Hi (I can't think of anything more original to say)
So how are you all? This week we had lots of things going on
like zone conference, a baptismal interview, a baptism, and GENERAL CONFERENCE
which left us with pretty much just two full days of work. But it's all good
because Conference was full of inspiration and revelation, and this week will
be great.
This week I learned that there is no such thing as an easy
baptism. We have been working with this wonderful little grandma named Ester.
She is the mother of a lady that got baptized about 21 years ago and is such a
dear lady. I got to El Talar and the Elders had already been teaching her and
she was so ready I thought, “This will be the easiest baptism ever!” WRONG. Trying to get everything done in the
Lord's way was hard, and even though there was quite a bit of opposition and
stress in the process, we held to our integrity and Ester was able to be
baptized before the Saturday Conference with a last minute surprise
visit from Presidente Smith to support her!
Also I saw my very first Latino rap battle in the park the
other day. That was pretty neat.
And GENERAL CONFERENCE. I love listening to the leaders of
this Church. They are truly inspired by our Father in Heaven. I especially
enjoyed the continued theme of the Godhead and listening and following the
promptings of the Holy Ghost THE FIRST TIME THEY COME. I know I am guilty of
letting the little thoughts go by justifying them and putting up excuses, but
Conference gave me a little nudge telling me that I need to work on acting
first and asking questions later. And of course, L. Whitney Clayton gave one of
my favorite talks, speaking about being obedient to the small things to see
solutions to the big problems in our life. So, I ask you guys: Are you studying
the scriptures daily? Are you keeping the Sabbath day holy or just going to
church? Are you praying every day? If you are lacking in these things, I'd like
to invite you to starting doing them=) I know that by doing these things we
come can nearer to our Savior! I know I have found lots of strength and peace
and joy as I have tried my best to do this.
I hope you all have a great week! See you all soon enough!
Atentamente,
Elder Hardcastle
The cutest little 84 year old Argentine grandma there is.
Huevos de Pascua
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