This week there both is and isn´t a lot of things to report.
Monday was a normal day.
Tuesday and Wednesday
we did Companion Exchanges with the Hermanas in Chañaral, which meant
we lost two full days in our sector. But that we were able to walk
around in a hot and sticky city learning new things. It was a two days
of ups and downs for sure.
Thursday
we did our weekly planning for the last week of the transfer. That
threw Hermana Handley a little bit, because it is her last week in the
Mission Field. She freaked out just a little bit. But she really has
been holding together quite well. Im very proud of her. We also did a
surprise birthday party for a member and it was a huge success.
Friday
was a normal day and we acutally got some work done and were able to
teach a lesson to a girl named Javiera. She is 16 years old and very
mature for her age. She would have to be though, considering she is the
mother of a 1 year old. She has a lot of questions and is really
interested in the idea of the Plan of Salvation. We have another
appointment with her on Tuesday to follow up and get to know her more.
Saturday another normal day.
Sunday
however began with quite an adventure. We have been having issues with
the plumbing for awhile in our apartment, and we´d had some people in to
look at it. But nothing really was done, because they really couldnt
find a problem. Well..... We found the problem. We woke up Sunday
at the normal time, to a weird rushing noise. I opened the curtains and
BOOM. The basketball court inbetween us and the church was
flooded.There was a large break in a pipe somewhere underground and
everything was covered. We quickly called everyone that we could and
turned off the water... We were abel to have sacrament meeting, but we
had to cancel the rest of church because there arent any bathrooms.
Which also means..... We dont have a bathroom in our house..... No
shower, sinks, toilet. Nada. Today I showered at the Relief Society
President´s house. Hopefully someone will get out to fix it soon, we´ve
had to cancel all further activities and such until it is fixed... And
we dont have any water in the house. With the exception of the few
bottles and buckets we filled. Super fun adventures!
But the best part about the whole week, and definetly the best part of Sunday.
Was after sacrament meeting when our Recent Converts Mauricio and José
were ordained and set apart as Priests and were given the Aaronic
Priesthood. Their blessings were beautiful, and I was crying. At the
same time, both of thier wives were given callings and set apart. These
two little families have already increased the branch so much. The
excitment and love for the work is back in the hearts of the members. We
are so happy with the miracles both big and small that we are seeing
every single day.
I love you all so much. I
want to thank personally all of the worthy Priesthood Holders that have
been a part of my life. Especially my Daddy. I am so grateful to have
grown up in a home that had this amazing unifying power. With parents
who work together as a team and love with all thier hearts. Thank you
for everything Mom and Dad. I love you more than you know.
Love you all! Write you next week!
Hermana Randall
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