for my</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Heavenly Father. I don't know why I didn't before, I just hadn't. I'm</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">ever so grateful for him and for his limitless love. For giving us</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">bodies and families and this experience here on earth. As well for</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">giving us the opportunity to return to live with him and be together</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">with our families forever. Wow! That's a BIG DEAL!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">At zone conference president Mella made a remark that relates</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">completely to this. He told us to imagine every day when we go out to</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">do missionary work that Christ is right beside us. He is sharing the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">gospel with us and just doing everything side by side. I love this!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">And it's so true because the spirit is always with us guiding us and</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">helping us know what to say. I really want to remember this so that</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">every day I go out into the world and do my best. Because he is there</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">to help us!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Well one of the great highlights of this week was that I was able to</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">talk to my recent convert in my last area, Arthur. We had a good</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">conversation about the gospel and how he needs to start living it</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">again. He's having some problems right now and is struggling to</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">remember the baptismal covenant. As I had this experience with him it</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">made me realize how our Heavenly Father must feel when we go astray.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">He's not angry, but sad. He just wants us to come back and have true</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">happiness again. I'm so grateful to have been a part of Arthur's</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">experience because it is marvelous to see someone's life change from</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the gospel. And I will continue rooting for him :)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The other highlight of this week was Edwin! We came to the lesson with</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">him prepared to teach church, prayer, read, obedience, but no,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Heavenly Father had something else in mind :) we ended up teaching him</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">about baptism again. He told us that is what he wants to do! He's been</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">praying about it and it feels good. The only thing that's stopping him</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">is going to church. So he told us himself that he needs to change that</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">and come. He now realizes the importance of it. He also mentioned that</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">his family thinks that he is crazy, but it doesn't bother him. Wow! He</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">is so ready to be baptized and we loved what he said about his family</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">thinking he's crazy. Because a lot of people don't understand what we</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">do as members. They don't have that same goal as we do and we can't</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">always please the world. But we are always pleasing God and making him</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">happy!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I close with my testimony that I know this is Gods church. I know that</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">his gospel is perfect and that every fiber of our being needs it. Our</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">spirit needs it. Please don't forget to feed your spirit everyday by</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">reading the scriptures along with other church books and praying :)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Con mucho amor,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hermana </span><span class="il" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hollie</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Buys</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello everyone!!! As usual this week was quite an experience. Of all</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">the weeks in my mission I could easily say that this was one of the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">hardest. It's been really difficult because everything that I hold</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">dear to on the mission has been kind of attacked this week. To say</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">that I'm having a difficult time adjusting to the companionship is an</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">understatement ha. It's been really hard to communicate because when I</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">do I am attacked. When I shared what I felt and heard her response I</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">was so shocked that I was shaking. I've never have felt that way</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">before. Now I'm not sharing this to make people feel bad. I just</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">wanted to let you know that it's not always easy out here haha. It</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">took me several days to convince myself from wanting to return home.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">But today I am still here :)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I really believe that the reason I'm still here in the mission field</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">is because of the love my savior has for me. I really had to come to</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">understand that this week. I'm learning to be patient and loving even</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">when those around me don't show those same traits. I know that the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">hard times are just for a small moment and that afterward will be even</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">greater. I thought it was very fitting as well that we talked about</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">charity in Sunday school. I truly felt like that lesson was for me! As</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I've tried to have more charity we saw 2 major miracles this week!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The first miracle is Angel! His mom and him were going to be baptized</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">in May. Because of doubts the mom was not baptized and now does not</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">wish to be. When we were thinking about this we thought of asking</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Angel what he thought. He told us last week that even without his mom</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">he wants to be baptized. So, we saw him again this week and he had</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">talked to his mom about it already. She told us that she is okay with</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">it! So he'll be getting baptized on July 13th!</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The second big miracle was our summer ward activity! We've been</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">planning it for a whole month. Then 2 weeks ago our ward mission</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">leader disappeared. He wouldn't answer any of our calls or messages.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">And he didn't come to church. When we finally got ahold of him we</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">scheduled a meeting. We went and he was there but never came to the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">room we were in. The day before the activity he told our bishop to</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">cancel the activity. So we got together with the bishop and had a</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">calling party. We called different people to bring things to the</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">party. Because of our bishops help the party happened! Our</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">investigators came! A bunch of less actives came and it was a success.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Even when everything appears to be falling down you just have to try</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">again one last time. And that last time is the effort that is most</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">important and essential. It shows if the thing we are hoping for is</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">really worth it or not.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I have a testimony of Gods hand in all things. He sends others to</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">watch over us and help us in our hard moments. He sends us blessings</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">everyday. We just have to look for them. I know that God really does</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">make weak things strong. We just have to do our part to let him mold</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">us. Sometimes it's a long hard process, but the process is what is</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">great! I have a testimony of these things in the name of Jesus Christ,</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">amen.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Les amo!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hermana Buys</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717478147433237036.post-78334147925855389562015-05-30T14:04:00.002-06:002015-05-30T14:04:54.078-06:00April 20th 2015<br />
