Monday, March 26, 2018

Monday March 26th, 2018

Dang! Sam looks like he's getting really tall from the pic!

As to the question of if I'm getting taller, I think the correct question would be if I'm getting wider haha! Nah, I think I'm about the same height and width.  We no longer have to hand wash our laundry.  There is a member here with a laundry service.

Having fun with his companion.

This week was an alright week. We're teaching an 18 year old girl whose grandma was baptized last September. She's been listening to the missionaries since last May and hasn't accepted the invitation to be baptized. Well, she finally accepted it. Her name is Mineyko. We thought that the reason that she didn't want to be baptized had something to do with not wanting to repent, but we finally found out the real reason. She didn't want the missionaries to stop coming by. We assured her that we would still come by, since we have to teach recent converts all the lessons again. She then accepted the baptismal date. This happened last week, and her baptismal date was for this Friday, the 30th, but when she talked to her mom and dad about her wanting to be baptized, they told her that she didn't have permission, that they wouldn't allow her to do it. Well, she's 18 so she can do it if she wants to, but she's afraid that her parents wont pay for her schooling if she gets baptized.  We have an appointment with her tonight, so we'll see how it goes.  The other day we talked with her and her mom for like 3 hours trying to convince her with scriptures and the whole 9 yards, and at the end of the discussion she said, "I know it's true, but no." I was like, are you kidding me? So pray for Mineyko please.

We also found out why Raul doesn't want to be baptized yet. His wife, who is a member, yells at him all the time, and sometimes yells cuss words. She also talks badly about him to their kids. He told us that he knows that the church is true, and wants to be baptized, but not until he has the support of his wife. Yesterday we talked to the Bishop, so we'll see how it goes this week. He's a really great guy.

Yesterday, we were coming out of Sacrament Meeting, and I was met by a huge surprise! Standing outside the building waiting for me, was the Abitia family from Navolato. They came over to see me! It was amazing! They told me that they want to buy me a cake one of these days since I got transferred out of Navolato on my birthday. It made me so happy to see them! All the kids except for the oldest, who is a teenage girl, wanted to give me hugs. It was awesome!

I love you guys! Have a great week!




-Elder Radmall

Questions:

Dad: They're doing good. They're a little small for my feet, and they have a few paint stains, but other than that they're doing good. I'll definitely have to buy shoes that are size 10 1/2. These ones are size 10.  (Since you don't do anything fun, how are the Nike's holding up?)

Mom: I may have grown a little. Maybe. haha I really like the flavor Root beer, and strawberry :)  (Have you gotten any taller since you left?  What is your favorite snow cone flavor?)

Holly: Make sure that he respects you, have fun, and keep the commandments. Make sure that he knows that if he hurts you in any way, shape, or form, your big brother will be home in just a couple months haha ;)  (Brotherly advice on dating????)

Sam: I'm sure I stalled it more than once haha but great job bud!  (So how many times did you stall grandpa's truck when you fist drove it? Grandpa and I went for a drive and he said watch what I am doing.   Just a little further we switched spots.  I only stalled once!  It was my first try and haven't stalled since.)

Dylan: I have an idea, but let me search a little more before I give you the answer.  (If people in the Bible grew to be hundreds of years old why don't we?  How did it change?)

Tuesday, March 20, 2018


Elder Hernandez, one of Forest's former companions that has completed his mission, sent the next 10 photos to the Radmall family.
















Tuesday March 20th, 2018

Hey guys!

This week was crazy! We lost two days due to having to round up baptismal records, search for signatures, and take them to the mission offices. We actually entered a High School for one of them haha it was pretty weird! We entered, asked for a certain person, they told us where he was, and they just let us pass by without anyone leading us. We found him, had him put his finger-print on the baptismal record, and we left. We also had to go to the school where the bishop works, which is downtown, super far away from where we live. But all in all, we got the records to the mission offices.

On Saturday, we went to see Raul, and had a big sore on his tongue that wouldn't let him eat or talk very well. He's been having problems with the Restoration and the Priesthood, but he asked us to give him a blessing. We gave him a blessing, committed him to go to church, even though his member wife wouldn't be in town, and then we had to go. When we got to church he came over to us and stuck out his tongue haha but it was free of any sores! We then told him that the power of the Priesthood is real, and he said, "Yeah, I think it is." It was awesome! It was a huge testimony builder of the Priesthood.  We have an appointment with him tomorrow and we're hoping and praying that we can commit him to baptism.   

Raul and Elder Radmall























Raul Escalante
Olga Escalante





















Daniel continues to progress a ton. He bore his testimony in Ward Conference, and we're trying to get him called as a ward missionary.

My companion and I get along great! He's from the Lima West mission.

I love you guys! Have a great week!

-Elder Radmall


Questions:

Dad: Every once in a while there's a word here and there, but not too often.  (Do you ever struggle with your Spanish in shopping or non gospel topics?)

Mom: He's a great guy! He likes to skateboard.  (Tell us about your new companion.  What part of Lima is he from? )

Holly: A lot of times, they express their love more openly to the people.  (How do the sisters differ from the elders in their way of teaching?)

Sam: 8  (How many sisters are in your zone?)

Dylan: nope  (Other than your toe and the time you had to go to the hospital, have you gotten sick or had to be on any medicines?)

Monday, March 12, 2018

Monday March 12th, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!  (Matt's birthday was on Friday)

Hey guys!



