Hey everyone!!!!!
Well transfers came and went and still in good ol 3 bocas with elder mcgee!!!!
This last week we went on splits with the priests in our branch and it was awesome!!! I had the great opportunity and blessing with going with Javier Martinez. He is 17, a recent convert of 8 months, and just wonderful. We split the area up in two; and me and Javier hit the empedrado running. What was a bit of a bummer was that all of our visits fell, but that didnt put us down at all we kept on trucking ahead and just went around to find people to teach. We ended up teaching around 4 lessons and talking to a bunch of people. If we saw them outside or walking we would chat with them for a little bit and invite them to church or put an appointment for the next time we could pass by. It was great!!!!
Later on in the week, we had a wonderful experience with the Martinez family (Javiers fam). Marta Martinez, a few years ago, got the same thing that grandma utah had which paralyzed all of her left side. When we were there we were teaching a lesson on having faith in our prayers and putting in our part. She had lost all confidence in walking again and has been too scared to try it again. We sat down with her and her family to set a goal to have her start practicing walking so that she can walk around church all by herself without needing the help of her husband or children. Now she is all pumped and excited to be putting in the effort to walk again!!!! She has the faith and now she has the drive. Through faith truly anything is possible.
Can you believe that this last sunday was the last testimony meeting of 2011??????? I know that is kinda crazy stuff huh? It was a great meeting. Sadly there wasnt a ton of people but there was a great spirit. During the testimony meeting a few members mentioned the missionaries and the effect they had on their lives. Many times it would be us just passing by and saying hi or them seeing us on the street working. Like the advice Blair gave me before i came: our people are really watching us at all times and everywhere we go; which makes it even more important for us to be examples of Jesus Christ in all that we do and say.
Truly i am so grateful for all of those around me. they teach me so much and show me so many different things. nothing is big or small. I love this gospel and this church so much. I know that we all have a loving Heavenly Father who watches over us and cares for us all. He sent his only son to come to this earth to suffer for us that we may repent and come more unto him and be able to return to live with our Father in Heaven once again. Missionary work is one of the best experiences and blessings that i have in my life. I have learned so much and i have come so far and even though iv'e got a good while to go i know what i gotta do to get there. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and i hope all of the best.
Love,
Elder Wilson
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