Walking Down the Street

This week as we were walking down the street a man working in a
car-repair shop stopped us and asked, ´You two pass by every morning
smiling and greeting everyone that you pass, why are you so happy?´
The answer was simple...it´s because we´re spreading the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, a message of hope and happiness. And can´t even put to
words the joy that this work gives me. This last week, one of our
investigators, Laura, told us of her different experiences she´s had
with prayer and the Book of Mormon, and her desire to be baptized.
While her husband wasn´t to fond of the idea, God softened his heart
and he gave her permission to be baptized. She told us, ´I´ve made up
my mind, I´m going to be baptized and no one can stop me.´ I don´t
think I stopped smiling all day. Her mother is a member of the church
and is currently living with Laura due to cancer and other health
issues. She can´t walk or say very much, but she shared with us how
she has been praying for her daughter to receive the Gospel everyday
since she was baptized more than 15 years ago. Nothing makes me
happier than to see families united in the Gospel.
Yesterday we had stake conference so we got to go to Moroleón to
attend. We had members from Salvatierra, Moroleón and Prados Verdes
there. a.k.a. all of my areas so far in the mission. I enjoyed seeing
all the members and I was so happy to see previous investigators there
now as new members of the church. Many were surprised to find that now
I can actually speak Spanish, unlike 6 months ago. Haha The church is
growing rapidly here in México and I feel so blessed to be a small
part of it.
The mission has taught me a lot. I´ve gained a stronger testimony of
my Savior, The Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, and many other aspects of
the Restored Gospel. I´ve learned what it means to have patience, with
myself and with others. I´ve learned to trust in the Lord and follow
the Holy Ghost. And I´ve also learned that there are consequences when
I don´t fulfill all my responsibilities... like paying the electricity
bill. Haha we didn´t have any food this morning to eat, so after our
studies we went off to the market to buy some things. We got home, and
quickly started making some tacos and smoothies. With meat and
tortillas on the stove, and strawberries in the blender, we soon
realized nothing would turn on. That´s when I remembered we have to
pay for electricity. So we went and bought some pizza and spent a
solid hour of our P-Day today waiting in line to pay for the
electricty. I´m pretty sure I won´t be forgetting that ever again.
I am loving it here and I can´t believe how quickly the time is flying
by. I appreciate all of your love and support!
Les amo mucho!
Hermana Anderson

Pizza for breakfast cause we
didn´t have electricity

 Salvatierra at Sunset