HAPPIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE!

They dont have thanksgiving here so it will be like any other day, but that's okay because we get fed here all the time so bascially everyday is thanksgiving :p    Chileans have lately been giving us a TON of Pan de Pascua por la Navidad and they eat this type of dessert called semola which is really good too (and bracy boy can eat it!).   Skype...I know it will be on the 25th  (December)  and for an hour. Which hour I dont know and from what Ive heard we have to find a member who has skype in order to use theirs, which isnt hard in my area dont worry :)  Ill give you more details as I learn them, cant wait to see you guys!!!!!!!! :)))) 

 You asked me about the work, and this week has been the happiest week by far of the mission. We had been teaching Pamela for about a month because she preferred the Hermanas to teach her over the elders that were teaching the family.  So Hermanita y yo made special visits to teach her specifically. We have gotten really close with her, and love her and her whole family so much!!  Last week they were married, and this week they were baptized. They now have their minds set on being sealed in the temple this time next year. Its impossible to describe the happiness you feel when someone you love enters the waters of baptism to make covenants with the Lord.  Seeing their lives change......being able to see them look to the future without a fear, but with all the hope in the world and the promise of forever with their family is the most joy I have yet experienced in my life.  I tried describing a little of the experience, but I really cant adequately describe it, Im sorry :/ But I do know that this gospel is what will bring us the most happiness in this life and the next. That through it, we have the opportunity to become better and reach the potential that the Lord desires for us and that are families can be together forever. Nothing is more important that sharing this gift, the greatest gift He has to offer with those we know. The joy that they find is a joy that is life changing  and lasting. I love being a missionary, and am so grateful for the privilege to be a 
representative of Him.

The Field is White

     I've been slacking on telling you about what we have been doing, so here's a little bit padres. We had many cool experiences this week, but there's one I want to compartir.  We were walking around Machali and passed by this house. The people who live there were contacted 8 weeks ago and we have knocked on the door AT LEAST 9 times but everytime no one was home.

We almost passed it, but then decided to try one more time. A lady named Carolina answered the door and excitedly let us in.  After talking to her for a little bit and getting to know her, we asked more questions about her and her family and she started crying.  She told us that she had been praying we would pass by because she wants a message to touch the heart of her bololo that will cause him to change for the better and to bring their family closer.  We talked to her more and are meeting with them now and they are great. 

     But while she was crying, it just really hit me that this is why we are here as missionaries. We are here to bring the message of the restored gospel to families, a message centered on Christ and that through Him we are able to become better individuals and as we build families around these principles, they become closer as well.  Everyone on the earth accepted this message before they came here, and it's our job to help those that don't remember have recognize how much they need it, and how it really does have the power to change lives.  I know that this gospel is true and have seen how it works within individuals and families.  I love being a missionary and am blessed to have such an amazing family, and help others achieve the same eternal happiness that comes.  I love you and can't wait to hear from you next week! :) 

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