Palo Santo...

Once upon a time we went to go visit our dear investigator Cecilia... She has been working like crazy trying to buy a diaper for her newborn child. This night, she happened to be working on chopping wood.. from a tree that is named the Palo Santo.. I dont know what it is in English. Imagine it, three girls, in the light of two cell phones, chopping wood, talking about the miracles she has seen in her life since the missionaries came. It was honestly, one of the best experiences of my Life!

Remember the family from last week? well, Monday we had a lesson with them planned, and they weren't home... we stopped by Tuesday... nothing... Wednesday.... Thursday... FRIDAY WE FINALLY FOUND THEM. And, as it turns out, they are moving. they were leaving Friday at 10 at night... we caught them just in time to say goodbye, and gather their information to send to the elders in the new area where they are moving to. It was such a sad night... but they will continue to receive the lessons!!! :) they are so excited to continue learning!! 

I love that the authorities are able to speak in their own language now! When they spoke in Spanish, us gringos (who got to watch in English) RAN AS FAST AS WE COULD to the other rooms so we could watch in Spanish!! :) ha ha it was super fun! :) 

WE taught a girl this week, who told us she wants to be baptized!! When we told here there really was the eternities, they really did exist, she was so happy!! She told us she wants to do everything possible to be able to get to the eternities with her husband and new daughter!! Ah! :):) 

I learned a lot about the enabling power of the atonement this week. One scripture I found that sums it up very very well, is Isaiah 40:29-31. HE really does give us the strength to go that extra step when we think we are going to fall! 

I love you all, have a wonderful week!!! 

Hermana Arave