Dear Everyone,
Speaking of money, I have spent a lot of it this month
though because I do not get fed in my ward. I am not in America that's for
sure. We ate lunch with the bishop twice this month and he, who is awesome, is
the only one who has fed us this month. Which is great because we all love him.
He lived in the states for over 8 years studying in Utah for his Masters and in
Ohio for his Doctorate. He and his wife feed us super well and the bishop
spoils us with several recipes that he has brought to Argentina for the States.
But anyway, since he's the only one, money is tight and seeing as Elder Howard
and I also ran out of Zone Funds and then had to travel to General Pico, I had
to dig into my wallet for personal money and now am flat broke!! I only ate
rice this week. Welcome to the mission :) Don't worry though we asked for more
Zone funds and I am waiting on reimbursements which will add up to 450 pesos
but I think we'll hit September before I am reimbursed. I bought more rice
today for 4 pesos.
However, this week has been great because last Sunday we
found this amazing investigator named Mariano Romero. We had found this kid
named Daniel a few weeks back that is studying History. He doesn't believe in
God though and just listened to learn about the history of what we teach.
However, last Sunday we dropped by again and after once again explaining to us
that he had no interest in the whole baptism thing because he just likes
history, he introduced us to his next door neighbor, Mariano, who is studying
English and needed spiritual help. It was once of the best lessons Elder Howard
and I have taught. We were super excited for him! I asked if he understood and
believed the things we had taught him and he said, "I want to. This is
what I have always been looking for." So since then we went by several
times and taught him the first three lessons, introduced him to members, and he
has seen changes in his life already! He had no work and then on Friday he was
called for a job. He is rather shy but very humble hearted so he accepts what
we teach and recognizes that it comes from God. He is also brilliant so he
understands the doctrine that we teach him instantly. He went to church
yesterday and loved it and is definitely on track to accept baptism and change
his life.
I love being here because it is so worth it to see the
changes in the lives of those who willing accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He
is willing to bless us if we doing our part. When we obey the commandments, our
lives can change and be full of happiness, understanding, and peace in spite of
whatever problem that we may have. I know that Jesus Christ lives. He is the
light and the life of the world. If we come unto Him, He can heal us and free
us from sin and all that holds us back from being truly happy. His Gospel has
been restored in these latter days and now we have prophets and apostles on the
earth just like before. It is so simple to understand if one just reads the
scriptures that the Lord has given us.
Thanks for your prayers and support! Please pray a lot
for Mariano.
Chau,
Elder Garrison
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