tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26838968972192037012024-02-21T02:56:45.911-08:00 Mateo in MEXICOElder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-22923771473775360132015-01-19T14:37:00.003-08:002015-01-19T14:37:49.259-08:00He is full of happiness and love and saw many miracles
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Ah man I’m a big crybaby. Yesterday I had my
last interview with the President. He asked me to say the prayer. So I started
saying the prayer and began to bawl... haha. He asked me what my mission had
meant for me and what I had learned. I couldn’t really describe with my own
words what it has meant for me... so we read some special scriptures that
explain exactly what my mission has been for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Alma 26: 27 Now when our hearts were
depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and
said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine
afflictions, and I will give unto you success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">28 And
now behold, we have come, and been forth amongst them; and we have been patient
in our sufferings, and we have suffered every privation; yea, we have traveled
from house to house, relying upon the mercies of the world—not upon the mercies
of the world alone but upon the mercies of God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">29 And
we have entered into their houses and taught them, and we have taught them in
their streets; yea, and we have taught them upon their hills; and we have also
entered into their temples and their synagogues and taught them; and we have
been cast out, and mocked, and spit upon, and smote upon our cheeks; and we
have been stoned, and taken and bound with strong cords, and cast into prison;
and through the power and wisdom of God we have been delivered again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">30 And
we have suffered all manner of afflictions, and all this, that perhaps we might
be the means of saving some soul; and we supposed that our joy would be full if
perhaps we could be the means of saving some.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">31 Now
behold, we can look forth and see the fruits of our labors; and are they few? I
say unto you, Nay, they are many; yea, and we can witness of their sincerity,
because of their love towards their brethren and also towards us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I know with all my heart that this mission has
been hard, but it has also produced so much happiness in my life. I have
learned SO MUCH. And I think most importantly I have gained a stronger
testimony of my Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement. All the success is credited
to Him, and His mercy for me, an imperfect servant. I have passed through so
much in these two years. And the only thing that kept me going and that taught
me how to have success was the love I could develop for these people. When I
think of their faces and their testimonies I am just full of happiness! haha I
am crying. crap. Just like Ammon was teaching us here.... I can look forward,
backward, and all around and see the fruits of MY labor. And I know that my
fruits have been sincere and accepted because of the love I have had toward my
brethren! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. And that’s why I am sad. I will miss them. I
have helped build and establish Zion in this part of the Lord’s vineyard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">An example. When I got to this area I prayed
with all my heart to see a couple that I love SO MUCH from Topilejo. But Topilejo
is super far and it was basically impossible.... They were converts before I
even got there for about a year, but that didn’t matter. I grew to love them.
They taught me what true humility is. They taught me HOW and WHY we keep the Sabbath
day holy. And they taught me that service brings forth many blessings.. etc
etc. Ah. And so I was praying to miraculously see them.... Well the weeks
passed by and I didn’t see them... I saw 2 other investigators that I taught in
Topilejo! haha And it was a really nice blessing to see them and share my
testimony with them once more.... And since I saw them, I kept the faith
KNOWING that I would somehow run into them. On my last Saturday we got into a
bus to go help other missionaries with an optional service project... and
someone tapped my shoulder.... and it was P. AND R. Hahahahaha I was basically
yelling and screaming with joy when I saw them. Everyone in the bus was
freaking out. I KNEW that God had heard and answered my prayers because of the
faith I had. Due to time...I was only able to tell them how much I loved them
and asked for their info to find them on FB. They commented to me that this was
an answer to their prayers to see me one last time before I went home.... Hahha
And so I was crying and so happy. And then they had to leave. It was a miracle
and it wasn’t the only one. I have lived and seen so many miracles. And I know
that through my faith in the Savior, and through my love for these people, they
were able to occur in my life. I love them just as I love you all, my family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The last baptism of my mission was ideal. It
was perfect. With last minute issues to resolve, but I mean that comes in the fine
print. So I was prepared. It was super spiritual and the water was SMOKING HOT.
I almost couldn’t go in. It was a hot tub. Hahaha. ooops. But the testimonies
were sincere and comforting. R. is now a member of the true church of Jesus
Christ and she is more determined than anyone I know to endure to the end and
share this message with everyone, no matter how many times they reject her! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I worked until the end. I have learned how to
endure. I couldn’t have asked for a better mission. It was a perfect mission.
And it has been completed, but it hasn’t ended. I loved it and will always cherish
it. And now I get to see you people!!! WOW I love you all so much. Thank you
for supporting me in my times of despair and difficulty. I know it hasn’t been
easy for you, but I hope you have been able to learn along with me. I am now at
a loss of words. Haha.... See you on Wednesday. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con TANTISMO AMOR Y MAS,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonald, si, como las hamburguesas... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-47722178356151769992015-01-12T12:22:00.001-08:002015-01-12T12:22:43.274-08:00A sweet and amazing family, and the LAST FULL WEEK
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">OH BOY, this week came.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">It’s my last week in the mission. And I truly
feel content and happy with the work and service I have given. I definitely could’ve
done things better, but I did the best I could in the moment it was presented
to me. It’s all part of this whole progress thing, I think. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well, sometimes I wake up with a pit in my
stomach. Other days I am super happy. I don’t know, I am like really sensitive
right now. I just try to choose not to think much about it. lol. I will just
let the whole change process happen on it’s own. The good thing is, I can live
everyday to its fullest and find, teach, and baptize, just as any missionary
would. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well, my last baptismal service as a missionary
will be this Thursday at 5 o`clock. R. is so ready. She passed her interview
with so much emotion and excitement. She stayed for another baptismal service
and felt the spirit so strong that she was crying basically the whole time.
Haha I don’t think she knew what to expect. She is nervous, but READY to make a
covenant with God. How amazing is that, that our Heavenly Father lets US make
covenants with Him. He loves and trusts us so much. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We ate with her family this week on Saturday.
It was kind of heart breaking because her family life is a struggle. Four years
ago her mother had a brain tumor. So she had to go into surgery. Waking up
after surgery, she couldn’t move her right arm or below her waist. She was
paralyzed at 31 years of age, being the Mother of 6 children under the age of
16. Her husband went to the United States to work and send his family money.
After the first few months, they lost all contact with him. They don’t know if
he died or left them for another woman. R. prefers to think he passed away, as
tough as that is. They, as a family, don’t let strangers into their house. They
basically don’t communicate to the outside world, besides school and work. So
when R. told them that we were going to eat with them in their house, they all
freaked out. Nervous really, for the whole “two big white strangers” are going
to eat our food type thing. Haha So, when we got there they were all hesitant
to let us in and talk to us. But from the beginning we were able to love them
and get to know them. Such a great family. Such a hard life. The only thing we
could do was be there to listen and testify that the Gospel of Jesus Christ
heals broken hearts. They made us sooo much food. It was adorable. All of the
younger kids made the food because the mom can’t, and R. was working.... It was
touching to see such strong young children in the service of their physically
incapable mother and two complete strangers. We helped them feel good about
themselves and gained their trust. We taught a few principles of our Heavenly
Father, and they could feel a sweet spirit testifying of the truthfulness of
the message. We made an appointment to visit them this upcoming week :) R. was
shocked that we did it, but we told her we would. Haha. I know that as representatives
of Christ we have the power to bring light into the darkness, that the darkness
can’t comprehend. But it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. All of us as members
have such the great responsibility to serve our brother and heal the wounded in
spirit and body. We all need of the goodness of Christ, and we all need to be
willing to give it. I know this is true. I know that we are imperfect, and that
means we should learn to have patience with imperfect beings, being imperfect our
own selves, that surround us. The mission has taught me that. When we serve
others, we truly are only serving our loving Heavenly Father. Sometimes it
requires us to go out of our comfort zone, and that is PERFEC - because that
makes us progress. And without progress, this life would be extremely bland and
boring. I am so privileged to have been able to know such sweet souls of our
Heavenly Father and feel un poquito del amor (a little bit of the love) that he
feels for them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I can choose to keep applying all of the things
I have learned, lived, and witnessed in my mission, or let it be nothing but a
sweet memory. I will choose to apply it. And I will keep inviting and helping
all of my loved ones apply it too. Not because I am bossy, but because I love
them. Hahaha. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I am at a loss of words. We worked hard this
week and have 5 investigators at church. Everyone seemed to love it and be
happy. Hopefully this can keep happening here in Acoxpan. I know that ALL
missionaries are entitled to have a successful mission. It just depends of the
work we put into it. And of course the tender mercies of the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I love you all so much. I am excited to
see you, and I am happy that it is finally time. But I am also sad that the
time came so quickly. I guess its just part of the plan of the Master. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I still will write you one more time. Until
next week…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-49932194298270123222015-01-05T16:34:00.002-08:002015-01-05T16:34:36.238-08:00Soy chilango (He is a native of Mexico City)
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funny and weird and I don’t know how I feel about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">This was my last Fast and
Testimony Meeting as a missionary. AND LET ME TELL YOU. It was embarrassing. I
just cried the whole time. Thanks a lot. I tried to bear my testimony. But if I
couldn’t even speak English while crying, let alone in Spanish. So it was
funny. But my tears were contagious and everyone else started crying to even
though I didn’t say anything. hahaha. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">It’s rough. But it’s going to be
a good change. Today was super chill because we went to Centro. My last time! I
went to go buy a bunch of Mexican stuff for you folks. Hope you like them all.
I seriously got some mad bargaining skills. Like I bargain and then the people don’t
even know what just hit them. Even the Mexican that went with us was in shock.
He was like WOW HOW’D YOU DO THAT.??? And I was like.... soy chilango. Duh. I don’t
even know who it is all for because I just liked everything, and got everything
that I could within my budget. With money to spare...!!. Talk about that
family. Just be proud. I accidently offended some people because I was so good
at bargaining. It was a confidence builder. You’ll thank me sooner than later.
eeps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">So my birthday was great. We
enjoyed CPK and the after party since it was p-day!! woooohoooo! Ate some yummy
cake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">Ahora. We got to talk about the business
that went down. So we had 6 people in church! WOOOHOOO. Miracle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">R. is perfect still. She is a
secret genius and has a scholarship to her university and she scored so well
that they moved her to better, more difficult classes and so she had to quit
her awesome job working in a lawyers office as their assistant getting paid a lot,
and now she is jobless. And all of the jobs here basically require working on Sundays.
SO we taught her about the Sabbath day and fasting. We told her that it really
isn’t even an option. It’s not, well hope I can find a job that doesn’t require
me to work on Sunday, it’s more like... I hope I find a job because I DON’T
work on Sundays. And so we went job-hunting for her and she did it too. We fasted
for her and she fasted too!!!!!!!!! And after that fast she had a job interview
for a job from that goes from Monday to Friday!!!! aahahh woohoooo. Miracles do
happen. She is so determined to get baptized on January 17th. She asked me to
baptize her, and I was like.... “well you gotta do it on the 17th, so no more
missing church”. And she got excited to keep the commandments and reach her
goals. We are super excited for her. She even offered to feed us on Friday
because the other hermanas couldn’t. Talk about chosen. We are having daily
contact with her so that she gets baptized on the 17th! Please keep praying for
her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">We might have another baptism
too. C. is an investigator that had disappeared since I got here. But he showed
up to church again. His wife is a member. They went on vacation and had a bunch
of work this past month. So we are hoping he can get baptized this week or the
next. He is super ready too!!! yayaya.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">S. went to church again and loved
it. She is a young woman and is going to have a picnic with the young women
this week before school starts. We are so happy that she is finding her place
here with us. But we gotta work more with her mom because otherwise she won’t
get baptized. But her mom is losing interest and has had so much work. Dang.
Pray for her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">Z. went to church and got mad at
us because we wouldn’t tell her our first names and wouldn’t give her a hug.
Hahahahah She like legit ran away. But we had to explain that right now as
missionaries we have lots of rules. And she was like.... EVERYTHING IS PROHIBITED
HERE. GRR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But she liked church.
She is kind of a nut. But her sister is a legit good investigator. So we are
going to work with both of them. Hopefully she was joking about all of that
stuff.. I think she was. Hahaha. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">And then randomly 2 new
investigators showed up for the first time to church. THANKS MEMBERS FOR LOVING
US AND BRINGING US INVESTIGATORS. They are a nice, smart couple with two kids.
But I don’t think they are married. But they seemed to like church a lot. Hope
so. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">Anyway. I am really weirded out
because I will only write you guys 2 more times. But I’m just trying not to
think about that much. I don’t remember all that I was going to tell you guys.
It was a wonderful weeks. Lots of miracles and lots of fun. The best
missionaries are the missionaries that know how to have fun. And that’s a fact.
The spirit is with us more when we aren’t stressed or mad or sad or worried. It
is with us when we are smart, service-ful, and having fun doing this work!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. yayaya.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0040a1; font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;">Went to the coolest artisan market and bought some fun souvenirs... </span></td></tr>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-53071837123987268982014-12-29T10:04:00.002-08:002014-12-29T10:04:36.334-08:00Fun Christmas activities, Costco pizza, and the Plan of Salvation brings joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Howdy again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So it was fun to talk to you guys! That day
after we Skyped, we went and had a District party, (with party being defined by
missionaries). So it was a joy. We all brought a bunch of yummy snacks, we had
white elephant and secret Santa gift exchanges.... we played some funny games,
AND we watch 17 miracles. Haha – every time I see that movie I feel like a
loser for every complaining. What diligent souls they were. It is such a
testimony to me that the church is true seeing people like that who represented
our church and died for such a cause. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">It was a fun party and we are going to have
another one on Thursday. hahaha. Our p-day moved to Thursday because of Christmas
and New Years Day.... but we still can write today. So yeah. But it’ll be fun.
