Hola todos!
As seen by the decrease in catchy
title lines, things here in the Mish mash have been just about normal as we say
here in Mexico. I just keep on keepin’ on here if you catch my drift. I really hope this email doesn't disappoint
you all too much so I'll be racking my brain for some good stories to tell you
all.
This week we had conference that
lasted two days and each day lasting 10 hours. Most of the time was spent
practicing which is always good because I don't have much time to teach
unfortunately in the offices but after about 6 hours... I was pooped I must
say. It was good though and I learned
some things that I hope to implement in my teaching.
Also while we were there, I got to
catch up with Elder H. (an elder that was in Champoton when I was in
Escarcega) which was good. He also went
to BYU so that will be fun to be able to stay in touch with him there. He let
me borrow an article he had by Elder Todd R. Callister entitled "Becoming
a Consecrated Missionary" and it is WAY good. I don't know if any of you have ever heard of
it but it really is awesome. He talks about what consecrated missionaries do,
how they are and what one needs to do to be one. I learned a lot and this week
set some personal goals to become better and more focused. I have found that my biggest weakness is
either fear or just lack of diligence. I don't necessarily fear talking to
people but I always fear that I won't know what to say. Elder Callister says that in order to be a
consecrated missionary you have to overcome that fear and talk with everyone
because that is one of the most repeated commandments given to missionaries in
D and C: "open your mouth and testify." This week I have been doing my best to talk
with everyone and their dog but also giving 110 percent every day. I always try to be able to come home, take
off my shoes and then tell God that I gave it my all for Him. I figure the promise in DyC 4 is a very
awesome one "para que aparezcais sin culpa ante Dios en el ùltimo
dìa." (that ye may stand blameless
before God at the last day) I highly
recommend that talk even though it really only applies to missionaries.
Last night we had a ward activity
where we showed part of the "Hastening the Work" and we talked along
with the Bishop. Let me tell you, this Bishop is quite the guy. He gave a
rousing talk and after he asked me to talk and at the end, all of the members
who came were talking, basically like a ward council, about what we could do to
invite more of their friends, neighbors and family members to come unto Christ.
I left really happy and I feel really good about things here in Esperanza. The
ward really is so great here. The bishop gets the job done really well and I like that.
N., the niece of P. came to
church this last Sunday too!!! She said she really liked it and she even was
ready about 30 minutes before because she was pretty excited to go. The ward
ladies really have been so good to her too. They have been visiting her and
answering all her questions. This week, we did divisions and Elder H. and
Elder M. invited her to be baptized but she said she was going to talk to
her mom to ask permission. Pray for her so that her mom is all right with it
all. We invited her mom to listen to us but she told us that it still hurts her
to talk about things related to her husband's death. We'll keep working with
them both though.
Also, we have been working with an
former bishop here and he is named Bishop Y. He is such a great guy and he is
always giving us references and one of his buddies he told us to visit accepted
a baptismal date and is coming to church tomorrow with his son!! He started
crying in the prayer (the first that he had ever done he said) and asked God to
help him make the changes that were necessary. Bless the heart of Bishop
Y. His wife is [not being faithful at the moment] but he is still as happy and faithful as
ever. Keep him in your prayers too, porfis? He is one of my favorite guys
here.
Well... El fin se acerca y hay poco
tiempo (the end is near and there is
little time). I love you
guys!!
Con amor,
Elder Jaussi
Sea feliz, sea Mormòn
A cookie given to them by an investigator.
Posing in front of graffiti-covered wall.
Cheesin' it up with companion, Elder H.
Elder Jaussi with zone leader, Elder C.
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