What a Week!

This week was so freaking eventful wow. We were supposed to have the baptism of 2 of our friends but only 1 of them came. So I'll explain that for a hot sec lol. 

So basically we are teaching these 2 kids named Ezequiel and Ashley. They are both 10 and somewhat step siblings. I say somewhat cause their parents aren't married. The father of Ezequiel is excommunicated, but he served a mission and he likes the church. His girlfriend aka the mom of Ashley, is Evangelical and doesn't love the church. So there is some contention in the house and that is kinda a bummer. So on Saturday Ashley told us she was ready for her baptism but then it was pouring rain and she didn't come because she then decided she wasn't ready. I personally think her mom is telling her she isn't ready but who knows. On the bright side Ezequiel was baptized and it was a good night. The next day he showed up 2 hours early to the church to be confirmed. He was super hyped to say the least. The kid is a goofball, but I love him. 

This past week was "Semana Santa" So they don't go to school and they basically chill and do nothing. Well yesterday a member invited us over so we went over and she brought out 2 massive bowls filled with "Habichuelas con Dulce" or should I say milk, with black beans, with sugar, with raisins, with cracker, with Yuca. It was AWFUL. I have no Idea how anyone could ever eat that and enjoy it. It was rough but don't worry I finished the whole thing even though I almost threw up like 3 times. 

Other then almost dying we had a great lesson with out friend Yulisa. She is a legend and just started to read the Book of Mormon on her own! She has read the first 3 chapters and she always texts us and tells us her favorite verse. We have a baptismal date for her this 6th of May. But we are gonna drop 2 bombs this week one of them being the law of chastity and the other the word of wisdom. I am not too worried cause if she has a testimony of the Book of Mormon then she should have a testimony of Joseph Smith and then these things will be easy to teach. She also makes insane natural juices for us and it's a dub. She also loves President Nelson. So she is basically perfect which is scary cause there is always something that goes wrong with these type of investigators lol. 

But other then that it was a good week! Easter was fantastic. I know Jesus Christ lives and loves all of us. It is fascinating to think that He lived on earth just like us and was a normal man just doing pretty incredible things. These last 8 months of my mission have really taught me to love Jesus Christ and my relationship with Him has grown more than I thought possible. 

Love you all! 

-Elder Wilde