Hola familia y todos!
Tuesday-Wednesday
Well, we found a gym! We workout at 7:30am and the guy there is like our personal trainer, it’s awesome! We listened to “Remember My Name” oh my gosh, I died! It’s been forever since I heard that song. Ahh, I can’t wait to go home and ball lol. I am so sore, like I couldn’t lift up my arms to tie my tie haha. I am so sore!!!
I had a spiritual prompting to go to this house of a less active member, the familia Solano. They gave us avocados, which I’m learning to love. They have not been active for 19 years. I told them that they need to attend church. I promised them that if they do, they will have peace and happiness in their home. I promised a lot of blessings. I know it was God talking not me. I then went on to explain how my mom taught me how when I play sports or do things, I need to meet God half way, to do my part. I told them they will be blessed if they do their part. It hit the guy like a truck. He promised to come next Sunday to church so we will see.
We taught this girl that had a nose ring, cuts, steps through her eyebrows and huge gauges. She SCARES me! Later Elder Bailey told me how he is really amazed that I have such a positive attitude all the time. He finally complimented me on my Spanish haha. We had lunch with familia Lucedo. They are funny and interesting people. The hermono has the longest ear hair ever lol. They do make the best homemade bread! We also taught Leonardo and he told us how he’s had a rough life and had tried to kill himself. We taught him for 2 hours and he is ready for baptism on Saturday. We taught him about the natural man and to look for the good in life not the bad. We gave him a blessing and it was amazing! There is something special about being able to lay your hands on someones head and give them a blessing. It’s the best and how cool is it as Elders we have the power to bless others. It’s pretty amazing! Later, we went over to familia Gopar. They are my favorite! The hermana gave us food, like crackers and stuff for our house. We always have fun there. They like to make fun of my Spanish but it’s the best to hear their jokes. I bore my testimony about how I know that Jesucristo lives.
Thursday-Friday
I cleaned the whole house, so call me husband material lol. I was impressed! Well, we taught Maicol and I told him how he needs to set an example for his brothers. He is such a great kid! I had this feeling that we should knock/clap on this house instead of going home. It was bitter cold outside but we talked to this guy named Nicholas. We call him “escogido” or the chosen. He is perfect and was just waiting to hear the gospel. He read the intro to us in the Book of Mormon. He is perfect but he smokes but we have a date for baptism set for 11th of November. We then taught Michael and Annabelle about keeping the Sabbath Day holy and how it’s a commandment to come to church. Then we started talking to them about the Book of Mormon. They asked what blessings will come and they asked it in a way that they wanted a specific answer not the normal answers of peace and joy. We told them straight up it would save their marriage. Michael almost started to cry and Annabelle jumped up and gave us a huge high five lol. It’s exactly what they needed to hear and without a doubt that was from God. The spirit is such a cool thing. I came to realize is that the spirit gives us promptings and we have to act on them! It’s a must! Well, I wish that is all that happened with Michael and Annabelle but you see a lot of weird things on the mish, like Annabelle straight up started breastfeeding her 3 year daughter in front of us. Lol. SCARRED!
Saturday-Sunday
Well, we went to lunch and the Hermana that was suppose to give it to us forgot. We went over to this other members house, Bruno and Veronica and they made us food. We read, “ The Golden Egg,” and “ The Three Little Pigs” with the little boy. It was so cute and fun. I love the little kids here it’s the best thing ever! He told us of a story that he had a monster haha. The food we had was so good! The hermana asked if I have gained or lost weight. I am about 200lbs right now, She goes well that is impressive not be skinny or fat lol. So funny!
The baptism with Leonardo was amazing! He chose me ahh, so amazing! He talked, saying to us, “Christ had nothing and still gave up his life. He had nothing and still served so while I have nothing I can do this! “ It hit me because we sometimes complain about the things we don’t have but we are all so blessed. We think of the bad too much. Think of at least 2 things that are good each day that is my challenge for you guys this week. I was reading the Book of Mormon and in Helaman it talks a lot about pride. Pride kills the spirit. Always strive to be humble because it can all go away and being humble can and will be bless our lives. I can promise that! Well, the baptism was amazing! The spirit was so strong. Leonardo had this smile about him, it was amazing. My comp filled the font with cold water! It was freezing!!!! It was funny teaching him how to hold my wrist. I baptized him, but had to do it twice because he wouldn’t let me dunk him lol. The feeling of baptizing someone is indescribable! It is complete peace, joy, love, and it’s like the whole world pauses! Ahh it’s amazing and the spirit was so strong! We have 4 dates for baptism now for November! So excited!
Well, my favorite part about the mission besides the baptisms because they would win hands down, is the people! I love the people so much, you have no idea! It’s the best thing ever! I am already getting homesick thinking about leaving these people. I have grown so many relationships with the people here.
Well, have a good week!
Love Elder Knelly
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