I think we will celebrate my b-day on Thursday by going out to eat! Woohoo. I can’t
believe I actually made it to 21 years of age. I am an old fart. Tooting away
at life. It goes by fast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had lots of success with the investigator
pool this week. We had 4 investigators at church! R. went and so she keeps
progressing towards her baptism on January 17th! S., the little girl that
thinks the Holy Ghost is an animal went! She actually changed a lot this week
and we can see a lot of progress in her and in her mother. We taught them the
plan of salvation and they loved it. S. LOVED church. She said that being with
a bunch of young men and women her age made her feel great. She learned about
the second coming of Christ and dating! lol. Haha. Soooo she wants to keep
going to church. I think we can finally put a baptismal date with her....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">UMMM. We ate Costco pizza this week.YUP. Costco
exists in my area... who would’ve thunk?... Haha. That was fun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our microwave stopped working. That wasn’t fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We keep finding new people. But man is it hard
to find them. Seriously, the people’s schedules here are out of control. It
makes having investigators really a challenge. We apparently have super good
investigators that were going to get baptized but they just disappeared. One
went to the cena navidena.... and then she disappeared for a whole week? No one
knew where she is. And the other one is wealthy and has lots of work and when
he isn’t working he goes on expensive vacations.... So it’s like. You gotta get
your priorities straight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well, I just hope to help R. get to baptism.
Not for vain desires of having a baptism my last week, more because I want to
be doing missionary work until I am done.... and baptizing people is missionary
work! wooohooo. Just pray for her. Well, I hope to keep finding more chosen
souls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Oh fun question. What is the difference between
a soul and a spirit?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A catholic
brought it to my attention. And I was like NOTHING. But then I studied it and
there also is a difference. soo ya. Let’s see who wins the big award....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Oh fun story. We taught a woman the plan of
salvation. Her son, when he was 4 years old, fell off of a roof and was left
mentally and physically handicapped. He was in that state until he turned 16.
And then he died. This family was in grand need to hear the message of the plan
of salvation. When we taught the principle of the resurrection, her tears could
not be contained. It was a beautiful thing to teach and testify of this
glorious plan that is all made possible through the Son of Man. She accepted
baptismal date for February. Her son doesn’t believe in God, but I know he felt
something that night. I am sure this Gospel will open their eyes to see THE
bigger picture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Love you all! Have a wonderful New Years. Wish
me a happy birthday. lol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;">So tired. But sooo happy for the socks Santa brought me. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">MERRY CHRISTMAS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So that’s funny that I told you I wasn’t going
to write today so you guys didn’t write me, but then my President was like “hey
you all can write today” and so I get on and realize no one loves me. (FYI – I have
written this boy every week for 2 years…from Liz)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s okay. I mean, it’s just so that I can learn to not
depend on others, that’s all. No one remembers me on Christmas, but that’s
okay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Haha this week we found 13 new investigators.
Ugh. Talk about a lot of talking and talking and talking. I was tired of it but
I also LOVED IT. Because 11 investigators went to the Christmas dinner.
WAHHOOO. It was a blast. Haha. But then only 1 of those 11 went to church. How
adorable. Typical. I’m used to it. I am prepared for this. hahaha. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I was pretty worried because R. couldn’t go
because she had to take care of her mom. But her fecha (date) is exactly in 4
weeks.... Soooo we are worried. But we are convinced that if she goes the next
three weeks, she will get baptized. She is still super chosen. We saw her after
the services in the afternoon and we taught her the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She
got super excited to put her faith into practice by having good works and
reading her scriptures every day. She was like.... “I am going to try my best,
no actually... I am going to DO it”. She is super driven and such a chosen
spirit of God. She has been so prepared for this moment. I really hope I can be
here when she gets baptized. Pray that R. can get baptized on January 17th and
confirmed on January 18th! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The other people we found need more time. They aren’t
the jump the gun type of investigator. We are still looking for the elect. But
the families are nice that we found. It is just hard to teach them because they
need the explanation like 20 times before understanding it. And one of the 14-year-old
girls really is strange. I asked her what she imagines the Holy Ghost to be
like... And she responded.... I think the Holy Ghost is an animal. ....what?
And that God is a sphere of light. And again... what? And then I would ask her
other questions and she just responds so strangely and weird that I just don’t
have patience because I feel like she is just wanting attention and so it kind
of drives away the spirit. And then if one person says yes... the other 10 say
yes.... and if one says no... the other 10 say no. So it’s just a difficult
situation. But at least we have people to teach! We should always look to the
good in every situation. Haha. lol. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The members are helping us a lot. They get
super excited when they see an investigator and they are so good at
fellowshipping them. And that is something that all wards DO NOT have. So that
is a huge plus. Our Bishop is funny. I still kind of don’t know him very well.
But we are getting there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our ward Christmas dinner was nice. But the
investigators liked it and enjoy the piñatas and dinner after the Devotional.
11 people went. I was like WOOOOAAAAH. Some of them were friends or family of
the investigators. But still. That’s AWESOME. So that was definitely the
highlight of my week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had our Zone conference. It was hilarious.
My District acted out how the Grinch stole Christmas in 5 minutes. haha it was
super inspired and funny. And the other Districts all had super good acts too!
aha I was shocked because last year was so bad that I even felt uncomfortable
watching the skits. Hahahhaa. It was an achievement. The food was yummy. Then
we played sports. I played volleyball and my arms got sore from moving in
directions that they have never moved before. Because we can’t play sports in
my mission except for this day. So basically everyone went all out and died at
the end. The fun thing was that we got to go to Iztacalco! I loved it. Hahah. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I have been super calm about the whole last
transfer thing. But then later on comes bipolarity and I get really sad.
Hahaha. Uh oh. I said good-bye to lots of my good friends on the mission in the
Zone Conference. I have been so blessed to have so many great comps and friends
on the mission. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well this week is Christmas. I will Skype you
on the 25th at like 12:30-1:00. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our house is decked out with Christmas lights
and a little Christmas tree. We decorated it. And this week we are going to do
secret Santa with the sisters and white elephant with the District. So we
should enjoy giving and receiving presents. Haha maybe I will give them frankincense.
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week I love to remember that Christ is la
Navidad. HE is the Gift that our Father has given to all of His Children so
that we would have a way back to his presence. His Atonement can and will carry
us whenever we need it to accomplish great and hard tasks. I love Him and His
gospel!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">LOVE YOU ALL. ENJOY YOUR WONDERFUL DAY AND WEEK
AND SHARE "HE IS THE GIFT" ON YOUR FACEBOOKS BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT YOU
SHOULD OF DONE ALREADY, BUT IF YOU HAVEN’T YOU CAN DO IT NOW <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-I WILL GIVE YOU A SECOND CHANCE. Love
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well, Buenos Dias my family and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am living right next door to the ESTADIO
AZTECA. It is a very big stadium where they have huge soccer games every week
and it gets quite hectic here - Let’s just put it that way. We live in the
ghhhheeehhheeettttttttooo. I walk by marijuana puff clouds every day. It’s
scrumpshis. Mmmhhmmm. But, my area is super nice in some parts. We have Sister
Missionaries in our ward that work with us. We have the most beautiful outlet
mall I have ever seen in my life. It has CPK and PF CHANGS, along with other American
luxuries. I feel like I am in the US. IT’S ridiculous. But it’s fun. We want to
go Christmas caroling in there. Pretty sure they will kill us. But it’s
chill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So yeah. My comp just finished his training. He
is a very good missionary from good ole' Wyoming. Haha. Such a cowboy. He is
very laid back and willing to work. So everything is working out great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am just a normal senior comp. My District Leader
is the one and only Elder Y.! haha woohooo. It is his first time being a
District Leader, so I will be able to help him out a bit! It’ll be a good
time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The members here are great. We live right next
to the church! All of the members are basically returned missionaries, and they
are couples. Haha. But this ward hasn’t baptized in forever. And we don’t
understand why. All of our investigators are well, pretty much crappy. They
aren’t progressing. So we were contacting a butt load this week to be able to
find at least ONE of the "elect". Saturday night, we found her. She
is a friend of a member from another ward. She already has a Book of Mormon and
has been reading it. She said she already knows that the church is true! She is
such a nice girl. Haha she reminds me of Lisa dingdong, but in Mexican version.
Haha. She is a spiritual GIANT. So chosen. She accepted to be baptized on
January 17th. Ahhhhh - My last baptism. So we are going to work super hard to
help her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I know that the Lord is aware of our
situations. He knows WHO is prepared, and who isn’t. But he lets us take part
in this work to learn how to be humbled and work diligently. And then, when he
feels it is right, he hands us over the people HE is preparing. That is what happened
to us. We keep working hard, but all of our hard work doesn’t really do much,
just because we don’t know WHO. But once again, he shows us who and trusts us
with His beloved children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are just going to keep working suuuuper
duuuuuper hard to get this area pumpin again. I want to leave it with lots of
people that can truly progress. I am not into leaving areas dead. My last five
weeks are going to be full of fun and hard work. I am surrounded by wonderful
missionaries. Hahaha. I have never worked with sister missionaries.... hahaha
yikes. They are something else. Just kidding. Great missionaries. It is super
fun. We eat lots of good food too, in this area. yummm.. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our house is small, but it’s fine. Elder G.
served here last year during Christmas. Haha. I feel like Christmas is already
over. What’s that all about?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Okay, funny story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I called the secretary to tell him that I
need my blankets because I am FREEZING at night. And so he gets all Hitler on
me and was like HOW MANY DO YOU HAVE?.... And I was like... two. And I want 3
more because I am really COLD. And he was like. No. 2 per missionary in every
house. And so I told him. I AM COLD. WHY CAN’T YOU GIVE ME BLANKETS... but he didn’t
budge. Okay. So I threatened him... and said... So I am going to call the President
and tell him that I am cold at night but that the secretaries won’t give me
more blankets. And I was thinking that the threat would make him budge. but...
NOTHING. And so I had to call the President. It was ridiculous. I was like...
President, they won’t give me more blankets unless you give them permission to
give me more than 2 blankets... and he started cracking up. Hahaha And
apparently I was on speaker phone because I hear his wife yell... "Elder Macdonald,
needs some blankets”. It was hilarious. And they just started crackin’ jokes
about how he needed to be in the military. And so he called the silly elder and
got me more blankets. It was stupid. It made me laugh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Anyways... I love you all so much! Next Monday
I won’t write you guys. Until the 25th! bai bai bai!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">My, oh my.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The time is getting nearer. It always feels a
little bit more real when you see your travel plans. Ha GROSS. I am just a
little bit weirded out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I got changes. Well I will be transferred
tomorrow. And guess what. It’s gonna be a surprise. I don’t have any clue on
where I am going, what I will be doing, or who will be my comp. Hahahaha. So that’s
DUMB. They used to tell the Zone Leaders everything. Now they don’t tell us
squat. Wonderful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I feel like I am going to be close to the
Estadio Azteca as a junior comp. Haha. That’s just my thought. But who knows? I
am excited to do WHATEVER. I just want to be the best missionary I can be. That’s
all I am - A missionary. So now that I have a limited time to work, I can put
into use my goals, and achieve them. I have 6 weeks. That is so much time to do
so much, but also so much time to waste. So I would rather not waste it and
instead I want to do much!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Pause. So I have to think that soon we will Skype.
The week of Skype I probably won’t even email you guys. I was thinking that we Skype
on Wednesday the 24th.... the hour you would like. I don’t care when, like the
morning, or the afternoon. Just because on the 25th the Internet cafes won’t be
open. So just write it down and tell me what you decide. Also, get my Skype
digits again - the user name and password. I don’t remember... jajaja<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am getting butterflies in my tummy. It is sad
saying goodbye to all of the people I love here. Man did my time here go by
fast. SO FAST, I cannot even believe it. But I basically said goodbye to
everyone and I just love them all so much. Such a good ward. I am so excited to
add them all on facebook in 6 weeks. They have inspired me to just keep working
and love the last six weeks of my mission. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I just need to get to my new ward and be so
crazy and love them and work with them and help them and teach them and find
new investigators and baptize them and serve them. I want to leave my next ward
balling because I love them so much - only 6 weeks to do so... hahaha. Can I do
it? I think so. Just pray that I can get accustomed super fast there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder G. is getting changed too... And guess
what. He and I are going to be on the same plane home. Haha poor Elder W.(the
Elders he flew down from the MTC with) has to go home alone- So sad. G. and I
have to go to Atlanta. And then we get separated and go to Utah and Arizona.
Crazy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I have so much going through my head. I have
learned so much here. I have learned that love is unconditional. I have learned
that obedience is critical. I have learned that mercy is endless. I have
learned that God knows His children. I have learned that His church is truly
perfect. And He lets us guide it in these last days. We are so privileged. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I could just keep serving a mission for years
and learn to love hundreds and thousands of more people. But everything is done
with order. 2 years. I can’t believe that these 2 years were so short. Hahaha.
I think they ripped me off. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I love you all so much. We have a Christmas
dinner this week. It was amazing. We had a baptism. It was amazing. 5 people were
baptized and are so happy. Everyone that comes to know this church and the
precepts that it teaches, realizes that it’s true. Because it is. Lovin’ it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-62955995395381006632014-12-03T17:23:00.000-08:002014-12-03T17:23:13.923-08:00Surprise baptism, he is finishing this marathon and ready for a new one
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hey family whatsssuuuuuup? It’s December. Weird,
huh? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had a super surprise baptism. IT WAS
AWESOME. Seriously, I loved it. So I will tell you all about it. This week we
were caught by surprise when C. told us that she wasn’t smoking! She had 5 days
without smoking. And we were like “THAT’S AWESOME AND AMAZING. Keep up the good
work sister”. And then we were like... “wait, if you don’t smoke two more days,
you will have a week without smoking”. And then we were like, “and in two days,
it is going to be Saturday. And so you could totally get baptized on Saturday”.