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Well as with every week on the mission this past week was quite an adventure!! On Tuesday my companion and I challenged each other to only speak Spanish the whole day!! We did break during district meeting, but besides that we kept going for the rest of the day. It was awesome!! We are going to do it again this Wednesday! Also on Tuesday we had a lesson with Maria and Jose, our investigators. Marias caretaker was there as well. We were sharing the plan of salvation and then during the part we talk about our life on earth the lady started asking a lot of questions. She didn't understand why we need to be baptised in this church if they already have before. We answered it in like 5 different ways, but she still kept going at it. It was soon that I realized she just wanted to bring contention. It was frustrating because she just blocked them out. And in the end I brought out a scripture for her and she couldn't say anything after that. We testified and then quickly left. Even though it was kind of a weird way to leave I'm glad we didn't get into an argument with her. I think God is trying to teach my companion and I just to be super blunt with people! So now, that's what were doing :)</div>
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Last week we also found old investigators! They had not so great experiences with missionaries in the past. We just told them to leave everything behind though and start fresh. So! We started all over with them! I'm excited to see them start progressing! Their names are Javier and Maria! We also went on exchanges last week and I went with Sister Smith. She is in the English program which is super cool. I really enjoyed it because we taught a lesson and extended a baptism invite! Sometimes I miss just being able to teach it in English haha. So that was fun for me! As always though, it's nice to get your companion back! :) </div>
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Towards the end of the week I got super sick one day and we had to come home during dinner. I slept until 9 pm and we just had to plan for the next day. It was super hard, but my comp. is amazing and just takes care of me! </div>
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Sunday was super amazing because we had sacrament combined with the English ward! After church we had food and got to know other people. We also were lucky and had a member take us to the missionary farewell fireside. This was my all time favorite!! There was amazing musical numbers and the talks were just so motivating. I think the overall message that I got from it is that we can't really be happy when we know this message of the gospel and just keep it to ourselves. The only true joy is when we share it with others! And that's why I'm here now!!! Even though I may not be the best teacher or person to do that I know that God has called me to do it. I know that because it's his will he will help me. He also wants everyone of you to share this message too!! He knows you can do it and is counting on you :) </div>
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Other great news is that we visited our investigators Gloria and her son Angel!! We took courage and invited them to be baptized! At first they had doubts and all of that but by the time we visited them at the end of the week they committed to baptism!!!!!!!! Its not going to be an easy journey for them because of their family situation, but it will help them soooo much! They will be getting baptized May 23rd!!!! </div>
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Also! We have another new investigator!! We visited one of our less actives and found out that her husband isn't a member. So we shared the Restoration with him and it turns out that he was taught by missionaries before, crazy!!! He was taught for years, but he said that other missionaries were different than us. haha. He said they just shared messages and didn't make him do anything. He said we are super blunt! haha score!! We told him to offer the prayer and he objected for several minutes, but then he did it!! It's so neat how happy you can be from just seeing someone pray for the first time! To take that first step! It turns out that he had never prayed in his life! SO we can see a lot of progression with him! His name is Hermano Pech! </div>
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Well, one thing I haven't shared with all of you is that our bishop has only been in for 4 months or so. He is a really new bishop and this ward is in need of quite a bit of help! We were having problems with our ward mission leader and we finally talked to the mission president. And now the problem is going to be fixed! haha. We are finally starting to have ward correlation every week. So I can see that the Ward is going to start doing so much better very soon! It has so much potential!!! </div>
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As I was thinking about the week I was wondering what made it so good? And I realized that it was because we involved members in so many of our lessons. I really do believe that what preach my gospel says is true. Involving members really is the key to lasting conversion!! Another thing that is really helping as well is that we are trying to get to know all of the ward members! I'm also so thankful for my companion! One thing I noticed is that when we both set a goal we have our minds set on it and we accomplish it!! I'm so blessed!!!! Thank you all for your love and your emails haha ;) </div>
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The other thing that really made me SUPER HAPPY last week was that we finally met with an investigator that we contacted my first week in Redwood City. We were doing How to Begin Teaching with him and asked him his religious beliefs. He ( Rosalio) told us that he was just looking at the "Mormon" Church. We were shocked! It just so happens that he met the missionaries 2 years ago and then he left to Mexico and lost contact. He came back to the U.S. about the day or a day before I came to this area and God put him in our path. Literally, there are no coincidences! We shared the Restoration with him and committed him to be baptized! His date is the 28th of May!! The only thing that "could" be stopping him is going to church. So if you could...please pray for him! That he will be able to go to church and continue progressing!! </div>
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I know that the priesthood is restored here again on this earth. Because of the priesthood the earth was created, we have eternal families, we can be healed, cleansed, made whole again! I know that God lives and he directs this church. This is his church. We are always learning and progressing and the knowledge about his gospel never stops. I also know that as we put our trust in him we will be able to have that true happiness and sense of peace. It doesn't matter where we are and who we are with we can be happy!! I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.</div>
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Well, this past week I feel like we really focused on the less actives. We went to doors we had knocked many times and by a huge miracle they were home!!! I didn't even realize it before, but there are so many of them in our area. So it's our new goal now to focus on these people! Our ward needs a lot of help! One of the neat experiences we had with one less active was that we went to her house not knowing if she actually lived there, haha. She answered the door and said that it indeed was her and she hesitantly invited us in. We shared a scripture with her and her husband and they just kind of looked down ashamed. By the time we left their house though they were smiling and laughing with us. They didn't feel ashamed and they were excited for us to come back! It was such a drastic difference because it was the spirit! We had the spirit with us and we didn't go to their home to chastize, but to invite them back. We went to show them that they are missed and loved. We are so excited to go back and visit them!</div>
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Another great moment of the week was an appointment we had with a potential investigator. We had actually forgotten about the appointment we had with him and were 45 minutes late. ( I know, pretty bad) When we got to the church to meet him he was sitting in front of the church looking up at the building. He smiled at us and we gave him a church tour!! He told us that he hadn't gone to church for over 10 years! And that he was ready for something different. He even told us the days we could visit him. Wow!! This is just another example that it's Gods work. If it were through our own merits he would have left and would've missed out on this great opportunity! We are just the tiny tiny part of this HUGE process of bringing souls unto Christ. </div>
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When I get discouraged or feel like I'm not doing enough I just remember all of these miracles that we have. I remember that it's just a small moment of hardships and that it's necessary for my progression! If this work was easy it would not be work! I have a testimony that God calls us specifically and when he has a task for us he makes it possible so that we can accomplish it! </div>
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WOW!! This week was just quite a week!! As my companion continue to see missionary work is always spontaneous and unpredictable. We had a really neat experience this week as we went to go teach a lesson at a members home. On our way we saw a woman 2 times. We then found out that this family wasn't home and went on our way back to the car. On the way back we saw the woman again! We finally decided to talk to her haha. At first she was friendly but not really interested in what we had to say. After she made a comment about there being so many churches we decided to talk about the Apostasy! After that we continued teaching her about the Restoration. As soon as we got to the picture of when Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus Christ she stopped us. This woman told us that she saw that exact light. She told us of how she believed that her son had died but that she knew she would see him again. We confirmed to her that she would! It was such a neat experience, and even though she doesnt have a telphone number we can contact her with I know we'll see her again. We just knew that she needed to hear the message that day! <div>
