This week was something called consecration week. We have worked really hard this week to find new people searching for answers, and to strictly obey both the commandments and the mission rules. And we have seen miracles.
Keep in mind, I don't share the most personal or spiritual things on this email, because they are personal, spiritual things. However I will share a few small miracles that we witnessed this week.
First, a lady we have been working with since forever ago, who is widely known in this town as the alchoholic (she got so drunk one time that she lit a cigarette, and literally burned off half her face.) Three weeks ago, we found her in the street (super-drunk... Surprise!) and talked for a little while. We convinced her not to give up the fight, and that O.D. really is not the answer. We hadn't seen her since then up until this Friday at A's house (another friend of ours with a drinking problem). We saw her, but we saw somebody else, and I'll explain. She was glowing. She looked happy. She wasn't drunk.
She told us that about 3 weeks earlier she was praying very very intently, that God would help her overcome her addictions. He didn't just help her overcome them. He took them away. Completely. She has no desire to drink, and even tempting offers from friends have no effect. She has not gotten drunk in 3 weeks time, and is now working on quitting smoking.
So, we were blown away at the change that had been worked in the life of this woman. We were so humbled. The Spirit filled the room as we testified of the power of the atonement of Christ, and she said that she wants to prepare to be baptized and follow him. Mostly in attitude of thanksgiving. Pray for A. She will be baptized the 23rd of May.
Elder Pond and I are having a great time here. Last night we used our knowledge of computers and electronics to set up a stoplight system for a miniature city model for one of our friends kids who is in 5th grade. WHEN she wins, she'll get 36€.
I have been exercising a lot lately. I have almost gotten up to 10 pulls ups in a row! I ain't comin' home soft!
Anyways, I've got a lot of time out here left! Still more than two months, so I can't think too much on home;)
¡Os quiero mucho!
Elder Oliver
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