But, we didn’t want to promise anything because last time she didn’t pass her
interview it was an absolute train wreck and disaster and the end of the world
happened. So I was AFRAID. Dumb, because I didn’t have faith. But no, I totally
did. I was just being a little bit more careful and realistic this time. So we
were like “okay hermana, come to the church on Saturday in the morning and you
will have you special interview with the President. We mentally prepared her
for another NO. One, because she had a crazy past life. And two, because an
angel woman that we were teaching didn’t pass her interview and so we just
decided that nothing is for sure. So when she was in the interview the suspense
was so high because the President’s Counselor had to talk to the President on
the phone so she had to wait and we were mentally prepared for a no, but then
he called us into his room together with her, and he decided that she was
ready. He told her that throughout her life, she has been proven worthy by the
fruits of her repentance. It was such a tender and sweet spirit that entered
the room in that moment. She started crying in unbelief. She felt such a
relief, KNOWING, that God had forgiven her of her sins. It was beautiful. So we
were like.. “HECK YEAH, LET’S GET YOU BAPTIZED SISTER”. And she was like “I’m
sooo down brothers”. So she ran home and told everyone. And I ran around like a
headless chicken because the silly elders didn’t plan the baptism that they
were already going to have that night. So I called like 500 people and assigned
like 400 talks and like 450 canceled on me. But it all turned out wonderful. And
the spirit truly testified that night that the atonement is infinite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Oh and I baptized her. She aint to little, just
FYI. She didn’t even think I could do it so she made sure that my comp was
dressed up to come in and help if it was necessary. Hahaha.... But guess what?
I totally dunked her. And it was a great dunk - one of the best baptisms in my
mission. And she was like “MACDONALDS (they all say Macdonald with an s like
the restaurant) HOW DID YOU DO THAT<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">? I KNOW IT WASN’T YOU... IT WAS THE HOLY
GHOST. I KNOW IT”. hAHAHAH. And I told her “NO I’M SUPER FUERTE (strong)”. And
she just laughed and was like, “DONT TAKE GOD’S CREDIT”. Hahaha ouch. planched.
So I am just glad that everyone thinks I’m too skinny to do anything right. PS
- I am 6 foot with a quarter inch and I weigh 140 pounds. Pure muscle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Miracles. There were another 2 people that were
baptized that night. It was wonderful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Then we started talking to everyone about El es
la Dadiva. He is the Gift. I love Christmas. We are finding lots of great
people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Today I had my last normal interview with the President.
He was like..... “You're LEAVING US SOON”. And I was like. “Hey, thanks”. So we
started talking about enduring to the end. Basically, if I am able to learn
this principle here on the mission, I will be ready to put it in practice at
home. I just need to keep on working. work work work. I LOVE WORKING. Work
makes me happy. When I don’t work, I am bored and not happy. Entonces, I should
just work. I am not worried about the details about getting home. It will all
happen perfectly fine. I am just worried about bringing more souls unto Christ.
I love this work. I am so grateful for the spirit that accompanies us as we
partake in this work. SO he told me that anything could happen. He said that he
prefers that missionaries don’t finish their last change as leaders. And so if
it was up to him, he would change me. But he told me.... but I DONT KNOW WHAT
THE LORD WANTS? So tomorrow he is going to do the changes. I am mentally
preparing myself to leave. I would love to stay here with all of these amazing
people for the Christmas holiday and to finish my mission here, but I will go
where the Lord wants me to go. I am willing. This last change WILL be the best
and MOST TIRING six weeks of my life. It is a freakin marathon. I am going to
run it with all of the strength I have. whyyy?? Because I need to know I am capable
of enduring to the end when life gets hard after the mission. I need to know my
potential, because man, who knows what is going to happen. I am honored to have
served this grand mission. The Lord trusts us so much to partake in such a
delicate work. So that is my goal. I invite you all to keep me excited and
spiritually uplifted to work, work, and work some more. Just a request. :)}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are finding, teaching, and baptizing. I
truly feel like a missionary. I know what I am doing. I am actually pretty darn
good at it now.... hahahaha. KIDDING. I was joking. Don’t worry. My head isn’t
too big. Just as normally big as it has always been... lol. But I just can’t
believe that now that I have gotten the hang of it, it is my turn to go home.
God truly does take us out of our comfort zones. That is what I have learned.
Once we are comfortable, he has to shake things up so that we keep growing.
Because if he doesn’t change our circumstances, we will stop growing. We will
become complacent. And complacency is where the Devil is able to destroy us
little by little. So when your comfortable life gets thrown up, just know it
happens because He loves you so much to give you a push into what will make you
better. God is wise. He knows more than us. It surprises me that I am still
able to doubt his wise will. Trust in Him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I love you all so much. Remember the true
meaning of Christmas. I am so glad you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had
a bunch of intercambios and meetings and crazy stuff this week that didn’t even
allow me to remember that it was turkey day. But man, I was sure grateful. So
that’s all that matters. Just keeping inviting. We might have another surprise
baptism this week. I have faith. lovin it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Wait a second. Yesterday the L’s were soooo
kind and celebrated my birthday a month early, in case of having changes. And
man are they amazing. They made us SOOO MCUH FOOD AND BOUGHT ME A DELICIOUS
CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRIES. YUMMM YUMMM. I have a video of them singing the
birthday song in Spanish to me. So just know that everyone is treating your son
with love. I felt super loved. That is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">CON AMOR,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-78662706806022592462014-11-25T13:11:00.002-08:002014-11-25T13:11:56.852-08:008 weeks to go and check out christmas.mormon.org<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WOW this week is going to be fantastic. This
past week was great. I am also getting super stoked to be a missionary this
CHRISTMAS! Why? Because the church is awesome and way smart....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://christmas.mormon.org/"><span style="color: #0040a1;">christmas.mormon.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">It is a new initiative that the church is
coming out with. They are even going to rent out YOUTUBE on December 7th to
fill up all of their advertisements with this new video that came out about
Christ being the true Gift of Christmas. I ammmmm stoooooked. Haha as
missionaries we are going to focus on this being a way to get the attention of
people to find out WHO God has prepared for this time to be taught, baptized,
and nurtured as a member of His church for the rest of their lives. I was
thinking about how amazing Christmas is. We tend to focus on the tree, the
gifts, the hot chocolate, the peppermint shakes from Chik-fi-la, etc, when we
truly should be focused on the divine gift that a loving Heavenly Father has
given to all of his children - Christ. Prophets of old anxiously awaited his
birth, and they taught the people that a Savior would be born. His life gives
us THE example, and his sacrifice brings purpose to all that we do. As members
of His church, our attitude towards Christmas should change. We should
internalize the true meaning of Christmas and think about WHAT gift WE would
like to give to Him. I feel so blessed to be one of His missionaries at this
time to see history happen and be a part of it in some small way. The church is
even going to show this video at Time Square in NYC. It is a small, short, and
simple video that reminds us that HE is Christmas, not the bows, or gifts, or
lights. We need to share it with everyone to spark an interest in hearts and
minds of all to teach them the truthfulness of the Restored Gospel. AH. I’m stoked.
DOOO ITTT PLEASE. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Anyway. It hasn’t even been Thanksgiving yet
and I’m already jumping the gun and singing Christmas music. Hahah. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week was spectacular and difficult. The
trials from last week passed. And I felt soooo relieved. But then other trials
were made present. But hey, that’s the name of the game.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WE had one baptism this week because G. didn’t
pass her interview with the President. She was crying. It was sad and a little
disappointing. But I LOVED what she told me.... She said "I am sad. But I
now know that I can’t go about things how I would like to, rather how the
Father would have it." And she left. That night a couple members from the
church ran into her not knowing that she didn’t pass the interview, and they
told her that they were super excited for her baptism this week. And she
explained that she had to wait some more time. And the members were a HUGE help
to her. They hugged her and testified that sometimes it DOES take more time. I
am so grateful for the example that she has given me. After a hard couple of
days, she is stronger than ever, joyfully awaiting the day until the President
tells us that she can. I have no idea what happened. I just am praying that
everything can be resolved FAST. But if it doesn’t, I trust that God knows why.
I don’t have to understand completely. I know that this is the process of repentance
that she needs. So she was like so stoked about the new hope she found and
starting reading the scriptures until 5 in the MORNING. What? I know that she is
truly repentant. That’s why I just keep praying so that it can be sooner than
later. I would’ve liked to have been here to baptize her. But it’s okay. Her
daughter had a wonderful baptism and everyone loved it. It was glorious. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The children in the primary had their program.
It was adorable. 260 people went to church. WOWOWOOW THAT IS A LOT FOR HERE. So
we were stoked. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">E. is doing fantastic. She already stopped
smoking and I am shocked but very pleased at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. didn’t go to church so we are waiting for
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">O. and M. had a cita with us in which we called
the Bishop to accompany us. When we finished I asked her to talk to him in private
to resolve her problems. And guess what?. EVERYTHING IS RESOLVED. SHE IS NOT
GOING TO LIVE with her boyfriend/ father of her children man anymore. YAyaya.
And she received a calling. TALK ABOUT COOL.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">L.’s are finally not sick anymore. And they are
going to celebrate my birthday next week. Yay!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">C. didn’t go to church but she is super stoked
to get baptized. She just has had lots of work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">C. went to church this week with 4 days without
smoking. I sure hope she keeps that record going. We are finally seeing some
progress with her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We found 2 new families this week that are
promising. An 83 year old man was waiting for us to go to church but we got
there a few minutes late so he started walking on his own. The good thing is
that he walks slow so we caught up to him super fast. HAHAH. He loved church so
much and was gung-ho to go next week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Everything is going wonderful here. We are
finding, teaching, baptizing, and retaining. I love this work and I can’t
believe that I get to be a missionary right now in this time. I am super
blessed. LOVE IT. I know that this church is true. I know that we need to share
this knowledge with everyone we know...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">OH FUN NEWS. The family C. is preparing
themselves to enter the temple!! AHHH. HAHAHH I am so happy. That makes me so
happy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Okay, well, I am outta time. I still got 8
weeks family. Don’t get too excited just yet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-53259292676492180322014-11-18T12:50:00.001-08:002014-11-18T12:50:12.048-08:00Learning to keep on keeping on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well this week was super great and stressful.
All of the amazing people that we have baptized recently are going through the
craziest trials and they are disappearing and it is frightening. However, I want
to start with a fun story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So we are teaching E. L. She is awesome. All of
her family is members except for she and her husband. She has gone to church
activities with her family for ten years. But she has never wanted to accept
the invitation to talk with the missionaries. About 2 months ago, she finally
softened her heart and made it to one of our baptisms. She bawled the WHOLE
time. It made her remember about her brother who is serving a mission in SPAIN.
So I found out this past week that her brother is about to finish his mission.
He is serving as an Assistant to the President, and his companion is the one
and only Elder Skousen. Hahahaha. I saw a picture of them that her brother sent
on his email day. I am going to send you guys the photo. Super cool how Elder
Skousen and I have connections to the same family in Mexico City. It’s a small
world when you're a Mormon. She is progressing soooo well. She is going to get
baptized the weekend I get home so that her brother can baptize her. But no one
knows. It is a secret. So don’t tell Elder Skousen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">G. and D. are going to get baptized. D. passed
her interview. G. needs a special interview with the President. But last night,
we visited D. and she told us that is isn’t sure about getting baptized
anymore. And I just thought - SATAN Please stop touching my investigators. She
is letting the doubts and worries get to her. ayyy no. So we are in communication
with the members to communicate with her and get her excited again. I am worried
about her. Hopefully G. passes her interview to be able to get baptized this
weekend. I will be stoked if she can. Yayay. But we will be patient and wait
and see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">O. and M. are disappearing from my sights
because she never works at it anymore. Her dumb brother is verbally abusing her
and her mother. She is stressed out about her kids because they are rebelling
against her because their dad doesn’t live with them. So she is thinking that
it would be better to get back together with the dad of her kids.... (they aren’t
married) so that she can leave the verbal abusiveness from her brother and
start to better her family again. But she doesn’t have money to get married and
she is afraid to talk to the Bishop and I just see Satan destroying her life by
giving her half truths to make her break the commandments and covenants she has
made with the Lord. Ahhh my gosh. It is stressful. I am freaking out because I
did not have the intention to baptize people that would eventually become less
active. So please pray for her to make the right choice. We taught her well.
She understands the doctrine. But now we have to let her decide. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The L.’s got sick this week and weren’t able to
go to church so that scared me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. de J. and her daughter C. finally got home
from their vacation. She is staying strong against the cigarettes and hasn’t
smoked since she dropped the habit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her daughter is preparing herself to be baptized on December
6th... my last weekend here in Iztacalco. WOOhooo. She doesn’t live with her
boyfriend anymore, so that is a plus. She is ready to change her life so she
can have the spirit more abundantly with her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. M. A. is freaking lazy and not going to
church, but I love him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I
do have to <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>battle with him. I
think we have come to the conclusion that he is not ready. But we will let you
know everything that happens this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">C. still can’t drop her smoking habit. She has
tried and tried. But she just doesn’t do it. We are praying and praying and visiting
her every day to help her stop. But she WON’T. The problem is the whole world
knows she smokes so she isn’t embarrassed about it. But she is finally starting
to feel badly when she smokes. She is down to smoking 1 cigarette every day.
But the great thing is she doesn’t even smoke all of it. She does like 2 or 3
smokeys and lets it die out. It is silly. I KNOW THAT SHE WILL DO IT SOON. She honestly
doesn’t need it. Crazy. Her daughter E. is a recent convert from before I got
here. And she has a dumb boyfriend that is ruining her spirituality. She hasn’t
gone to church in more than a month. And we are trying to get her active again,
but she is honestly so not worried about it right now. Her poor children cried
when they didn’t go to church... but now they are used to not going. So I am
stressed for her. Her other sister and brother in law that are my converts are
still doing good but they didn’t go to church because of a dumb commitment that
they had with the Catholic Church a long time again.... rrrr. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Needless to say, everyone and everything is
working against us. It is so classic. So I am just going to get over it and
work, work, and work some more, because soon we will see the light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had a cool Stake Conference that was a
transmission from Salt Lake. Elder Anderson, Sister Reeves, and two seventies
SPOKE IN SPANISH. HAhah What? It was pretty adorable to watch them give their
best effort. They got super nervous. I loved it. It was so fantastic to see
that they love these people so much that they gave their talks in Spanish. They
actually did a really good job and the spirit was very much present. I learned
a lot about sacrifices. We give away something good for something better, or
even something excellent. We had only 2 investigators go... it was in the Stake
Center, so that had a lot to do with it because it is farther away from my area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well - The mission is the mission. It can’t all
be happy go lucky. But something I have learned is that I need to be grateful
in any circumstance. And I am. I am grateful to represent the Lord Jesus
Christ. I know that if no one else lives what I am living or feels what I feel,
it doesn’t matter, because I am living it and I am feeling it. It produces
happiness in my life. And that is all that matters. I keep on swimming like
Dory said (Finding Nemo), and the Lord with help me be strengthened in my
trials and weaknesses. He has done it my whole mission. I am so grateful that I
decided to come on the mission. I don’t even like to imagine what my life would’ve
been without it. This church is true. I have come to this knowledge through
fervent prayer and scripture study. The little things in this life count. And
as long as we keep on keeping on, we will be victorious in the end. Love you
all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-80480667994418835582014-11-11T13:17:00.000-08:002014-11-11T13:17:07.253-08:00Choosing to be happy and knowing where your blessings come from
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hahaha. Your emails kill me... dad had ten
comps?... 2, 3, then 2. That is 7... or am I just bad at math? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So glad the ward fasted for the family this
week and now that makes so much sense to me now. It was a rough week, but by
Saturday everything changed. I received many blessings because of that fast.
