This week has been amazing.. I have felt the power of the Atonement of the Lord in my life.. Elder Fuenzlida and I went to the Jansen's house the other day so that Elder Fuenzlida could help with computer problems. And Zuster Jansen and I had a wonderful conversation.. We ended up talking about my difficulties on my mission, and my struggle to find peace in my heart... And I don't know why it always brings me to tears thinking about the things that I did to my Heavenly Father. I am eternally grateful for the power of his atonement. So Zuster Jansen and I decided to fast together. The day that I fasted I have never biked more in one day on my mission.. I would say 25 miles or so... The sun was HOT.... And so many people asked, " are you thristy? would you like a drink??" But, I have never felt better, I have never had more energy. And I have never felt more at peace than I do now. I still have so far to go. I still have so much more to learn but I can now do it with peace in my heart. I have harnessed the Chi! I have found the balance... I still have a ways to walk on the path leading to full repentance but I have taking a huge step along the way.
I love it Ma. I love where I am and what I am doing. We had a zone conference this weekend and Pres. Gamiette came to Suriname!! It is always so good to hear from him. We talked about involving our Father in Heaven during our daily and weekly planning... It was a great lesson and something that I need to apply in my daily work.
Things are going great!!! We are FINALLY going to baptize "L" this week!! I am so excited for her!!! I will take lots of photos so that you can experience it too!!!! And that beautiful little girl in one of the pictures I sent is the daughter of one of our investigators!! She is a sweet heart and I love her to death. But not as much as I love you Mama!!! I hope everything is good at home!! I love you!! And send my love to the family.
Love!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Letter from 1/16/2012
How are you?? This week has been a toughy. The work is a little slow these days. We don't have very many people to teach right now, but we are turning things around. I love your emails they crack me up! And for another week our baptism didnt go through. Her stepdad is totally against the church and isn't willing to talk with anyone from the church. So there isn't much we can do but pray. And she turns 18 soon and can then maybe make her own decision. But other than that things have been okay.
The monkey I ate was deliciously disturbing. The meat was very tasty, but I felt as though I was eating human flesh. It is soo closly related to us, they look like us when they dont have any hair. It was an interesting experience, and also one that I will never be experiencing again.
I have not yet entered the jungle, but the day is coming. I hope. I am sending a few photos in an email. They are of me eating my monkey, one of Gio and I, and another of us trying to get coconuts. But things are going good.
We had a sad day yesterday, one of the mothers in our area left. Her man is a drunk and she left him for good. I dont know where, but she left behind two kids, and I miss her to death. I loved Zuster Gerda. I really did. She was like an aunt to me. I'm so sad, but so happy for her at the same time. She deserves better and I am glad that she is taking this step in her life. I wish her only the best. But other than that we dont have too much going on. We helped take care of some banana trees for a service activity. I have also eaten 2 or 3 large jungle rodents. And I had the most painful massage given to me by an investigator! But life is swell.
The church is true. Christ lives.
Love,
Elder Garcia
The monkey I ate was deliciously disturbing. The meat was very tasty, but I felt as though I was eating human flesh. It is soo closly related to us, they look like us when they dont have any hair. It was an interesting experience, and also one that I will never be experiencing again.
I have not yet entered the jungle, but the day is coming. I hope. I am sending a few photos in an email. They are of me eating my monkey, one of Gio and I, and another of us trying to get coconuts. But things are going good.
We had a sad day yesterday, one of the mothers in our area left. Her man is a drunk and she left him for good. I dont know where, but she left behind two kids, and I miss her to death. I loved Zuster Gerda. I really did. She was like an aunt to me. I'm so sad, but so happy for her at the same time. She deserves better and I am glad that she is taking this step in her life. I wish her only the best. But other than that we dont have too much going on. We helped take care of some banana trees for a service activity. I have also eaten 2 or 3 large jungle rodents. And I had the most painful massage given to me by an investigator! But life is swell.
The church is true. Christ lives.
Love,
Elder Garcia
Letter from 1/9/2012
The new year has begun rather smoothly. But we had a little bump in the road. Our baptism fell through. We had almost everything set up for last Saturday,but her mom was suddenly against her getting baptized. And we aren't allowed to baptize a young adult living at home without the permission of her parents. But fortunately we have the Jansens and along with them we had a wonderful conversation with her mom and we were able to get her permission. So if everything goes well we will be baptizing her this week. I am so excited!
As far as everything else goes, alles is goed. I am loving life. I am still battling everyday to better myself and work on making my weak things strong. But it's a life long process for everyone, So all I can do is continue to do my best and the Lord will do the rest. I have no complaints.
We have been having a bit of trouble with our investigators this last transfer... EVERYONE needs to get married. And when I say everyone I mean everyone. I don't know why people just don't want to get married. They are satisfied living together and having a family, and life goes on. Just makes things a little difficult for us. But we are working on it and we should have a few weddings here in a few short weeks!!!
We have been challenged by Pres. Gamiette to read the Book of Mormon in 12 weeks! I am going to try and do it twice. Once in English and once in Dutch. I have kind of hit a Dutch wall. I have declined a little bit. I don't really know what's going on. But I just gotta get back on track. But the Saranantongo language is coming along swimmingly!
As for my goals for the coming year I would say I have 3.
