How are you all doing? Things here in San Vicente are absolutely amazing! I feel like things have completely changed since last week. Last Sunday, I was feeling really down because we hadn't found hardly any new investigators for a couple weeks. This week, we found EIGHT new investigators! It was such a miracle. On Friday during our giant weekly planning session, Hermana Gonzalez and I were both feeling a little discouraged. She has been feeling really homesick and I was stressing out about the area. So we were both crying and then hugging each other. But when we left to work that day, we ended up having a really good day! And then Saturday was even better! We actually sing a little song everyday together that's from Spongebob...hahaha. ''It's the best day ever! (Best day ever!)'' It helps us always stay positive and see the blessing a lot more in every day. I am so grateful that God is in charge of this work and can bring so much hope and happiness.
So yesterday, we had an amazing experience. We were planning a Noche de Hogar (Family Home Evening) for our pensionista's family. Milagros, our pensionista, was rescued in June and her son Alonso was also baptized in June. She has another son, Esmith, who is 8 and will probably get baptized soon too. Her husband is also name Alonso and we taught him a few times with Hna Guzman when I first got here, but then he didn't really want to listen anymore. So we invited them to the church for the NDH, along with a lot of other families. Well they are the only ones who showed up, but it ended up being perfect. We talked about Thanksgiving and being grateful for the Atonement. My companion started it off and as she was talking, a thought came to my mind that we should watch that ''Because of Him'' video. So we ran into the little family history room and looked up the video. After we watched it, we were talking with them about the video. I felt sooooo strongly that we needed to ask Alonso to be baptized. As I extended the invitation, I felt the spirit so much. I could feel it working through me. He nodded his head and said ''Yes''. His family was surprised but so happy. It was absolutely incredible. Before they left that night, Alonso drew on the whiteboard. We were all watching him to see what it was and then we realized it was Jesus Christ. It was so amazing! Afterwards, we made a little thankful turkey and played some fun games. Their family was having so much fun and laughing so much. I loved being a part of that. I know that they will be sealed in the temple. They all want it so bad. I am so blessed to be a part of their journey and to see the Atonement of Jesus Christ working in their lives. I testify that families are eternal. I am so grateful for the happiness and hope our families provide for us. I LOVE MY AMAZING FAMILY!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful week and look for miracles every day. They come, they are always there. Our loving families are such wonderful miracles in our lives. I love you all so much!!!
Love, Hermana Winward
P.S. Alma 26:27
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