AMAZING TIMES IN HONDO
Dear Family,
This week was by far one of the best weeks I have ever had on the mission. The Lord really blessed us. This week, my companion and I woke up extra early to pray together and read scriptures. We did a couple of fasts, and the weather was hotter than ever, and I almost died, but to see a family, and two individuals, walk into the waters of baptism at the end of the week, filled my heart with joy, like never before. All the way up until Friday, the Mom of the Family Martinez didn’t want to get baptized. We visited them every day this past week, and she kept saying she didn’t want to get baptized with her husband and son on Saturday. But I just kept having faith, and never doubted, and the Lord prepared the way. This past week, I think I have prayed for that family like I have never prayed on my mission. And let me tell you, to see them all in white Saturday was one of the greatest things I have seen or felt in my life. I can’t even explain what I felt in writing. They have changed and overcome so many obstacles. Jorge (the dad) used to do all kinds of bad things, and had smoked for over 30 years. Jorge, on Friday said he wanted another Elder (Elder Ochoa) he met 4 months ago to come and baptize him. So, we did all we could, and we got Elder Ochoa to come from his area in San Pedro to baptize this Brother. He was the happiest man after his baptism. So this week, we married Andres and his wife, and Andres got baptized Thursday night. Then on Saturday, the Martinez Family were baptized together with Aldo Santos. The Lord is really blessing me right now like never before on my mission. We are having success in this area like never before. The members are coming alive and the Bishop is really pleased with what's happening right now. Sunday, we finally got an inactive brother to receive the priesthood, so there are 5 new priesthood holders in the ward, counting the ones who were baptized. The Bishop is super happy with the attendance these past couple of weeks. Oh, and this week, our Zone reached our goal of 38 baptisms in the month. We have 40 right now. There are only two other Zones in the mission that might reach their goal. The Zones that reach their goal go out to eat with President Ochoa and have a P-day with him...all prices paid. We don’t work to get the reward of a nice little P-day with President, but it is a nice little bonus. This is my second straight Zona Celestial. We also set a nice little record for our Zone. This Zone had never baptized over 30 in a month before. So us 12 missionaries in the Zone are really happy right now with what the Lord has done here this past month. My companion and I are also what they call Celestial Missionaries. Those are the missionaries that reach their monthly goal. It's only the 24th, but my comp and I have baptized 7 souls so far this month. I really don’t know how to explain this week in writing. I want to say so many things. Right now, I really don’t want to think about anything else except working for the Lord. These experiences are like I have never before imagined. The language is the greatest. And, the people are the best. I really don’t want to go home for about another 2 or 3 years. So I will have to see what I can work out with President. I am way pumped and excited for Rob Clyde to go on his mission. That was way awesome to hear that great news. Tell him "Hi" for me and congrats on his decision. Hopefully, someone else up there in Washington gets a call down to “the best mission in the world” (Quote by Richard G. Scott, Quorum of the Twelve). This past week, we had interviews with President. I went into his office, said a prayer, after which, he looked at me in the eyes and said, "You're doing a great job. Just keep on doing what you're doing". And that was pretty much the interview. I was expecting a little more, but that was it. My interview was probably the shortest in all the Zone. I was a little bummed, cuz everyone else got more time with the Prez. Anyhow, sounds like the little Connell-Royal game was a big one. Thanks for getting my football blood going again, Becca. Sounded like a great game. Sounds like you guys are tearing it up with the missionary work back home. When I get home, that is what I want to do....go out with the missionaries, and baptize my friends. Anyways, I have to get running. I am going to send some pictures. Thank you all for your letters. Oh, and Mom, I haven’t gotten my little package yet from you guys. I am thinking I should get it this week. Oh, and what do I do about disinfectant solution? It cost about 300 limps here...around 15 bucks. I kind of need to buy some, and I am the most poor person here. Well, I have to get running. Thanks again for all the support and love. Have a great week and always Choose the Right. Love, Elder Lee
