BUT we do have some investigators. I think I´ve told you all about Alicia and Emilio. They´re an older couple. Emilio is in a wheelchair due to Parkinson´s and he can't walk and he struggles to talk. He and Alicia live alone, and their house just happens to be in the most complicated location that going to church is a struggle. What we need is someone from the ward to stop by and take them in their car.. but remember how I mentioned that we talked to the bishop and he said there wasn't anyone and I was upset? Yeah. We continued to ask and finally our ward mission leader decided to step up and he said that if no one can, we, he, and the elders, will push him all the way up the hill and to church. Anyway. We´ve been working with Alicia and Emilio for about 5 weeks with no progression. I honestly felt ready to give up. But this past week we were in a lesson with her and we started talking about baptism and we said we were preparing a baptismal service for september 10th. Alicia goes "you know what? Im going to get baptized." It took every ounce of strength not to shout "FINALLY THANK YOU" due to how relieved I was. Emilio said as well that he still has a few doubts but he´s willing to accept the date and work towards it. SO HAPPY.
We also are teaching a mother and son named Nancy and Nicolas. Yesterday we went and Nancy had to leave so we ended up teaching Nicolas and his girlfriend. We ended up placing a baptismal date with them both, and they both accepted for september 17th. His girlfriend lives in a different city but the missionaries there are going to work with her. I was so happy! We´re planning on committing Nancy this week as well.
So Friday was the hottest day so far. About 90 degress and 100% humid. And then Saturday was freezing and pouring rain non stop. Argentina is funny, because if it rains even a little, or if it's super hot, they cut the power every where. Luckily we had families let us in almost all day Saturday, but we were soaked and riding bikes through rivers basically.
On Thrusday I think, we contacted a man in the street and invited him to church. He reacted like everyone, without showing much interest. But sunday, I saw one of the elders signaling to me like crazy from the hall so we went out and the man was standing there, suit and all! His name is Jorge. He told us after that he didn't understand everything, but he liked it and wants to learn more! The night before I remember praying that maybe, just ONE of our million contacts we did that week will show up, and hey. God is amazing.
This week I read a talk by Holland called "lessons from liberty jail" about how even though it was basically hell for Joseph Smith, it was also a temple. That anyone can receive revelation in any situation if they´re open to the spirit and continue with a good attitude. You should all read it :)
I don't have pictures this week because I didn't take any and also because the thing to upload the pictures broke.. so..
Have an amazing week! Share the gospel with someone! Love you!
Love,
Hermana Prestwich
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