Family,
I decided to back up all my photos and I don´t know why but
everyone is talking to me in the Cyber today so I wasted lots of time. Funny
how computer time has changed from your first day in the mission to now.
But this week was awesome. I had some super powerful
experiences. Number 1. I went to Mendoza and was surprised to greet Presidente
Avila with a cane. He broke his ankle over the holidays. You could tell he was
in lots of pain as he talked to us. During the meeting my pen I was taking
notes fell onto the ground and not wanting to interrupt I simply took out
another one to continue taking notes. As soon as the assistance's were done President stood with much pain, he slowly made the way to the front where I was
sitting and with much effort and the pain that was evident in his locked jaw
and the wincing of his eyes found my pen on the ground and returned it to me. I
am fairly stubborn and have never been one to allow others to help me and as I
apologized to President he interrupted me and in front of the 30 missionaries
said, ¨No, Hermana Hill thank you for the opportunity you gave me to serve
you.¨ I was sincerely touched at the simple act of tenderness and new that this
man of God would and has taken equal care of each of his missionaries. It was
an incredible example of the Savior who is willing to show the love for the 99
by demonstrating the love for the 1. How the atonement is a one by one
experience. How we too must remember the needs on the individual level and
regardless of our sacrifice show that we are first witnesses of our Savior,
Jesus Christ.
Number 2. Y. hasn´t smoked in 13 days!!! We had an awesome
lesson with her on Saturday where she brought out her doubts and fears of
taking the step of baptism. She said she just needs another confirmation that
this church is true. I have felt the spirit directing me before in lessons but
the words were exact at what was supposed to be asked. I asked if she had faith
in Jesus Christ. Then the baptismal questions followed. The spirit was strong.
And after explaining the baptismal covenant she still explained her fear. I
surprised by hearing myself say that as a representative of Jesus Christ she
would receive her confirmation that she needed to take this step the following
day during testimony meeting. She explained she was coming and then I asked her
to demonstrate her faith by baring her testimony in front of the ward once she
received her confirmation. She accepted. We promised blessings and testified
and we started to fast. The next Sunday we got there early and I played
prelude. The spirit was strong and about 20 minutes in Y. stood up and walked
to the front. I couldn't help but cry as she first thanked everyone for
welcoming her and she concluded with the phrase, ´´And I too, would like to add
my testimony, that I know this church is true.¨
You have to love it when the investigator has announces
their own baptism. She has been on fire ever since. During Relief Society
visiting teaching was taught and she bajó la caña (or reprimanded) the ward as
she said that the lack of visiting teaching demonstrates a lack of love for God
and commitment to the truth. I guess that's what happens when you are a lawyer.
She is great! She will be a leader for the rest of her life! The ward is super
pumped and starting to give us lots of references. The only problem is that of
the 12 people we have received 10 of them are in the Elders area, but I love
San Rafael. I cannot believe that we are in the last week of the transfer. I
just hope that Hna. Sorensen and I will be able to work another 6 weeks
together.
Love you all! Only 3 packages came in for the whole mission
for Christmas still. Last time they had a backup like this in Buenos Aires they
just ended up burning all the mail which I think is hilarious. My companion was
horrified. Haha! Oh I love my life! And I love you!!
Have a good week! I am glad you are doing better Mom!
Prayers are answered and I have been sending many of them to Utah!
The Gospel is true.
Life is wonderful!
Hna. Hill
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