THANKS. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I sure hope Zach keeps getting better. I will
be sure to keep him in my prayers. I love you brother! Stay strong. I will see
you sooooon! 2 months and a week. Yikes. But how exciting that we will get to
hang out soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am in shock that everyone is home. Hillary,
Nate on Thursday. But now I am leaving that shock and getting used to it. It is
starting to feel like “that time”, even though it hurts. All I can do is
keeping working till the end. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">My new comp is a funny guy. Always happy and
laughing and it drives me a little bit insane, but I can either look at it as a
blessing or not. I do like him a lot, and I am learning much from him. He is
super white and from California. We have a Zone Training that we have to give
tomorrow. Woohoo. This should be the last one that I give as a Zone Leader. The
Pres doesn’t leave missionaries as Zone leaders in their last change in the
mission. So yeah. Lots of changes will be coming up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am loving this area. I love my assignment. I
love my Bishop. I love my zone. I am very happy in my circumstances. Even
though this week proved to be a weee bit of a challenge, I learned so much and
am now able to testify more of the Atonement in my life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our investigators are doing fantastic. M. A. is
an addict to about every little thing you can think of. No joke. And because of
his many addictions and life style he used to have, he stopped feeling bad
about his sins. We were able to find out that need this week. I had no idea
until one lesson that Elder G. and I had with him (exchanges). So now we are
trying to make him feel bad... in a very loving way. Haha. We started with
making new GOOD habits. Our habits can either be our best friends, or our worst
enemies. So we told him to start getting rid of his bad habits and that he
needed to change them for good ones. He has read everyday this past week in the
Book of Mormon. And when we saw him yesterday, he hasn’t had any more desires
to do what he used to.... He used to feel sad about leaving his sins behind.
But now they are starting to make him feel sick and useless.... KA-CHING. He
has been with the missionaries for a year, and just now he made huge progress.
Hopefully he gets baptized on the 29th of this month...! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">G. and D. are the ones that were going to get
baptized this week but now that we have a Stake Conference on Sunday we are
going to wait a whole other week so that they can be baptized and confirmed on
the same weekend. But they are fantastic. Seriously. We taught them about
temples and the work we do for the dead this week and G. started shouting for
joy... literally. It was like taking a child to Disneyland. It made me so happy
to be able to be part of that lesson. She is so prepared. So elect. Yesterday
we invited her to the Bishop’s house for a family home evening that just turned
into a mission lesson... But she is awesome. She said that when she is in the
metro she just starts feeling so weird inside and she wants to starting
grabbing and hugging everyone to bring them to church with her. She is honestly
so close to the spirit. She invited her uncle and he is going to get baptized
with them toooo! And D. invited her boyfriend, and he went to church and LOVED
IT. He is so getting baptized next month. This work is moving forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Some of our new converts and investigators went
on vacation,.... ugh. So we haven’t seen them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">C. is the lady that had her family get baptized
recently, but she is still waiting for her smoking problem. She is FINALLY
DROPPING IT. Right now she has 3 days without a cigarette. WHAT?! She went to
church and all day the speakers and classes were exactly what she needed. She
starting laughing and crying because she thought it was a practical joke. She
also has so many other health issues, and she starting reading that smoking is
what has caused all of her other illnesses. So basically she is angry at the cigarettes
and they are making her gag. So that was the miracle we were praying for. She
is getting INTO the water soon. So happy. The Bishop came with us to visit her
this week and she felt so special. YES.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our Bishop is my biggest role model. He is the
best Bishop ever. He truly loves the Savior. He is working day in and day out
to provide for his family in hard economic times. But he still finds time to teach
seminary every day at 5:30am, come with the missionaries on visits every week,
go to school to finish his career as a lawyer, teach English classes on Wednesday,
teach the BEST GOSPEL PRINCIPLES CLASS IN THE WORLD (it is full every week) and
so many other things. He is a workaholic. I am so grateful for the things he is
teaching me - Such a good man. And his son is named Mateo and he is the cutest
3 year old you every did see in Mexico. He goes to church every Sunday in a bow
tie. Hahaha So classy. So those are things I learned this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We found some less actives that are mad at old Bishops.
But they came to church! SUCCESS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week I was better in my health.... but
then I got food poisoning and have had lots of diarrhea. Hahaha. I am just not
worrying about it. I just accept it and will get home in 2 months to start
taking my vitamins again. I won’t die. I am just used to being sick. But I do
feel a lot better right now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Oh my. I am afraid for my dentist appointment.
My teeth have got to be dirty. I brush everyday like 3 times. But, I stopped
flossing. uhhhh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am happy. We are working hard and seeing
results. The L.’s are going to celebrate my birthday a month early on December
2nd because of the changes..... HAHAHA THEY ARE THE BEST. The people here are
honestly angels - All of them. I love them all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are teaching lots of other people but those
were basically the highlights of the week. Hope you all have a fantastic week.
Tell Nate I say HIIIII. Love you all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">BAIIIIYEYEYYE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">CON AMOR,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">ELDER MACDONALD<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">Happy HALLOWEEN. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">I can´t believe another Halloween
passed by. This Halloween was super memorable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">So I was on exchanges
with a super awesome District Leader. We had an awesome exchange and learned so
much together. As we were finishing and going to meet our other companions in
the Metro, the Assistants called me and told me that the Elders from Jardines
(the Elder I was with) wasn’t answering his phone. They didn’t have signal in
the Metro. So I told them that I was with the Elder they were looking for and
they were like PERFECT come to the mission home because they are getting an
extra companion and you two have to take him to the hospital right now because
he is sick... hmmm. I love being in charge of the sick and needy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">So we went to the yellow
house (mission home), we got the companion, who basically wasn’t able to walk
because his legs and body were going throw weird convulsions, and we took him
to the Policlinica (the hospital for the missionaries). Luckily I know how to
arrive. We had to walk super slow because the new missionary was in so much
pain. He had just gotten to Mexico this week and got here from Peru. They sent
him to Ajusco, a little pueblo right next to Topilejo, which is full of
mountains and COLD AIR. So his bones were killing him and he basically died
(jk). So they took him out of there. We got to the hospital trying to make the
missionary happy because he was super distressed, and the doctor starting
joking around with him that he was going to die. I thought it was hilarious
because I know the doctor and he is super sarcastic and really straight forward
with people. He has a very dry humor. But the Elder didn’t like it and started
getting scared. The doctor says he is a dry Mormon because he hasn’t been
baptized but he believes the church is true. He just doesn’t want to get
baptized yet. Haha.. He is a hilarious dude. So the District Leader and me were
cracking up all day and the other new missionary was so scared and confused and
not sure if he needed to laugh or cry. It was just a big practical joke the whole
day. We ate food. The sky was cloudy. Everyone was walking around in costumes
and face paint. It was one of the strangest Halloweens I have lived. But I
finally got home at like 8PM with my real companion and we were
exhausted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">The next day I got to go
to the temple. AHHH. I was super stoked because exactly a year ago to the day I
went to the temple. I remember because it was Dia de los Muertos and I thought
it was fantastic to do work for the dead that day. It was very special. This
year I got permission from the President to do exchanges with a missionary from
our ward to take like 8 investigators to the Visitors Center. It was one of the
most spiritual experiences ever. I loved it. The investigators were all crying
as we learned about the importance of the Book of Mormon. One of the
investigators lost her legs and is in a wheelchair. The week before her father
passed away. We watched a Mormon message of a woman that lives in Guatemala
that lost her legs in an accident and she testified of the truthfulness of the
Book of Mormon and what that it teaches about the resurrection. Super powerful.
Then we watched the great movie about families. We learned about prophets. We
taught them about the temples and the work for the dead. It was all just so
awesome. E. was there and she loved it. She is so ready to get baptized. But
she is going to get baptized the week I get home because that is when her
brother comes home from Spain from serving a mission. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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great. He is a funny guy. It is super fun to be with him. So that is going well.
I got to see Elder R. today in an evaluation. That was good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">Yesterday we had a leadership
counsel and it was so freakin awesome. We learned so much about how we can
better minister to the other missionaries that we are serving. I am super
stoked about that...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt;">Umm I am short on time.
Okay thinking, thinking. We ate with an investigator. G. is loving the gospel
and is learning so much. She loves changing her beliefs and feels such a power
in following the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Hahah. Yes!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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it. I love you all so much. I am pretty sure I will get changed after this transfer.
5 more weeks here in Iztacalco and then 6 more in an unknown land. It’ll be
great. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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STAY STRONG AND WORK HARD. LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-55643694829277537802014-10-27T14:36:00.002-07:002014-10-27T14:36:47.666-07:0012 weeks to go, draining a font with a bucket, and butt dialing as a tender mercy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hey family. I am bipolar with my emotions right
now. We have changes. I stay. Everyone knows I hate changes. But EVERYONE knows
that I end up loving those changes after a few days or weeks. Why can't I
understand that at the beginning of every transfer? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">My beloved companion, Elder R., has been a Zone
Leader his whole life basically. So seeing that he only has 3 changes left, the
President moved him to be a District Leader and to have him TRAIN. That is
awesome. But the most awesome part is where he is going...... QUETZAL. My
beloved Quetzal. Where lives my favorite rabbits (The “rabbit family”) and Grandmas.
I am super stoked for him. But I am really sad that we have to be separated. It
has been the easiest companionship in the mission. I have learned lots from
him. And these past 12 weeks FLEW BY. I cannot understand it... seeing that I
only have 12 weeks left in Mexico, it makes me want to cry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I am staying here... which makes me super
happy. I HOPE with all my heart that I stay here until the end of my mission.
The rest of our companions are leaving too, expect for one. This District has
gotten so close and I am very bummed that all of our fun has to come to an end.
Or it just has to change. I am sure the new District will be fun. It should be
interesting. The Lord is definitely testing me in these next changes to see if
I will truly put into practice what I have learned throughout my whole mission.
It should be good. It is always good. But I think without a doubt, these were
some fun days here with some great missionaries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Now that I expressed that.... Oh haha my
stomach is still screwed up and I threw up nothing today in the morning. I
think it was a combination of nerves and of my sickness. It is worrying me. I
sure hope I don’t have to die or get surgery before my mission ends. I think I
will talk to a doctor soon because it IS so annoying having to throw up this
much. I feel bulimic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had a wonderful baptism this weekend! M. de
J. and her niece, K., were baptized and it was so spiritually uplifting for all
who went. We had to drain the water from the font the old fashioned way.... with
BUCKETS. And this font is HUGE. I don’t understand why it is so big? It’s like
they built it with the purpose of baptizing multiple people simultaneously. hmm.
? go figure¿ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We sang, the children sang, billions of people
went, the Bishop went, our new converts gave fabulous talks, and everyone was
crying in a hot room. Hahah. Honestly, it was wonderful. We confirmed them
members of the church of Jesus Christ on Sunday, and the daughter of M. got a lot
more excited and convinced to be baptized in November. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are going to baptize more and more people in
November. We are still dealing with less than we have in the past transfer....
But I think we should at least baptize 3 or 4 people. Depending if they still
want to, seeing that their favorite Elder, Elder R., is going home. Hahahah.
They all love him. Basically, they worship the ground he walks on. He has a way
with words that most people don’t have. That’s why they love him. And so, we
are hoping to still baptize a lot. We have to start planting this month to
baptize in December and January. AHHHH. WHY?! What. I cannot understand or
believe this. It is all happening so fast. Too fast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We found new investigators this week. We taught
great lessons. We had a good Zone Training. We have done so many fantastic
things in these past 12 weeks. AHh. I just have to trust in the Lord and know
that he will make me strong in my weaknesses. ayayayay. I know it is true. It
is always true and will always keep being true. But it’s all good. I have to
work really hard because I am going to "train" por decir a new Zone
Leader. He is a good missionary. His name is Elder J. Sure enough, he is from
Utah. And I don’t know much more. But it’s okay. It’ll be a fun new adventure.
We will learn a lot together and enjoy this time. But that’s another thing that
makes me nervous and weak in da knees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am so blessed to be working in the ward where
I am working. I am learning valuable lessons and truly applying the Gospel of
Jesus Christ in my life. I am learning how to lead and guide and be led and
guided. I am learning how to love unconditionally and always have a smile on my
face. I am learning that my example means a lot more than I think it does. I am
learning that the Lord trusts so much in His wee little children that it is
almost unbelievable. But he does. It’s all true. I love you all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am short on time. We have lots of stuff to
do. Lots of tears to be shed and yeah…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Wait hold up. Okay so this week we butt dialed
an investigator. She is fantastic and has a brother on the mission. But on Wednesday
she got home from work and said a prayer to her Heavenly Father. She expressed
her worries to Him in a small and simple prayer; and told him that she hadn't
felt His presence with her that day. Right as she said "amen", she received
an unexpected call from the ELDERS... In this moment, she received our butt
dialed call. She broke out into tears and was in shock. Of course we didn’t
realize the impact this would of had on her... so we just did small talk and
explained to her that we called her by accident. But this experience testified
to her that God works by small and simple things. He knows our needs. He hears
our cries. Our concerns are His concerns. And He is our Father. I have been
able to see so many tender mercies like this one as a missionary. This merciful
blessing, just as many others, are only possible through the Atonement of Jesus
Christ. By and through Him, we can be strengthened and taught. We can receive
blessings when we feel like we don’t deserve it... and we honestly never
deserve it. But because of Christ, we can receive his merciful hand in our
life, produced by the love he has for each and one of His children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I love you all so much. I hope you all look for
and recognize the tender mercies of the LORD in your lives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-53967496286324766812014-10-21T12:56:00.001-07:002014-10-21T12:56:28.378-07:00Moldy shoes, miracles, and carnitas are dangerous
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well, first of all, know that Zach is in my
prayers. I hope everything goes perfect. Keep me updated. I know you will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Second. This week was another great week. It
has been raining so much. My shoes have legit water damage problems. Like 30
minutes ago I just took out the soles because I bought new ones in Walmart....
and the souls were MOLDY. YUCK. I am shocked at how bacteria resistant my feet
have been.... who knows how long they have been like that. It also has to do
with the fact that they don’t dry all the way because we live in a cave.... and
I don’t have many shoe options. Hahah But just thought I would let you guys
know. Those are the joys of being a missionary in Mexico City. Moldy shoes.
