This week was so happy. Ruben got baptized! He really
did, and it was perfect, I couldn't have asked for anything better! I
love that boy. He is so good, and he wants to be better and now he has
the tools to do it. So fun. On Saturday we were running around like
crazy people, and there was a giant rain storm. But everything was just
falling into place, Heavenly Father really was helping us out. Ruben
got there early, and was super nervous. But he got ready and we even
managed to get a couple of pictures and then we started in. It was
simple, and perfect. He was baptized without a hitch. Afterward we had
a little fiesta because it was also his birthday, complete with a giant
cake and pizza. And the best part was the surprise futbol game that we
played after in the gym, that Hermana Hiebert and I had already
planned, which ended up being perfect because he told us he was sad
because he just wanted to play futbol on his birthday but he
couldn't because it was raining. #inspiration. He was so happy. He
came to church on Sunday and was confirmed, and stayed the whole time
and learned and made friends. It really was perfect. We also had 6
other investigators come to church, that is an all time high. Carolina
and her 4 kids were there, which was the happiest. Her and her 9 year
old daughter Ruby are going to be baptized on the 7th of June, and they are so happy.
So the second set of miracles has to do with my
Health. For the past three months I have been having really really bad
stomach pains, and some other funky side-effects. I had tried
everything in the book to fix myself up, but to no avail. Finally the
mission nurse decided it was time I go to a specialist. He didn't know
what was wrong, but started down a list of tests to do to find out.
Last Wednesday I had an endoscopy (where they put a camera down your
throat to see what is going on in there), and they found nothing. I was
super super discouraged. I was just so tired of being sick! It is not
fun to be sick as a missionary. But then I decided that I had to stop
being so sad about being sick. On Wednesday morning when I woke up I
just decided to give it to the lord. I was not going to waste any more
time worrying/complaining/whatever, I was just going to accept that this
is my challenge, and I was going to go forward and keep working and do
all I could to be the best missionary ever. And then Wednesday
afternoon the ball started rolling. I made an appt to get an ultrasound
for the next day. Check. Then Friday morning the Dr. called me and
told me that I had gall stones, and I needed to get my ball bladder out
asap. Later that day I set up an appt with a surgeon and bam just like
that, all my prayers were answers. They found the problem, they found
the solution, and bam. All I had to do was submit my will to my
Fathers, and he blessed me, immediately. It was amazing.
And the best part of all, was I got to talk to my
mom yesterday! And my whole family, but most importantly my mom. She
is the best example I could ever ask for. I want to be just like her
when I grow up. She loves me and she has taught me how to love. She is
self-less and charitable and kind and patient and good. She is just
good. So all in all, we had a good week. We are happy and soon to be
healthy, and I love to be a missionary.
Funny of the week: Sister Bennett thought that
"light" brown sugar meant that is was diet brown sugar. Her whole world
just came crashing down around her. We all about died.
I love love love you all! Have the best week, and remember to be good!
xoxo Hermana Riley Jane
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