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Another big miracle this week was that we went to the temple with a less active, recent convert, and investigator! It was amazing to see how our investigator was so ready to receive the gospel. He is very spiritually sensitive and loved the temple!! We are expecting to see great changes in him and hoping that he will start bringing his father to the lessons as well. He is from Guatemala and has only been here for 4 months! It's only his father and him that live here and so he is seperated from everyone else. </div>
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Among the miracles we have seen we have also gone through MANY struggles! This whole month has been a testimony to me that Satan is real. That he does not want us to progress or have any bit of happiness. We've battled sickness for weeks, feeling so unqualified, 3 investigators dropping us, and much more. Another one of these trials we experienced was Saturday night. On our way from home we were driving and the person in the lane to the left of us didn't signal or check their blind spot. They started driving into our car and luckily there was a slight change in the road to the right of us. My companion swerved to the right and they hit the left side of our car. If it weren't for my companion though then they would have hit our car really bad. My companion and I felt a huge impact in our car but when we pulled to the side of the road we had a tiny scratch. This is a testimony to me AGAIN that God has his angels watching over us. There was no way we made it out of the car perfectly fine without him. </div>
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I just want to say that I know that God is so mindful of everyone of us. We have a HUGE plan in store for us. All we need to do is read the Book of Mormon, obey the commandments, read our patriarchal blessings regularly and continually pray to him!! </div>
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WOW! I think that every week just gets crazier and crazier haha. To start out..we took our car to the mission office and they said that we would have to return it today and they will fix it. It won't be fixed completely for a few days though..so we are back to biking! Ha. The problem is though we have a flat tire..so hopefully the elders here can help us fix our bikes :)<br /></div>
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Oh and the exciting thing is that we got 2 booklets on Wednesday that we had to read before this Wednesday. These booklets are like our "mini-training" to receiving the ipads! Well, my companion and I were so excited that we ended up reading them in 3 days haha! :) Now we are all prepared though for the training on Wednesday!</div>
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Well, last week was full of many miracles!! One of our investigators that just disappeared, reappeared! He came to church last week and this week. Not only that, but we had a lesson with him and know he has a baptismal date!! It's for August 8th, but we're going to bring it up closer :) </div>
In addition to him attending church we had 2 other investigators that came! It was Edwin and Maria! Edwin shared a comment in the lesson about fasting and it was so inspiring. He basically already has a testimony about it, so cool!!<br /></div>
As well, we found another investigator that disappeared! We ended up eating dinner with him and answered his questions about why he needs to be baptized again. He really understood and now he wants to be baptized!! We still need to figure out a date..but either way we are super pumped!! Along with this man another investigator named Hno. Peche is progressing a lot! As I mentioned in earlier emails he was taught by other missionaries for years! They never had him do any commitments so he hadn't progressed. Now though, we can see his progression! He gets really deep into reading the scriptures and when he heard about baptizms for the dead he got super excited! He always has lots of great questions as well :) We are expecting a baptismal date for him soon!<br /></div>
Along with the success we are seeing with investigators we also had a huge success story with a less active. The missionaries have been trying to get into her house for a long time (even before I got here) Well, on Friday we felt inspired! We went to her house were about to knock on the door and it opened!! We were invited in and we shared the video #becausehelives we even have an appointment with her on Friday! I'm so excited to see how things will continue progressing with her and her family :)<br /></div>
To end my email with a funny story....we ate dinner with a woman in our ward. A man in our ward came with us to dinner so that the elders could come eat as well. He was telling my companion and I the same story about his past and how his wife left. My companion told him that maybe now is the time that he needs to forgive her ( since it had been over 20 years ago) Then I said, "Remember the Atonement is real!" He got a good laugh at that and smiled and said, "Okay!" haha. I hope that made you all laugh! At least a little bit :) Well, I must say that I'm super excited for the exciting changes that we're gonna see this week and how the work will continue to move forward even more!! I love you all so much!! You are my greatest support!! Please remember how much I love you :)<br /></div>
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This week was interesting! We have been doing so many visits to those who aren't so active in church and those who just recently got baptized. We are very happy because of that. This Wednesday we got 2 booklets we had to read because this Wednesday we will be getting Our Ipads. We will be getting trained on them and we are not sure if we will get them this week. We will soon find out. I love how much miracles we had this week though. Maria Chaves, Edwin and Raul came to church! Yeay for those who want to Learn and are progressing in the gospel! we were so happy for the first hr is gospel principles. and then the 2nd hr is relief society and Priesthood. Maria Chaves couldn't stay for the 3rd hr which was sacrament and later we went to the Elders and asked where was Edwin and they had no clue. We were looking all over the place to the class before to sacrament and then we texted him and 4 mins later he texted us. He said he felt a bit weird and just left. Sister Buys and I were so sad. We were a bit down at sacrament. It was the strangest thing because he even participated in the 1st hr. He is very sensitive to the spirit. We know that because of the way he expresses himself when we are teaching him the restoration lesson and then the plan of salvation. <div>
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Raul finally got a baptismal date for Aug. 8th. He knows this is true and we will see if we can move it closer to June. We will explain that it isn't good to leave so much space for the adversary to try to change his mind or do something. We also invited to baptism to Oscar Ramirez, someone who disappeared completely and now wants to change. The only thing is that he works on Sundays. So we will see if he will talk to his boss. </div>
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We saw familia Gaminos!! they are less actives in this ward and ever since i have been here meaning December i never met her. we never found them home. and this week as we were driving i felt prompted to tell sister buys to go and visit and we parked the car and walked to her house and right when i was going to knock a little girl opened the door and we said "Hola Hermana!" she welcomed us in and we shared the video of #becausehelives. Also this Sunday, before going to the church we did a visit and parked at a less actives parkway. As we were pulling in he steps out! "hola Hermano Victor!" I say looking at him and then at Hermana Buys and begin to smile! I couldn't believe it. He was a bit busy but we made an appointment with him so hopefully we will see him this week. </div>
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Members here tell us their personal stories. A brother told us the same story twice and I told him " Hermano debe de ya olvidarse y mover adelante" giving him a smile and saying it with much love! Sister Buys goes and say's "it's why the atonement is for Hermano!" We both smile at each other and continue to finish hearing the Brothers story. Looking at each other we said *we tried* hehe</div>
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I know that as we pray for specific things to happen, then it will happen! I know that We have a father who loves us! who knows us! who cares for us! I love this message in this time we are sharing it with those in California. I have grown to love these people with all my heart. I want to continue being selfless and watching for others needs. I love serving those around me. I love Sister Buys with all my heart. We have gotten so close we just look at each other and communicate what we need to say. So many news things happen EVERY DAY! *she would tell me* and I am glad that every day is different. Every day is a new start and a new beginning. I know that Jesus Christ suffered for us and it is because of God's perfect Plan we are able to return to Him, when our time comes. However, for now let us all continue to polish what we can and let Our prayers reach the Heavens so we can be better each day through Him. I love my Savior! Do you? I can invite you ^_^ to continue to search for Him and Learn of Him. Walk by His side and He will never let you go. I love this gospel and if we continue in this path, we will have eternal life. </div>
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As with every week this past week was simply marvelous!!!!!! I have never felt so happy and sad in the same week haha it was insane. I can also say that Satan really is there, he is always trying to bring us down and make it so that we can't fulfill our purpose. And we can't give in to that!!!!! I have never felt Satan trying to beat down on me in all of my life as he did this past week. However!! I had God on my side and that is the only reason I was able to make it through :)<br /></div>
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I am so grateful for the power of the Priesthood in my life. Because of the Priesthood we were able to witness 2 of our investigators, Arthur and Ramona, be baptized!! They were so happy and completely clean from their sins. They glowed with brightness and happiness and they were ready. I know that many lives will be touched because of their examples. All of their families came and supported them, even though they didn't know anything about the church or what baptism meant. I know they'll one day become members as well!<br /></div>
