Well Hello Again!
Here is a shout out from the other side of the pond!
Okay well This week has been good. First off I sent emails last week on Tuesday because we changed out Preparation day to Tuesday so we could go to the Castle. I don´t remember if I told ya´ll that or not. I attached some pictures. :D It was really cool. There are two parts to it. The part that the Moors built when they invaded Spain and the older part which is Spanish. They had some cool cannons and great views. Also about every picture I took the Elders walked into the them. Enserio que pesados! They rest of the week was pretty normal. We had a specialized training in Granda which was fun. Got to see some other missionaries and learn from our leaders. So when we started out the year our Goal was 404 baptisms by the end. Well we are only 40 away or something like that. So we have a new goal to have 404 baptisms by the 15 of November. We are all praying and working hard to realize this goal. its amazing the faith of the people here. I am learning how much more I need to have confidence in the Lord. It truly is Awesome and I am grateful to be part of such a great work. Well dear family generally when I write I try to not show some much the downs of the mission but the more uplifting parts but I would like to share something with you and explained what I learned and I hope that it helps a few of you.
For the past two weeks we have been working with a family, namely the mother and father. Their two daughters are baptized but the parents just can´t seem to make up their mind. Well two weeks back we were able to set baptismal dates with them. One of my strongest spiritual experiences yet. But even then they were a little bit ify. So every other day for two weeks we have been at their house teaching, testifying and praying. When we weren´t with them we were praying and fasting. We needed a miracle.
Their baptismal date was Sunday the 28th of this month. As Sunday rolled around we made preparations for the baptism but we knew they weren´t ready. Sunday morning while at church we went into yet another lesson fasting and praying. Our amazing ward mission leader sat with us in this lesson as well. He did most of the teaching and we testified and taught as well. As the lesson came to a close they still had given us a yes, a no. We prayed and Pablo left. I finally asked straight out. "So today are you getting baptized?" They looked at each other and then "no but some day." I finally found the courage to ask and say, "if not today when? If its not today its not going to happen because tomorrow will always turn into another tomorrow and you will never be baptized." My companion then said "We have everything ready. All you have to do is say yes." The father then said "let me talk to my wife and we will give you an answer."
As we left that room the entire world came crumbling down. Every lesson, every fast, every second thinking and praying for them seemed to be a giant lose. We went downstairs and into another room and prayed. We cried, gave thanks and begged for a miracle. As we talked with them after the meetings were over they asked if we could come by on Tuesday. So it was a no not today. My dear family why? Why are they still waiting to have all the blessings of the Lord? Do they not understand? Or do they out right refuse for some other reason? As my companion and I talked We searched for some mistake that we may have made. We know that we aren´t perfect teachers. So yes there was mistakes but we know the Spirit was there. We know it testified. We did everything we could do. So why did they say no? We come to the consensus that they are not ready to repent, to change. They have decided to play in the mud even though they have been offered the chocolate cake. They are pridefully living their own will instead of following the Lord´s.
They more we discussed it I began to wonder in what areas am I holding on to my mud pie? What small habits or transgressions do I continue to commit that keep me from following the Lord more exactly and from being a better more profitable servant? I am still working on it. But I know that I can become better. I have faith that the Lord can make we white without spot if I continue to try and repent. We can change. The Lord has His hand stretched out still. No matter what you have done you can find the peace, joy and light that is the gospel of Jesus Christ offers. Even if your sins be scarlet they can become as white as snow. My dear loved ones, Christ Lives. He loves us. His burden is light. He is waiting to help you, console you and lift you. But He has to wait for you.
I Love you All!!!
Hermana Petru
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