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| Pretty self explanatory, this is David. I know as much about this picture as you |
So a story that is still in the works. Last week we got something working! It's slightly ridiculous to me sometimes how tough it can be to work with different auxiliaries - even other missionaries. Not that they're problematic, but rather, working around their schedules can be a hassle as well as just finding the time to coordinate certain events.
And so it was with us. As it turns out, we have been working with a girl (whom you may have heard of) named Maria Navarro. She has been really receptive with us when we come over, but, as it is with many investigators, sometimes it is hard to nudge them to make certain decisions... such as coming to church!
Well, this Sunday, we were sure she was coming. More than that, she was sure that she was coming. Due to the fact that she was YSA-aged, we had this amazing YSA team-up planned with a couple of YSA kids... an RM and his girlfriend - but... when they showed up, she all of a sudden wasn't at her house!
Frustrating, am I right? Very frustrating. Well, regardless of this, she had still promised us that she would be coming to church.
As Saturday evening came around, we threw her a text ("We're excited to see you there tomorrow!" - or something along those lines), to which she replied, "Ok, thanks!" ... Does that count as an empty reply? Tal vez.
So Sunday morning rolls around, and - a big, empty Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zero.
So I'll admit, I was bummed! And then, our Branch President (who has been under quite a bit of stress to get the Missionary Work moving here in the branch - which includes 3 sets of missionaries) vented some of that frustration onto us through our Branch Mission Leader. Nevertheless, our BML is doing awesome, and he knows we are working full-speed... it just hasn't been manifested in the numbers yet.
So in this very meeting (during which our BML is giving us the run down on the meeting with the Branch President), all of a sudden, we get a text.
"Maria Navarro came to church today to the YSA Branch. She loved it and is planning on coming to the Fireside tonight."
I have to say, that was definitely needed at that point. My feelings were, 1st: a sigh of relief. 2nd: finally! whew. 3rd: FINALLY!!!! WOOHOO!!So that has been something that we are happy about. The Lord does bless us as we give our best. And giving your best isn't easy. But the blessings that come from it - the answers to prayers, the progress of the investigators, the miracles which come as they strive to keep commitments - they're worth it.
I love you all.
I'm glad that I have this opportunity. I love you all.
Love,
Elder Ostler
PS ~ attached are a couple of pictures. I think you'll be able to figure them out without too much explanation.
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| David's new companion |
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