Letter from 2/19/2013

 The week went well... We found the most wonderful woman this past Sunday .. We were contacting house, after house with rejection after rejection... And i was starting to get a bit discouraged... But i prayed that the Lord would soften my heart to what i was doing and allow me to see a miracle.. and He responded.. The VERY LAST house on the street was owned by Sister S... A middle aged Hindu woman sitting outside with her daughter visiting from Belgium.. And they welcomed us so warmly.. They let us right in and had the biggest open ear to the message that we had to share... She has had a tough life, pray for her.. Her husband is a drunk. And goes about causing problems unaware of the consequences that it is having on his family.. She has just overcome a major case of depression and is now on medication, regulating her hormones and emotions.. She is such a wonderful woman. Maintaining a garden, sewing clothes and cooking for eager buyers in her spare time.. She is such a sweetheart. I was so thankful to meet her and she has committed to be baptized on the 9th of March.. I love her already and we have only been by twice..

Elder J is doing well. His eye infection is completely healed. He is a great kid and has helped me to overcome my pride and learn to be helpful and humble... The zone is doing well, we are having three baptisms this weekend, which is wonderful. i hope it is the begin of something great... I can not say that life has become any easier this week, just a little happier..

I love being in the service of My Eternal Lord. And doing all that i can to give back my small nothing in comparison to what He has given, and will yet give me. I know that this gospel is true. I know that Christ lives. i am so grateful that i have had the opportunity to establish my life upon the rock of his redeeming love. I am proud to say that i am a devout disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ and am excited to testify of His name throughout the eternities. 

Letter from 2/4/2013

How are you? This week was wonderful. President M was in town and we had zone conference. We felt the spirit strongly as he taught with authority and power. But it was a busy week driving these Elders here and those there. It was wonderful to get to know them. We have one of the assistants with us on an trade off Saturday. Elder M is a wonderful missionary. He has a great spirit and really loves what he does. It really re kindled my fire and helped me to get going again.

 So i found out that i will not be able to attend Kelly's graduation. I am scheduled to land in SLC on July 18th!

Things are going well.  I am really working on letting the Lord work on me in my life on His time table. He knows me and will do with me what needs to be done. But we just need to go out there and be accountable for the goals that we have set, and for the charge we covenanted to keep when we accepted our call to serve. I am striving to learn how to use my body and god given free agency according to his will. I am really focusing on trying to be able to discern his holy spirit. But things are going well.

Love,

Elder Garcia

Letter from 1/21/13

How are you? Thank you for your email. I am sorry that time is short so i will have to keep it short again this week. Things are going well. Transfers came this past week. Elder J and i will be staying together again. I am thankful, it is what i need. I need to learn humility and simplicity. I need to learn from him. And show him that i love him. I know that challenges await. But i know that this is where i am supposed to be. We actually had 4 investigators in church this Sunday. The R family. They are wonderful. Sadly the father did not come but i know that he will with time. They have been doing wonderful and are truly embracing the gospel. Even the children read in between lessons. I am now legal to drive in SURINAME...scary eh? i am excited i will be driving a big 8 seater bus... But it is exciting. Tell Ryan S. that i love him. And we will play lacrosse together. 

We are doing well. Learning and growing. 

 

Love,

Elder Garcia