January 13, 2014

It's happened again! I've had my third child in the mission. Her name is Hermana Leon and she is from Honduras. She's very quiet and the first time we went contacting on the street I could barely hear her...much less those with whom we were talking. They generally had a little bit of a blank expression and I couldn't help thinking of movie characters who look like they're talking but it's like a wisp of wind and nada mas. She's great though. Very calm and with a great testimony. She's a convert of about 7 years.

We've been able to see a lot of 'at the right place at the right time' this week. It's always so inspiring to see how the Lord really does put us where we need to be, even if it's when an original plan falls through. Some of those experiences have been arriving at the time perfect to offer a prayer for someone when they needed it, or find someone who was incredibly receptive who normally isn't home at this hour. So perfectly timed.

We had yet another person accept the invitation to be baptized. But, truth be told, I thought she didn't understand me correctly when she accepted. So I asked again. Still said yes. So badly wanted to ask again, because I couldn't believe it, but she was sincere. Wow! That makes 5 people right now who are preparing to be baptized. What a blessing to be here right now!

Oh and another family, a woman with cancer, her husband and their special needs son are supposedly 'convinced'....holy smokes, pinch me, I think I'm dreaming. The Lord is listening to our prayers and answering them!

Oh and some fun, exciting news. One of the Apostles is going to be down here to talk to us missionaries! Elder Cook will be here later this week!! So excited! My commpanion and I have already decided that we're going to arrive EARLY to get a front row seat.

I love love love love love the mission. SOOOO hard. SOOO much stress. SOOO much work. But every little trial sera la pena. (Will be worth it)

Ok, that's it for today. I love you all and hope you are all doing well. Thanks for the cards and emails!

Love,

Hermana Schultz

Cultural note: They trim the grass with a machete....no joke