Familia...
Wow what an incredible week. The Fourth of July was a mix of all different things.. We had a lesson with a new potential investigator, then went to the church for lunch with our district. I made my bundt cake and layered it red white and blue.. i've still got the touch! Afterwards we went to a less active family that we've been working with and had a barbeque. Texans sure know how to barbeque! We have an investigator who was Miss Eagle Pass this year and so she needed help decorating her float for the parade. We were able to help her and then share a few scriptures afterwards. Her name is Lissette and she is incredible. Her mom has been fighting cancer for over a year now and probably wont make it much longer. She's 20, and I am amazed at her faith and her trust in God and His plan. After helping her with the float, we received permission to go to the festival downtown. There were so many people! It was on the border. Literally right by the river. All the Mexicans were waiting on the other side to watch the fireworks. I was surprised at how much patriotism the people in Eagle Pass had. Although most of them still were waving their Mexican flags :) The only time I had a little bit of homesickness was when I heard "God Bless America".. and couldn't stand on the chairs in the backyard with Marielle and Julianne and sing at the top of our lungs haha but It was a good day and I am so thankful to live in the country that we do. That we have the freedom to worship and share the Gospel! What a blessing.
Mariela's sons still want to be baptized.. we're just working on the dad. He needs to give them permission to do so. We were able to go to Alex's (the 8 year old) baseball game this week. It was so fun! He was actually really good.. It brought back a lot of good memories playing all summer long. He was so happy we came and gave us huge high 5's after. It meant a lot to Mariela because she was out of town so we went in her place. Hopefully they will be baptized soon! We'll continue to pray and keep the faith.
During the week I always try to think of things to talk about in the e-mail home, but this week, nothing extremely spiritual or amazing happened, until yesterday. Testimony meeting was amazing!! The Spirit was SO strong. We started in the Spanish branch. My heart was pounding the entire meeting. Then we had English sacrament meeting 2 hours later and the same thing happened! I am continually impressed and strengthened by the members here. There's not many, but their testimonies are strong and they are faithful. In Relief Society, (english branch) we were given the last 10 minutes to bear testimony, if any one wanted to. The Spirit was again, SO strong. I love hearing others testimonies. I had the opportunity to share my testimony in all 3 meetings. Each time, I felt so much joy and comfort. I know that each of us have testimonies. The Spirit is the teacher. If we but simply share our testimonies, it allows the Spirit to enter into the hearts of those whom we are sharing with. I know we all can strengthen our testimonies. I remember in seminary a teacher told me "Your testimony will increase as you share it." We have an incredible blessing to be members of this Church. Go share it! Offer others what we have. I love this Gospel. I am so thankful for my Savior and the Atonement. I know that without Christ, we are nothing. (Moroni 7:48) I love being a missionary. Be safe! Thanks for all your prayers, letters, support and love! Have a great week!The Galindos- one of the daughters is named jesusita :) haha i love them all
I miss the 4th of July...She makes me look awful ha ha
4th of July pics
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