1. Learn/Develop faith and confidence in myself.
2. Read the Book Of Mormon 3 times.
3. Give 100% everyday...
I'm shooting for these. As far as things I need. I could use ties. They are always in high demand, but other than that you can just surprise me. And for the kids any small games or weird candy you want to send. The will love it!! And I do need more stationary. I am on low supply. But other than that you just need to know that I love you!! I love your emails they always bring a smile to my face and I hope this email finds you with one on yours.
Yo mi te tra weekie baka!!!
Lobi,
Elder Garcia
As far as everything else goes, alles is goed. I am loving life. I am still battling everyday to better myself and work on making my weak things strong. But it's a life long process for everyone, So all I can do is continue to do my best and the Lord will do the rest. I have no complaints.
We have been having a bit of trouble with our investigators this last transfer... EVERYONE needs to get married. And when I say everyone I mean everyone. I don't know why people just don't want to get married. They are satisfied living together and having a family, and life goes on. Just makes things a little difficult for us. But we are working on it and we should have a few weddings here in a few short weeks!!!
We have been challenged by Pres. Gamiette to read the Book of Mormon in 12 weeks! I am going to try and do it twice. Once in English and once in Dutch. I have kind of hit a Dutch wall. I have declined a little bit. I don't really know what's going on. But I just gotta get back on track. But the Saranantongo language is coming along swimmingly!
As for my goals for the coming year I would say I have 3.
1. Learn/Develop faith and confidence in myself.
2. Read the Book Of Mormon 3 times.
3. Give 100% everyday...
I'm shooting for these. As far as things I need. I could use ties. They are always in high demand, but other than that you can just surprise me. And for the kids any small games or weird candy you want to send. The will love it!! And I do need more stationary. I am on low supply. But other than that you just need to know that I love you!! I love your emails they always bring a smile to my face and I hope this email finds you with one on yours.
Yo mi te tra weekie baka!!!
Lobi,
Elder Garcia
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Letter from January 2, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope this letter finds you at peace!! So what are your goals for the new year!!?
For new years we spent a few hours at the Jansen's place playing board games and munching on a few goodies. But other than that Uitkijk was a let down.. The people talked it up, but it didn't live up to the hype... There were barely any fireworks and none were outside... When 12 o'clock finally rolled around not much changed... But a couple of the young men in our branch stopped by for a half hour or so and we just talked about random stuff for awhile.. So all in all I can't complain too much.
I am excited to have a new year to make the necessary changes in my life to improve as a missionary. I have been feeling so much better these past two weeks. I want to thank you for the advice you gave me on the phone. I have been really focusing on taking things one day at a time and I have seen the difference in my attitude and in my self confidence.
We are having another baptism this weekend if everything goes well!! She is 17 yrs old. She is amazing Mama!! We found her a few weeks ago and have been going by her house almost every single day. All she wants to do is learn and learn and learn. We ran into some problems this week with her parents who are from another religion. And it really touched my heart when she began to cry as we discussed the problems. She told me that this is something that she really wants to do. She knows that the church is true. And has made up her mind that she is not going to go to another. And it hurts her that her parents cant see that and that they aren't allowing her to make this important step ion her life. But we will get through this. The Jansens are coming by her house this week to talk with her parents and we have continued to see her everyday. It has been such a blessing to see her progression.. She asks everyday, when can I come teach with you guys? And she has already decided that she is going on a mission. I am so thankful for her!!
So we got our transfer calls on Saturday... And I am staying in Uitkijk for another 6 weeks with Elder Fuenzlida!! I am really excited!! We have a lot of really great things lined up for the area!! I hope we are able to do everything that we want to. But things are going great!! I am so much happier and I Love my mission!!! It was so good to hear your voice the other day!! It gave me the push I needed to finish out the year strong!! Me lobi yu Ma!!!
Lobi,
Elder Garcia
For new years we spent a few hours at the Jansen's place playing board games and munching on a few goodies. But other than that Uitkijk was a let down.. The people talked it up, but it didn't live up to the hype... There were barely any fireworks and none were outside... When 12 o'clock finally rolled around not much changed... But a couple of the young men in our branch stopped by for a half hour or so and we just talked about random stuff for awhile.. So all in all I can't complain too much.
I am excited to have a new year to make the necessary changes in my life to improve as a missionary. I have been feeling so much better these past two weeks. I want to thank you for the advice you gave me on the phone. I have been really focusing on taking things one day at a time and I have seen the difference in my attitude and in my self confidence.
We are having another baptism this weekend if everything goes well!! She is 17 yrs old. She is amazing Mama!! We found her a few weeks ago and have been going by her house almost every single day. All she wants to do is learn and learn and learn. We ran into some problems this week with her parents who are from another religion. And it really touched my heart when she began to cry as we discussed the problems. She told me that this is something that she really wants to do. She knows that the church is true. And has made up her mind that she is not going to go to another. And it hurts her that her parents cant see that and that they aren't allowing her to make this important step ion her life. But we will get through this. The Jansens are coming by her house this week to talk with her parents and we have continued to see her everyday. It has been such a blessing to see her progression.. She asks everyday, when can I come teach with you guys? And she has already decided that she is going on a mission. I am so thankful for her!!
So we got our transfer calls on Saturday... And I am staying in Uitkijk for another 6 weeks with Elder Fuenzlida!! I am really excited!! We have a lot of really great things lined up for the area!! I hope we are able to do everything that we want to. But things are going great!! I am so much happier and I Love my mission!!! It was so good to hear your voice the other day!! It gave me the push I needed to finish out the year strong!! Me lobi yu Ma!!!
Lobi,
Elder Garcia
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