Like the subject says, another week in Colonia Bombal, and still just working and teaching as much as we can. Quite a few things happened this week, and it brought its own challenges and blessings.
First off, Pday was not exactly the best one we ever have done haha. Some things happened and we spent the whole day on buses basically haha.
On Tuesday, we were supposed to have companionship exchanges, but someone tried to break into the District Leader´s pension, so we canceled intercambios, which was hard since we had no appointments, but it is alright.
After a few days of going by, we found Anestacio, and he told us that he didn't want to talk to us anymore. That was hard to hear, and I spoke very strongly and directly, but with love. The Spirit was strong, and I could feel guidance as I spoke, but I think I scared my comp since I was testifying so hard haha. We will be passing by his house again to find him when he is sober.
This week, we also got to teach Maria (the woman who came to church) with a couple from the ward. We taught her about the restoration, and it was a good lesson, but she told us that she feels like she has betrayed the catholic church for talking to us and going to church, and that she feels guitly. However, she accepted another appointment for Saturday.
This week, we also got to teach the Familia Ribeiro, who have three kids and THEY ARE MARRIED WOOOOO!!! We will teach them this week with the bishop.
On Friday, I don't know why, but I woke up feeling really sad, and just super duper lonely inside. It really hurt and it was a hard morning. I continuted with my exercises, preparation, etc. Then, we started scripture study, and after I prayed for a while, I read a scripture that really helped me.
¨And it came to pass that I beheld others pressing forward, and they came forth and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press forward through the mist of darkness, clinging to the rod of iron, even until they did come forth and partake of the fruit of the tree.¨ (1 Nephi 8:24)
It is so true, the mist of darkness comes upon all of us at some point, but those that CLING to the rod of iron, or the scriptures, and press forward with faith are always blessed to emerge from it and taste of the joy of the gospel. The Lord really blessed me to learn that Friday morning, and it gave me so much comfort and joy.
Afterwards, we got to teach Maria (the woman we gave the blessing to) about the Sabbath Day, since it has been hard to get her to come to church. We read in Exodus, as well as Doctrine and Covenants 59, and it was a great lesson. She understood well, and she felt she needs to go. She committed to come to church this coming sunday no matter what, so we are excited!
Anyways, on Saturday, we had a pretty eventful day. It was been really really cold here, especially on the bikes, and my coat was covered in frost that morning. We found four new investigators with good potential that day, and one of them does wooden art carvings, so he is discounting it for us! Woo!
When we went to Maria´s house (the one who went to church) she told us that she didn't want to listen to us and that she wanted to return the Book of Mormon and the pamphlets that we had given her. We asked her if we could talk to her for a few minutes, she said yes, so we sat down outside. We then read from Galatians about the fruits of the spirit, and when we finished, I asked her if ¨guilt¨ is part of the feelings of the spirit, and she said no. We testified so hard that the feelings she had were not of God, and that she must choose the right. The Spirit was strong, and she is going to allow us to come back in the next week, however, she is still way shaky. Please keep Maria in your prayers.
Funny
We went to go knock doors one day this week, and it was Elder Sorenson´s turn. When the woman came out, he said ¨Hi! Im Elder Conover, and this is my companion, Elder C.......Sorenson¨ hahahaha and then the lady just rejected us so hard. I was laughing so hard, especially with the confusion on his face when he realized he had called me Elder Sorenson.
During that same time knocking doors, I wanted to make things a little more interesting, so I played a game where I tried to slip in the English word ¨eggs¨ into my spanish conversation without them noticing. It was pretty funny hahaha.
On Friday, we rode really really far to contact people, and we were riding down a dirt road. Something to know about my comp is that he HATES barking dogs. He has very little patience for them. As we were riding, a german sheppard went after him, and Elder Soreson got distracted and was looking back at the dog, and ran into my bike. When he hit my bike, it sent him and his bike into the ground into an epic crash. It was so cool, and hilarious, until we realized it messed up my bike and we had to walk two and a half hours to get home.
Finally, we found a drunk guy laying on the side of the road with his bike next to him. We were passing him, but I didnt want to be the priest from the story of the good samaritan, so I turned around. He was so out of it, and just couldn't even talk. An hour later, we passed by again, and sure enough, he was still there, and the poor dude had been robbed of his bike, and he had no idea. I tried to tell him, and to help him out, but then he just started mumbling jibberish, so that was way fun.
I love you guys so much!
Elder Conover
This is Corbin. He is 11 and he is a gringo. He lives in our
area, is being reactivated and now coming to church, and he
can speak perfect english. They invited us to have pancakes
and maple syrup with them!
The Familia Castro showed up randomly and just gave us a
TON of food
It is cold, so my hands are always purple
Warming up my feet with the heater. i couldn't feel them
for most of the week.
This is maria who we gave the blessing to......she has a pet duck.
The Zeballos Family!
I'm teaching myself to cook.....I made banana bread!
cool pic my comp took
Aguante Huracán!!! HLH!
I bought an HLH shirt. It is the soccer team in
my first Area HURACAN!
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