Monday August 21st, 2017

Hey guys! 

New companion...Elder Juarez from Honduras

This week was pretty good. We had a baptism on Saturday, and everything that could've gone wrong, went wrong......... First off: Some people are working on the church building, and there wasn't any water, so we had to call some people to get water to fill the font. Right after we did that, Virginia's husband called us and told us that she no longer wanted to get baptized that day because the bishop was a very big support, which he wasn't and it was very frustrating. So I had to talk to Virginia and explain that the covenants we make at baptism aren't with the Bishop, but with the Lord, and that He doesn't want us to put off our day of repentance. After talking to her for a little bit, she decided that she still wanted to be baptized.

We have a baptism this upcoming Saturday, and the Saturday after that. My companion and I have plans to have a baptism every Saturday this transfer so we'll see how that goes. My companion and I are still getting along great. He reminds me a lot of Bridon (Forest's cousin). In his country they don't use coins, pure bills. He's a cool guy, and we're working really well together.  Elder Juarez has been out for 5 months.  He was companions with Elder Arzate (Forest previous companion) in the MTC.

Just this week, we had 13 New Investigators, 1 new Baptismal Date, and 4 Investigators in Sacrament Meeting. It was a good week, but Abel's wife, Anahì', mom died this week, so she's been having a tough time. We're hoping to put a baptismal date with her this week for Sept. 9, and Abel will be able to baptize her.

I really liked this scripture: Alma 36:3 

"whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day."

I also got 2 letters from dad this week, and one from Grandma Tucker. Thanks for all the support. I love you guys! Have a great week!

Abel

-Elder Radmall

Questions:

Dad: Little by little. They use a different type of Spanish. They use the form of Vosotros, and here we use the form of Tu  ( Are you learning anything about your new companions country?)

Mom: Not a lot. Please ask Mary Doerr si ella sabe cómo hacer posoli, agua de cevada o horchata de coco. Thanks!  ( Any talk about the eclipse in Mexico?)

Holly: Abel. He helps us with whatever we need, he understands and accepts the doctrine, we have a lot in common.  ( Who has been your favorite investigator and why?)

Sam: From home: Steak and Mashed Potatoes. Here: Enchiladas Verdes.  (What is your favorite food from home, your favorite food from your mission, and are there any that are similar?)

Dylan: Agua de Cevada "Barley Water" It sounds weird, but it's really good.  (What is your favorite drink on your mission?)