This week was by far one of the best weeks I have ever had on the mission. The Lord really blessed us. This week, my companion and I woke up extra early to pray together and read scriptures. We did a couple of fasts, and the weather was hotter than ever, and I almost died, but to see a family, and two individuals, walk into the waters of baptism at the end of the week, filled my heart with joy, like never before. All the way up until Friday, the Mom of the Family Martinez didn’t want to get baptized. We visited them every day this past week, and she kept saying she didn’t want to get baptized with her husband and son on Saturday. But I just kept having faith, and never doubted, and the Lord prepared the way. This past week, I think I have prayed for that family like I have never prayed on my mission. And let me tell you, to see them all in white Saturday was one of the greatest things I have seen or felt in my life. I can’t even explain what I felt in writing. They have changed and overcome so many obstacles. Jorge (the dad) used to do all kinds of bad things, and had smoked for over 30 years. Jorge, on Friday said he wanted another Elder (Elder Ochoa) he met 4 months ago to come and baptize him. So, we did all we could, and we got Elder Ochoa to come from his area in San Pedro to baptize this Brother. He was the happiest man after his baptism. So this week, we married Andres and his wife, and Andres got baptized Thursday night. Then on Saturday, the Martinez Family were baptized together with Aldo Santos. The Lord is really blessing me right now like never before on my mission. We are having success in this area like never before. The members are coming alive and the Bishop is really pleased with what's happening right now. Sunday, we finally got an inactive brother to receive the priesthood, so there are 5 new priesthood holders in the ward, counting the ones who were baptized. The Bishop is super happy with the attendance these past couple of weeks. Oh, and this week, our Zone reached our goal of 38 baptisms in the month. We have 40 right now. There are only two other Zones in the mission that might reach their goal. The Zones that reach their goal go out to eat with President Ochoa and have a P-day with him...all prices paid. We don’t work to get the reward of a nice little P-day with President, but it is a nice little bonus. This is my second straight Zona Celestial. We also set a nice little record for our Zone. This Zone had never baptized over 30 in a month before. So us 12 missionaries in the Zone are really happy right now with what the Lord has done here this past month. My companion and I are also what they call Celestial Missionaries. Those are the missionaries that reach their monthly goal. It's only the 24th, but my comp and I have baptized 7 souls so far this month. I really don’t know how to explain this week in writing. I want to say so many things. Right now, I really don’t want to think about anything else except working for the Lord. These experiences are like I have never before imagined. The language is the greatest. And, the people are the best. I really don’t want to go home for about another 2 or 3 years. So I will have to see what I can work out with President. I am way pumped and excited for Rob Clyde to go on his mission. That was way awesome to hear that great news. Tell him "Hi" for me and congrats on his decision. Hopefully, someone else up there in Washington gets a call down to “the best mission in the world” (Quote by Richard G. Scott, Quorum of the Twelve). This past week, we had interviews with President. I went into his office, said a prayer, after which, he looked at me in the eyes and said, "You're doing a great job. Just keep on doing what you're doing". And that was pretty much the interview. I was expecting a little more, but that was it. My interview was probably the shortest in all the Zone. I was a little bummed, cuz everyone else got more time with the Prez. Anyhow, sounds like the little Connell-Royal game was a big one. Thanks for getting my football blood going again, Becca. Sounded like a great game. Sounds like you guys are tearing it up with the missionary work back home. When I get home, that is what I want to do....go out with the missionaries, and baptize my friends. Anyways, I have to get running. I am going to send some pictures. Thank you all for your letters. Oh, and Mom, I haven’t gotten my little package yet from you guys. I am thinking I should get it this week. Oh, and what do I do about disinfectant solution? It cost about 300 limps here...around 15 bucks. I kind of need to buy some, and I am the most poor person here. Well, I have to get running. Thanks again for all the support and love. Have a great week and always Choose the Right. Love, Elder Lee
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