Whoever said Washington was cold and rainy were liars. This week it was 115 degrees for two days with humidity. Like where did that even come from. Everybody sees us walking around for 9 hours every day and they think we are crazy. Like when we talk to them they say "You are crazy" But we are girls and thankfully they take pity on us and it has been a good way to talk to people and slide in a message about the gospel. ha. It has been quite a week with the heat of course but "I can do hard things" and "Faith not fear" have been our mottos that have greatly uplifted us and encouraged us to keep going. The love we have for the people here truly makes it all worth it. We keep a smile on our face and get to work.
This week we learned how to trust in the Lord's timing. Things weren't working out with our investigators and appointments kept falling through. It is tough to see someone you've prayed and worked so hard for decide that its not the thing for them. But putting all our trust in Heavenly Father and working through those times leads to incredible miracles. That is a lesson I have learned this week and I'm so grateful for it.
Two of our investigators, Aurora and Vanessa committed to being baptized this week! it was so wonderful to see the light in their eyes as we taught and when they felt the spirit witness to them of the truth! oh my goodness. Vanessa is 9 and has such a strong testimony already. Aurora knows its true and has already seen it help and guide her in her life. It is awesome to see them make this journey and see the light of Christ grow in their hearts. We love everyone we teach and I feel like I learn more from them than they learn from me.
I am extremely allergic to cats. Everyone here has at least 2 cats!
We went over to a members house for dinner and I went to pick up my bag and some cat hair got into my eye. Have you seen the goonies? I looked like sloth with my eye swelled shut and my nose running. There were tears streaming down my face along with sweat cause its stinking hot and my companion could not stop laughing!! we were literally knocking doors and talking to people on the street like that and people thought I had serious problems. It was the funniest thing and was definitely a highlight of the week. I had to promise people I wasnt crying or overly emotional and eventually we had to stop because for some odd reason people weren't taking to our message like they usually did. Probably due to the hideous disfigurement of my face and my manly voice from my throat closing. It was absolutely hilarious and I wish we had taken a picture.
Another great week in Duportail as you can tell and I truly am loving it. I am so grateful for your prayers and support! They make a difference and Sister Williams and I truly appreciate it. She is a gem and I am blessed to have her as a companion so we can experience this work together. Being a part of the lives of the people here and focusing on them has been the greatest experience. I love this work, I love weird ole duportail, and I love you all so much! Have the most amazing week!
Love, Sister Sloth Whetten
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