#cool<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The fun fact is that there is an hermano in a ward
here in the Stake that will fix them for FREE. But I am a little bit lazy to do
that. We shall see...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So now, on to the work...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The work has been fantastic and wonderful. We
saw miracle after miracle that turned out to be trials of our faith. Mainly
because at the beginning we saw the superficial aspect of the miracles, but
whatever... because they keep being miracles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We dedicated a whole afternoon to contact
references from the referral manager... and we found 5 new investigators that
day through 3 lessons and the people basically told us... “WE HAVE BEEN WAITING
FOR YOU”. And we were like “ah sorry”. So we repented for not being responsible
and contacting the referrals right when we received them, but hey - I
understand that everything happens for a reason and everything has a time. So
it all worked out perfectly. All of them told us that they were going to go to
church, but none of them came. Which is totally fine, but kind of annoying at
first glance. But then I realized that it’s okay. We are doing our part. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are teaching M. de J. And she is finally
going to get baptized this week. She hasn’t smoked for a week and a half. WHAT
A BLOODY MIRACLE. I love Word of Wisdom miracles. They are the best. So their
interview is this week on Wednesday, and if they pass, then their baptism will
be on Saturday at 6pm. Her niece is going to get baptized too. They are
progressing so well. It is a pleasure to work with them. The cool part is that
this week we started teaching the daughter of M. de J. Her daughter has always
been there in the house while we taught... but never wanted much to do with our
message. But finally, her time has arrived. She is a super intelligent lady and
loves going to church. She has gone two times now. She is preparing to be
baptized in November. He boyfriend ditched her... The bright side is this - now
they don’t have to get married. So we didn’t know how to take that... miracle
or tragedy. For us, it was a miracle. Even though we did start teaching him too
and he was getting super interested in our message. It was too bad to lose a
brand new investigator... that would’ve been a priesthood holder... But then he
disappeared and we got dropped. So that was that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">They also signed up to give us food some days
this month. Yaya. I love that. She apparently is a good cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Another fun fact of this week was.... uuh my
mind went blank. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I got super sick. HAHA no, actually the whole District
got sick. So I have been pretty wooosy in the stomach lately. And then to my
great surprise we ate carnitas on Sunday.... pig tacos that are pure pig. Everything
that a pig has to offer... is on the plate. They are called tacos de carnitas.
And they are horrific. I hate them. I honestly can hardly hold my stomach from
jumping out of my throat sometimes. But we ate them on Sunday and the meat was
either old and bad and diseased, or the something was in the air... because we
all woke up in the middle of the night to die in the bathroom. It was hilarious
because we all went through the same thing. hahaha But that night I wanted to
throw up... I didn’t know if it was for the food, because I was sick before
eating them too.. so I just went to bed early to avoid having to throw up. But
the next day, our doubt was confirmed... all of us got sick. Hahaha thanks a lot
carnitas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The investigators are progressing so much. We
are still seeing so much progress. But we still need to find new investigators
to baptize every week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We went to the temple this week to get shots.
YAYAYA. I love shots. haha shots shots shots shots. My arm hurt for a little.
My comp got sick because of it. And everyone was just terribly afraid. It was
shocking to see how many people honestly are afraid of the needle. LOSERS. Just
kidding. But the tough kids on the block aren’t so tough anymore. I saw Elder
Johnson from MVT there. He came up to me and basically threw me around. He is
huge. I forgot how tall he was. Tell his family we all say hi. He is the one
that you were telling me about a few weeks ago with Andrew’s Homecoming date
and I don’t know what else. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WE did intercambios. I went with Elder G. Yeah.
He is crazy. He and Elder W. are in the same District. They were comps in the
MTC and are the best of friends. It was a fun exchange. We all go home way too
soon. It is sickening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well there isn’t much else. We found the most
beautiful apartment complex to rent in such a great area but it was way too
expensive. Elder R. and I fell in love with the house of our dreams, and they
ripped it away from our sights. Hahaha, just thought I would add that in. I
hope that never happens to me in real life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I still haven’t gotten my package. Just FYI. And
that’s a wrap.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">LES AMO MAS,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">ELDER MACDONALD<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-24533174501165143162014-10-14T14:57:00.000-07:002014-10-14T14:57:58.693-07:00We see miracles and we have disappointments, but it is all part of a plan made by a loving Heavenly Father.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This was a great week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are working so hard. We see miracles, and we
have disappointments. But it is all part of a plan well made by a loving
Heavenly Father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I will start with the baptismal interviews.
We were planning on baptizing three family members... But we only ended up
baptizing a married couple. The mom of the couple did not pass her interview.
It was a huge disappointment and confusion for her. She told us that she was
done. She was done feeling rejected. She was giving into Satan’s lies - telling
her that she is unworthy of anything that has to do with God. She was
discouraged to keep pressing forward. She never wanted to step foot into a Mormon
church ever again. It was honestly one of the saddest experiences I have had on
the mission. We had three days of talking to her and expressing our love for
her through the testimonies we gave, just to help her see the light at the end
of the tunnel. It broke my heart, but she wasn’t ready. And that’s all. I know
that she will be baptized soon. We are working on a couple things, helping her understand
better the doctrine of this gospel to be super prepared the next time she has
her interview. She is a strong woman. After 3 days of not wanting anything, we
kept strong. We prayed so much for her.... and guess what?! She showed up to
the baptism on her daughter and son in law, and she went to church. So we are
still in progressing well. Pray for C. Please. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">On the other hand, her daughter and son in law
had a great baptism. I was a little bit annoyed with the Bishop and Ward
Mission Leader because they didn’t show up and didn’t let us know.... but then
I just got over myself and saw the blessings of the baptism. It was run
completely by RECENT CONVERTS. Hahah it was a beautiful thing. A new generation
of pure hope. The prayers were given by investigator and the talks were given
by wonderfully prepared recent converts.... and it was just a miracle. I have
seen too many evidences of lives changing as a result of baptism to doubt my
testimony of this gospel. It is real. It is so real. These people progress
substantially after entering the waters of baptism and receiving the gift of
the Holy Ghost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">AHHH. O., M. and the L. are going to VERACRUZ
to do baptisms for the dead. Hahahaha. I basically forced them to go, but hey,
it is for the best. I cannot wait for them to go this week and see their faces
glowing with the spirit when they get back on Sunday. Haha - we had to help
them start their family history trees... and let me tell you, it was not easy because
NO ONE knows anything about anyone here. But with lots of faith, and good
works, we got all we needed. I will let you know how they felt when they get
back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. de J. was going to get baptized this Saturday.....
BUT she smoked half of a cigar... so we have to wait another week and her niece
wants to wait for her. But it’s fine. It gives us more time to work with them.
The good thing is she has 2 days without smoking! YAYAYA. I love seeing the
miracles that coming from using our moral agency to have the power of the
atonement present in our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Lots of other things happened. We had to give
interviews in the Zone for other baptisms. It all worked out. 5 baptisms in
total this week. That aint too shabby. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">E. is the sister of a missionary. She is a
great lady, but has never been interested in being baptized. But we are
persisting to see miracles. We want her brother to get home and have one last
baptism! Ohhh... PS he is in the same mission as Derek Skousen.... Elder R.......
I think that is his name. Idk but I think that is awesome. He gets home in
January too. Eeek. But yeah. She went to Conference and was BOMBARDED with
answers. A God that doesn’t insist (require), is a God that doesn’t exist. So
she was like wow that was a slap in the face. And immediately wanted to know
how to follow his commandments. We ALMOST set a baptismal date with her. She is
a tough cookie. But she wants her brother to baptize her, although she hasn’t
told him anything.... haha. So yeah. She has talked to a million other
missionaries. But nothing has worked. We are so blessed to be here, helping her
progress. It has strengthened my testimony that everyone..... EVERYONE,
someday, will open up and let the spirit touch their hearts. It is her time.
And she went to church his week too. She liked it. But she won’t stay for
classes. Ugh. But she gives us cereal every week. The people here are so nice
to us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Ummmmm....... G. and D. are still amazing and
chosen but their dumb schedules do not permit us to see them in the week... So
they have to wait a little bit longer to get baptized so we cant teach them.
But wow, are they fantastic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are teaching so many family members of new
converts and soon to be converts and we can just see the Lord’s hand in his
Work in this part of his vineyard. I love it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I really wish they would send to Meet the Mormons
here because I have a movie theater in my area. LET’S GOOOO. But dang....
eeeps. I hope it was marvelous. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We have Zone Conference tomorrow. It should be
fabulous. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Love you all so much. Hope everything is
wonderful and great and happy. Hug Scout for me. And keep inviting people to
hear the missionaries. Actually I feel very prompted to have you give referrals
to the missionaries to L. Don’t ask them. Just send the missionaries to the
house and you can say it was from me. And Josh Kennedy. I don’t know how he is
doing. But please find his address and send those Elders to his house! Oh and
someone in the ward... Betty? Pretty sure you haven’t sent missionaries to her
house. So that would be wonderful. DON’T BE AFRAID. Listen to Elder Bednar, and
be excited to share you beliefs with others. Have a great day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well General Conference was fantastic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week was super great and really full of
tons of work. I can’t believe it is already October. Time is a strange concept.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am being weird and throwing up a lot, but I’m
not very sick... hmmm. hahaha. Don’t know what to do about that?? Yesterday and
today I threw up RIGHT after breakfast. It was very uncomfortable. Just FYI.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Yesterday we ate with President and Sister
Valadez. Their house is beautiful. And they cook so YUMMMY. I loved it so much.
They made us a plate from the Yucatan. It was a piece of pork marinated in some
yummy sauce with a green pasta and salsa. I ate sooo much because I had to make
up for my breakfast that I threw up. I didn’t get sick after lunch so I thought
I was all better, but then today L. made us breakfast because we washed our clothes
in her house and it was super yummy. Mexican eggs. But unfortunately I threw it
up again. Grr. hahaha. So yeah, that’s my strange story of the week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are preparing three people to be baptized
this Saturday. And of course here come the big random trials that we have to
overcome. One of the sisters had problems with her kidney and she got really
sick. She went to General Conference but couldn’t enjoy it for her dumb kidney
that is hurting her.... The other two liked Conference a lot. And the husband
went to BOTH sessions on Sunday because he liked it so much in the morning. It
was great to ask them what they thought. They felt so much spiritual strength
after leaving the stake center. The wife said that she is ready to be baptized
because she already made the decision. And when she makes a decision... she
follows through. Her husband is more timid and has more doubts, but we also
think he likes everything more. But they are totally going to do it together. Their
interviews are tomorrow. If it is God’s will, they will get baptized! Hoping
for the best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are teaching the funniest old man that can’t
hear ANYTHING. So it is hard to teach him. But we have had pretty nice
experiences with him. He is really discouraged because of his physical state.
He is embarrassed of his body and misses the “Glory Days” when he used to be a
macho man. He always tells us about how everyone used to be afraid of him.
LOLOL. He is a little bit lost with the doctrine, but he finally learned how to
pray correctly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The recent converts, O. and M. are still strong
as ever. We re-taught them the restoration and part of the plan of salvation.
They went to Conference, but I couldn’t see them so I still don’t know what
they thought. I am sure that they loved it. Miracle. Her ex husband, who was
never her husband, but is the father of her children wants to get back together
and O. is afraid because now she has to get married... haha. She is seeing
miracles from her baptism.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had Leadership Counsel. It was great. I didn’t
talk much. I’m more of an observer. I should probably talk more. That’s all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SO General Conference was fabulous! SO great -
just magical. That’s all. What I loved the MOST is the fact that men got to
speak in their native languages. BOOYYYA. Haha - sorry America. But it’s
seriously such a testimony that we are a WORLDWIDE CHURCH. And yeah, that means
that we all have the duty to LEARN more languages. Just saying... If you want
to enjoy the talks more.... you need to understand them without translation. I
feel so bad for the people here because most of them can’t understand English...
and the General Authorities always spoke in English.... and it is sooo much
better to hear them speak in English because of the emotion and spirit it
invites.... the translation is always crappy... not because it is incorrect,
just because the translator just reads.... So it makes me so happy that they
put emphasis in that. English isn’t the only important language. Learn another
one. And you will be able to appreciate so much more what those men were
saying. I don’t know if that makes sense. But I liked that the most of
anything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I loved Elder Holland’s talk. He is an amazing
speaker and brings so much umph to his message. I liked the Jorg guy. He was super
straight to the point. I liked Uchtdorf and his many talks. He is my favorite
person. I wanted to like Eyring’s talk, but I didn’t get to hear it because of
internet problems.... I loved the Carlos guy talk that spoke in Portuguese. He
was inspired. I loved the Prophets talk, but I only heard bits and pieces for
the dumb internet.... I loved Bednar’s talk. I just loved it all so much. It
was such a powerful Conference. It made me sad because it was my last Conference
as a missionary. But I have to LOVE the Conferences just as much when I’m not a
full time missionary. if I don’t, you have to hit me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We watched it in the high counsel room. hahahah
with a projector and with comfy chairs. We were so spoiled. Loved it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I am so excited and happy and pleased that
we have living day Prophets that lead and guide us in these latter days. I don’t
know what we would do without their counsel every 6 months. BE HAPPY AND OBEY
THEIR WORDS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week should be great. Love you all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-25895219422873772552014-09-30T14:29:00.002-07:002014-09-30T14:29:17.515-07:00Eating caterpillars, we can pray directly to God, and stop and help the missionaries
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hey now everybody. How’s the world treating you
all? Ready for GENERAL CONFERENCE? I so am - SO READY.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had to baptisms on Saturday. O. and M. were
baptized and confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day
Saints. I told them that they were finally Mormons, so now when people as them
they can officially say “YESSSS BECAUSE LAST SATURDAY I WAS BAPTIZED IN THE
MORMON CHURCH”. They laughed because it makes them nervous to stand up for
their beliefs. But they are wonderful. I was super nervous because I had to
baptize O. It’s not her, it’s me. I’m really weak and don’t have muscles. But I
know the Spirit helped me and we launched her out of the water like a torpedo.
