Hello!!!!
This
week I got to play real nurse! Once church got over we were all
standing in the halls saying goodbye and what not, and then someone ran
past with a screaming child in their arms and a trail of blood following
behind them. So naturally, I followed the trail of blood. A little boy,
about 4 years old, was wrestling and hit his head and there was a good
sized gash. His shirt was drenched in blood, so he thought he was dying,
and his mom was about to pass out, so I took over. :) I cleaned him up
and was going to super glue the cut shut, but there was too much
tension, so I sent them to get stitches. Fun stuff! He is all better. :)
This week
President and Hermana Wilkinson were in Panama for meetings, so we
weren't supposed to bug them. Well I had at least a million calls from
sick and injured missionaries, so I saved a giant list of information
for Hermana Wilkinson for when she got back. I am sure she loved the 20
texts. I guess people are sick or injured more while the President is
away.
Our
miracle for this week was a strange one! The elders gave us a reference
last week for a lady who lived alone. They give us all of the single
women they find and we give them all of the single men we find. We
called her, but she said she was busy and didn't have time for us. We
stopped by her house one time, but she said we would have to come back
another day. We invited her to church, but she didn't have time for that
either. Normally after 3 attempts, we add them to a list of people to
contact in the future. But I felt like she was important to contact now.
We kept trying, but it seemed like she didn't want anything. THEN all of
the sudden during Relief Society, she walked into the church, and
called us to come meet her in the lobby. So we did. She was angry. And
we had no idea why. So we brought her into a room to have a mini lesson
and find out what she needed. She wanted to talk to our bishop, but he
never returned her phone call. She had talked to several bishops, and no
one had helped her yet. She did not want our help because we were too
young and didn't know anything about life. She had a lot of questions,
but would not tell us what was wrong or what was upsetting her or what
she wanted from the bishops. We did our best to answer her questions and
teach her small principles, and with time she calmed down and started to
listen. She started to trust us and finally opened up. We found out her
daughter is a member of the church. And lives in Concepcion. And I know
her! So we are all going to have lunch together soon! The fact that I
knew her daughter seemed to be the key and she is excited to meet with
us and learn from us! This probably isn't the only reason I served in
Concepcion and then Escazu, but I know I was in Concepcion for a reason
and I know I am now in Escazu for a reason. And now we will have the
opportunity to help this family. :)
It
was another great week! We are not super close to our goal of 200
baptisms yet, but we still have time! We should have one this week with "P"! He is doing great! And maybe "E" next week! We just need
permission from her Catholic father first. Shouldn't be too hard. ;) She
is adorable and loves learning and reading from the Book of Mormon.
Have a super excellent week!!! It is almost Thanksgiving break! Wahoo! I love you all! :) Chao!
Love,
Hermana Markle. :)
1. MADI COMES HOME from her mission!!! YAHOO!!! :)
6.
Oh yeah, Mom and Dad, if you ever change Emails, Phone numbers, Addresses, Ward, or Stake, Please let me know so I can tell Hermana
Wilkinson.
7. I miss you all! And I pray for you everyday! Thank you for all of your love and support! Stay safe and happy! :) |
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