This week I was told I will be leaving Rosal. How sad! I wish I didn't have to leave. This area has been home to the hardest transfer of my mission, and the best 3 months of my entire life. I'll be leaving with just under 5 months here. I will for sure miss all of my dear friends, and now family who I won't be seeing any time soon. I have been touched by the Holy Ghost in this area, bringing to pass "a mighty change of heart". I will never forget what I have learned here.
I am sad to leave my 3rd son, Elder Eastmond, but I know how ready he is!! He will see many miracles that I have not. I am happy that I can leave this area in good hands.
Out here in Rosal, the first transfer was a nightmare, really. My companion was shy and timid and never spoke, I basically opened an area that didn't have work in it for over 2 years. But when Eastmond arrived we got into a groove. The miracles arrived, and the stories behind those we taught are so touching.
Ana was fallen, sad, lost, and even athiest when we first met her. And because of the way she felt when she came to church, she changed, gave a 180 degree turn and now loves her life.
I went to look for Claudia, a less active member. She had serious problems and was suicidal. I reactivated her and Eastmond arrived in time to see her nephews get baptized. We reactivated her sister, and baptized her mom, Soledad. Her dad, Fransisco Coronel, is also now reactivated and are on their way to a Temple Sealing.
We found Angel at church one day, a little confused. I guess Rosalba brought him cause her son Erik wanted to go to Seminary. I met them and baptized her daughter, Jhadys. Also perfect timing with them, might I add. God's timing is perfect.
Antonia and Diana weren't baptized with me. But they will be baptized in June. Monse hasn't accepted yet, but I know she will. I can feel it. I am so blessed to be able to partake in God's work and be the instrument by which He calls unto His children in love. I loved being here, I am sure God had prepared this area, this time, these people, for me!
This week was fast, just saying goodbye to everyone and trying to find new investigators for Elder Eastmond when I'm gone. The Bishop invited us to McDonald's to say goodbye to me, because he was very happy that we supported his Ward in a time of need.Miguel Angel came to church. He is so prepared. He is also getting baptized in June. I'm sad to leave, but that's how the mission is, happy or sad, I'm leaving so I might as well be happy and not let it get to me!
I hope you all have a great week!
"And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord, and after I prayed, the winds did cease, and the storm did cease, and there was a great calm." 1 Nephi 18:21
Photos:
2. Bishop and his family (the Morales)
3. Rosalba and Angel and kids
4. Mireya and Edith
5. Antonia and Diana
6. I was gonna take a pic with Soledad and Elias and Fani but they were all crying too much, so here is a pic of Elder Eastmond
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