There's a lot to tell but I'll just tell two great stories.
First one has to do with how God is aware of our struggles. My companion and I have had a lot of problems recently with finding new people to teach. We started really digging through the old lists of people that have been taught like 3 years ago, but stopped progressing for one reason or another. We were going around looking for one, and once we got there, a man answered the door, said that the guy we were looking for wasn't home, but then said he was actually a member already and invited us in. We had a great visit, but the part that really stuck out to me was that recently a friend from his work passed away. He talked to the man's wife, who commented (for some reason or another) that she wanted him to find her a Book of Mormon, because she had heard that it talks about Christ in the Americas and eternal families. This man (who hasn't been to church in YEEEEEEEARS) said that he would try to get one for her. Fast-forward 3 days, and guess which two tie-and-plaque-wearing showed up at his house with a Book of Mormon ready to give? us. God is aware of our struggles and will help us do the right thing and use others to answer our prayers.
Other story comes to you from Cruz del Eje for a District Conference. I needed to go to this conference to play piano for the choir, and I was STOKED because it meant that I would be able to see all the members from Dean Funes (one of my old areas) that were able to attend. I go, and tons show up, it was so fun to see them all, they seemed good and happy, they said I speak Spanish better, and I look taller and fatter. RIP. ANYWAYS I LOVED seeing Ezekiel and Alejandro, whose baptisms I was able to be a part of way back when. I did the actual ordinance for Alejandro. Good to see them again.
ANYWAYS, Alejandro is 21 years old, and since it was a district conference, it was the opportunity for the people to show their favor in him receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood. After the conference he was about to receive the Priesthood, and I was casually peeking through the window to watch it happen, when all of the sudden they told me I was needed in the room so I'm like "Oh sweet maybe I'll be able to be a part of the circle, cool" but then they ask "Do you remember how to start it?" Alejandro asked ME to give him the Priesthood! SO SO SO COOL. Honestly one of the coolest and spiritual experiences I've had in my mission, to be able to give the Higher Priesthood to the same person I was able to baptize. It was so great how all the timing worked out for that to happen, I'm super grateful for it.
Luv ya
Elder Jenkins
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