So many preparations!

      I feel like so much happens in the week and when I go to write it to you all I have no idea what to say! The most stressful times for missionaries are the weeks before the week of baptisms. We have to plan and coordinate with the building coordinator, our ward mission leader, our district leader, zone leaders, the branch presidency, the branch auxiliaries, and with the investigators that will be getting baptized. To add to that the adversary is right there trying to stop and tempt the investigators. At the end of last week our investigators had no time to see us, they canceled appointments and I was beginning to get really nervous.  For a moment I thought that they wouldn't be able to be baptized because we still had a few things to teach, but the Lord always provides a way, ALWAYS. We had to set up a day when Angel and Tomasa (our investigators) could have their baptismal interviews. We planned it to be this coming Thursday but we thought it would be too close to the baptism so at the last moment we called them to see if we could do it yesterday. It all worked out, they passed and are really excited for their day.
      We are also preparing Elisia for baptism. She will be getting baptized next Saturday and we aren't through with all the lessons. We will be seeing them everyday till their baptism. Let's hope they don't get tired of us. On top of that Transfers are coming up next week, so we are scared to see what will happen. Sister Martindale has been here for 6 months so she might be leaving, or I could be leaving, I don't know what's going to happen I am pretty nervous, but know that the Lord has a plan and I need to trust in him. 
      On Sunday we had a mission Fireside, Elisia went and she loved it! So you know how in conference some talks were in the native language of the speakers? It was kind of like that at this one. In San Diego, there is a spot where there is a big population of arabic people, so in our mission we have 4 Elders that speak Arabic. A recent Convert named Muhammad, (I probably didn't spell that right) gave his testimony in arabic! It was great! 
No Matter what race, culture, what traditions you  have the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ bring us the most happiness and it is for everyone. We still have trials and downfalls, but we can get right back up and continue pressing forward, with steadfastness in Christ, With a perfect brightness of hope. I am blessed to be able to help others come to Christ and blessed to have the guidance of the spirit. 

-Hermana Recinos