This week has been crazy with the weather! I think it's probably the nicest weather I've ever experienced. It definitely doesn't feel like winter haha. I think it was up in the 80s and high 70s this past week and looks like it'll be doing about the same this week as well. I've already got my farmer tan lines going!
It was a pretty full week this week. For the past couple months, I've been kind of debating on extending my mission service another 6 weeks or not. I never really got a firm confirmation of whether I should do it or not, so a few weeks ago, I decided I would and then a few days later, I didn't feel right about it. Then on Monday, I found out that all departure dates will be moved back one week, so I'll be going home June 1st! There must be something that's going to happen in that last week, so I'm excited to have an extra one to work! It was an answer to my prayers! It was funny that I mentioned in my last email how I have been trying to immediately respond to spiritual promptings, because Tuesday, I ended up having an experience with it. We were teaching a lesson in a pretty rough part of our area and while we were sitting in this apartment complex teaching, I got this feeling all of a sudden to "GET OUT NOW." I knew I couldn't sit there through the rest of the lesson, so we set a return appointment and then got out of there. As we were walking back to our bikes, I mentioned to my companion the impression I received and immediately received the confirmation that we needed to get out of that area right then. I'm not sure what would've happened if we wouldn't have left, but I'm okay with not knowing! That was only the second time on the mission I've ever had a prompting that strong and direct. Act immediately!
On Thursday, we set a baptismal date for the 28th of this month with a man named Mardo Valdez! He's been taught a lot and knows it's true, but is caught up on some little doubts and things he doesn't fully understand. So keep him in your prayers that he'll get the confirmation that he's ready! Friday we got a call from Maribel saying that we wouldn't be able to keep visiting her or her kids, Chris and Natalia, anymore. We've had some of the relief society stay in contact with her and it sounds like she brought up marriage to her husband and he didn't like the idea. It's always the husband! I've lost some sleep from that phone call though. Please keep Maribel, Chris, and Natalia in your prayers that we'll be able to continue teaching them. That same day, I went on an exchange with an Elder in the district and a conversation we had that day led to a miracle that happened yesterday! We pulled up to our dinner appointment and said a prayer before getting out of the car. Just as we were getting out of the car, a couple with their little son was walking by. We started talking and they were super nice and happily accepted a return appointment for Sunday (yesterday). This was in the other Elder's area, so I didn't have the chance to be there, but it turns out that we were actually an answer to a dream the wife had just a couple days before! They happily accepted to be baptized on March 13th and are excited to keep learning! SO SWEET! Their names are Jesus and Dania.
Dad--I got the BYU stuff taken care of and got the endorsement from President Weidman. Thanks for the reminder. I've got a picture that I'm going to get in the mail for you soon, so be looking for it.
At church yesterday as I was sitting in sacrament meeting, I took the liberty to take a minute and just kind of reflect on things. The Church is true! It truly does bless families and bring happiness to anyone who accepts and lives the things that are taught within the church. I still have so many imperfections and things I need to work on, but I'll forever be grateful for this chance I have to be a missionary. I love the Lord and I love this work. Make this week the best one yet. I love you all!
Elder Reynolds
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