Woot woot. Her daughter slipped into the baptismal font and it made us all
laugh. Hahah. We had L., our recent convert give a talk. It was fantastic. SO
great. I loved it. She felt so good. We had an investigator go to the baptism
and say the opening prayer. Her prayer was so short, but of this it consisted...
"Heavenly Father, thanks for letting us be here. I hope that some day soon
I can do the same and be baptized. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
WAT. ahhahaha my comp and I were so happy and all the members were like....
NICE JOB MISSIONARIES. Hahaha. So it was super easily classified as a success.
The Bishop gave a great welcome to both of them. They were baptized without
problems. They also got to church a half hour early for their confirmation...
and that made me super happy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The power just went out and I thought I lost
all of my email... butt thanks to myldsmail it was saved. Good thing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week we also had 11 investigators in
church again. It was another great miracle and work and of the Lord. We are so privileged
to be working here with such a great spirit of the work of salvation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">G. is the one who gave the opening prayer in
the baptism. She came with her daughter again to church, but this time they
brought her husband! It was his first time. It was awesome to see a potential
Priesthood Holder with his family in the sacrament meeting. G. and D. are soooo
excited for their baptism on October 25th. We visited them with a recent
convert named L. and it was amazing to see the spirit boost the confidence of
them all. L. walked in the house and they were like.... “HEY, you are the girl
that got baptized 3 weeks ago, WE KNOW YOU”. L. was so happy that they remembered
her and it boosted her self-esteem. She also gave a fantastic testimony to
boost the excitement of the investigators and let them know that all the difficulties
that they are having are a normal occurrence as one starts on the path of
discipleship - Such a success. The work of Salvation is perfect. If we do it
right, everything works out how it should. Helping the new converts be
strengthened through giving testimony to more investigators helps everyone out
- even the missionaries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. de J. and her niece K. came to church again.
And loved it again. They felt so good and happy in the church. They are getting
ready to get baptized on October 18th. M. de J. is down to only smoking 3
cigarettes a day! That is such an achievement because she used to smoke a pack
of 10 or more a day. Next week we are going to work on ZERO smoking a day. I
know that she is able to do it. She is so loving and stoked to get baptized on
her date. We are teaching them at a good pace. Hopefully everything goes as
planned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">C., V., and I. are supposed to get baptized on
October 11.... AHHHH. We are freaking out because we have to teach them a lot
and C. has to stop smoking but we haven’t had time to talk to her about that.
But they went to church and loved it. This week, they were robbed.
Investigators always have to pass through strong trials right before getting
baptized. But they are passing these trials with flying colors. So great.
Although I do love them, I do not like to eat with them. But they are so happy
and in love with the church and the missionaries that they signed up to give us
food 3 times this past week... and two times this week. They always eat the weirdest
cuts of meat that make me afraid of the end results. One day we went and ate
with them..... They gave us the loveliest uncooked fish with broccoli. But the broccoli
was accompanied with little critters well known as caterpillars. This is not a
lie or a joke. It was real. It gave me anxieties. I ate as much as a could. The
elder that had the boiled caterpillar on his plate freaked out so much that he just
ate it. And I was extremely concerned. But it all turned out well. I couldn’t
control the nervous laughter. I busted up dying because the situation was too
horrible. I was constipated and had diarrhea for two days in a row. But
EVERYTHING is OK. The good thing is that they are great investigators with
strong testimonies and desires to do good. So I am over the initial shock of
their extremely bad cooking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">about ten years ago. L. used to work in Park City
for some wealthy Mormons. She cleaned houses. She is actually pretty well
off because of it. Hahaha. But anyway. They are now deciding to get baptized
again and they are progressing pretty well. They both went to church. The mom
has been there like 3 times already, but it was the daughters first time. It is
hard to make them understand that the church should be their priority, but hey.
It is a work in progress. We are happy for them and put the date for them to
get baptized on November 1. They are extremely willing to do it. Yayay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The L. fed us lunch yesterday. FINALLY. We love
eating with them because they cook really good. We ate green enchiladas.
MMMMhmmmm. We taught their grandpa yesterday. He is a really sad old man of 89
years. He is sad because his body isn’t what it used to be. He says that nobody
listens to him anymore because it is really hard for him to hear so he can’t
keep a conversation going. He broke down in tears with us in the middle of a
lesson because we testified to him that he can and should pray directly to his
Heavenly Father. His whole life he has thought that God was too busy and that
he needed to talk to his secretaries.... ,aka saints, that he worshiped. It
opened his eyes to talk to us and we are really hoping he accepts the
invitation to church. He doesn’t want to because he can’t walk but we are going
to try and find him a good wheel chair. He told us that he was NEVER baptized
in any church and was really interested in the idea of being baptized... but
rejected it because he is "too old". BHahah. But he has so much
potential. L. the mom is doing fantastic even though her husband just
left her on Saturday. But right when he left the house she decided to go to the
baptism and the Women’s Conference. She was so blessed by doing so. She is so
strong and her testimony has grown leaps and bounds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Anyway. The people we are teaching are truly
chosen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had a good Zone Training Meeting. The Zone
is getting excited to work hard. They are all being very obedient and just
doing their best. I am so lucky to work with them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well the Letter is really long. Tell the
missionaries in our ward that if there wasn’t any work in our ward boundaries,
then he wouldn’t have put them there. (Our missionaries are not complaining - Eric just worries about them and how hard our area must be to do missionary work in) You guys have to help them and inspire
them to believe. It’s a truth that ALL areas have the same potential to have
success. Don’t get all statistical on me. Those are doubts and fears from the adversary. Just keep working. Pray hard, work hard, and you are going
to find amazing souls that you would have never expected to receive the gospel.
Want to know why? Because it is true<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>and why else? Because God is God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HELP THEM. If you are busy with homework or cooking or doing
some other important thing.... STOP in that very moment and GO WITH THEM to a
visit. Just do it, and GOD will bless you so much. Please and thank you. Let
them know that they are there to learn something. To grow, to become better, and
to baptize. It’s all true. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-14643488275930052452014-09-23T12:59:00.002-07:002014-09-23T12:59:26.986-07:00Finding the elect, "how can we start over?", the work moves forward.
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week was extremely long, but awesome and super
fantastic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We started out with changes. Haha - IT KILLED
ME. I saw the C. Family (one of his favs) and a bunch of missionaries that I
love. It was a true treat. I helped the assistants train the new missionaries.
It was super fun. I met an Elder C. and he is apparently the cousin of Emma Fletchers’
husband... and he dated Austin Turley’s cousin... haha. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So that was a fun conversation. It was a
super successful training because the missionaries’ didn’t fall asleep!
Apparently they always tend to fall asleep... I mean, they are just brand new
here in Mexico and dying from all the craziness, so that is great that they
were attentive and learning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Other things that happened this week... Well we
had lots of time to work in our area. I LOVED IT. Finally taught 30 lessons in
a week and we had 11 INVESTIGATORS in church. We are moving forward with lots
of progress. We taught so many great lessons. Elder R. and I teach super well
together. We are in sync with one another and know how to keep whatever
situation afloat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">All of our investigators are progressing. I don’t
even know if I have time to talk about them all because they are so many. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. A. is supposed to get baptized this Saturday
but we are not sure about anything because he needs a special interview with
the President because 9 months ago he wasn’t able to pass the first interview
with the Pres. We have faith that he has made sufficient changes in his life to
get baptized now. We love him so much and love that he is progressing. We want
to avoid him not passing the interview again because it could be devastating.
But we are going to do it and move forward. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We also have 2 other maybes that are going to
get baptized this Saturday. It is a mother and daughter! They are super
fantastic and have progressed so much. They have attended 5 times at church.
They have testimonies of the restored gospel. They have defended their beliefs
in school, at home, and at work. They are true disciples of Christ. Their
countenance has changed and they have such a light about themselves. One is a
young woman and the other young women in the ward are already her best friends.
Honestly. God’s hand has been so evident in their progress. But its is super weird
and annoying that for medical, health, or I don’t know what you call it,
reasons... but they are hesitant to get baptized.... I will say nothing more
than this... It is that time of the month. So my comp and I are at a loss.
Haha. We told them to pray super hard and that we believe in miracles. lol.
Hopefully on Saturday everything is great and perfect, because if they don’t
get baptized this week they will have to wait two more weeks for General
Conference. We would rather not do that. Pray for O. and M. We need a medical
miracle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Another nine year old named K. was going to get
baptized this week..... But her mom was like “NO don’t you think you are all
going a little bit too fast for this...¡¡?¡?¡?” and I was like “WHAT? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you crazy?”, but I didn’t say that.
She wanted us to teach her daughter in 2 weeks everything she needed to know so
she could get baptized with her uncle. But we were like... “NO, we can’t do
that”. So we decided to visit her often and to baptize her in like a month...
and we have been. But, now the mom went and changed the baptismal date on us.
She is going to wait to get baptized with her aunt... another investigator...
in 3 weeks. So that gives us more time to teach the lessons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Her aunt is M. de J. She is one of the elect.
So chosen. So prepared. And we love teaching her because she always reads her
homework. So great. She is loving the lessons and has come to church 2 times. 3
more weeks and she is getting baptized. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">C. is the mother of a recent convert. Then her
daughter, E., started going to church and got baptized... C. went awol on her
and hated her. Everyone thought she was a lost sheep. Maybe she was, but now
she is back on track and has been to church 3 times.... LOVES CHURCH, and she
is going to get baptized on October 18th. She is so fantastic. She started
reading the Book of Mormon and balled her eyes out when she read Lehi’s dream
because apparently she has lived it.. I don’t really know in what aspect, but
it is super close to her heart and she already has a testimony of the Book of Mormon
and the restoration. She keeps asking us... “so when are you going to prepare
me to get baptized?”... and we are like... “well, we alreadys started”.... Good
stuff..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Another new investigator we started teaching is
the daughter of the chosen G. I have talked about. A week ago she was in a
motorbike accident and her boyfriend died. He was driving her. She was in so
much pain and grief and she asked us... “How can I start over?” We taught her
the Plan of Salvation and testified that death has been swallowed in Christ. It
was a great testimony builder to be able to testify that her friend is okay. We
taught her the plan and she came with us to church the next day. She liked it a
lot and was super happy. Her name is D. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So many other amazing things happened this
week. We had a leadership training. We are getting the Zone so much more
excited to work and so much happier. Everything is great. We see miracles
everyday. I know that our Savior lives and that He loves us. He has a plan so
much better that we could ever imagine for us. He has compassion and mercy for
us because he truly KNOWS what it’s like. This gospel is true. Keep sharing
this gospel as member missionaries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">ELDER MACDONALD<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-48158174402073970432014-09-15T16:20:00.004-07:002014-09-15T16:20:37.247-07:00Mexican Independence Day, and do we honestly understand what we have?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Feliz dia de INDEPENDENCIA!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So it is officially Mexican Independence Day
today and I’m loving it. This whole week was just a big party and tonight it’s
just gonna get a whole lot crazier, so we have to be in our houses at 7 o´clock
tonight. Hope I don’t get shot. It was a joke. I still have the same dry humor.
So don’t worry... OK? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I started the week off evaluating little
missionaries. From there we went to the hospital so they could do some tests on
me and give me more medications.... And on the bus to the hospital, guess who I
saw?? R. M. C.!!! She is my convert from Aculco. She said that she is doing so
fantastic and loves being in the ward. She is actually teaching in the Relief
Society. BOOYA. That’s what I am talking about... So fantastic. Love it. But
her daughter is prego and needs help so she basically doesn’t live in her house
anymore and lives in another state. But she comes down every Sunday to go to
church. Talk about a true saint. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">When I got to the hospital they gave me an x-ray
to make sure my throat isn’t being attacked by something weird. And GUESS
WHAT?!?!?!?! It is totally okay. Yeah. So they gave me some more drugs. They
masked me and make me breath gas for 30 minutes and I got sooo freakin loopy
and felt like I started flying to Cancun. I got super dizzy. And then they had
to hit me on the back to break up the mucus. I think it worked a little. I am
like 90% okay. I just need a little bit more time. But I honestly do feel
better. That’s good news.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Then on Friday we had a Zone Conference and we
taught the Zone about a handful of stuff, but ended with the Atonement and how
the Atonement can carry us as missionaries in our labors. We watched a video by
Pres. Eyring and Elder Holland. It is super powerful and everyone was crying.
SUCCESS. And later that night we had the NOCHE MEXICANA. We were allowed to go
if we invited investigators and brought them. We brought like 5 investigators.
