Small note to ALL: I now have permision to write anyone! So if you so feel to write me an email, I will do my best to reply quickly, but I will reply! Thanks to all those that have respected this rule, and feel free to send me some love! Its always openly received! jaja
So one day we were putting up english class posters and this lady stopped and watched us put the whole thing up. Then as we finished I asked if she was interested. She rudely responded "No. Why would you even offer such a class?" We told her it was a service that we do and it is because many want to learn. She said "How can you even offer classes if you dont even speak english!? My ancestors are from england and they know how to speak english! What you are teaching is trash! Where are you even from!?!" and my companion calmly stated "We are from the US." and she said" Exactly! You offering english classes would be like me offering mechanical repairs; I cannot offer something that I do not know how to do." I chuckled, and I said "Hermana, so you think that we do not know how to speak english?" *pause, and ponders* "YOU ARE NOT MY BROTHER!!! My brothers have the same blood and you do NOT." At that point, I said "well classes are friday at 7, hope to see you there!" jajaja Now looking back I have to think "what could have possibly happened this morning that has left her angry at the world? People do not live to just give others hectic" I dont know what happened, but I hope that she is alright.
Also, this week while we were looking for a less active family, we asked a lady who was watering her front lawn if she knew them. She said that she did not, but also that she just didnt even have anytime at all and it was just luck to find her there. We asked if we could sing her a song to help make her day better. She hesitated, and then said "ya, come in" So we went in and sat down with her and her son and his girlfriend. We told them that life can get crazy and a lot of times we may not have time to even take a breath. Then we sang her "nearer my God to thee" and she started to cry. The spirit was VERY strong and I LOVED it! It was just so awesome!! We explained how the book of mormon could help her so that she could have the peace that she needs EVERYDAY of her life. She accepted the book and said "I will read it!" SO PERFECT!!! And so we tried to get another appointment set up and then we left. As we were going out the door she said "Thank you vrey much. God always sends what I need when I need it. I truly know that you are servants of God"
I was left speechless. I think that may have been the BEST compliment that I have ever received from anyone, ever! It was a moment when I could confididently feel that I was doing my part. I dont think there is a better feeling as a missionary! wow.
So it has been another FANTASTIC week here in La Serena! Its starting to get cold, I think we might start wearing a jacket at night, but it still gets hot during the day. So we will see. I studied also a little in Alma 12-14 and its a really good area of the book of mormon. I invite you all to read them! And look for how you can draw closer to God and understand what he wants for you! I love you all!!!
Elder Marvin =D
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