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Another amazing thing I was able to see because of the Priesthood was the blessing that I received! I had been worried about something very seriously for 2 days. I was sad about it and could not stop crying. I could feel that Satan really was wanting me to leave the mission and just go back home. I was really confused and just not myself at all. Finally, yesterday I received a blessing. I know without doubt that it was God speaking to me. I have never felt so much peace in my life. I went from depressed to ultimate joy in seconds. I know that we don't have all of the answers to the questions that we want right now. We just have to trust that God is just and knows more than we do. We have to remember that we are special and unique in his eyes. All he invites us to do is pray and speak with him from the bottom of our hearts. I know that the power of the priesthood is real! It is soooo real!! I am so thankful for a loving Heavenly Father who cares enough about me to save me from Satans grasp. Because Satan really and I mean really does not like missionaries...We need to learn to depend on God every second of the day. If you have doubts, don't seek answers from man, but go directly to God. He will NEVER lead you astray.<br /></div>
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THis email is gonna be a bit different than all of my other ones ha. I honestly can't remember all of the big things that happened this past week. What I can say though is that I have been so happy!!! Ever since I received the blessing I just have really enjoyed doing missionary work! I haven't gotten discouraged as easy, but really just wanted to keep on going. I think one of the things God taught our companionship this past week was patience, haha. We worked so hard and tried to visit 8 homes and we didn't receive any lessons from that experience. It just re-confirmed to me that numbers don't matter! It's the work that you do!<div>
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Last week I forgot to share the cool experience I had with an investigator. So I was on exchanges and our service fell through. I looked at my planner and I had Judy planned for later at 5. The other people I had planned for were potentials and I just kept looking back and forth at my options. After a minute I looked back and Judy's name and said Yes! SO we went to her house. As soon as she opened the door she was crying for joy! She had been praying that someone would come to her home and help her. Her mom was stuck in bed and had lots of pain in her leg, so Judy couldn't lift her out alone. My companion I was on exchanges with was Samoan and so she was super strong! She just picked up the old woman super easy and put her in the wheel chair. It was such a cool miracle to see!! Judy was crying and just so thankful! I never thought that I'd done anything that was really inspired before, but because of this experience I can see that God really does inspire me as a missionary. It just may not be exactly how I thought or I just didn't notice. I'm so glad that I could be following the spirit and be there to help her. </div>
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I just want to share my testimony that God lives and watches over us. He gives us the commandment so that we can avoid the miserable cliffs and drop offs in life. The only reason that people are not happy is because they don't keep the commandments God has given them. It all comes back to that God knows SO much more than we do. Just put your faith and trust in him. If you are stuggling with the commandments, just try living them, see what will happen!! :) I know that this is the only church that has the Priesthood! The exact same Priesthood that God had on the earth when he established the church. Please, let us all remember what that signifies for us today! Live the gospel and love it :D Enjoy everyday and live in the moment.<br /></div>
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Today I'm just feeling so blessed and happy to be here in the mission field!! Last week went by so fast and it feels like a month has passed haha. So I can't remember everything that happened. Something cool that's been going on though is that we've been having this thing in my ward called the 40 day fast! It means that everyday someone in the ward is fasting and the fast is for missionary work. Already we are seeing blessings from it and it's only the 9th day! Yesterday at church there was over 11 investigators at church! My companion and I have 30 investigators and Arthur received the Aaronic Priesthood!!<div>
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I have to say that one of the coolest experiences I've had was Saturday!! We went with the Chavez family to the temple and they did baptisms for the first time. We couldn't do it with them, but we were there to help them. Even though we didn't do much it was so neat and we were SO happy!! As soon as we got to the temple I felt the spirit so strongly it hit me like a brick. There really is no greater joy than seeing a family go to the temple and do that work. I was really thinking about it and when we ourselves are converted it really is not just us. We are bringing several people with us. So imagine what an impact one person can really make!</div>
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Also Arthur received the priesthood! I've never seen someone so ready! He brought all of his family to see it and he told us before, "I want to bless everthing." haha. I know that the blessing he received really was from God. He was promised some amazing things and also told about how his family in the spirit world was so proud of him and were ready to accept. That was actually the biggest reason Arthur knew the church to be true because he wanted his family to be taught the gospel in the spirit world! I know he's going to be such a rock to sooo many people!! </div>
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Oh and concerning Moises, he has moved to another town for now. There are other missionaries that are going to be visiting him! I know he'll be baptized one day! Also I will be getting transferred next Tuesday. I have so many things I'd love to say about the area here, but I will wait to say that next week haha :) DOn't want to get too emotional about it already! And good news we will be getting ipads on May 15th!! An exact date now, yay!!! Thank you all for your support and love!!!!</div>
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Well the time is here...haha. It's not a surprise that I will be getting transferred! Although it still is a shock to me. This past week was the perfect week to end it though! :) I honestly can't remember a lot of things because I was so worried about preparing my talk for Sunday haha. It went great though!! I was asked to speak on Discipleship!! I talked about how we need to develop Christ-like attributes and that one we don't focus on enough is diligence. Then I related it to Repentance and that we need to use both hand in hand. I think it went good haha :) I was just happy after because it is SO SCARY to speak in Spanish and not be reading your talk from a paper. THe greatest thing though was seeing Arthur pass the sacrament!! He did such a great job and I know he's going to keep progressing and being what God wants him to be.<div>
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Yesterday was kind of a deja vu moment for me and I felt like I was giving my farewell talk again haha. It's so crazy how where you serve and love people becomes your family. Even though it's sad I am so excited to go and serve somewhere else. I know that I have so much more to do and become. I can't do that here because I've already learned what I needed to here. And I have to move on :) One great thing I realized this week as well is that obedience to Gods commandments really does make us free. We have our personal agency and when we choose the bad things we are taking away the agency and giving it to that. However, when we obey we keep our agency and we have so many more options! I wish that people would understand that more haha. I guess that is why we are here though right?? I will be transferred tomorrow so I will let you know my new address next week!! SOrry that this email is a little more about my experience...hopefully it is interesting to you all :) haha. If not, sorry!! THank you for still keeping me in your thoughts even though I'm not there right now. Love you soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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Wow! Last week was such a great week!! I did my first full day of biking and it actually went super well. We dug into the closet and found old skirts that past sisters had used and we found the perfect one :) haha. We both had a lot of fun biking and at the end of the day we just crashed on our beds, it was good though. It was a lot of fun as well because we met with one of our recent converts whose name is John Baptist. He doesn't really know how to read well though, so we practiced the Spanish alphabet with him. It was good for me too :)<div>
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The best part of the week though was Saturday and Sunday! On Saturday we were able to watch The General Womens Broadcast from the church. I always loved conference before the mission, but now I love it even more. As we were sitting in the church and waiting for it to start I could feel the spirit so strongly there. When it started I had the same feeling but even stronger. I don't think I've felt so happy than this time, and I've had many happy moments! Isn't it so amazing that we can hear the words of the Prophet and his apostles? We hear direct words from God! Specific to our needs at this time, incredible!! I loved how the conference was focused on the FAMILY! It is so true that the father and mother are the most important things that we can can ever be. As I was watching I thought of you mom and dad. I am so blessed to have parents who have established a home where the spirit is. I couldn't help but want to sit beside you and watch it. Since I couldn't give you guys hugs I just hugged basically everyone in the church afterward, haha. </div>
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Sunday we had a baptism!! Maribel and her son Daniel were baptized. Maribel has another son that was going to be baptised, however he needs to go to church another time. So! In the near future he will be baptised too :) It was such a crazy day cause we were running around everywhere! haha. We did the baptism right after church and my companion and I sang a musical number for it. It was such a great experience! And after the baptism Maribel was just glowing. She said, "How can I contain what I'm feeling right now?" Have all the members not felt this before." I was just in awe after she told me that. Even though there are so many behind the scene things we do as missionaries and people don't notice it's okay because we get rewarded by the feeling after the baptism. The feeling that you have helped someone come to know who their Savior is!! </div>
