I want to share a spotlight on my companion. Hermana Calderon. She is from North Carolina, but she doesn't have a southern accent, sadly, but she does have a Dominican accent. From the first day I met her I knew it was going to be a crazy time and to this day it has been crazy. She has a big personality. The loudest laugh I have ever heard, louder than Kathy's, I know, who would have thought? She has a big desire to serve the Lord and to better herself. I would have to say her greatest strength is her boldness. She has no fear! She talks to everyone! That is what I admire most about her. It's something that I am working on, being bold and not fearing. It's probably one of my biggest struggles. Getting out of my comfort zone, but I know why it's so important. I need to talk to everyone and invite them to hear about this restored Gospel.
We had our District meeting, all the missionaries assigned in our area get together and talk about the people we are teaching, have a lesson, and eat snacks. Our District Leader, Elder Hernandez, talked about faith. How we as missionaries can increase our faith. He talked about having a "delete button" Deleting all our doubts or fear and replacing it with faith. So I put the advice to test. I have been trying to delete my fears and have seen the blessings. For example yesterday there was a man at his car. When I first saw him I thought, "oh man he looks scary" but I deleted that from my mind and we went to talk to him. Turns out he is a super nice man, and is interested to hear our message! We set up an appointment with him next week! When we are willing to do the Lords work he will prepare a way!
We have two people who have accepted a date to be baptized. Monica, who we recently started teaching has a date, and David. Both are coming to church and are seeing the blessings of the gospel. I know that this Gospel brings the MOST happiness. Some people feel like they have enough, they are content with where they are but that isn't enough. What this Gospel brings is purpose, hope, love, gratitude, joy, comfort and so much more! I know it is true! I know that my Savior lives and loves all of us.
-Hermana Recinos
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