Date
September 11, 2018
Area
Weslaco, Texas
Companion
Hermana Paskett
Best Week Ever!!!
Family and friends,
The people here are amazing. Absolutely amazing.
Last week we met 3 sisters, Marissa, Leyla, and Mya. Marissa is 18, Leyla is 16, and Mya is 11. Their older sister works all the time to support them, and is always gone. Marissa has the cutest 2 year old son named AJ. These girls have been through so much, but they are so prepared for the gospel. Their parents aren't really in the picture, and they recently had some deaths in the family. But it's been amazing to see how the gospel is bringing light and joy into their family. Words can't describe how happy it makes me to see them so happy. We brought Amber to a couple lessons with us and Amber did such a good job helping us teach! After we walked out, Amber looked at us and said, "I loved that so much, I'm going on a mission too." SO HAPPY!!!! Amber just got baptized and she's already planning on a mission. Her faithfulness blows me away. Celina also came with us to a couple lessons with them. When Celina teaches, the Spirit is so strong. Celina loves those girls and cares about them like they're her own children. The fellowship is amazing. Celina and Amber just joined the church and are just so amazing. I love them, and I'm so grateful for their service and help. Marissa, Leyla, and Mya are planning on getting baptized the 23rd :) lives are changing down here!
We also met a 15 year old named Laisha. She has a 3 month old baby. Laisha is so so so special and amazing. We first went over to her house because she requested a bible on Facebook. We went over and she let us in and we just started getting to know her. We asked her, "if Heavenly Father was sitting here in the living room with us, what would you ask him?" She answered, "I would ask how I can be a better mom." That's the best answer to that question I have ever heard. She is so humble, and the gospel is really changing her life. She seems more happy every time we come over, and is coming to young women's tonight! She already prayed and received her answer that the Book of Mormon is true! Honestly Sister Paskett and I don't do anything, God just puts people in our path who are already prepared and ready.
We also had a really amazing conference yesterday with Elder Peiper and Elder McKay from the 70. It was so spiritual, the gospel is true!!!!!!!!! I wish I could share everything I learned and the things that I felt. Every day here is a miracle and I can't explain how it feels.
I love you all and am praying that you can all take a moment to study the scriptures, to reach out to someone in need, and to pray to our Heavenly Father.
Sister Aragon