¡Hola mis amigos!

 

This week was another one that was on and off rain. It is really nice to get both the rain and the sunshine because it makes everyday a little different. And in the terms of missionary work there are always surprises when you are walking down the street. We actually had a funny experience with one of the members downtown. We were at Justine's apartment to pick up Cloti to bring her to a dance on Friday night. Sister Kramps was walking with us to the door and these two people stopped and wanted to talk. Sister Kramps just started to share the gospel and how much it has helped her life. It was really a cool experience not having to do anything. They related very well and we gave them our phone number. Hopefully they will call us. It was just a testimony to me that everyone in the church that has the wonderful understanding of the gospel should share the gospel, any chance they get.

 

We met with German twice this week and he is progressing very well. He visited some "not so approved" websites talking about the church and he came to us with some questions. But for the most part he just pushed it aside and said that it was not important. He is learning very rapidly. We had to move his baptismal date to July 7th because he needs more time to talk to his wife. He is so motivated to get his family baptized and he wants the blessings of the temple so much. Mauricio made a big step last week. He decided that he really needed to just repent fully and get his burdens lifted away. He has opened up so much and it is really cool to see the change in his life. His new thing is to apply the faith  and show that he is growing. So, he will be baptized on the 7th as well. We are excited!

 

We met with the Bravo family and we talked about the plan of salvation. They really liked it and I think we were able to resolve most of their doubts. They also made us this really good Colmbian food. That is one good thing about being Spanish speaking in Canada is that you get to try food from all around the world. But they cannot meet with us until July so hopefully they will do some of their "tarea" and gain a bigger testimony. Justine and Cloti are doing well. Cloti has been reading the Book of Mormon a lot since she doesn't have much to do during the days. Justine has been working a lot, but it is really good for her and her daughters. We are meeting with them tommorrow and we are teaching the Plan de Salvacion, always a hit with souls searching for the truth. ha ha. We also met with Bi, the guy from the Ivory Coast that lives across the street. We brought a member that speaks French and he taught a lot about the Restoration. It was cool to feel the Spirit in a language that I could barely understand. We are going to be handing him over the to the other missionaries soon and we both feel like he is interested.

 

Oh man! On Thursday we helped some former investigators clean up their backyard. We borrowed Bro. Turgeon's weed wacker and went to work. It took about 4 hours because they had a field of just dandelions about to my waist. I wish I would have taken a picture before and after. Super fun and they really liked it. They even cooked us some tacos!

 

I challenge anyone that wants to see the miracles from missionary work to start opening your mouth. I have realized that members are so powerful in bringing others to the truth. Having people in your home and the missionaries teaching is such an amazing experience for everyone. The Spirit that can be felt in member's homes cannot be repeated. People can really feel it. What have you really got to lose??

 

I realize more and more everyday that this gospel is true and that the church provides the best way that we can live it. I love my Savior and He is the one that can help us out everyday!

 

Mucho Mucho amor!!!

 

Elder Kipperony