It was super fun to see 32 missionaries there all looking like losers just to
make people laugh and enjoy the night. But we had to leave at 8:30.. to get
home at 9. We honestly had way too much fun and everyone felt like they
returned to college with all their friends for an hour.... Hahaha. We repented
and forgot about the fun we had. Loved it...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Then the next day we went to the offices to receive
changes. As Zone Leaders we know the changes like 3 or 4 days before everyone
because we have to announce them. Hahaha it’s super fun to mess with everyone. Just
kidding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The changes were pretty
crazy because the President is changing a bunch of Elder areas and Hermana
areas. But whatever. He wants more variety in the wards. So we have to go
tomorrow to help with the changes and tell everyone where they are going...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">But that’s not all. The President wanted me and
my comp to help the Assistants train the new missionaries that are arriving
here tomorrow on their first day before they meet their comps. SO I am going to
be working with the Assistant to help the newbies get super pumped about being
in Mexico. It’ll be a super fun task. I am excited! Glad I get this
opportunity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had another Sunday of pure successes. 5
investigators got to church BEFORE 11am. That is a miracle in itself - getting
there early. But then like 20 minutes later 5 more investigators came. We had
10 in the Sacrament Meeting. And they all LOVED IT SO MUCH! Lots of them are
the same and have been there before. But they are just progressing so well
towards their baptismal dates. We have so many plans to get them all dunked
super soon. They are actually all super willing and it just shocks me and I
just think.... What am I doing differently? I honestly don’t think I’m doing
anything differently. But I will keep trying to find what’s up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I am super happy and loving life. We are
sad because our District Leader is being changed to another area and he will only
have 1 more change. 6 WEEKS, so crazy. I literally started tearing up thinking
about that because it just comes so fast and I can’t believe it. So I try not
to think about it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had super great spiritual lessons all week.
We have people that just are amazingly prepared and I don’t comprehend why the
Lord lets me be part of their progress. But I LOVE IT. Someone was literally so
shocked and amazed the whole time we taught the plan of salvation this week.
Her facial expressions were priceless and it made me remember how priceless
this information is that we have. Do we honestly understand what we have? I
think we forget sometimes that we have the TRUTH of the RESTORED gospel. It is
mind blowing and amazing. Such tender mercies the Lord lets us see this to
build us up and make us stronger. The fact that the Lord allows us as members
to know this stuff isn’t for selfish purposes, rather because he trusts that we
are going to put it to good use and use it to teach others and share this
priceless knowledge. GET IT? It’s true. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well, I am sending like 5 million photos this
week. Enjoy. They are great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. Enjoy Mexican
Independence Day. I know I will. We already played some RISK today in the
chapel. hahha. It is so frustrating and made me lose the spirit. Dumb game.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-68800207324648946902014-09-09T16:08:00.003-07:002014-09-09T16:08:42.595-07:00Hospital food, harvesting the Elect, and a testimony of the Redeemer
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week was so great. I love the mission. I
do, I do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So I can’t even remember exactly what I
liked.... ohh ya.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SO, I went to doctor as you know, and his
stupid medicines didn’t even help me. I am done with his medications and I am still
sick. I am bound to die like this, I suppose. And being sick has been stressing
me out just a little bit.... also with the help of not being able to work in my
area as much as I would like to because of my assignment.... so I got a little
bit stressed out. But I have learned to see the good in everything that we are
doing, and to understand that we are doing it for something.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We did exchanges with the Assistants to the
President this week. It was super great. I went with Elder S. He is a good
missionary. We learned alot from each other and enjoyed the exchange. I think
he is such a great example of just being an example. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had to go back to the hospital because I
needed to sign a card from the insurance company and so when we were there they
invited us to eat again in their super yummy restaurant kitchen thing. I ate
pancakes. Haha but when we got there we ran into 2 elders... and then 2 sisters
came in. So it was just a mission reunion there in the hospital. Missionaries
love getting sick. It’s the best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Then we had a good day teaching investigators.
We have honestly seen God’s hand in this work. I have come to realize that it doesn’t
have to do with my skills or talents or abilities. As long as I give it all I
have, and try my best, God will make up for my shortcomings... and he will guide
the chosen to US. Hahah. We have so many new chosen investigators that have
just fell into our hands. We haven’t done anything – It’s crazy. This is what
missionary work should be. We should teach people that are already ready. Sounds
funny, but it’s true. We don’t need to be the ones planting. We are commanded
to baptize the elect. And those elect do exist. For example…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">On Saturday we had a baptism in the ward. So we
invited a lot of people to come to the baptism. We even invited some of them
before so we could teach them in the church. When the two investigators got
there (M. de J. and K.) with the member, we gave a church tour. Let me tell you
that this church building is brilliant. It is so beautiful. So it is so easy to
feel the Spirit. Also because the paintings are fantastic and huge and so it
gives us something more to talk about. We applied it all to the faith we have
in Christ. We let them understand that everything we do and learn in the church
is centered in Christ. It makes so much sense to me that Christ is the center
of it all. Later I will talk about that. But literally RIGHT when we were
finishing the tour, 2 more investigators got to the church and so we gave them
a tour too! Started and ended with a prayer, and they just felt so freaking
good. They also loved the baptism and ONE said that that is going to be her
soon. Haha, it is mind blowing that the Lord lets me see these types of things
and live them. I feel so privileged. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The baptism was great and the Spirit was so
strong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I did more exchanges with a new missionary.
Elder Y. He is such a good missionary and it was a great honor to learn from
him. I eat with him everyday and we always joke around, but it was fun to
actually get to know him. I love doing exchanges with the missionaries because
I get to learn so much from them. And the Lord has put so much trust in me to
help these missionaries grow in their confidence in preaching the gospel. I
always make fun of him for being a ginger. And all the Mexicans tease him about
his last name. hahahaha. poor kid. #bullying. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I got my scriptures back and I love them. I
will send photos.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SO last night after the District Meeting a
missionary in the zone called us and needed to talk to us. He is struggling a lot
with some doubts he has had about his testimony and the doctrine. He was super
nervous so the doubt wasn’t very clear to me at first. But basically it has to
do with the need of a Christ, of a Redeemer. We didn’t have a lot of time to
talk so we told him to come on Friday with his doubts super clear so we could
help him. But we talked about how Satan is always going to work on our
weaknesses, and if we feed these weaknesses, they will grow bigger and bigger
until we can’t take anymore, and He has one. However, I know that we need a
Christ. I know that because I have felt his love and his Atonement in my life.
We inherited the affects of the Fall. The Fall of Adam and Eve has literally separated
us from God's presence and turned us into mortal beings. We as mortal beings
have no chance of living with God again unless it was through some
reconciliation or agreement that we could become immortal beings again. And
that reconciliation comes through Christ. He gives purpose to our good works.
He gives purpose to our eternal expectations. If it weren’t for him, it wouldn’t
make sense to be a good person because today we live, drink, and eat, and
tomorrow we die. When in fact we know that our being is meant to be eternal,
and our works are meant to be better. Those things direct us to the Atonement
of Christ, where we can come to an agreement with God, and be forgiven of our
fallen state where we are subject to sin and imperfections. (sorry the stuff I
said doesn’t make sense I can’t add words because it will just delete what I
want to say. ARG.) hahaha but anyways. I love being able to help the
missionaries with their difficulties because I know how it can be. I feel
honored that he had the courage to talk to us and ask for help. Hopefully we
can help him understand and trust in what he already knows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Today we went to Centro. It was super fun. I
have to send photos. We saw the pyramid and my comp bought glasses! It was
super good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I love you all super much a lot and good.
SO enjoy life. Feed the missionaries good food. And be good!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor, Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">This week was fantastic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Yesterday we had Leadership Counsel with the
President and after... we wasted the WHOLE day... because I had to go to the
doctor to finally get my results back. I tested positive for some nasty
bacteria. It is called.... Rinofaringitis by Estafilococo Aereus.... I have no
idea what that means. If you are interested, I give you permission to look it
up. I am all swollen in the nose and throat and it is just pure joy. But it’s
getting better. The doc gave me like 6 medicines that are either going to kill
the bacteria or me... Hopefully it’s the first one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The Leadership Counsel was fantastic. We are
planning good things for the mission and working on recent convert retention.
31 percent of the recent converts this year are already less actives... YIKES.
The truth hurts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Okay so we had fantastic lessons with L... the
mom. We were talking about the plan of salvation and we explained the part that
is between death and the resurrection. We went more in depth this time and
talked about the work for the dead. She started understanding slowly but
surely. When it all made sense in her head, she starting balling because it the
was the most beautiful thing she had heard and KNEW that she needed to start
her family history to do baptisms for her dead. She has actually been
interested in genealogy before, but here it is harder because no one had any
dates on their grandparents.... but when we told her that the church dedicates
so much to this work she got stoked to be able to find out more and more about
her ancestors. It was the coolest lesson ever. The Spirit was manifest in that
lesson through that gospel principle. And I had never met a new convert of a
week that truly understood the importance of that work. Loved it. This week we
are going to paint her kitchen and living room. She also has her own salon and
invited us to get free massages from her massage machines whenever we wanted...
too bad we can’t. Hahaha. But she is going to cut out hair today. She is glowing
with a new light. It is the Spirit! Woohooo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. A. was super hard to find this week... But
he came to church with his son. He is scheduled to get baptized this week....
but we aren’t convinced that he is ready. He might need a little bit more time.
He is the funnest guy though. He always has the best, most controversial
comments in gospel principles. Hahah everyone calls him MIKE and I love it.
They all love him. He actually rides his motorcycle to church every Sunday and
like 2 minutes before we start the sacrament meeting all you can hear is the LOUD
motor pull into the parking lot. And my comp and I get super excited. It’s
hilarious. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">L. is doing AWESOME. We couldn’t find her this
week but she went to church and loves going with her son to the nursery. We
always try to make her go to gospel principles.. but she likes being with her son.
She is almost convinced about her baptism date for September 27th. Hopefully
this week she convinces herself, or at least listens to what God has already
told her...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had a miracle story. We contacted a woman
one night through service! She was carrying two big bags of clothing and so we
offered to help. Obviously, we started to talk to her and then got her info and
invited her to church. She said she would go.... Didn’t see her the whole week
until Sunday. On Sunday we passed by her house and she was all ready.
LITERALLY. That doesn’t happen. We took her to church and the members were
super nice to her. She loved it all and stayed the whole 3 hours. She was like
dying because she knew it was soo true and soo good and that God put this in
her life for a reason. We taught a quick lesson about the Book of Mormon right
after the services because she didn’t know what it was and she was like WOW
THAT’S COOL. We invited her to be baptized and she accepted a date!!! She is
soo prepared and so elect. The only problem is that she works all week and won’t
be able to see us until Saturday. The Lord wants us to open our mouths in all
times and in all places. Just so we can find His elect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">It was a good week. Church was awesome. 9
investigators came and we think they all liked it. We are doing lots of good
things here. My comp and I get along super great. We laugh all the time. Laughing
is really good for the Spirit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I sent my scriptures to get a new leather binding...
Hopefully it is cool. I am doing it super blind. I sent it with the sisters and
they will just call me and tell me what the color options are and such.... hahahahah
eeeek. But it was cheap so I decided to do it. I will let you know how they
turn out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The church is true! The family is ordained of
God. The Priesthood is His power. Everything we teach is the truth and I love
it. I am losing thoughts and words... SOooooo BAI.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;">The map of the whole mission. little little little. I am the top right corner of the mission. It is barrio Iztacalco and it is the stake ermita. The bottom right corner is Chinampas... my first area.... then two areas to the left from Chinampas is La Noria... and one more to the left is Topilejo.... and the other two areas are hard to find so just make your best guess.<br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;">Mexicans are oddly crazy about coughing germs.... I was offended when they forced me to put the mask on. hahahah.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-32379908894296208732014-08-26T13:40:00.001-07:002014-08-26T13:40:33.744-07:00Obedience and Old McDonald
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So this week was FULL of so much stuff. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had to plan a special Zone Training out of
the blue and do it on Friday. It turned out really well. We focused on how
studying and planning can help us be better teachers. And then we did a fun
activity about obedience. We blew up a bunch of balloons of all different
colors and sent the missionaries in to gather as many as they could with only
using their bodies. Haha it was hilarious. Everyone got super crazy and
excited. It was like a bunch of children in a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese.
But when they came back into the room we explained to them what every color
meant. Only two colors meant "exact obedience" and the other ones
were like "wake up late" or "get home late"...etc... just
simple disobedient stuff. And when we explained that they had been
"disobedient" it was interesting cause they all felt really bad. We
had a nice discussion about how we need to always make better decisions by
being more aware and conscious of the consequences of our actions. It worked
out pretty well. I think it was exactly what we all needed to hear. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Then we did two divisions back to back. And it
killed me. Hahah I honestly love working with other missionaries, it’s the
best... BUT I WAS SO TIRED AND SICK THAT I DIDN’T want to do it. But When I did
it I was happy because I learned lots of valuable things. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Yeah, I am still sick. I am better. But still
have a cough that kills all within a 10-mile radius. It was actually really
cool because I just prayed to be able to sing in the baptism with my comp on
Saturday. And I was able to sing the song, not too well, but I could at least
sing all the notes. And it invited such a great spirit to the baptism. But then
the next day I kept not being able to sing. Hahaha. So the Lord helps us when
we really need it. The baptism was fantastic. Seriously. The spirit was so
strong. Everyone at one point cried. I loved it. And even the investigators
that came were crying. One lady came that has a brother on a mission. She isn’t
a member. But she was reminded so much of her brother and what he is doing that
she couldn’t hold back the tears. The spirit works in miraculous ways. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Sunday we, the six missionaries, had to give a
talk and sing a special musical number. Thanks Bishop
#tenminutesbeforesacramentmeeting. Hahah. It worked out pretty well. We all
talked about the gifts of the Holy Ghost... and of course, we applied it to
missionary work. Duh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">L. came to church. She loved it so much. Her
son (2 years old) is named Mattias. And he fell in love with the teacher in the
nursery and was blowing her kisses by the end. Hahaha - that made the mom super
happy that her son loved church. She learned lots of stuff. They talked about
the Word of Wisdom, and later in the week, she rejected the next time she was
offered her coffee. What a great gal. She is progressing fantastically. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">L’s are the ones that got baptized. They are
super happy and content. Her sister in law is a crazy lady member in another
stake and whenever she saw me she would start dancing and sing OLD MCDONALD HAD
A FARM EY AY EY AY OHHH. Hahahaha. I was honestly about to shoot her cause I
saw her literally all week ... in the lessons, in interviews, in baptisms, in confirmations
and I was getting super annoyed. Hahahahahha LOST MY CHARITY. I know. But if
you met her, you'd know what I mean. She is a great woman. Love her. But yeah -
so the new converts are doing fantastic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had 4 or 5 investigators go on Saturday
morning to the Visitor’s Center. They all loved it and couldn’t stop talking
about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In other words- LOTS OF PROGRESS. This is a
good and marvelous work. I love it. Can’t believe everyone is coming home.
