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Heat. This week we cruised at a solid 120⁰F every day with 80% humidity but we stayed grinding because there's nothing else I would rather do. I am a firm believer that in the days when it is the hardest to leave the house and the hardest to walk around, the Lord provides the most blessings and tender mercies. And He did just that this week.
We had leadership council and I was able to reunite with Elder Evanson after a long 2 months apart and got to see the whole Copán squad✊️ We were able to learn a ton about humility and how that helps us become better missionaries, leaders, and people. A lesson that is always very much needed.
Did exchanges with Elder Lopez and it was a rollercoaster day. We visited an old lady in our ward and I will only say she is crazy, her house is a literal oven (sweat dripping from my chin as if you left the water running in the sink), and we will never be going back there again😁 But then we called a reference we received from YouTube and it was a total miracle. Not only does he live in our area, but he is SO interested in how God can help him overcome his trials. We have a lesson with him tonight and I'm so excited.
One day, Elder Dávila and I spent about 2 hours in the beautiful solar flares of San Pedro knocking doors and we spoke with 2 people that didn't really want anything. Exhausted but still with faith, we decided to go visit Justin, who got baptized a couple weeks back, because he is just the smartest kid out there and fun to teach. A different kid opened the gate. I say “kid” because he is 13 but I swear he looks like he's 18 and has the maturity of a 23 year old. He is Justin's uncle and lives there with him and told us he is really interested in baptism! He studies and works so it is hard to catch him at the house but we are so excited to help him learn more!
This Sunday, we had 9 of our new members in Sacrament meeting despite many being away for the holiday of Mother's Day! Alejandro and Alan also passed the Sacrament for the first time! I was asked to give a talk the night before and I spoke about what my mother has taught me in regards to gaining and growing a testimony. My mom has always been a perfect example of love for the Savior and always remembering to put Him first. I owe much of my testimony to the example she has set for me and I continue to learn from her and I am more and more grateful every day. Thank you Mom, love you❤️
Other things:
---Just ate all you can eat sushi again and I'm dying.
---The power is going out all the time which is lit.
---The contamination in the air here is wild and it looks like the sun is setting at 3pm but we just don't think about what we're breathing in and it's chill.
---It sounds terrible here but for real I love it all. Never have I grown or learned so much and I am so happy.
---I learned a very good and unforgettable lesson of actions speak louder than words. In fact, they heal.
2 Nephi 9 is loaded. Read verse 41. Before my mission, I thought I could get away with not being completely honest with God in my prayers or actions and the Spirit was always telling me to change. This verse helped me realize the importance of honesty with God in everything we do and the more honest we are with Him, the more He blesses us, despite what we may have done. This gospel is the way and the Atonement is how we move forward.
If it's possible for you to go to the temple, please go. I miss it but the dates for the temple here should be coming really soon!
Pray for Francis Perdomo so he can be ready for his baptism this Saturday!
Love you all so much! Give it all to the Gospel!
Élder Snyder
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