Greatest place on earth!
Tuesday-Wednesday
Today was super fun! We had a district meeting with the zone leaders. After we watched the announcement of President Nelson becoming our Prophet. How cool is that! I sustain him with all my heart. Remember his promise about the Book of Mormon, that we will make better decisions if we just read the book. Afterwards, we found this older lady that looked at me and thought I was an angel. She went around to everyone telling them to come talk to me because I will change their lives. She loved me, it was sweet. She then asked me a question, no idea what she meant so I nodded my head for yes. I figured out after why she was so happy because she asked if my parents were pioneers lol super funny. Right after that, this guy who was super drunk grabbed my hand and my comps hand and gave himself a blessing. It was the weirdest moment ever. We then taught Julio y Anna and wow the spirit was so strong! I gave him the goal to stop smoking a pack a week. He smokes 7 packs a week now. Pray for him.
Wednesday was the best day ever! I got the opportunity to go to the Temple with Maria, the lady I baptized from my first area. When we arrived, we took the wrong bus, so we ran for 3 miles in suits so we wouldn’t be late. There’s nothing better than arriving at the Temple all sweaty from running. The look on Maria’s face made it all worth it. I know that I was in that area for her. She did baptisms for the dead and Elder Guindo and I were the witnesses. The whole thing was just for Maria. We can receive personal answers in the Temple. Please go! Go to the Lord’s house and feel the amazing spirit there. After everything, I saw her daughter, Valentina. Oh my, the look on her face made my mission. She was so happy to see me. We talked and told stories. We are now trying to get Maria married. They leave for the states in February. I’m so happy for them!
Well, before anything else I want to challenge everyone to keep a journal; a journal about the little miracles and tender mercies each day. Please do it, I promise you will be able to not only see but also realize that God is always with us. Also, I want to challenge you guys to keep a priesthood journal. After each blessing write down what you remember. It’s direct messages from God.
Thursday-Friday
Thursday, I meet with President Eddy for our 6 week interview for about an hour. It was the best ever! I found out so many answers to questions I had. After the meetings we had dinner with a member.
Friday, we got our shower fixed so we finally have hot water. No more leaks, best ever! I made pasta for lunch! I‘m legit the cook of the house and after I get to clean up too! I make a mean Alfredo pasta. Well, we found 6 new people to teach. Then we got to play Jenga with an investigator and his son, so fun!
Saturday-Sunday
I got a present from a member. She made a pot with my name on it. We taught this older lady and she just doesn’t have a testimony. I bore my testimony on families to her. It really hit her and the spirit was really strong. We have a service project set up for her next week! After we talked with a member and I showed him pictures of home. It was a trunky HOT day. Later I made chicken pasta this time. So good! Who needs cooking classes when you have the mission. haha
Sunday, I gave a talk. It was on commandments. Nothing better than giving a 15 min talk in Spanish. Lol. After church, we had lunch and I started an argument between Hermana Bouti and Hermano Bouti over spicy food. People in Uruguay hate spicy food. Later, that night, we taught Hermana Anna. We gave her a CTR ring and she asked me to bless it. I just said a prayer for her. I love the people here so much!
Well, something to think about, we have 730 days as missionaries to serve, a lifetime to remember it, so why not make the most of it! Remember this is a once in a lifetime chance, so give it your all! Love you all!
Elder Knelly
Elder Trevin Knell
Misión Uruguay Montevideo
Dalmiro Costa 4635 Bis
C.P. 11400 Montevideo
Uruguay
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