This was a good week! A lot of things happened that I can't remember- so sorry- but they are in the journal! Got to talk to my family which was awesome- 3 way call with Elder Coleman!! I was late to it of course- but they forgave me and I got to hear Coleman sing so I was super happy! Great time. We had a lot of funny moments on the bikes this week. My companion would kill me if I mentioned some of them- so maybe in the next couple weeks. Ha ha, we got soaked in the rain yesterday which was super fun and there was also a baptism on Saturday- Miguel- he is 17 and it is great to have him in the branch. So we helped the branch presidents wife make little hand outs for mothers day- very cute she is amazingly crafty- and the whole priesthood came in and gave us all the hand out and some candy during Relief Society- they sang for us too- that was hilarious. Spanish men don't sing very well...haha Sister Schroeppel, Belford and I did a musical number during our joint sacrament meeting with the English Branch- the Spanish members had head sets- we wanted them to be there to see their kids sing. They sang Love at Home while I played- turned out great considering we had like no time to practice. First two verses English and did the last in Spanish- beautiful!! We spent a lot of time in Trusville that day and we taught 5 lessons and met like 7 new people! So fun, and great to practice the Spanish. We have lots of funny conversations with people about their lives and how we are in the "hood" which Sister Belford doesn't believe. Good actually GREAT news.....Maria has a baptismal date!!!! June 9- and then her and Juan (the recent convert) will get married a week later!!! We are going to commit her 10 year old son to the same day. She is amazing, she knows so much and is understanding everything we teach her- there was a lesson on temples on Sunday and she shared her testimony about marriage and how it grew because of how the gospel teachings the importance of it! We love her so much and can't wait to see her grow even more. We are crossing our fingers and praying we don't get transferred before it happens though. People like her strengthen my testimony so much, because they are so faithful and curious to learn more about what God has to teach for them and what God has in store. A lot of the work out here is strengthening the faith of people we meet on the street, investigators, less-actives, and members- but while we do this I think that they end up helping us even more. They are teaching me how to love and really serve and fulfill our purpose here in life. To live the gospel, to follow Jesus Christ and to serve others. The Branch President and his wife are always helping, and when we mess up they say "No se preocupen" - Don't worry about it! It is all okay! I love them so much and love the example that they are for me, and us as missionaries out here. Every Sunday in Sunday school we learn so much from Sister Cuenca and her sweet testimony- they help strengthen the investigators that we brings and I am so grateful for that. I want you all this week to forget the past things that you did wrong, you messed up on- tomorrow is new day as President Holzapfel says- and combined with President Cuenca we can add It is all okay! The Lord just wants us to keep trying, learn from what has happened and keep trying the next day- this is my motto right now and it is helping me so much. I love you all- make it a great week!
Hermana Coleman
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