I told Janai that I didn´t get the letter, but the truth is I did. I forgot about the letter already somehow. It just skipped my mind completely, but I am grateful. Thanks for what you wrote.
The baptism went well as well. Alexandra was baptised. Her grandpa who is also the ward mission leader baptised her. Her whole family came which was special. The whole thing went well and I am grateful.
As for now, I am in another sector. I´m in Jose Pedro Alessandri, a ward right next to my first ward in the same stake, same chapel in fact. So I´m going to meet all the people I knew from my first sector. I´m excited needless to say. My new companion is Elder Wilkey from St. George Utah.
I am really excited for these coming months. I have learned a great deal about loving your companion and a lot of things.
As for some experiences, we had a cool one on Saturday. We were going to an appointment with an investigator and we saw his next-door neighbor outside. He´s a youth and seemed a little sketchy at first, but he started to ask a bunch of questions. He´s Catholic but said he would wait till after the lesson. He did and we started talking again and we invited him to play soccer with us. He did and brought two friends. He is a sincere and somewhat humble guy and it was great to be able to talk with him and see who he really is, instead of who he becomes with his friends. He´s a good person. I just hope he keeps listening and accepts the message in the end.
This last week we got to eat dinner with a family on Christmas Eve as well and the family gave us presents then we gave them some presents. I have thoroughly enjoyed being in that ward and am grateful. Well, I love you all and hope that you continue to have fun and are happy. Happy New Year!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
eMail of December 14, 2009
You are going through a deep freeze; we are just heating up more. We only had an hour of Church yesterday as the presidential elections for the country were yesterday. I don´t know who won or anything for the moment. For that, yesterday wasn´t the best.
But we did get a lot done this last week. We taught lots of lessons and we have several people here getting ready for baptism. I really hope that pulls through.
As for all we are doing, my comp has had a rough time. He has still been sick, and the other day a dog bit him on the side and left gashes in the skin. It was wierd how it happened, but it was a stray dog it looks like but it didn´t go through the garment so he doesn´t have to worry. He still has a lot of difficulty with the language as well. But he keeps on moving which I´m happy about. I just hope everything gets better for him soon.
As for better things, I am learning a lot right now about myself and other stuff. I am trying to break out of being shy and just be who I am around others. I´ve always been somewhat shy with some things. But anyway, this last week we got to teach a lady that we had met the week before that is a great person. As we were teaching about the Apostasy, she realized what that meant and said "I´m in apostasy." It may sound bad but I was really happy when she said that, because it means she will be willing to leave the darkness and accept the light. She never had realized that before. It is amazing when people realize and understand what we are teaching them.
I am so grateful for all the experiences I have had here this last year. I feel a little bit anxious about getting as much as I can done now though. I have less than a year left, and seeing how fast this last year went by I know it will be over far before I am ready. I don´t feel like I´ve done enough, so I just feel anxious to get more done.
Well, I love you all and hope everything goes well and that you are happy. Have fun!!
But we did get a lot done this last week. We taught lots of lessons and we have several people here getting ready for baptism. I really hope that pulls through.
As for all we are doing, my comp has had a rough time. He has still been sick, and the other day a dog bit him on the side and left gashes in the skin. It was wierd how it happened, but it was a stray dog it looks like but it didn´t go through the garment so he doesn´t have to worry. He still has a lot of difficulty with the language as well. But he keeps on moving which I´m happy about. I just hope everything gets better for him soon.
As for better things, I am learning a lot right now about myself and other stuff. I am trying to break out of being shy and just be who I am around others. I´ve always been somewhat shy with some things. But anyway, this last week we got to teach a lady that we had met the week before that is a great person. As we were teaching about the Apostasy, she realized what that meant and said "I´m in apostasy." It may sound bad but I was really happy when she said that, because it means she will be willing to leave the darkness and accept the light. She never had realized that before. It is amazing when people realize and understand what we are teaching them.
I am so grateful for all the experiences I have had here this last year. I feel a little bit anxious about getting as much as I can done now though. I have less than a year left, and seeing how fast this last year went by I know it will be over far before I am ready. I don´t feel like I´ve done enough, so I just feel anxious to get more done.
Well, I love you all and hope everything goes well and that you are happy. Have fun!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
eMail of December 7, 2009
I think I do remember Britany and that is great that her stepdad got baptized. As for our investigator he is doing well. He is moving back to where he was before though so all we can hope now is that the Elders there can teach him. As for Christmas I don´t know what will be happening. We should find out this week though. That is amazing and almost hard to imagine that Marc is taller than Dad. He is way taller than me then. I got the package and we are eating the carmel, cookies and fudge. Thanks.
As for everything else, this last week we met three people that have accepted baptism. One is 9 and has wanted to be baptised for a while, her dad just wouldn´t let her. That´s not a problem now though so that´s okay. As for the other two they are a mother and a daughter that went to Church yesterday and loved it. The mother started crying because of the Spirit she felt at Church. Truly it was amazing how everything happened. Things are starting to improve more and more in the ward and I am grateful.
As for one of the things I have learned being here, is that everything depends on the grace of God. I understood that before, but not like I do now. The Lord will do His will in all things, it is just up to us to figure out what is His will and ask that it be done. When our wills and His will are made into one, then we become powerful servants in His hands. But only then.
Well, I love you all and hope everything keeps going well. I pray that you all enjoy this Christmas season. I am grateful for your prayers and support.
Love,
Elder Skiles
As for everything else, this last week we met three people that have accepted baptism. One is 9 and has wanted to be baptised for a while, her dad just wouldn´t let her. That´s not a problem now though so that´s okay. As for the other two they are a mother and a daughter that went to Church yesterday and loved it. The mother started crying because of the Spirit she felt at Church. Truly it was amazing how everything happened. Things are starting to improve more and more in the ward and I am grateful.
As for one of the things I have learned being here, is that everything depends on the grace of God. I understood that before, but not like I do now. The Lord will do His will in all things, it is just up to us to figure out what is His will and ask that it be done. When our wills and His will are made into one, then we become powerful servants in His hands. But only then.
Well, I love you all and hope everything keeps going well. I pray that you all enjoy this Christmas season. I am grateful for your prayers and support.
Love,
Elder Skiles
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