This week was lit. Elder Dávila got snatched from me after one very fast transfer to become the next Assistant to President so I got shipped out to the area next door, Villas Mckay, for the first few days of the week. It was really fun being in a trio and fun to serve in a different area but I was ready to get back to work in Jardines.
On Thursday, I got my new companion! His name is Elder Mercado from Bolivia with 18 months in the mission and it has been awesome getting to learn from him.
Yuk Shan, one of our friends that has the best questions of curiosity ever, accepted to prepare herself to be baptized on the 28th of this month! She still has a long way to go so please pray for her so that her testimony can continue to grow!
Carlos got permission from his mom to be baptized! This kid is so mature and he has a brain that thinks. He is motivated to be ready and prepared for his baptism so please keep him in your prayers so he can come to church!
Sheyla is progressing little by little but still needs many prayers to be able to have the courage to tell her very catholic parents that she wants to be baptized. I know the day will come when she makes her first covenant with God!
Other things:
---It finally rained! Out of nowhere a super strong gust of COLD wind hit us and we were like “what😮” and within 5 seconds, MEGA rain drops started pelting us and we were immediately drenched. We sprinted to find refuge with a member that lived a few blocks away and then the power went out🥳
---The power was out in church which made for a last-minute, modified, and very hot Sacrament Meeting. One teenager we contacted and taught super briefly a couple weeks back showed up which was a miracle and he seemed to like it! We will see how things play out with him.
---Had one of the most spiritual lessons of my mission with some members in Villas Mckay.
---The studies were popping off this week.
---Saw (and heard) a telephone pole explode right next to us👌
This week, we visited the Bishop's house and he started talking about his mission. He ended up pulling out his photo album full of nostalgic film photos from his mission in the mountain pueblos of Guatemala. His mission was very rugged but in every picture I could see the most genuine smiles on every face. This got me thinking. The Gospel is the only true source of joy. When we simplify our lives, focus on our covenants, and live for Him, it is so easy to enjoy this life. Bad days are inevitable, but bad attitudes are a choice. Mosiah 4:11-12. Simplify, strive, and smile and you'll find Christ.
Love you guys!
Élder Snyder
I know I send a lot of pictures of the temple but Heavenly Father put on a SHOW with the clouds the other day!
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