It's hard to believe that it's already August. July flew by
way too fast. Before we know it, John will be in the MTC.
One of the greatest things about the mission is that you can
make really great friends. The hard part is that at some point there is always
change. I'm not sure I'm quite used to that yet. Some changes are harder than
others.
So Elder Flores is already home, already chatting with our
investigators and the members on Facebook with his cellphone. My new companion
is Elder Riera, from Ecuador. He has 9 months in the mission.
I've been a little bit sick this week but I think I'm
already starting to feel better. It doesn't help that it's very cold right now.
I mean, ahorita it's pretty hot, because the sun's out, but in a couple of hours
it's going to cool down and by 6:30 when the sun goes down it gets freezing
cold. Sometimes I wear thermals, a sweater, and two coats. haha. And I'm
sleeping at night with 5 blankets.
Yesterday, Maxi (15 yrs old) who was baptized two weeks ago,
was confirmed a member, shared his testimony, and received the Aaronic
Priesthood. In his testimony, he said "I know that the steps that I'm
taking are right."
I also shared my testimony yesterday. Sometimes people think
that the life of a missionary is easy, or always full of happiness.... Wouldn't
it be great if life were like that? But we wouldn't grow, and we wouldn't have
to learn to trust in the Lord. I know that Jesus Christ, our Savior, lives. He
suffered for our sins, pains, and afflictions, so He knows how to help and
comfort us in hard times, when no one else can. I have felt Him carry me
through all of my trials.
Have a great week!
Elder Garrett
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