Yes this week has been awesome just like the rest of the weeks here. But we had a baptism this Saturday and it was a whole family of four and man it was so special. The Mom’s brother is in our ward and he baptized her and her husband, and his son baptized their kids. If that made sense haha. I'll put a picture in there for you guys. It was a big old party. Very spiritual and just overall an awesome experience.
And then the next day was Sunday and they got confirmed which means they get the gift and companionship of the Holy Ghost and that was also extremely cool. We could tell that the Dad was touched by it.
Also quick story, the Dad this last week said he wasn't ready but the rest of the family was. So we would teach him and try to make him feel ready and would pray for him every night. Well one day we go by his house and he tells us he had a dream that night. He said he saw a tree and a path to it. He said that he made it to the tree but saw others who didn't. He also saw a river and cliffs and some other stuff. Well if some of you are unfamiliar with the book of Mormon, this pretty much describes a part called Lehi's dream... yes that is correct, we prayed for this man to feel ready, and never having read this chapter before he sees in great detail what is described in a very important section of the scriptures. If that isn't an answer to prayer I don't know what is. So he said that in the dream some people made it and that he was one of them. He said he felt like this was his answer from God and that he was now ready to be baptized. Wow, yes, I know you have goosebumps right now, don't you, like me. Thought that was worth sharing.
There is also this one lady we really like who we are teaching; well she's been trying to pull the slip on us (well kind of). Last time we met with her she pretty much just said well yeah I know that this church is true and that the Book of Mormon is as well. And ever since then it seems like she's been avoiding us. Well guess what Señorita we don't take no for an answer. So we went straight to Walmart, called her daughters and said, "what does your mom like." So we bought her chocolate, wrote her a very kind and sweet but poor handwriting note that said we haven't forgotten about you and are praying for you and all that. So that's right! You can't escape from the missionaries, especially not after you say that you believe what we teach is true.
We had a district counsel again, like every other week, and it was pretty fun. Elder Gray showed us a video about the mentality of a lion. Very inspirational. Loved it. Also later that day I stole Elder Blackwell's bike which was in the gym while he was teaching a lesson on zoom and did some rad tricks on it. I'm sure you guys would be really impressed.
Also a long time ago Elder Piñeres lost his backpack and we had no clue where it went. Well one of the families we are teaching found it somehow which was funny, so are gonna go get that back this week. But that is just one of the many small blessings we have seen. There are honestly too many to count.
Funny thought: the little little kid in the baptism photo is David (Dah-veed in Spanish haha) and during the baptism he goes, momma I'm gonna go potty. And then goes to the bathroom. It was really funny and we were just laughing about it. He's a really goofy little guy.
Spiritual thought: God really loves you and wants the best for you. Try reaching out to him through sincere prayer.
Well some cool pictures down below: the baptism, and sunset at the Bountiful Temple.
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| The Alvarado Family (Lucio, Tesla, Giselle, and Alex) |
Love you all and hope you have a great week
-Elder Golden
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