Changes

 

So, lots of new and unexpected things.

We went running this morning a five AM with Gustavo. He's so cool. I'm so pathetically out of shape. haha.

We're moving today to a new place. That's been in the plan for a while now. We also have a new cook and laundry lady as of today. We are also just getting used to everything... Pretty much lots of ... different.

But the work continues. We lost our baptism this week because Josue moved out of nowhere. But luckily he's in the boundaries of my district. He's getting baptized this weekend. We are also going to have the baptism of Victor this weekend, who is young man (21) who is really smart. He came to church on his own because he has serious health problems. But he sacrifices always to make his way to church and is excited for baptism. A great guy.

Romulo finally got to church this week, and he's just killer. He loves telling about his change by leaving coffee. He wasn't even taught the word of wisdom. We just told him in advance that he'd have to stop if he wanted to get baptized. He later got very sick to his bed for two days. He couldn't even leave the house. He told us later that it was basically withdrawal from coffee. He then, about three days later, told that he was "cured" from coffee, and that he felt better. The pain he had in his knees is gone and he walks better than ever. He also says that he feels more energy and that he can pay attention to things better. AMAZING! What incredible faith to just do it. I have often thought that NIKE had a really great motto. Romulo caught the wave. haha.

I love this work, and the great experiences keep coming. Even though sometimes really hard things happen, it's all so worth it. I love this mission and I love the Lord.

Love,

Elder Kent Thalman