This week was pretty good! We were able to place three baptismal dates, and help a lot of people progress. The three baptismal dates we placed are for April, and we're wanting to put two more this week but for this month. Daniel had an awesome experience! As you know he fasted last week to find a job where he can have Sundays off, well, he found the job! It was awesome! He also had some additional questions yesterday about how to pay his tithing. He's progressing so much!
My new companion is from Lima, Peru, he's been out in the mission-field for 18 months. I'm super excited to work with him. He seems like a great guy.




On Saturday we passed by for quite a few investigators to go to church with them, and nobody answered their door.  We got to the church building exactly at 10:00 and a thought came to us, pass by for María, Carmen, and Brandon. Well, María has cancer and is in a wheelchair because they amputated one of her legs. We were like, crap. church is about to start, and we'll have to go with a member that has a car to get them. Well, let's go quick. When we got to their house they were all ready to go to church and were waiting for us. While singing the last hymn, Carmen later told us that she had felt a feeling she'd never felt before that made her cry and didn't know why. We were able to explain to her that that was the Spirit testifying to her that what she was hearing was true. It was a really cool experience, all thanks to following the promptings of the Spirit.




Have a great week! I love you guys!

-Elder Radmall


"Say no to drugs, it destroys families!"



Questions:

Dad: Carmen's story  (What memorable moment did you have this week in recognizing the Spirit? and did you act on it? and how did it go?)

Mom: Eat giant quesadillas again haha  (What was the funnest thing that you did this week?)

Holly: Read your patriarchal blessing.  (How can we make ourselves remember our blessings during times of trial?)

Sam: He had brothers and sisters. but they were half-brothers and half-sisters because Jesus' literal dad isn't Joseph.  (Did Jesus Christ have siblings while on earth or was he an only child?)

Dylan: 7 pairs of all clean animals and one pair of all unclean animals  (How many of each animal did Noah take on the ark?)

Monday, March 5, 2018

Monday March 5th, 2018

Hey guys!








Okay, so first off, Daniel's baptism. Well, his baptism was last Saturday, and he had his interview the Thursday before. We went to visit him that Wednesday to see how he was feeling and what not. He told us that he no longer wanted to be baptized that Saturday. My companion started off on a long trail of blabber, and then it was my turn to talk.  I asked why he didn't want to be baptized. He said that he wanted to learn more. I then asked him if he believed that God was his Father in Heaven, to which he said yes. I then asked him if he believed that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. He said yes. I then asked him if he believed that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God, and he responded, yes. I then proceeded to explain that if Joseph Smith was a Prophet, then the church is true, and he started to nod his head in agreement.  I then said, we'll see ya tomorrow at 6 for you interview and he said okay. After his interview he gave us a hug and told us that he felt the most wonderful feeling during the interview and that he had prayed the night before telling God that if he felt something in the interview he would get baptized, and he felt it! He also said that he felt the same feeling when he entered that baptismal font. He is now preparing to receive the Aaronic Priesthood, and yesterday he fasted for a job that has Sundays off. He's doing amazing!






We also had splits on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Tuesday we went with the President's Assistants. We dropped off our backpacks with our extra clothes, deodorant, hair gel, etc. and went to work. When we got back to the apartment at night, we found it odd that the front door was wide open. When we got closer we saw that someone had broken the door handle and broken in to the apartment. They stole both of our backpacks and some other things from the apartment. But the coolest part was seeing the Lord's hand in it. Even though they broke in and stole some of our stuff, none of us felt mad, but the coolest part is that they left our garments in the apartment for some reason. They also left my towel and sandals which I am grateful for because I only have one towel and one pair of sandals. They also left my pjs. What made me sad was that they stole my razor that fits all the blades I have...I lost a white shirt and socks.


He got a haircut!!!!!  Much better!

But all in all I'm doing great! My Spanish continues to mejorar (improve) as do my teaching skills. I'm really enjoying being out in the mission field. I hope all's going good back home! I love you guys! 




Photo sent to Alisa from Elder Brown's mom.  Elder Brown is the one with "thumbs up" in the back.  Forest and his companion were helping Elder Brown and his companion move.  They went to Dairy Queen after to thank them for their help. 




Have a great week!
-Elder Radmall






Questions:

Dad: Last week's question: We honestly don't pull any pranks.   (What's the biggest prank you've done on a companion and what pranks have been done to you?)  This week's question: Apart from the robbery, nothing. It's pretty low key here.  (What's the most dangerous or scary situation you've been in?)

Mom:  Last week's question: Using simple examples that makes them feel included.  (What is your favorite way to teach children?)  This week's question: They're doing really good.  (How are your clothes holding up after being hand washed all the time?)

Holly:  Last week's question: Simba, Scooby Doo, and Mickey Mouse.  ( What are your top 3 cartoon characters?)  This week's question: That we lived before we were born on the earth.  (What part of the Plan of Salvation is the hardest for people to comprehend?)

Sam:  Last week's question: A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief, for the story it tells.  (What is your favorite hymn and why?)  This week's question: Not that I remember.  (I have a rash from my long cast.  Did you ever get a rash from yours?)

Dylan:  Last week's question: Que Dios cuida a las personas que están guardando sus mandamientos... That God cares for people who are keeping his commandments.   (Quiero saber lo que piensas que Moisés 7 versículo 18-23 es sobre tu opinión.... I want to know what you think Moses 7 verse 18-23 is about your opinion.) This week's question: Joseph Smith's First Prayer.  (What hymn would you want me to be able to play for you when you get home?)