Well, after maybe one of the most eventful weeks of my mission, this might have been one of the most boring weeks of my mission. Although even though it was boring, it doesn´t mean it was bad! I mean I went a WHOLE WEEK without getting robbed so I guess that is good right? But here are a few of the highlights of my week.
Well, we were a little disapointed because we went with all of our investigators Saturday night and they ALL said that they were going to come to church (well about 7 of them). So Sunday morning we were super excited, and after sacrament meeting we looked around and realized only 1 of them had made it. I suppose 1 is definitely better than none and it´s not like this has never happened to me on my mission, but I must admit, Elder Nevarez and I were a little bit sad because thought we were about to make it to baptism wonderland, but I guess it never comes THAT easy... I am just hoping and praying with all my heart that I can help some of these people get baptized before I go. It was also a little disappointing because everything was going perfect with Flavio and just barely this week he admitted to us that he isn´t married.... But I guess the hardest things bring the most blessings, joy, and satisfaction, so even with Flavio, we will have to work with a little bit more. The good news is after teaching the lay of chastity, he told us that he knew he was in the wrong, and needs to get married so hopefully his faith in Jesus Christ will bring him to the light. On the bright side we are helping a guy, Gerrardo, stop smoking and found out that he has been smoking for the last 50 years!! What is even crazier is that he started when he was 6 YEARS OLD! The miracle of it all though is that has made a ton of progress, he has seen the hand of God in his life helping him, and he is getting closer. We placed a baptismal date with him this week for the 22nd September so hopefully he can reach his goals!! We are super stoked for him and it definitely would be a miracle to see him leave his cigarretes behind after 50 years. It so so true that the Gospel changes lives and I love being a missionary and part of that process!
Well, every cycle I say that this cycle was faster than the last, but it is so true! I can´t believe we are alredy on week 5, and my time with Elder Nevarez might ALREADY be coming to an end soon! I hope not though because I would love to finish my mission with him. I did divisions with Elder Baird this week who is from Spokane, Washington, and it was super fun to hang out with him. He was so shocked that I knew what Silverwood was since that is the amusement park right by his house so we talked a little about my family reunion up there. But I am so grateful for all of the friendships I have made here in my mission. Well, love and miss you guys tons and have a great week!
Elder Clark
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