Hola amigos y mi familia,
Martes 2/23
The highlight of the day was that Omari's father, Omar,
accepted baptism and their set date together is now March 17th! In the evening
we had a hard time because Victor, who is so ready for the gospel and has a
testimony of the Book of Mormon, suddenly didn't have a desire to fast with us
to confirm a baptismal date. We are hopeful to be able to continue to work with
him and it will be okay.
Miercoles 2/24
Today we were sad about Victor, but we worked through the
day and we felt better and kept working. During morning studies I said a little
prayer that I'd find something to help me feel better and I flipped randomly to
Alma 26:31, and it was the perfect scripture! It was a nice little tender mercy
and answer to my little prayer that I found it, especially because it wasn't
even highlighted.
Jueves 2/25
Today most of our appointments canceled, but we were able to
visit people, do service for Lucy, and teach a lesson to one of the Elders'
investigators, Justin (the Elders were at Mission Leadership Conference (MLC)
for the day). We had a great dinner with the Gonzales family and we shared
about the importance of family history work and temple work. I am really
grateful for my trainer and all the love she has for me. She's given me phone
duty to make most of the Spanish phone calls (which is really hard), but she
pushes me just enough that I can surprise myself and improve everyday.
Viernes 2/26
Today we went to "Return and Report", a meeting
for all the brand new missionaries (greenies) to receive a special training. I
learned new things about how to extend commitments with more power and to
better understand our purpose of teaching repentance and baptizing converts. We
also were surprised with a temple trip! It was my first time going to the
Boston temple, and it was BEAUTIFUL. It was definitely my favorite trip.
Sabado 2/27
Today we visited Shannon and her family. They are english
speaking investigators that live in Peterborough, so we don't get to visit them
much. Their children were the sweetest and so happy and well-behaved and they
had a wonderful spirit in their home. I am so grateful and excited for them to
continue to meet with the elders and receive the restored gospel. The drive out
there was absolutely beautiful and I really just felt in love with my mission
area.
Domingo 2/28
Today was a wonderful Sabbath. We had a mission-wide fast for
our investigators and family members of missionaries with health issues. I was
able to understand almost everything in Spanish at church! We also made new
monthly goals and I am excited to get more prepared for the week tomorrow.
Hoy 2/29
Today we got a lot of cleaning and errands done and we
visited a member named Garabed. He went with us to get pizza for lunch at this
little place on main street that he says has been there since the 60's. It was
supposed to be just like NY pizza, and it was really the best I've had!
I look forward to this next week. Thank you for all the love
and support every week!
--
Con Amor,
Hermana Rubio
NOTE from Mom: She sent me NO PHOTOS to share this week :(
I don't know if she just ran out of computer time to send them to me,
or if she has slowed at taking them. I'm hoping to get a lot more pics next week!
I did get this very sweet and unexpected Email
from Hermana Rubio's companion though:
Dear Sister Rubio,
Thank you for the sweet card that you sent for Valentine's
day. It was so cute. Thank you for sending your amazing daughter on a mission
(I know it is a hard thing to do), but she is changing lives out here. She may
not notice it, but she has had such a wonderful impact on Nashua. Thank you for
raising such a wonderful young woman. She is obedient, faithful, and diligent. I
imagine she learned it from the example of her parents.
Thank you again for the lovely card!
--
Love,
Hermana Parke
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