Still don’t know if I will ever come home, or at least when. (Oh, he’s
coming home, says the mom)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">LOVE YOU ALL SOO MUCH. My comp and I are doing
great together. Best friends since birth. Literally - the mission birth. And we
are working great together and doing great things and I think I just said that.
I’m out of words. Literally. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I can’t think of anything funny. WHAT WAS
FUNYY?!?!? Nothing, my life is just normal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I might go to the doctor/hospital because I am
dying with this cough. Still cant sing and it’s just about the most frustrating
thing ever. I had patience for 3 weeks. But for 4 weeks? Ya no. I can’t do
this. I might cut out my vocal cords, clean them out and put them back in the best
I can.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">LOVE YOU ALL AGAIN SO MUCH. ENJOY SCHOOL. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Les amoooo muchismo,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-74122949812051327342014-08-19T14:34:00.000-07:002014-08-19T14:34:26.573-07:00Put a lime on it - it can cure anything
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Halo everybody. Well today we are doing like a
little bit of P-day. Well, just writing. We are going to finish P-day tomorrow.
We’ve got lots of things to do. Today in the morning we had to go to an
evaluation for new missionaries and help them with their teaching abilities. It
was super fun being able to evaluate them. I got to evaluate Elder H. and his
child. They did well, but it took
a bit of time. And today in a little bit we have lots and lots of appointments.
So we are about to go eat and then we have to teach. And then we are going to
have a baptism this Saturday!!! (Las L.´s) We have to give a special Zone
training meeting on Friday and on Thursday Friday and Saturday we have to do
divisions. Hahaha. I honestly don’t know how we are going to do it, but hey. We
will. Oh. And on Mondays we have to go in the morning to the mission offices to
report with the Assistants and pick up all of the letters, packages, and
materials. So to answer to your question... we don’t have P-day on Monday
because we don’t have time in the morning to do anything P-day-ish. Nor do we
any other day because we are always busy. SO it is just crazy. But I really do
enjoy it a lot! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA AND LISA DINGDONG. AND
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OLD PARENTS THAT USED TO BE YOUNG AND ATTRACTIVE. Don’t
worry. You’re still attractive, Just a little bit more old and wise.
Hahahahhaha. LOVE YA. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">And last, but not least, happy birthday Scout.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SO this week was craZY. I am still sick and
dying because I haven’t been able to sing for 2 weeks and its really
frustrating - Just annoying actually. I am actually a lot better. But I still
have my massive infamous cough that scares innocent bystanders. Everyone that
sees me offers me some type of voodoo magic to get rid of my cough. Hahah.
Honestly. Mexico is hilarious. If you are sick, ill, or afflicted with
anything.... just put lime on it. So everyone asks me.... HAVE YOU USED LIME?
And I tell them... yes. But they don’t believe me. I have been taking my
medicine all week... I got your medicine that you guys sent me.... so hopefully
it works well and quickly. I don’t remember how to use it. But I’ll just
swallow it and be fine. Thanks for the package. It is fantastic! hahah loved
the CHEESE ITS. Everyone was jealous. I shared a little bit. But come
on... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We taught the Zone Conference. It was mega
awesome. Went well. I was so relieved that it was over for a month but now we
have to do another one on Friday. So that is just fantastically not awesome but
whatever. I’ll get used to it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The investigators we have are progressing SOO MUCH.
L. and L. are mother and daughter. They only have like a month with the
missionaries and are soo ANXIOUS to get baptized. I honestly can say that God
has prepared people in a different way lately. Everyone is just so perfect and
ready now. We don’t even have to do anything. They just do it all. The daughter
L. is the girlfriend of the Elders Quorum President. They are going to get
baptized this Saturday. I am so excited to go and see them get in dat water.
They are going to be fantastic women in the church. ahhhh TIME CRUNCH.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The Bishop is fantastic. I LOVE HIM. He is the
funnest and funniest guy ever. His classes are superb and I just laugh the
whole time. He has a good sense of humor. He is a super young guy too. Like 30
years old. He has one little son and his name is Mateo. The whole time he was
in sacrament meeting he would look at me with the greatest stink eye you could
imagine and CLICK CLICK CLICK with his tongue. I don’t know if that means he
likes me or not? But he is a cute little guy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">There is another investigator that we are
teaching. Her name is L. And her son’s name is Mattias. Apparently Mateo and
Mattias is the same but there were two Mateo apostles and so the other one
changed his name to Mattias. Haha I didn’t know for sure. But she loves me now
because I have the same name as her son. Her son is so cute too. He is one and
a half. She saw us like 50 times this week and decided that she wants her son
to have a life like we have. She has been so prepared with such great examples
in her life by members in the church that she is finally realizing that she
needs to know more about the church. She ditched out on Sunday. But I know she
will start progressing soon. She has received so many answers from God that she
can’t keep rejecting it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">M. A. is our motor boy. He has had so many
difficulties in life. Already had a baptismal interview.... but he wasn’t’
quite ready. But we are working with him to get baptized in 3 weeks. He has
shown so many fruits of repentance that I am just inspired. What a good
man. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The members love the missionaries here. They
wash our clothes and give us lots of food. Haha. I like that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I am basically all out of time. Ugh. Blah.
But the mission is fantastic. Thanks so much for your examples and love and
prayers. I love you ALLL. Keep doing good things. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I can’t remember anything else! OKAY BAI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor, Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Elder Matthew Keith Macdonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12330548084776984711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683896897219203701.post-54686806276299526072014-08-12T15:22:00.000-07:002014-08-12T15:22:04.833-07:00New area, old comp/new comp - great friend!
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WOWWOWOW hey guys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SO uhh super sorry I didn’t write you
yesterday. But for now on my p-day is on Tuesday. I was assigned to be a Zone
Leader and our p-days are on Tuesdays. But other days it changes to Monday and
so just be patient if I randomly don’t write you when you expect. Haha.
(Patient is my middle name says his mom – haha)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SOOOOOO my comp is freakin awesome. Guess who
it is... ELDER R. It is my buddy from Chinampas - my first area. We started the
mission together. And now we get to work together for a few months. It is going
to be awesome. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Tuesday, we went to the changes and everyone
was like “hey congrats”.. and I was like “why?” And then I found out I was
assigned to be a Zone Leader, so that’s why. So I got to help with the changes
and tell everyone where they were assigned to go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So far it has been super awesome. My area is
fantastic. The area is called Iztacalco. I am in a WARD that functions. The Bishop
is a hoot and such a good guy. The church building is beautiful. And there are
like 150 members that assist every week. So that’s pretty good for our
mission!! I am excited to get to work here. We already have lots of great
investigators!!! I am super limited on time... eep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We are going to have a baptism in two weeks. It
is the girlfriend of the Elders Quorum President. And then we have a few others
planned out. We are working hard and loving working together. My comp is the
best teacher in the world so it’s fantastic. I am learning so many things from
him. It’s weird. Because we already knew each other and now we are like getting
to know each other again, or better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I do enjoy being a Zone Leader. We get to work
closely with the President. On Friday we had a leadership counsel, and we
planned basically all of the next three months. It was super awesome. The other
ZL’s are super cool too. It’s so different from when I was a newbie. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We have 6 elders in the ward. HAHAHA. Six! What
the heck? So many. It makes lunchtime so much fun. Seriously it’s a riot. If
you want to laugh, invite 6 missionaries to eat in your house. The members love
us because we are all just so funny. And super humble. I love it. I have never
laughed so hard in a comida. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WHAT ELSE. I don’t remember. Oh yeah, I got to
church late and didn’t partake of the sacrament and I was PEEVED because the
member that took us to get an investigator got super lost and took so many
wrong turns. We got there 17 minutes late. I was depressed. But it was for a
good cause, right????<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">My house is absolutely TINY. But it is a pretty
nice apartment. Just so small. We are looking into changing. But if not, it’s
fine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Tomorrow we have a Zone Training... PRESSURE.
Hahahaha probably the only thing I don’t like about being a Zone Leader, is
having to lead and train... HA. Super fitting, right? But it’ll be good. I
already planned a super good lesson. It'll be daa bomb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">WELL I LOVE LIFE. The mission is great. I am
considering staying until March. What should I do...? Would you be mad? But
idk. I need to tell the Pres asap cause I have waited so long. I tried to receive
revelation but it’s like not working or something. Maybe it just doesn’t
matter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The church is so true. Read your scriptures.
Say your prayers, and be nice to EVERYONE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">PS- I was soo sick all week and still am a
little bit. I couldn’t talk at all for 3 days straight and I still can’t sing.
Imagine. I am an absolute mess.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">LOVE YOU ALL SOOO MUCH. I WILL TRY TO WRITE
BETTER MORE SPIRITUAL STUFF NEXT WEEK BAAIII<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Con Amor,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Elder Macdonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Ughh. Ironic topic father... you DID give me
horrible sinuses. I AM SO SICK AND MISERABLE. The past two nights I haven’t
slept and my comp hates me because I sound like an elephant blowing my noise.
Poor guy probably didn’t sleep either. It is raining super hard right now and I
think I will get wet. More sickness. yaaay. (In Eric’s letter he had
complained to Matt about his sinuses.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">SO I got changed. But I don’t even know where
or what I will be doing. And so I had to pack all day, and it was pretty
miserable being sick. Lovin it. Also, the President is being super silly and
NOT TELLING US WHERE WE ARE GOING UNTIL WE GET TO THE STAKE CENTER, tomorrow
morning... That is a rather dumb idea if you ask me. Apparently he is doing it
so we can keep focusing on missionary work between the changes. But I still don’t
like the idea. It just makes me even more stressed, the worry and stress of NOT
KNOWING, but it’s whatever. I have finally come to know that change is a good thing,
and it always happens for a reason. And I just need to enjoy every minute of
the mission WHERE EVER I AM. Why? Because these past two changes (three months)
in Aculco have been fantastic.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I remember getting here and being so mad
because everyone was just so mean and annoying and grumpy about the ward
problems. And I didn’t even have the pleasure to KNOW ANYONE yet, in that
moment. But then, as the days and weeks passed, I realized that the ward is
fantastic, the Bishop is a great man, and the area had SO MUCH POTENTIAL. This
area hadn’t baptized (according to the Bishop) in 12 months. We baptized 4 new
converts in the past two months. And I know it is not because the missionaries
here were so good. It honestly just has to do with perspective. If we keep a
positive attitude throughout trials and doubts, our faith will bring to pass
miracles. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We had two more baptisms this past week. A. and
A. L. Honestly the Lord has so much in store. We just needed to be more
positive, and trust in HIM to be able to see these great plans. The 4 new
sisters that have been baptized are 4 sisters with GREAT capacity to learn,
teach, serve, and help. The Bishop had a small meeting with the new converts
and us missionaries in his office this Sunday. He said he wants a new
generation of members that are WILLING to work and serve with excitement. That
made the new converts so happy and excited to work. He even assigned them, all
4, to give talks next week about missionary work and THEIR conversion. He also
invited them to prepare a special musical number. NO ONE DOES SPECIAL MUSICAL
NUMBERS IN MEXICO. But we did one at every baptism, so they all caught the wave
and want to invite the spirit to the sacrament meeting in a new way. And to top
it all off, they are all in a new class to learn about the temples and family
history. Seriously. This past Sunday was a gem. It was perfect. It was even a
fast and testimony Sunday... and I totally forgot that every time that happens,
I get changed. I was seriously so excited to help them with the song and their
talks. I was so excited to see them get callings in the ward. I was so excited
to see them change the outlook on the ward, because that is what they are
doing. Sadly, I won’t get to see it all... But I am going to hope that it all
goes according to plan. haha.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">It has been a fantastic past two changes. I
have learned to love people in their imperfections. And I have learned to love
myself in my imperfections and know how to change them. As Pres. Uchtdorf said
in the last conference about an attitude of gratitude, it is EVERYTHING. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I don’t know where the Lord has sent me. But I
sure hope to still be happy and positive. I know I am going to miss these
wonderful people. But I am so blessed to know that soon, through technology, I
will be able to communicate with them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Before A’s baptism, and after her interview, on
Friday, we didn’t have time to see her. We were FULL with new citas. And
obviously God wasn’t okay with that. That WHOLE day, He went and canceled all
of our citas so that we had time to see A. Good thing too, because she was on
her way to a party where she probably would have been tempted to smoke and
drink. But right when she saw us, she knew that she couldn’t go. We talked
about the Anti-Nephi-Lehites and their story of repentance. We talked about HOW
they understood that it wasn’t worth the time or energy to fall back into their
same sins AFTER making a covenant with God. We explained to her that the
covenant isn’t made in the waters of baptism, but rather, it is made in the
interview, when she testified before someone that she was willing and ready. It
was a really great experience. I know that the Lord guides our every foot step.
He is in charge. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The baptism was great. A. L. invited her
family! They loved it and even cried when she was baptized. The missionaries
will be working with her family soon enough. A. cried giving her testimony and
LOVED the feelings that she was feeling. Everyone that was there, FELT
something fantastic. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am sad that I don’t get to work another 6
weeks here, helping these fantastic new converts rise to the challenge. I know
God put them here for a reason. The ward is becoming something better. God is
molding them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I did exchanges with Elder T. It was super fun.
I like that guy a lot. Hope he has another fun transfer in Contreras. My comp
and I learned a lot from each other. I am grateful I had him. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Well I think that is all. I love you all so
much. This work is true. It is so true. Keep doing work. Keep working with
people that have rejected the invitation. Help them feels Gods love for them.
Bring new souls to the Church of Jesus Christ so that they can reach their full
potential. LOVE YA ALLLL. I will let you know next week where I am and what I
am doing. That’s exciting.... ha...oh and shout out to Papa MAC FOR YOUR BDAY.
I.LOVE.YOUUUUUU</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">CON AMOR INFINITO,</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love when babies spill sugar on my shoes. <br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Cokes are awesome. MATEO. and that's my friend J.</td></tr>
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