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Well, I am quickly learning to love my new area! Sometimes I forget that I'm not in Santa Clara anymore haha. Here things are slower and people are just so loving! I don't think I've ever felt so much love in my whole mission. I think that's the best thing about this area! Oh and We spend most of our time in Redwood City! Well, I am so happy and excited to see General Conference this weekend and learn the things that I need to apply to my life. I'm so grateful that we have Easter as well! We celebrate that he Resurrected and lives so that we may live again, like him! Please check out the church website! There is a video that is called #Becausehelives Watch it! It will change your life!! And invite all of your friends to watch it too :) I love you all and am so grateful that we will all be able to live again and not only that, but with each other!!!!!</div>
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Wow, this past week was just amazing! So many fun and crazy things happened that I don't even know how to explain haha :) Well! we picked up a potential investigator and we shared the Restoration with her! Her name is Maria Chavez and she's been taught about the gospel through friends. After we shared the message with her we invited her to pray. Usually people pray and then instead of waiting afterwards they start talking. This time though, she just sat there silent. Then she began to cry. wow, the spirit was so strong there. We testified to her that she had just received her answer from God that this is the path she needs to take. In all of my mission I haven't seen anything happen so fast! It reaffirmed to me that I do have a strong testimony of God and his gospel!! </div>
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Another thing that happend last week was that I cut my finger while doing service. It was pretty deep, but not bad enough to need to go to urgent care :) I've never dealt with anything like that before so it was a little scary for me. It is all good though! It reminded me of Jesus Christ suffering in the Garden and it just made the experience more real for me. I realized that I could never do anything for him compared to what he has done for me. </div>
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Above all General Conference was my ultimate favorite! It was so perfect having Easter on the same day as well! My companion and I felt so loved and blessed by the packages. We also tried our best to go to conference with a question! The neat thing for me was that not only my questions were answered, but I received even more direction than I had asked for haha :) </div>
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My favorite talk was on Saturday when the Sister talked about the role of husbands and fathers, men everywhere. When I saw the photos of the first presidency with their spouses it made me so happy. The family really is the most important thing and that is all that I want. THe family is what matters to me and I will do anything to protect it! :) I also was reminded by the talk from one of the 70 that "we are never done working." Just because I'm serving a mission now doesn't mean I will go home and stop living the gospel. If we are not living it, we don't have the spirit and we are lost. Everyone please remember this! THe spirit is SO crucial!!! </div>
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Well, I can't say that it wasn't really hard to be away from the family on Easter and for conference. However, as I was watching I could feel all of you near. And I knew that God was and is watching over you! Easter ended up being really great and were fortunate to eat breakfast and dinner at a members home. My companion and I are so excited for tomorrow as we have the opportunity to go to the temple! Please don't forget the things you have learned in conference. Follow the prophets council and remember something you learned and apply it to your life. Change!! </div>
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Well, this week was so great!!!! On Monday we went to a trampoline place and that was a lot of fun! I had some videos but sadly they won't upload ha! It's funny how out of shape you are on the mission. Because for the whole rest of the week I felt so sore that I could hardly walk. We sure had a lot of fun!<br /></div>
The best day last week was Tuesday though! We went to the temple! We were able to do a session with a member and it was incredible! I was worried that I had forgotten everything but I learned so much more than I had before. When the session was over I just sat in the room for a long time and prayed. I felt so much at peace that I didn't want to leave. As I was pondering I realized that even though I don't know very much about the temple I really would like to work there someday. There is just no greater feeling than the temple. I want to make that more part of my life when I return.<br /></div>
Another great part of my week was that we had Zone Conference!! I saw my last companion Sister Turley!!! It was so great to see her and remember all of the good times we had. Everyone in my last area is doing great, so that is comfort to me! In this conference it was different than normal and I really liked it. We didn't focus much on teaching skills, but applying the atonement to our lives. We also focused on 10 steps to becoming a better missionary. It was super neat because it's things that I didn't really think about before.<br /></div>
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Saturday was also an amazing day! We had the baptism of Jesus Ortiz. He is 29 and has been taught by missionaries before me but he wasn't really ready until this transfer. It's really neat because his mom and dad are members. We are teaching his brother and sister in law as well. They didn't come to the baptism but that's okay. Well, the baptism actually went super well!!! He was really happy and in peace. I think of all the baptism I was at peace most in this one. He received the holy ghost on Sunday and so now he is an official member!<br /></div>
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Oh and I almost forgot that we went to visit Maria and Jose Clemente in the hospital. She just had shoulder surgery and was in a lot of pain. Her first thought was to call the elders to receive a blessing before going to the hospital. So she did and they came over. After she got the blessing all of her pain was gone. It was so cool! She told us the story 2 or 3 times! Even though a day or two after she ended up having to go to the hospital it still shows that she has a lot of faith. When we went to the hospital we sang her hymns and we prayed together. That was such a strengthening moment for all of us and I could just feel that God was near.<br /></div>
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I think the thing I have been thinking about the most this week is the covenants that we have made with God. When we are baptized we promise to be disciples of him. When we go to the temple though the commitment is bigger and in doing so we promise to give our lives to him. Our lives! Wow! The gospel is who we are and if that's who we are we must spend time doing things that draw us closer to the spirit. I guess that is my thought to leave you with today! I love you all so much! There are definitly times like this week were I missed home. I am comforted though in the fact that I will be seeing you all very soon. And I couldn't be happier to hear from you every Monday :)<br /></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717478147433237036.post-25680901685938004802015-02-22T11:16:00.003-07:002015-02-22T11:16:45.429-07:00Monday February 16th 2015<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">What a crazy awesome week it has been!! I can't say that it was without trials though! As you all know, Moises was progressing towards baptism!! Well, this past week he wasn't answering our calls or messages. We talked with him on the phone once but he wouldn't meet with us. It's been super hard because we know that Satan is working so hard on him right now and he is falling into those temptations. I just want to take him and lead him back, but I have to let him make his own decisions and so it is rough. Please pray for him that he will desire to continue following Gods path for him :) Also, thank you for all of your emails today. They were exactly what I needed to hear about keeping the positivity and not being upset when things don't work out the way we planned. You guys are truly inspired :D </span><br />
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Well, now for the good stuff! :) An Elder in my mission is Elder Hansen and I guess Grandpa Doney sealed his parents in the temple!!! Super cool right? They knew that I was going to be in this mission and so they told me about it. Also! I had the opportunity to go to the temple again! 2 weeks in a row, I am so blessed right?!? We had such an amazing experience there. I can truthfully say that I haven't felt the spirit so strong as I did there. We took our investigator Ramona! She was questioning before whether or not she should be baptized on Feb. 28th! So we told her to keep praying and the deciding factor would be how she felt in the temple ;) haha. </div>
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We watched the full-length Joseph Smith movie with her and she told all of us after. "I don't want to be a friend to the church, I want to be a member." It was so cute! We were all so happy and so proud of her. She's gonna be a fantastic member!!! Also, our investigator Arthur had his baptismal interview yesterday and he passed! He will be baptized this Saturday at 9 am :) He is 75 years old and just amazing!! After his interview he told us that we should start teaching his wife, that when she hears about eternal families, "she'll be sold." haha. I have never seen someone so excited about the temple and family history work!! </div>
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There was also a really cool experience where we were trying to heart attack our new investigators door. She showed up to her house though so it wasn't really a surprise, haha ;) Anyway we started asking her about what she believed. She told us how "the bible was passed through many hands and that it was like telephone how the truth was changed. However, that somewhere out there is the truth, but we don't know where to find it." Does that sound familiar?? haha My companion and I about died because that is exactly how I teach the Restoration to people :) So as you all can see, she is super prepared!!! I will have to update you how all of that goes!!! </div>
