How´s it going?! I love you guys! I was
thinking about you a lot this week. Sometimes when I´m here in this area
I ALMOST feel like I´m in the States. IT´s definitely different here.
The difficulties and challenges are continuing to
rise. I can´t say it´s fun but it´s almost enjoyable. I know I´ve got to
be careful saying this but it´s kinda cool being tested and tried. It´s
just makes me want to work that much harder. I´m really wanting to
baptize right now. IT´s been a few weeks since my last baptism and I´m
fetting (I can´t remember a good word in English for this feeling)
anseioso. This week it rained and so a lot of people desisted going to
church because they have to walk. Those days are always a little disappointing.
But, a miracle happened! There´s a family in our
ward were the mom and younger sister ,of 18 years, are baptized and the
older brother has served a mission, but the middle sister isn´t a member.
We´ve passed by there a few weeks now and have lunch there once in a
while. We´ve talked to her but she´s usually pretty busy with college
(philosophy major.) Actually the mutual love of philosophy was what
softened her at first. I don´t think she´s ever met a MORMON missionary
who knows about the Catholic bishop philosophers of the early middle
ages.
Yesterday, she went to church!!!! It was SOOOOO cool
to see her there! Apparently, last week during the temple dedication
she went to a conference for single adults and last night she went to
some other activity!!! I´m so pumped to see what happens! Her family has
been trying for years to get her to look into the church. Now is such a
propitious moment for her. Please pray because we´re looking for a
miracle.
Also, lately I´ve been studying the Old Testament
manual on P-days and guys, let me tell you, the Church is true. I´m
telling you, it´s perfect. It´s amazing how eternal and unchanging the
Gospel of Jesus Christ is. The requirements are the same for any man who
desires to enter into God´s presence. It does not change with the
passing of years or the movement and disturbance of cultures and
nations. It cannot be altered, even by a shadow of change. And it all
starts with baptism. Study the scriptures and trust in them. Apply the
things that you learn. Study them with the intent to find something to change in your life. As you do, your eyes will be opened so that you may
see and understand.
Love you all!
Elder Hodson
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