Nampa Idaho Mission 2016-2018: Week - 16 - Triple Layer Socks and Warm Water Fonts

Hey everybody! So this week was pretty crazy! All I can say is Christmas miracles do exist!

WE HAD ANOTHER BAPTISM!! The best part was we planned it in 24 hours ahah. Angel Puga is one of the most inspiring men you will ever meet. He is the example of how the atonement can change your life and bless your life as well! I always knew Angel would be baptized, and so did he, but we had to wait for special approval! We got that approval on Thursday and then learned we had to do it this Saturday so some of the special individuals in Angels conversion could also be there! It was a beautiful service and the spirit was definitely there! I was able to give Angel the Gift of the Holy Ghost in church and that was quite the experience.. there is nothing quite like that moment where you start performing a blessing, or ordination.. I always notice how the chatter of the little children and cries of the babies always grow to an absolute silent in those moments. I love what Elder Uceda of the Seventy told us in the MTC that," GOD SPEAKS IN SILENCE" Those blessings are guided by Him and the Spirit and its a blessing and a sacred privilege to be able to exercise my priesthood responsibilities.

The week as a whole was really successful! Elder Shoemaker wasn't feeling to well on Saturday so we had to stay in the whole day until Angels Baptism but even amid that we still had a great week!

Besides the white stuff that falls from the sky there isn't anything that can stop us from working hard! I learned some very valuable lessons this week such as:

1. Don't bike on ice..

2. Don't try and turn while on your bike on the ice

3. If you don't ware three pairs of socks you wont have feet to put socks on after your done for the day.

I really love and enjoy the blessing it is to be a missionary! One of my favorite things about coming on a mission is that we commit ourselves to give our whole selves to the Lord, which means all of us so even amid all the snow and cold there is always a warmth you feel while your talking to someone about the gospel and it simply doesn't matter about your afflictions! I mean in all reality i would teach the gospel in shorts and a t-shirt in subzero weather if it means one family can have the joy of the gospel in their life! This week I have been testifying using the name of the Savior as the first thing that comes out of my mouth and testifying all things in his name and its amazing how powerful it becomes.. This gospel is a gospel where you are bold we Teach repentance and Baptize Converts. I know that as we testify those that hear will come and feel of the glorious message I hope you all know home much i appreciate each and everyone of you.. God loves you soo much.. Let us all get on our knees and give a prayer of thanks for all that we have!