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This week was just a huge learning experience for me and I am just so happy here!! I love the people here and I am trying to make the best of my (probably) my last transfer here :( Love and miss all of you!! And I hit my 6 month mark on Friday!!! :D </div>
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We had such a neat experience when we went and watched the videos about families. By the end we were all crying and it was a tender experience. It's neat to see how important the family is to Moises and that is something he can connect with the church super well! We also saw Meet the Mormons and I think he really enjoyed that too! Of course they all wanted to actually go in the temple and were saddened that they couldn't enter at the time. But! now they have a goal to get there!!! And I can't wait for that day! </div>
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After the temple was completely opposite of the experience we had inside. We went to go get food and Moises confessed to us some things he had been doing. That he hadn't kept the commandments..so we tried explaining the commandments but he wouldn't really listen. My comp. and I went home that night feeling good but a little sad at the same time. </div>
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Well, we went to church the next day and the talks were on faith and obedience!! They talked about all of Moises's needs and his worries. He leaned over to my comp. and said "You told her what I'm going through didn't you?" haha. It was soooo cool!!! It is such a huge testimony to me that God really does care about our investigators! That he is there to help them find his path, to find the road to happiness! He knows what they need!!</div>
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I think the biggest thing that I realized this week is that the family really is central to Gods plan. We are so blessed with temples!! The process doesn't end after baptism. We are able to be married with our families for eternity! Isn't that amazing?? How can you pass that up or prolong it just so you can have some momentary fun?!? haha. The temple is where we should be focused on! I just want you all to remember that this week :) Remember the purpose of this life. I know that when we realize that we will truly know who we are and what true happiness is! </div>
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Well, I am pretty sure that everyday I am reminded what a blessing it is to be learning Spanish. Last week we were going to eat at a taco truck with our district and we were ordering our food when we realized that it had to be cash. However, we didn't have any. Instead of going somewhere else this couple gave us 5 dollars. Then the taco truck gave us 2 dollars and we payed with our 2 dollars. It was such a tender mercy. We also were able to talk about them about the church! Even if it was embarrassing a little, it's nice to know there's people out there trying to help us :)</div>
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It's been really cool to see our investigators progressing! We had 3 of them come to church on Sunday! Not only did they come, but they loved it!! It's been really neat to see them come closer and closer to God. We were teaching Moses how to pray and at the end of his prayer he didn't know how to close, so he just said," God bless America." We were laughing so hard!! haha. </div>
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Our other investigator Arthur just always is shocking us! He studied the Book of Mormon and when we came to visit him he showed us his discoveries. He calculated that time that it took Joseph Smith to see the plates and he wrote in his journal. The Book of Mormon and Bible are truth! He's been talking to everybody about his baptism and that after he's baptized he can go there! He proudly says, " I'm getting baptized February 28th!! haha!</div>
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Great news concerning my comp. is that she was called as an STL!!! And.. my old companion is engaged and will be getting married June 27th!! So there are big changes going on!! Above all I think the thing that was the neatest experience for me was last night. I decided to pray out loud for my nightly prayers. At first it was a huge struggle and I felt nervous and awkward. I thought of how our investigators must feel. As I continued praying though I didn't feel that way anymore. It was the best prayer I've ever had in my life. I haven't felt God's presence so near. I want to make all of my prayers like that :) And so...that is my challenge for all of you this week! To try and have more sincere prayers. Not just pray, but also try like I did to do it out loud. It makes a huge difference!! </div>
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So! I do have a diviated septom and will need surgery. However, the mission wants me to get it when I go home and not right now. Also! We went over to Olivia(an investigator) house and were teaching her. She takes care of Jane and Jane's visiting teacher came over at the same time we were teaching. Instead of the visiting teacher just coming and saying hi she interrupted our lesson and was telling our investigator she is a bad person. She told her that she goes to the wrong church and needs to be baptized. Then she was trying to argue with us on if Olivia and Jane would go to the Spanish or English ward. Olivia only speaks Spanish so of course they would come with us! This wasn't the full extent of her craziness haha. Lets just say it was a bad visit. Sometimes it's better to not have a member present lol. So we left that lesson and prayed that we wouldn't have to have that situation, it was BAD. ha. </div>
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On the bright side! We continue to see miracles with the new method of teaching the first three lessons! We had Ramona pray about a baptismal date in front of us and we just sat there after the prayer and listened. The spirit was very strong and I felt as if I had a heating pad on my chest. After the prayer she said that she would keep it in mind, yay!!</div>
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We also had the baptism of Nicole Chavez! Her parents joined in August this past year. Before the baptism it was all crazy and hardly anyone was there. Then our mission president showed up and it all worked out!! There was a lovely spirit there and we were blessed to hear the testimonies of her parents! Baptism truly is a blessing to see!</div>
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That same day we went and taught Arthur Ochoa a lesson. We were worried that he was pushing away from us. Before the lesson we felt like we should talk about temples. So we did! Turns out that his daughter died long ago and he wondered what would happen to her! When we told him how she will have the opportunity to accept the message like him he was soo happy! He prayed to know if he should be baptized and his answer is yes!! Temple work is soooo amazing!! He will be getting baptized on February 28th!!</div>
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It's so cool to see God working through my companion and I. We don't know how all of these blessings just come to us, haha. We are learning though that when we work hard and work smart, it opens the pathway for God to be there :) I have a testimony that this is his work! And there is no greater work than that :D </div>
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Not too much happened this past week, but the few big events that happened were amazing!!!!! One our members took all of the missionaires in our ward to the Cheesecake factory! It was heavenly, ha. They have gluten-free cheesecake and everything!! This family actually might be moving to Utah in a month or so. So you'll have to find them mom and dad! :)</div>
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Well we had a big meeting with 3 zones and our mission president of course! This meeting has changed the whole way that we do missionary work, it is awesome though!! Since Pres. Mella has been President for 6 months now he has permission to change the way that we do things in our mission. So...he did! haha. Our new mission vision is D&C 18: 10-16!! It talks about how the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. So, our primary focus is on finding the one!! I love it!! We are really focusing in on finding joy in the journey! Also on making our mission more according to preach my gospel!! So,we are no longer counting contacts but just naturally going out of our way to talk people. We want to find more meaningful contacts through activities or creative ways rather than just finding on the street. The biggest thing that I learned though is that there are 3 most powerful tools in conversion. They are prayer, church attendance, and book of mormon.</div>
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I could go on and on about this meeting haha but I don't want to take up everyones time! Another great thing that happened this week was Alex Boye came and did a fireside! We took a returning member with us and it was exactly what she needed to hear. Alex talked about letting everything go! Don't hold onto regrets, bad feelings and all the things that we really don't need. Follow the footsteps of our savior and truly become like him!! He asked a question, "What are you doing that's keeping you from loving your Savior fully?" So, that's my question today! Because I know that we all have something that is holding us back.</div>
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Well, my companion and I are super excited for this week because one of our investigators is getting baptized!! I will be sending some pictures next week :) and...I know that life as a member is not always easy. It's not meant to be that way though!! God has to mold us and shape us to become the best we can be. In order to do that we have to struggle! But, you know what..he will never make us struggle beyond what we can do. So! I think if we can remember that and remember that there are so many reasons for us to be happy. Then, we will come to really understand what the atonement is :D</div>
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The family that we moved is doing good! They will most likely be getting a home here soon, so that's great! We had a lesson last week with all of their family and it was wonderful. We were just about to start teaching when Moses asked "When can I be baptized?" Sister Turley and I were super shocked, but so happy! We just see over and over again God putting people in our path. We received 2 other new investigators last week as well. It's so true that the Lords work is getting faster and moving along :D </div>
