This has been a crazy week full of crazy weather. I love the rain, and in Alabama it rains super hard, and then it is super humid, and then it is cold and then it is super sweaty hot. All in a 3 day period. We were wearing blankets, jackets and slippers in our apartment for two mornings while we studied. Then decided we should study outside where we were sweating and I got sunburned haha. I have an awesome watch tan line. This was an intense week on the bikes, I try to sing church hymns to distract myself from all of the hills that we are attempting to ride and think about what the people in the cars are thinking about us haha- which helps and makes me laugh. This week has been very event filled- had a great lesson with one of our investigators, Rene, we taught him about the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ on the earth, and how the Book of Mormon is a tool that can help him grow closer to Christ and know that this is the true Church on the earth- It was the first time out in the field that I got to explain the introduction of the Book of Mormon to an investigator which was really neat. He has the desire to come to church and learn more so we are going to keep working with and teaching him! Taught English class on Wednesday night- we hold them every Wednesday and Sunday night at the chapel, we try to invite everyone to come. Sister Belford said guess what, you get to teach tonight! I said oh no, I have never seen English class done, I will watch this time. She wasn't having any of that so me and the other new Elder taught it....haha luckily there was only one investigator there so we were not messing up multiple people haha. It was actually really fun, and I did it Sunday night as well with an investigator (who has a baptismal date :)) who doesn't know very much English at all. It was so fun!! Just figuring out ways with another Elder and investigator on how to write the English word with Spanish letters and sounds so he could pronounce it correctly. I have been hearing a lot of real life problems and stories from the people we have been meeting/teaching this week. It is starting to open my eyes and want to study in a different way- for them, from their perspective. We talk a lot about how we could approach principles which apply to the things they are going through right now. There was a miracle that happened this week, we were able to go to a different city to find a referral- he was there and we were able to talk to him and set up another appointment- it was a miracle we got there because it was in the middle of the forest, at night, in a city we didn't know, thank goodness for GPS. But we came upon two trailer parks that are hidden in the trees! Never would've known they were there if other Spanish sisters hadn't met the referral at a friends house in another city. Super random, and a miracle of course! We taught him last night, and committed him to baptism! We also found a man who has a brother who is a member in a different Spanish branch here in Alabama where Sister Belford has served. MIRACLE! haha we have a return appointment with him too, which we are excited for, he is such a great person who the gospel will really help if he lets it and we guide him through it with the Spirit. That is the important thing about being a missionary, it doesn't matter what talent or skills that you have, if you don't have the spirit, and don't follow the promptings of the spirit in lessons, no one will be converted. You can tell a difference when it is there, and how much it helps the people, and how much better you feel after a lesson. Everyone needs help in this life, the peace and help and love the gospel offers, especially when things are the toughest. It is our job as missionaries to be doing everything we can to be worthy of that spirit to change peoples lives. One thing that really stuck out to me this week during companionship study is that each and every person is different. We have all had different experiences and problems. But Heavenly Father knows each and everyone of us personally and perfectly, and because of this he can help each of us apply the Gospel of Jesus Christ into our lives in different ways. Exactly tailored to us. The scriptures, prayer, prophets and the Holy Ghost help us to feel and apply the teachings and lessons into our own lives to make us better people. Because God is our loving Heavenly Father he wants us to have joy and success. And that is what the gospel can bring into everyone's lives. That is why there are missionaries, to share it. That is why there are members to share it as well. And that is why there are prophets, to help us in our day realize the love and hope the gospel offers. I am thankful for all the lessons that are learned out here everyday! I am thankful for all of you as well. Make it a great week, love you all!
Hermana Coleman
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