Hi Mom!
I hope you´re up; my companion wanted us to get on now, because we´re supposed to go see one of the waterfalls outside of the city today! I´ll actually get to go outside in P-day clothes too, which is great. As far as my work is going, our baptism didn´t happen, but we´re praying that we can help her remember the feelings she had and not be too afraid of this step. After all, it´s the most important one you can take in the beginning!
I´m doing my best. I really hope that I´m doing what the Lord asks of me; at the very least I can feel the Spirit. I consecrated my oil today, by myself, and it was a really special experience. To see something that before was so normal become a tool in the hands of the Lord through the Priesthood was something I won´t ever forget.
I´ve been thinking a lot about faith, lately. I made it to Helaman in O Livro de Mórmon yesterday, and today I was reading about how most of the Nephites lost their faith, because of their riches and their worries about worldly responsibilities. It´s strange to think, but even in missionary work that happens. You get so inundated with numbers, or how often you´ve been rejected by people, and you start to forget that you´re here, and that without you, the people in this area wouldn´t even have the chance to hear the message of the Restored Gospel, much less accept it! I´m working hard on trusting in God and having faith in the sacrifice of His Son. It really has changed my outlook on things, and I´m hoping it prepares me for whatever comes my way next.
Love you!!!!
Love, Eric