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Even though there were many moments where I thought that we should just leave and go teach lessons, I didn't. What I learned was that as a missionary I am called to serve. Not to just teach lessons and get my 10 hours of service every week. This is souls that we are talking about and sometimes you have to do things you wouldn't normally do. Out of the service we've done we got the mothers son to attend church with us! He all the sudden decided he doesn't want to be an alcoholic anymore and he's stayed off drinking for 5 days!!! He wants to learn more about the gospel and the rest of the family wants to as well. Just by serving them we have seen all of these people start to change their hearts and open them for Christ. This was just a big miracle to see and I continue to see them change! They have many family problems but I know through the atonement they will be able to overcome all of their issues! </div>
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We also found a golden investigator who found the church website and requested a bible. We came and taught him and gave him the book of mormon. He already wants to go to church and his deepest desire is to know why we are here and what happens after this life. Hermana Turley and I are seeing soooo many miracles. I'm so grateful for this work. I could do nothing without my Heavenly Father, I would just be sitting on the ground right now. I have a testimony that God is in every tiny detail in our lives. Just look for it and you will find!! </div>
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On Tuesday we helped clean a hoarders house and that was a scary experience. It is so crazy how as people we just hold onto everything. Not just material items, but maybe things that people have done in the past. When we have been offended or maybe hurt someone else. After cleaning this house I realized that I want to do a better job at keeping things clean myself. I want to forgive more and love more and just do better. I guess it was kind of like a New Year Resolution moment for me. Isn't it true though? We can all strive to be doing better!!!</div>
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Christmas Eve was super fun. We were able to have a Bethlehem dinner with a family. We acted out the story of Jesus birth and did a little gift exchange! We also had a sleepover with the other 4 sisters in our zone and made gluten free waffles!! </div>
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Christmas was the best though!! I loved, loved, loved, loved, talking to all of you!!! Thank you so much for the good time! I love and miss you all so very much and that was just the best Christmas present ever!!!</div>
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After we finished talking to our families, we had dinner at the Navarro’s house. They are just the best member missionaries ever!! They always have referrals for us! What was really fun though was going to the Chavez family home! We made cupcakes and sang Christmas songs with the kids! </div>
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Even though I wasn't home it was pretty close to it. I had an amazing Christmas and I'm so grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ.</div>
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Well, since this week is New Years, we will be having a ward party on New Years Eve, and we are invited to a member’s home for dinner! Should be a lot of fun!! I heard that the New Years party here is the best! I will take a lot of pictures for you mom and dad :) Oh and I saw fireworks the other day, it was pretty great!</div>
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Here is just a few of the weird things that happened to us last week: someone tried to call the police on us because we were contacting in a park, a man by our apartment offered us cigarretes, and I was hit on by an old man who basically told me that he wanted to marry me, ha! So as you can see it was a very exciting week haha.</div>
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The best part of last week was miracles!! My last companion and I worked super hard, but it was difficult to do everything since she was still training me. Well, since I am done with training we now have an extra hour to do everything! So! We met about 100 people last week, we taught 26 lessons and have 6 new investigators! I'm not sharing these numbers to brag, but to show that anything is possible!! We are pretty much starting all over in this area and it's been super hard. However, as you can see God is in the work! Every tiny detail he is in it! THere is no way we could've accomplished any of this without him. I'm so excited for these next few transfers because I know that we are going to be so successful!! </div>
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Also, we got to visit the Chavez family!! They are recent converts and are so strong, they are on fire!! Well, a few weeks ago Amada had an accident in the kitchen and had like a 3rd degree burn on her foot. She hasn't been able to walk for 3 weeks. Last week her husband had difficulty breathing he was in the hospital for days. On top of it all her 2 daughters are sick. It's so unfortunate and so hard, but they still remain strong. All of this happened right before they were going to go to the temple for the first time. This is a testimony to me that when you are doing good satan will do everything to attack you. But! YOu can choose to hold on to that faith and keep pushing. THey are such an example to me and I sure love them!! </div>
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I know this is already a super long email..so! I just want to say how thankful I am for you guys!! I'm SOOOOOOOO EXCITED to skype and talk to everyone this Thursday! Merry Christmas!!!! Remember all that CHrist did and continues to do for us. You are all in my prayers and I love you all!!!Have a very merrry. amazing, happy, lovely Christmas!!</div>
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HER COMPANION FITS IN THE BOX BELOW<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">We had a huge rain storm!! The next photo is with a recent convert Maria Pimentel, she's super nice!! I also took a photo with Fidel Osorno since my companion is leaving.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUty3PalvqskCSqxbwdr8K427craYcuhkQhxP3p9W4UHSwKxE1-b8i70BWNUknjWSujuLmWIazVPEGzg-ORZRtZXSPaZcORdc_M58hyScbvWbsnH-YEXgSjRv_CQvoKZqqLGb8F07-JM/s1600/IMG_1478%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUty3PalvqskCSqxbwdr8K427craYcuhkQhxP3p9W4UHSwKxE1-b8i70BWNUknjWSujuLmWIazVPEGzg-ORZRtZXSPaZcORdc_M58hyScbvWbsnH-YEXgSjRv_CQvoKZqqLGb8F07-JM/s1600/IMG_1478%5B1%5D.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><br />
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huge Crèche exhibit for Christmas! They have over 350 nativity scenes and it's
about 15 minutes away from our house. So! We did service for the crèche! We set
up decorations for like 4 hours ha!. We still haven't seen it all done but I
really hope that we can this week! On our way home from the service we stopped
by this place called "CREAM" it is 2 cookies with your choice of ice
cream in-between. And was it gluten free?! YES!!!! I had this delicious treat,
man I was in heaven! Ha! Ha! We have to go there after my mission, you will all
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Unfortunately, I didn't get to go to the 49ers Stadium :( But! I hope
that they will reschedule it for the next coming weeks. We didn't know about the
crèche service and so that's why we haven't been able to go. Another awesome
part of my week was exchanges! I went with an English sister and I had to speak
Spanish all day by myself. It was definitely intimidating but after a while I
really enjoyed it! We had some really good visits and I had a blast with this
sister. The best was our meeting with Fidel! I know I always talk about him,
but wow! This was amazing! We shared John 3:16 about the reason that Jesus
Christ came to this earth. We just had a really good discussion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">While we were talking about this I realized that Jesus Christ has
done so much for me. So, in return I want to do everything I can to show him
how grateful I am. That's the reason I love being a missionary and a member of
the church. That's why I devote my time to him and his children. Because
nothing else matters or is going to matter in the future. Wow, if only I could
repay my Savior! How easily we take for granted this knowledge that we have.
Don't ever forget what he has done for you! When you realize the significance
of it, it will change your life!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">We also had a Christmas party this week! It was really good as we
talked with at least 15 non-members. Three of the non-members we've been
working with but we stopped for a while because they weren't progressing.
However! By some miracle they attended the party and came to 2 meetings of
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Last but not least :D BAPTISM!! Andres was baptized yesterday and it
was the most beautiful baptism I've seen. My companion gave a talk and on short
notice I bore testimony! I really enjoyed it. We invited his wife to share her
testimony and it was the icing on the cake! Which followed by his testimony :D
They both were so sincere and he was just so ready to be baptized. He already
has such a strong testimony! We were blessed to have our mission President
attend the baptism as well. I'm really lucky because when they are sealed in
the temple next year I'll be able to go :D :D <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Well, I don't know what's in store for this week yet. But, I know
that great things will happen!! So thankful for everyday, even when its hard!
It's my last week with my companion so I'm really going to treasure it :D May
you all have a great weeks and remember that Jesus Christ is the Gift! He is
the reason for all! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">This past week was quite busy!! I don't know if you all have heard
but they came out with a short church video called "He is the Gift" I
encourage you all to go and watch that! It is about Christmas and is just
really inspirational!! Last Tuesday I had Advanced Orientation because I'm
almost done with my 12 weeks in the field. Wow! It was super helpful because
they just teach you what the different learning styles are for people and how
to better discern their needs. We also had interviews with the mission President.
