Well happy to report that this week
went a lot better than the last. While again we weren't able to get anyone to
church this week, we are really seeing progression!! Miguel and Luz Hernandez
are an amazing family we are teaching in Cameron Park. They accepted a
baptismal date on Wednesday! YES. They are so amazing. A great little family
with so much potential. The date may not work out because they haven't been
able to come to church, but they are progressing and doing awesome. A little
while ago we watched the Restoration video with them, but it was in English
because they couldn't find the remote :P He understood most of it, but her no.
But when we came back the next time, they said they found the remote, and they
had watched it in Spanish and even had their kids watch it too! Which was
awesome. We also got to see Leo, a 16 year old from El Salvador. He is awesome
and a super smart kid. It is so great to teach him, and he really has true
intent to know if this is true!
We also are working with another 16
year old named Ulises. He accepted a date as well, but again it will be hard
because of church and work. But he is great! Him and his two younger brothers
are the most mature kids I have ever met. So respectful and professional, it is
awesome. They keep appointments better than adults!
We have Zone Conference this week on
Friday! Elder Baxter of the Seventy will be there! It will be awesome and we
are excited to learn at the feet of such a great man. Last Zone Conference the
Spirit was so strong, and I am looking forward to having that again.
The church hosted a huge all-faith
devotional yesterday about putting Christ back into Christmas! Our stake
president and a reverend lady gave talks, and they had a live nativity and
music and everything! It was awesome. We were going to translate for it, but
not one of the tons of people we invited showed up, so AWESOME. ;) Thus is
missionary work!
I love being out here. It is so
exciting to be a part of this work. God knows what we need and when we need it.
And He will give it to us in His time and His way, because He knows best! To
trust God is the best way to find happiness in life.
I love and miss you all. Thank you
for your love and support and prayers. Stay strong and safe, and look for
missionary opportunities! Sharing the light we have is the best way to increase
that light. I think a blessing that the Lord gives to us as missionaries often
times, is the ability to see people in their potential. Seeing them progress
and come closer to that potential is the most rewarding thing ever.
Love you all!
Elder Stone
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