September 19th, 2012 Update

What an amazing Sunday. This last weekend was Stake Conference in Rome. We had the opportunity to be have Elder Nelson here as the main speaker. who also happens to be my companion's grandfather. His entire talk was focused on the role of parents to teach their children. The more I see, the more I realize that makes all of the difference.

We were able to have lunch with he and his wife after the conference and it was an amazing experience. As I walked by him after the meeting, I felt my body filled with such a strong feeling as the spirit bore testimony that this was a man of God. He was called of God and yet so humble and human. It was sweet to see him together with Sister Miles.

I know that this church and I am grateful for this time to serve a mission.

Here are some quick notes on the people we are teaching.

Georgia has such a sensitive spirit. We have only met a few times now, but everything has come so easily for her. She already has a testimony of the Book of Mormon and the Joseph Smith. In one of our last lessons, we invited her to be baptized. It brought an amazing spirit and she accepted immediately. She came to Stake conference this last week and loved it.

I also started talking with a woman, Miriam, and her 13 year old granddaughter, Fernanda, on the bus and it turned out that her grand daughter had joined the church in Peru, but was less active. We stopped by their home last night and Miriam and her daughter Janet really want to learn more about the gospel. It was great to see Fernanda excited to bear her testimony and share her testimony of the things she knows. I think she will be a great help for her family.

 

In my setting apart, I realized that I have been blessed to appreciate the cultures of those I serve. I have definately seen that and am grateful for it.