My mission president is the best!!! We had a great conversation and he is very
inspired. Things are going well over here!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Well, Tuesday I had a little scare. I had an allergic reaction ( not
to nuts) to something in Indian food(still have no idea what it is) and I ended
up in the hospital for a few hours. Everything ended up being okay though and
my companion was super helpful. I was just really exhausted for the rest of the
week. It was really nice though because we got more members to come to our
lessons and drive, so that worked out well!! :) So thankful that I had my
companion there to help me! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">For Thanksgiving we went to several homes. it was really fun
though!! We had a traditional dish dinner at a member’s home and then we went
and visited our recent converts. They fed us tamales!! :) We helped one of them
with their talk for Sunday and just talked about faith verses fear. It was
really inspiring to me! We also visited a woman who has no family that is
willing to visit her and is lonely. We felt really bad for her, so that visit
was really good. I really do feel for those who don't have people there to
support them. It was really uplifting to just sit and talk with her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">The best part of the week was Saturday!!! Our soon to be new member
got married! It was really great to see because now he is one step closer to
getting baptized!! His baptism is this Sunday!!!!! It's also super neat because
when they get sealed in the temple I will be able to come back and see it :) It
was really neat seeing a wedding and realizing how important marriage really
is. It's a huge part of the plan!! It makes me excited for what the far future
holds!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">This week I'm feeling super grateful for the gift of life and for
all of the things that we experience in life. I'm thankful for the opportunity
I have to witness these huge changes in people’s lives. When they choose to
take away their weapon of rebellion and follow the example of Jesus Christ
their life is really changed for the better. There is no greater happiness then
living the gospel! I wish everyone a lovely week and a great start to the month
of December! God loves you and so do I :) :) :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">TE AMOOOOOOO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Wow! What an AMAZING WEEK!!! I don't even know where to start! First
off, thank you so much mom and dad for the letters and package!!! That was a
great surprise to see and it was exactly what I needed! This last week started
out super great! We have 4 new Elders in our area ha so there are 5 elders and
us 2 sisters. We have our own apartment now and so that's been taking some
getting used to but I also love it!! We visited with a less active member and
it just happened to be that her non member friend was over. SO! We taught her
about the gospel and we have a return appointment with her. This was such a
huge blessing because we really need new investigators! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Also! I love the priesthood can I just say that! I have gained such
a deep love for the priesthood as I've been on the mission. I received a
blessing this past week and wow it was fantastic. It always makes me feel so
much better and helps remind me what my purpose as a missionary is. I also am
reminded that Christ fulfilled his purpose on the cross and in the garden of
Gethsemane. That he went through all of that just for me! Because he did this,
I can conquer all of my trials too because I have his help :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Our investigator Andres baptism date moved to December 7th and I'm
so excited!! The only thing right now is that he doesn't know if he believes
that we have a literal prophet today. So! My companion and I have been teaching
a lot about prophets and letting him hear the words of Pres. Monson. We
committed him to pray and seek to know if President Monson is God's true
prophet. And I know that he will receive an answer!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Sunday was fantastic because our recent convert Amada gave her first
talk! She did an outstanding job and she just pours her heart into her words.
It's definitely a great experience seeing her keep growing in conversion! And
best thing of all we had a special meeting with Elder Bednar!!! There are so
many things that I learned and felt there. Above all though, I learned that we
are Agents not Objects!!! Which means we are to act and use our agency. When we
just ask for things we are not showing God our faith. Don't just pray for
people to come to church, go and bring them!! True faith is going out and doing
the will of God even when you don't know exactly what to do. Because once you
take that leap he will help you. Also! Everything works out if we are just
obedient to the commandments and are good people. If you just do your best in
everything you are called to do and align your will with God it all works out.
This meeting was just life-changing :) I know that Elder Bednar is called of
God and he truly speaks Gods words! All we have to do is listen and let the
spirit teach us what we need to know!!! I love you all very much!! Have a
fantastic week!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Hello My wonderful lovely family!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Well, this past week there wasn't anything major I have to report.
The good news is however, that I am super happy!!! I feel really bad that you
are sick mom, it is no fun at all. I understand how you feel though its rough.
I was wondering if you could send my breathing treatment machine? Like in my
Christmas package or something? I have a really bad cough and it doesn't want
to go away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Also, it's the end of the transfer! I am super excited and sad as
well. Many people in my zone are going home. However, it’s going to be a good
experience as well. I think my companion and I will be the only Hermanas in the
district now. They are adding more elders. There are a lot of Hermanas going
home and hardly any returning so we will be short of Hermanas for a little
while. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">My companion and I were lucky and got to go to the outgoing
fireside. Guess what? I saw my MTC companion Hermana Snyder!!! It was so great
and it felt like we never left each other ha!. She is an amazing missionary!
Also the outgoing fireside is super awesome because all of the missionaries
leaving bear testimony. Another cool thing yesterday was I got to try Indian
food!! It's super delicious and gluten free!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">I had a funny experience with our investigator Maria this week. I
was saying a prayer and her phone started ringing. She stopped the prayer and
talked on the phone to her son. Then when she finished she hugged us and said
goodbye. That was so strange cause I've never had my prayer paused before. Ha!
Ha! So, I just finished it on my own. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">The highlight of my week I would say was Friday!!! We visited Fidel
and it was another amazing lesson. We taught him the Restoration and helped him
understand more of what a prophet is. I've always had a testimony of the Book
of Mormon. When I was bearing testimony of the Book of Mormon I was just overwhelmed
with gratitude for it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">This is my testimony this week that I want to share. Yo se que el
libro de mormon contiene las palabras de Dios. I know it contains the word of
God. El libro de mormon es uno de lo mejor dones que nosotros tenemos y todo
que necesitamos hacer es leerlo. It is one of the greatest gifts we've been
given and all we have to do is take the time to read it. We have no clue what
we are missing out on when we don't read it. How sad would you be if you gave
someone a gift that could change their life every time they read, but they
wouldn't take the time to just do that... We are just so blessed, never forget
that! And please share it with anyone you know! You will be surprised to how
many people would accept it :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Well I don't wanna take up to much of your time! ha Just know how
thankful I am for all of your prayers!!!! I am so blessed to have you all in my
life :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">TE Amoooo muchisimo!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Well this week was super rough. There were some great things that
happened as well, but also very challenging. Well first off I have a worm...I
know super gross. I finally got parasite medicine from the doctor and will take
the next dose in 2 weeks. We will see my blood test at that time and go from
there. So yeah, super crazy, didn't think that would happen!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Well we have a new investigator and her name is Janira! She is
totally golden because she has family members who are members of the church.
Also her niece and nephew have served missions! We have shared with her the
title page of the Book of Mormon and she promised to pray and read to know if
it's true. We are meeting with her tonight, so I hope that she kept her promise
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">We also met with a less active this past week and she is struggling
to go back to drinking coffee. Well it's super crazy how my trials can help
someone else in their trials. I shared with her on how I can't eat gluten and
it's super tough seeing other people eat it. However I know the reasoning of
why I can't and that it will do harmful things to me. She agreed with me and
had a little more hope that she could do it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Yesterday for p-day we went to Santa Cruz!! Oh my goodness I love
the beach! I pretty much want to live there! We went with most of our zone. We
did some shopping and eating and chilling on the beach. It was a much needed
break! We will definitely have to go back mom and dad! :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">I think the lesson that I learned this past week is that prayer is
the most important thing. When we pray we have to exercise all of our faith and
trust in God. I am so thankful for prayer because it is the only way I am able
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Have an amazing week everyone!! Don't forget to pray and read your
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