Hey family!
We had cambios or changes on
Tuesday. Elder Marroquin se fue.
This Friday we went
back to the Capital for a district leader training---Elder Dabel is our
District leader. It was super awesome and the Spirit was sooooo strong. We
basically talked about our divine calling, taking it back to the basics,
finding unity in each and every district (each district meeting is to be
exactly the same), serving with your heart!, and the blessings and seriousness
of EXACT obedience to all of the rules. I am so pumped right now because this
is real. The good shepherd is gathering his herd right now and he is using us
and all the members to do it. All of the difference right now in our area is
because the members are getting involved. GET INVOLVED in your ward, and in the
missionary efforts. Visit the inactive and active families, not because I am
telling you to, but because you love them. Unite your ward family. If you are
not a member, this is the church of Jesus Christ. It is His church,
you are his pueblo and Sons and Daughters of God. It is the kingdom
of God here upon the Earth, which means it's for YOU. Get involved. There is a
huge family of brothers and sisters under God that are waiting and want to give
you a huge hug.
An excerpt from my letter to the
president:
"I am so happy! It was tough to
say good-bye to Elder Marroquin and his huge heart of love for the work, but
Elder Dabel is amazing. He loves to work and is willing to sacrifice for the
people he loves, the Guatemaltecos. This past week, we worked insanely hard at
full speed and boy oh boy how fun it was. My body hurts again and I LOVE it.
The spirit is with us. Each of our lessons are super spiritual and people are
acting. In Sacrament meeting, we had 16 investigators! However, we know for the
growth that this area is going to have, that won't be all too impressive. The
members are getting excited about the work. We have non-members that are
getting super excited too and are doing missionary work before their own
baptism. President Cox of the CCM told me the difference between a good
missionary and a GREAT missionary "is about that much" holding up his
hand with his thumb and index finger about an inch apart. It's about that much
more effort in each and every moment. It is so true! I want to be the best
servant of the Lord that is possible as this is His time. I can always give
that much more, and I am really seeing the fruits of completing the vision that
the Lord has established for us through his faithful servant, President
Caffaro. I am happy, we are seeing growth, and I love the Guatemalan
people."
Well time is short. Sorry. This
Saturday we went all the way to Riconcito which is an aldea and we missed the
last bus and would have to walk miles upon miles, but our pal Jorgiño, the
tuc-tuc- driver happened to be all the way out there (which is like a never
super crazy miracle) and he gave us a lift all the way back.
On Sunday before church, one of our
investigators was super drunk and came flying down the street in his car and
slammed on the brakes. I took his keys to give them to his wife, then he just
ditched his car diagonally abandoned in the middle of the street, with
urine-splotched pants and a black eye and yelled in English, "IT IS WHAT
IS IT! I'm coming with you!" He kept us with us for about two blocks then
went back. It was pretty fun.
We are growing. A ton of
investigators are coming to church and are way excited. The branch is getting
excited too. We started weekly English classes and already have a huge
non-member prospective group. I love you all! Thank you for your great
examples. I am who I am today because of each and every one of you. If you know
who I am, you have made a significant impact on my life. Thank you.
Elder Olson
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