Letter #61 12/07/15

This week was just actually SO CRAZY. In every aspect. I learned so much, grew so much more and just, yeah. I don't even know what to say. Sometimes you find out that sad things have happened to people you love, and that makes you sad. But it's a wonderful blessing to know that Heavenly Father KNOWS. He loves all of us and we are all in the palms of His hands. 

Literally- 1 Nephi 21: 14-16

There was more sad news to be had this week. We have been working with J and E, right? Their baptism/wedding date was set for this Saturday, but we have known for a little while that it would probably be postponed. We could tell that they were struggling, but there was all these other little issues masking the huge issue we could all feel. Finally, Heavenly Father made this beautiful opportunity when he intervened by adding an appointment in our iPads himself.. (surprise, we didn't set it and they didn't know we were coming) we went over, and only E was home. We got to ask her about her testimony, really see how she was feeling (which has been a struggle in the past because she's so quiet and just let's J do the talking) and it was a miracle because she totally opened up. I guess J had been talking about the church at work and a friend told him that if he really wanted to be sure (and he does, they've got the sweetest hearts in the whole world) that they should search the internet.. huh? So, they encountered a ton of anti-moron/Joseph Smith material that really confused them/broke their hearts. It was incredible, however, because as we talked about it.. each one of us three shared our experiences of coming across this material and finding our own testimonies. Heavenly Father knows exactly what he is doing. We're not exactly sure what will happen, but we have faith that it will work itself out. Or that they can work it out with Heavenly Father. 

Jesus is coming and Satan is working, my friends.  

BUT, I feel like the whole opposition in all things was made brightly manifest this week because.. #Guery. Hermano G R, remember him? I told y'all to expect big things and- wow. This BEAUTIFUL MIRACLE SENT FROM HEAVEN ABOVE will be baptized this Saturday. I can't express how neat it's been to see him just be so willing and ready to go. He's had a crazy, crazy life. Many dear death experiences and when it was almost all said and done.. he realized that his heart was basically empty spiritually. So he went to his Brother (who is a member that lives in Maryland) and asked him what his secret was. He sent him to us and- there you have it. He's HILARIOUS and basically just really philisophical. We made the mistake of teaching the Word of Wisdom right after restoration when he set his firm date (wanted to make sure there weren't any issures) and now he's under the impression that eating right is like, one of the fundamental doctorines of the church.. hahah, but he loves it. Literally every lesson turns into some analogy of why apples are the best fruit (the subject line translation- Life does not begin, nor end, with apples) and just how important the word of wisdom is.. We've learned a lot, though, about the W.O.W and I will admit that I now think twice before diving into a life of tacos, rice and beans.