I survived my first week in La Mesa, barely (kidding). We got into a little accident this past week but no worries we are fine. We got rear-ended by a lady and then she got rear-ended by another guy. Whoopsies. The car is fine, minor scratches and the bumper is a little off. California drivers I tell ya, they are Crazy!
This week has been good! La Mesa is a huge area! There aren't lots of Spanish people, but we are determined to find them! The members here are AWESOME! They are so loving and kind and really like to feed the missionaries and I'm ok with that! One sister brings us food every Sunday! I love it! It's a little branch, but it's growing!
Every 3 months there is something called MTE's or Missionary Training Experience. We receive training on the things we can do better on so that we can see more success in our area. They taught us about teaching Simply. something that can be really hard! Now I am not saying that I am a genius or anything but I am learning a lot, and sometimes when you go too much in depth things get complicated and confusing for some people so it is important that we teach the basics. Usually after every MTE'S we see miracles and we did! We talked to many people, asked if they would like to learn more and they accepted!
We are now teaching a Part-Member Family, the husband it not a member but he accepted a date to be baptized! June 5th! Yay!
About once a week we go to the Temple and walk around. On Saturday we were at the Temple and we were really hungry so we went to the cafeteria. There we meet a sweet, sweet lady named Liza who goes to the temple every week and is usually there for hours! Liza has a disease, she has problems speaking and walking, she is physically disabled but she knows exactly who she is! She has such a great Testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ, his Gospel, and her Divine Potential. She is always happy and loves to talk to everyone. We sat with her for dinner and she gave us a pep talk. This was right after the accident and it was exactly what I needed to calm my nerves. She talked about the Holy Ghost, how it's a guide, a constant companion, and the comforter to us. I love the Holy Ghost! I am going to quote one of my favorite movies. Don't judge. It's from A Walk to Remember. I am going to change it up a little but the main character says, 'It's like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it', and that's the same for the Holy Ghost. I invite you all to watch the clips, Patterns of Light: Spirit or Revelation, by David A. Bednar, he touches upon the Spirit and the light of Christ, and the blessing it is to have it!
I love the mission, I love all the people I get to meet, and I LOVE this Gospel. I know it is true and want to share it with all the world!
-Hermana Recinos
Pic 1-Mission President Clayton. He's an Anesthesiologist (spelled this right w/o spell check whoo-hooo)
Pic 2- Las niñas en Sweetwater- gotta love em!
Pic 3- Skyping home!
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