Week 16 November 13-19, 2018 Cloud 9

HEY EVERYBODY!!

This week has been super awesome. I have a ton of pictures, but I can’t upload them until I find another computer to accept the chip... But anyways we have been working super hard in Guerrero. We actually were able to teach a lot and we have a baptism planned for this Saturday! The boy’s name is Bryan. He is eleven years old and has actually been attending in another ward adjacent to us.  He has assisted since he was a little boy with his aunts and grandma. We were honestly led by the spirit to find this boy. For some reason (the spirit) we felt the need to go down this road that honestly is a trail that looks like no one has ever been on. We passed by this lady holding her 2-month-old baby and she invited us in and we talked about what we believe in our church. She cut us off and said I know, I go in Santiago. And we were like whaaaaaa? Her back yard literally is across the street from the capilla (chapel) here in Guerrero. She then asked us to prepare her son for baptism. We are super excited to help him in the process to be baptized! He will be the first convert baptism in the past two years for this area!

We have a few more investigators ready for baptism. They only need to attend a few more times and hopefully make it to the chapel before this next transfer. We currently have 15 people we are teaching, and we have grown a lot from opening an area that has been closed for more than half a year. One of our most promising investigators is Fernando. He is a twenty-two-year-old man that does construction for hire. He is super amazing and has a strong testimony of our Savior, we just need to get him to attend. In one of the lessons we had with him, he ended with a prayer. In the prayer he said something that melted my heart and re-invigorated my purpose here in my mind. To bring others unto Christ. He talked about how he was able to feel something from the lessons we had taught him and that he was so grateful for it. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

This past week was one of the coldest weeks in the history of the Mexico Pachuca mission. It got below zero here (c) and there was actually snow in several areas here on the mission. We could even see our breath inside the apartment. We also had eight-inch icicles outside our house. it was super funny there were even icicles on the cactuses. The outdoor lock on the chapel was even frozen shut and we had to break through ice to open the gate. It was super cold but was also an awesome adventure. Fog covered us on every side and we couldn´t see anything for few days. It was awesome. Thankfully the members were super kind and gave us gloves and hats to help us stay warm!

We also found another awesome family named Jimenez Almazan. They are a family of five with the oldest 16, 13, and 6 months. Their children are super receptive and like to hear our message. I really hope we can help them progress more fully to baptism. They own a tiendita (small shop) in the center of Tecomatlan. They are super awesome.
Everything is going great here in Guerrero with Elder Cruz and me.

Love you ALL,

Elder Snow

Week 8 September 18-24, 2018 Jugo De Tuna

HEY EVERYONE,

So, these past few weeks I have run into so many dogs. There are dogs everywhere when you think there aren’t any there are haha. One night when I was returning home from proselitismo a huge dog the size of Wrigley, our old dog, started chasing me and learning from a previous night that you do not run you hold your ground. I slammed on my breaks and jumped off my bike and this all happened to be in front of the bar. One drunken man yelled out and said He can sense the presence of the Devil In You Get OUT of Here. The whole bar cheered. it was really weird.

Speaking of bars, when we were riding home to do language and comp study, a few men called us over. It took me by surprise, I have never had someone contact me before. When we got up to us they offered us some Cactus Fruit Juice saying it’s really good. I really didn’t want to try it, my companion was trying to get them to stop, saying it will make me sick. But they kept shoving it in my face, so I said I’ll take a sip of the magenta thick cream-colored liquid. It was absolutely horrible, I never wanted to touch that thing again it was bad. I popped 5 breath mints in my mouth and handed the drink to my companion. He walked off to take a phone call, and then continued to teach them about the book of Mormon and then they asked why Mormons don’t drink. I explained the word of wisdom and how it helps keep us healthy. It was a great short conversation. After receiving their names and contact information, we left with bad tastes in our mouths. After asking why my companion walked off, I found out he had gone to dump out the drink because he realized it was juice mixed with alcohol. it was absolutely disgusting yet funny that my first drink was on the mission haha.

But I haven’t spent all my time around alcohol, On Saturday of my first week we were running late to get home on time for curfew on the Independence Day of Mexico. as we rode past this family, I had a strong impression that I needed to stop and go back. I told my companion, but he insisted that we kept going on. I insisted that we go back and so we did. Out of breath, I contacted the famila Lopez and told them about our message, It was a really awesome contact and they agreed to learn more about the gospel. We taught them about prayer this last Monday and tonight about the restoration. This family Lopez feels really especial.

So, on Thursday we went out of the casa after we got home to buy food. When I locked the door behind me, I found out that my companion forgot to bring the keys with him. We only have one key that works for our second story casa. with the help of a random person, the landlady, and her daughter we put two plastic tables on each other and a wood 2x4 latter on top, so I could climb through a window 15 feet off the ground. It was sketchy, but the Lord protects his missionaries, I got in the casa but was almost strangled to death because my neck got caught on the blinds.

The next day we had our noche Mexicana with both wards. My companion and I went on splits with some members and I was able to get ten references from the members. It was really cool to see them shout VIVA MEXICO, you should all look up videos of the flag ceremony. I also was able to ride a mechanical bull that was really interesting. I kinda regret it because when I fell off I hit my butt on the hard part of the bull and it hurt for a few days but feels better now.

