Hello again everyone!
First and foremost this week, we had transfers! And since I'm sure everyone is just dying to know, I'll be sure to tell you... at the end of the email. ;)
So before we get into that, let's talk about how the work is going. We're actually teaching four different families right now, and they're all amazing. We've got Gabriela and her daughters, Abigail and her kids, Johnny and his family, and Yazmin and Carlos. All super awesome, and they love having us teach them. It's been so cool to see them all grow closer as families while learning more about the Gospel. It also makes our weekly numbers look absolutely amazing, since they're all families of four or so. It adds up pretty quick when we're trying to contact everyone every day. So as far as numbers go, I'm quite the missionary. :P But as I'm sure you know, that's not the real measurement for how well a missionary is doing. The focus is, and should always be, on the people, and how they are progressing along the covenant path.
And that leads into my spiritual thought for this week. I was recently reading the talk President Nelson gave in April, 2019, where he talks about the Savior's invitation to all to follow Him, and to make and keep sacred covenants. President Nelson powerfully invited us to do the following:
"Pour out your heart to God. Ask Him if these things are true. Make time to study His words. Really study! If you truly love your family and if you desire to be exalted with them throughout eternity, pay the price now—through serious study and fervent prayer—to know these eternal truths and then to abide by them."
I bear testimony of the words of our prophet, and invite you all to accept his promise. Take time to study and pray, and you will have truth revealed to you. I have seen it happening for me already, as I have dedicated time to searching and pondering the words of the prophets. I promise you that as you do the same, you will feel the love God has for you and your family more powerfully, and understand how much He wants you to return to live with Him. When we understand that simple truth, all of our challenges and struggles in life are put into perspective, and made that much easier. Believe me, it is so worth it.
And lastly, food! This week, as usual, was not lacking in delicious food. A personal favorite of mine was chiles rellenas, which is essentially the Mexican version of stuffed peppers. And man, they're good. Also on the menu, homemade mango ice cream, which I'm proud to say went very well. Even better, fresh fruit is really easy to come by down here, I got about a kilo of mangos for 24 pesos, or a little more than a dollar. Good times.
Oh yeah, and transfers. Nothing much, me and my companion are sticking around for this one. So that was quite the relief. And yeah, that's all from me everybody. See you next time!
- Elder Blankenbiller
Pictures:
1: Chiles rellenas
2: Elder Muñoz and I about to brave the rain
3: Mango ice cream
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