This week we went to the country! I got to ride a bike and I was so happy! Also I lived in the same place as Hermana Allen for a week! We saw many miracles, here are some of my favorites...
One day I was working with hermana Days in her area with just her and we saw a miracle that I would love to share. We went to visit an investigator named Rocío. The Hermanas had taught her a few times, they had found her because she was an antiguo (old investigator). We taught her the restoration in the "new way". When we were teaching we helped her understand the need for a prophet and Hermana Days recited the first vision. After the first vision we asked her what she was feeling and she said "something weird, like He was talking to me." We helped her understand that this was the Holy Ghost testifying to her that what we shared was true and that it is what is going to give the true peace and happiness in her life. We told her that she can feel that way every day through being baptized. We extended the invitation baptismal and she said that she couldn't be baptized because she was not keeping all of the commandments. We told her the missionaries are there to help her change and prepare to be baptized. She accepted a baptismal date for the 30 of January. There are a lot of changes she will need to make. She has problems with most of the commandments but I know that she will be able to change her life and receive true happiness and peace in this life and in the life to come.
Also when we were doing trainings we were doing a demonstration of how to teach the restoration simply and directly. One of the hermanas that was being an investigator told us at the end of the demonstration that she felt the spirit very strongly. She felt the same feelings that she had felt when she was listening to the restoration for the first time. She is a convert to the Church. I know that when we teach with the spirit the people will feel the spirit and be converted. I love this scripture D&C 50:22--Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together.
I am learning a lot with this assignment and I am very thankful for the opportunity the Lord has given me to serve and help the sisters of the mission. I am developing my confidence in the Lord and in myself and learning to be an example and a leader.
Have a fantastic week!
Con mucho amor,
Hermana Burr
Part of a side letter to parents, thought you might enjoy reading:
I do not have a set schedule. We make plans and then they change, and change, and change again! There are 8 zones and I’m not sure how many districts are in each zone. We travel in all sorts of ways. Sometimes the assistants drive us in a car, or the office elders drive us in a car, sometimes we take a bus and sometimes a remis (it’s like a taxi). I think it will only be for this transfer and then I think there won't be any traveling training leaders again. This morning we had meetings at president’s house and they had their tree up and the house decorated! Also we ate French toast, maple syrup, and eggs! I was in heaven :) In my studies this week I also read about the golden rule! (Nancy’s primary lesson was Do Unto Others). This morning I was reminded of my childhood because an Elder brought his rope to president's house and he had the other elders walk so he could rope them! President and hermana Robertson thought it was so cool, they were amazed! Also I got a few flat packages this week! I think I am going to wait till Christmas to open them. I opened one and saw the letters and thought it would be more fun to read them all at Christmas maybe. But I am going to be using my Christmas trees that you all made me! Thanks I was sooo soooo sooo happy to get them! Well I love you soooo much! Have a fantastic week!
Love you to the moon and back :)
