So, I
am now in Actopan with my new companion Elder Vasques from Oaxaca Mexico.
Actopan is a city of some 70,000 people and is super HOT. It is a lot like my
first area in terms of climate but now it is summer. (My first area Guerrero is
in the same stake as Actopan) The weather has been averaging around 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Somedays I feel like I just melt haha. Here in Actopan is famous for its
AMAZING barbacoa which is truly delicious. In the mornings and nights it gets
down to the high 50's which is pretty nice. Also, there are 3 companionships,
six elders, working here in Actopan which is pretty fun!
The previous
companionship in this area didn´t leave us very much work so we have been
hitting the streets a ton looking for people to teach about our very Christ
centered message of the restored gospel. Somedays, to be honest, have been more
than a little discouraging, nevertheless, we have continued to work hard to wards
inviting others to come unto Christ! This past week we had a particularly hard
day with a lot of rejections, after our companionship study, my companion and I
put ourselves to prayer, God knows we needed to. We prayed for his Guidance and
help because we truly want to work and fulfill our purpose as missionaries.
After this sincere prayer, we were able to have three unscheduled lessons in a
2 hour period and since then received over 16 references from the members. The
power of prayer is truly astounding. Let us all come closer to God by getting
on our knees and pleading for his divine help. He is there. Ask for his
guidance, and it will be known unto you.
On Sunday night we
went with the bishop to visit some menos activos from the ward. His daughter
also came along with us. While we were talking with the family, the daughter
got up turned towards me and began to vomit. Oh my, all of my pants and brand
new socks that my mom sent got soaked. Honestly, I was just sad about the
socks, but it was definitely an interesting experience. I jumped back and she
ran out side to vomit more. She was super embarrassed, so to help her feel
better, I told her about my experience here in Mexico with the food, that you
all know and love haha. It was gross but definitely make the family not forget
about us. For the record I am not the only one that has gotten sick from Mexican
cuisine. HAHA
Well that was my week!
LOVE YOU ALL!
Love Elder Snow.
UNO MAS
