TUESDAY - We did a little bit of studying before heading to pick
up the North Elders and going to district meeting. We had a good meeting
and then we went to Braums after to get some egg nog and just enjoy
what could be and will probably will be our last district meeting
together before something changes. We took the North elders home after
and headed to a lesson we had with Obidio and taught about the Book of
Mormon, again there are so many people out here that are so stuck in
tradition that they completely close there mind. I've met so many in my
mission, people say they are investigating but really they just continue
in their beliefs which is just a big circle of confusion and
contradiction. Its tough in the bible belt that's for sure. No one
believes that God still preforms miracles today, and that he LIVES! So,
he had a hard time grasping the fact that God never changes. But we
invited him to come to church and to also read the book and ask God.
Before we knew it we were already heading to dinner. We sat in a park
and began to plan our training for tomorrows meeting and then went to
Hermana Abarca's house for dinner. We had some good food, but I can't eat
with Elder Jorgensen without laughing till food comes out my mouth. The
kid is so funny, the things he does and we just tease each other all
the time. One of those missionaries that reminds me of the Foo's. We
visited Hno Campos and then taught the Villatoros, still haven't read at
all :( I cooked some spaghetti for tomorrows meeting before bed.
WEDNESDAY - Today was the day of the meeting, so poorly planned
was our ride situation... we were at the meeting at 6 am! So we were
just waiting there forever... finally we get in the super awesome
meeting and we talk about our goal of 670 baptisms for the year and how
we are a bit behind. So, we talked about God and how he never ceases to
be God. He is the same. Called prophets yesterday, established his truth
and gospel yesterday, put his power and authority on the earth
yesterday and he does it today as well. Again, God is not dead. He
lives. We pulled together and talked about how we can get this goal. It
was awesome. Spirit was definitely there. We had a good meeting, our
training went well. It was way good to see all the old faces. For the
first time since the end of my first transfer my whole MTC district was
there. We made some commitments to sacrifice more this month to reach
the goal. The work is awesome, I love it! We came back and had one
lesson with Raul and it was really good, for some reason its family
support that is the problem with the most of our investigators.
THURSDAY - Today was the day, the day we planned in pencil
instead of pen. Due to the fact that we didn't know if were gone or not.
We ended up planning till about 5 and then we had an appointment at 5
with this guy Carlos, he was pretty cool. We talked about baptism and a
little about our purpose. Then we headed to pick up dinner and head to
the North Elder's apartment to eat. we ate and headed out to visit some
people. So we visit some less active and then realize we had contacted
someone across the street and so we went over there to see if we could
get in contact with them. So, we knock on the door and some old lady...
super creepy comes up to the glass and looks at us... just stares at us.
We wave and she just slowly starts shaking her head. Then we start
shouting "Jesus? el vive aqui?" Does Jesus live here? and she just keeps
staring. We finally leave and I'm just so creeped out that I run back to
the car. Then she opens the door and just keeps staring.... so we take
off freaked out. We head home and we get a voice mail out of no where
and its just some creepy noise... no number. Freaky! We had a lesson
with the Villatoros again and we just answered questions. Lot of doubts
we didn't know about.
FRIDAY - Last day of November! Holy cow! We woke up at 5:30 to
head to the North Elder's apartment to do some insanity. it was awesome!
We were so pooped at the end, great work out. We then headed to Denny's.
First time since I was heading to the MTC with my parents... flash
back! We ate some heavenly food and then were on our way. We worked on
the stake presidents report all day long. We got done in time to go to
dinner. We went to get dinner from the Maganas and guess what it is.... Denny's!!!! But we go to the East elder's apartment and elder Adams just
eats mine... didn't ask... just does it. Made me so mad. I ended up
taking the bike with him and going out to teach some people because
elder Dominguez was sick.
SATURDAY - We woke up and headed to the Ayalas for breakfast and
for our meeting. It was alright. We dropped off the north elders and
went to an appointment with Santiago in the park and did some tracting
as well. We got done and headed to visit a few more people before
picking up the North elders for dinner at 4:30. We were all eating
together and just talking about transfer calls. We had enchiladas, the
goooood stuff. It was so good. We finished and took the North elders
back and visited a few others before going home. We didn't have much luck
this week it feels like. In fact this whole transfer. Then the calls
came. Elder Dominguez gone, we are both staying, North Elders are
staying which I'm pumped about because we are going to be together for Christmas! Not a lot of changes in the zone. Elder Belnap, the one I was on
exchanges with a while ago is reopening Lufkin, where I was a year ago.
It was crazy.
SUNDAY - Good sabbath day, no villatoros at church.... Santiago
came and also Raul who stayed for all 3 hours! We went to dinner after
church. All of us and had tostadas. SO good! We headed to the Villatoros
and it was a crazy lesson... they got antied by friends and another
church. So they were all saying they didn't want it anymore but we saved
them. We testified with much power and conviction. They are willing to
read more. Again... so closed minded and not willing to accept a living
God. Crazy stuff. We headed to do numbers and then hit the sack. I had a
twitch in my arm all day and it was driving me nuts!! But I was able to
sleep well. Thanks for following. Sorry for the shortness of the blog.
Love you all
Elder Jackson
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