My time here so far in Mexico has been great and crazy and spiritual. I know that the gospel is true, that my heavenly father truly loves me. You all are super awesome and I´m sorry if I couldn’t write you I get a lot of emails. Love you all. This church truly is the church of Christ.

Love you all,

Elder Snow

Email: jeron.snow@myldsmail.net

Letters:  Elder Jeron Matthew Snow Jr

              Mexico Pachuca Mission

              Boulevard Miquel Hidalgo s/n

              Colonia Villas de Pachuca

              42083 Pachuca, Hidalgo

               Mexico

Blog eldersnowpachucamexico.blogspot.com

Pachuca Mexico Presidente y Hermana Kimball

Dear Snow Family,

We are so excited to have your son, Elder Snow, here with us in the mission. 

He arrived this morning.  He will be a blessing to us here and know that he will grow and be blessed in his service.

Thank you for your sacrifice and for him. We know that your family will be blessed as he serves our Father in Heaven. 

Love,

Presidente y Hermana Kimball

http://mexicopachucamission.blogspot.com/

Week 3: August 18-21

Hey EVERYBODY!!

So short P/day because I am transferring to the Latino District 2E (I think). I am so excited to be in a new district and especially with a Latino companion. It will definitely be interesting to start doing everything in complete Spanish, talk about Spanish Immersion haha. 

Last night was insane! right as we stepped into the comedor, it started to dump rain, it was absolutely insane! It then turned into hail and super strong winds, it was awesome, and they locked us in the comedor for a good forty minutes. The weather here can change in an instant but is also just amazing, it’s been cool enough that I’ve been able to wear a sweater in the morning... IN AUGUST. It’s pretty awesome.

Rock of shame- This rock about the size of my fist has been passed around my district and zone like crazy, if you speak English you have to hold the rock, it`s kinda like the What game but with English.

Anyways, I have progressed a lot with my fake investigator Alicia, when Elder Baker and I taught the spirit was so strong. As we taught our lesson that we prepared for her the spirit truly testified of the truth of this restored gospel. God loves us so much and wants each of his children to be able to return to Him. I know that this church is true that God loves you and every single one of his children here on this earth, and that is exactly why missionary work is so important. Knowing the way back to our Heavenly Father is truly powerful and hopeful knowledge, never take it for granted.

It was sad to say goodbye to all the people in my district, but life truly is a union of parties. I have some pictures to share of them and my teachers, but they haven't sent it yet! I love district 14B so much and I am super sad to see them go, but I know that switching districts is what I need to do!

LOVE YOU ALL

LOVE,

Elder SNOW

-comp and I

  -Hermana maldonado and district

 - does anyone know what this is?

 -Last thing as a district.

 -ROck of shame

Week 2.5 August 9-17

Hey Everybody,

This week has been crazy as well, haha! I guess I`ll just have to get used to it. 

The Elder I talked about last week went home on Thursday, we`ll definitely miss him. Because this made a trio in our district, three elders had to move to a casa instead of the apartments. the apartment we were in felt really lonely, so Elder Baker and I decided to go ask if we could move rooms. The Brother we talked to said no, but luckily changed his mind on the conditions that we both 1) perfectly recite the missionary purpose in Spanish (pronunciation and all) 2) the apartment was already cleaned and checked by cleaning staff 3) move so that we don`t interrupt class and 4) TELL NO ONE. Luckily, I was able to do it and say arrepentimiento correctly. We had to wait till Saturday to move though because the cleaning staff kept forgetting to report it. 

Okay so if you are super sick and have to leave on a mission (first of all don`t get sick and second don`t come), call the travel office and let them know because literally a third of the CCM 200 plus kids have gotten sick including 5/7 of my district. there is a quarantine section in the comedor (cafeteria)!  It started with Elder Reyes then moved to my comp then to me and then the rest of the district. I stayed in the casa from Saturday to Tuesday. It sucked, it made it hard to stay focused on the purpose of a mission and made me homesick. I am doing a lot better now and not feeling homesick even 5% as bad. On Friday night I was lucky enough to go to the doctor, who I think really didn`t want to work anymore especially after having a 150 plus kids come in just that day. He asked me about my symptoms and then told me in broken English that he was going to give me an injection, little did I know that it would be in my BUTT.  It was so bad, my companion stared at me the entire time and it was literally the worst. Haha well that happened yes. During my time being sick I drew on a white board in our casa and also studied Jesus the Christ it was great to learn about the premortal existence and how symbolic stars are. 

Because everyone has been sick. I have been companions with everyone in my district minus the Hermana’s. 

So sad news, since everyone in my district is at an intermediate level of Spanish, we all are switching over to the Latino district. So, district 14b will die soon we are all so sad but excited to learn more Spanish. 

This past week has been awesome. I had a really special meeting reading chapter 26 of Alma. Coming on the mission is exactly what I need to do! Being a district leader has taught me so much of Christ`s love for each and every one of his children. I know God loves each and every one of his children, that He loves us so much he would have His Only Begotten Son suffer for each and every single one of our sins, in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. 

FUNNY: Today we went to get visas, and a sister from my district totally got left behind for four hours hahahhahhah oops we all thought she was in the van. 

LOVE YOU ALL,

ELDER SNOW