Hey friends! 


This week was a pretty solid week! We saw a cool miracle that I'm hoping will grow into something more! 

So this Tuesday we had zone council and set some goals for this transfer! Then that night we had our english class. Pretty normal. Afterwards though the students ask us to share a message right then because in the past we sometimes did and sometimes we left for other appointments. So we shared a message. 




Wednesday was my birthday!!! That was pretty fun. We just went to a nice restaurant and got a burger and a salad. Which by the way the salad was probably the best salad I've ever eaten... who would've thought it'd happen here?



Thursday I had immigration at 4:30 in the morning and then that night we had english class! It was raining pretty good and so not very many people came (because apparently you can't do anything when it rains). Afterwards, we shared a message. And then the miracle. One of the students came to our stake conference and really felt the spirit. Afterwards she even cried talking about it. Well on Thursday she introduced us to her family! We gave a tour and they all seemed really really interested and want to learn more "poco a poco". Which means little by little. And little by little they will come to the knowledge of the gospel.  I'm really excited about this family. 

There's a new youth song called "No Stranger" and I really like the words.

I just need to remeber that you're no stranger to all my lows
You fill me up when I feel hallow
I need reminding you're in control

I like every line in this song but it's a good reminder that Christ KNOWS us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows our desires and struggles. He can fill us up. And he can be in control IF we let him. He is there waiting to help us but we need to just take a moment and think if we are letting him in and if we are letting him help us. And if you aren't letting him be in control, I invite you to let him take control. He will help you be the happiest you can be. 

I love you all and thank you for the birthday wishes:) 




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