QUICK LETTER THIS WEEK

Better than nothing right?

We taught a family this week- Familia S. We have had a hard time trying to keep an appointment with them but when we finally got to enter their house and teach them, the Spirit hit us sooo strong! I didn't understand every word, but I understood the Spirit. They were having family issues and were visiting the Catholic Church's family help programs. They felt like the catholic church didn't have the relief they were looking for and that it wasn't personal. L. S. said that we were angels and answers to her prayers- we shared the message of the gospel and we taught the gospel to her needs! They have a desire to be baptized and learn more!! Hna M and I were overwhelmed with joy and almost started crying on the bus ride home (after the lesson). Missionary work has it's ups and downs but the ups override all the downs because of their spiritual impact on the heart.

I loved conference this weekend and was BLESSED to watch it in ENGLISH!! We had many pauses but I watched all of it in english! One of my favorite talks was M. Russell Ballard's talk about following up and Preach My Gospel. Before my mission I didn't really understand the power of PMG but now that I read it every day I can't believe I didn't read it more before the mission. I challenge you to read PMG and get to know it REALLY well. PMG is for every member because every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a missionary!! 

I saw Brynn and Dani in the choir!!! Ahh that made my day because I did not expect to see familiar faces that I love so dearly!! 

I am teaching Elder Vicente English and he is teaching me Spanish- our conversations are benificial and BEYOND hilarious!  I can see a major difference in my confidence in speaking and also my vocabulary. I am starting to enjoy the language more!!

I love all of you and miss you much!