Welcome to March

Hello Family,

 

TO THE BEST FAMILY EVER!!! Ok so it is Tuesday and the reason why P-day is switched is because we were able to attend the temple this morning. Sorry about not giving you any notice, but I didn't find out about it until after I had already written my email. Welcome to March!!! Dad we hit fast Sunday number 9!!! Crazy!!! Well I hope you all are doing well it has been such a great week here in Bellevue, and I am super excited to fill you all in.

 

First off this week were were able to meet with a lot of new people which is always good so we have some more potential there which is always good. Well Saturday night the Cardenas family hosted a Family home evening, and a dinner for one of our investigators. Of course the food was amazing as always, then they provided the lesson, and then we ended with uno and dessert. That night we had two dinner appointments set up so we ended up doing splits, and I was lucky enough to go with the Cardenas. Anyway we invited Emigdio over, and I don't think I have told you about him yet. We met him about 6ish weeks ago when we had that huge snow storm. We have been having appts with him about twice a week, he has come to the church for a church tour, and he is keeping all of his commitments. The only problem is he has to work on Sunday, but hopefully they will be hiring a new cook for the restaurant that he works for, and then he might be able to come. So basically he is doing everything he can be doing up to this point in time. He is so great, and it was fun to be able to have a FHE because that way he gets involved with the ward members, and See's that we have fun.  

Now on to one of our new investigators named Jorge. Ok so we meet him a few weeks ago actually because he had walked in to the apartment where we were teaching. Anyway being missionaries we of course talk to him, get his information, and set up an appt. Now let me tell you what usually happens when you set up an appt with Hispanics they end up falling through. So this was about two weeks ago, and for some reason we crazy day and didn't make it to the appt. Which I know is terrible, but in our defense a good chunk of the time they don't work. Anyway Friday we were in the area where he lives so we decided that we should go and check up on him. Well he let us in, but told us that he had to work soon and only had about 30 minutes. Now that is another thing that is not very normal because normally what happens is they tell us they don't have time because they have to work in 4 hours. Seriously...nice try, but come up with a better excuse. Since he didn't have much time we just decided to show him a quick Mormon message, but after we showed him one he wanted to watch a few more. Then after he opened up, and told us all about his past. Now by this point in time we know he has to work really soon so we say something, and he just said oh don't worry I can be late for work this is more important. OH MY!!! I about feel over please tell me who says that?! NO ONE. We ended up chatting for just a little longer, and he expressed how much he wanted to change his life. Well guess what buddy you are in the right place. We left his house, and set up an appt for this coming week. Anyway so Saturday we get a phone call, and I answer, and guess who it is? Jorge telling us that he doesn't have to work on Sunday, and is interested in coming to church. YES he called us!!! His only concern was that he didn't know where the church building was so Sunday morning we went over to his apartment so he could follow us to church. He ended up staying for the first 2 hours, but had to work so he didn't make it to priesthood. In gospel doctrine during introductions he mentioned how he was wanting to change his life. Everyone in the class was so welcoming, and just told him that they were all there to help him. So Great!!! Do you want to hear the best news of all Jacira came to Church!!!!! Love her so much. Anyway so after the gospel doctrine class guess what Jacira does goes up to Jorge, and bears her testimony about coming to church, and how she feels so much peace and so can he. How amazing one investigator to the other. Now Let me give you the up-date with Jacira after we put her on date she got really sick. Poor thing has some serious health problems. We didn't see her for about 2 weeks we would call her everyday, and send her text messages, but would get nothing in return. So needless to say it was the best feeling to see her walk into church. Whats hard is she can recieve message, but because of money or something she doesn't respond. Also she lives outside of our mission boundaries so all the times we have had lessons it has been in the church or in homes of members. The reason why she comes to our branch is because she has the fellowship, and its closer for her so she can attend in spanish. A few weeks ago we had mentioned that we could pass her name off to elders in the Everett Mission so she could have them visit her in her home, and she about freaked out. I love her so much, but she mentioned that she wanted to attend her in spanish with us. Whats good is she really does have a testimony of coming to church, and the only time she doesnt come is when she is really sick. I mean we are talking the lady who stops taking pain medication to drive, and stays all 3 hours even though she has back pain. We are supposed to have a lesson with her later this week so hopefully we can get things rolling for baptism because she needs this, and for selfish reasons I want to be here for it. She also even mentioned in Gospel Doctrine that she was working towards baptism. I am so excited for her she just needs the support, and foundation in her life. Not only that she is going to be Rock Solid. I can't even describe how good it is to see her walk into church, and I was praying for it all morning. When she walked in I was actually talking with someone else, and then turn around and she gives me the biggest hug!! Seriously I don't know what it is, but we just have that connection. Keep praying for her, and of course I will keep you posted.

 

Well there is a small scoop from Bellevue. I sure do love you all, and hope you have the best week ever!!!! I am excited to read your emails, and see what is going on. Enjoy Everything, and Thanks for all your support. Know I am praying for you always.

Love you.

 

Love Always,

Hermana Grimes