Hermana Amanda Cannon: If you thought last week was exciting...

So remember how last week my companion had to get her gall bladder taken out? And that we've been switching out with the sisters we live with? Well, last Thursday morning one of those sisters went home - leaving us in a tripanionship for the rest of the transfer. We were all so sad that day - we miss her so much. She was an amazing missionary and was such a fighter will everything she's had to face. We were all heart broken to see her go, but we felt a lot of peace about it and we knew it was right.

So we were a tripan! It was SO fun. Oh my goodness. I love LOVE both of my companions, Hna. Hamlin and Sis. Moure. We had such a great time together. Our personalities, strengths, and weaknesses just go so well together and we just help each other be at our best.

It's been amazing to see the Lord's hand in it. The way that everything worked out - you cannot deny that it was in God's plans all along. Sis. Moure is Mexican and she was called English speaking. That is so rare in the mission. It was a miracle having her with us. We would have a member stay with Hna. Hamlin while she recovered, and Sis. Moure and I would go out and cover two area - both hers and mine. It was insane. We had appointments and scheduled things all day long. And when there were schedule conflicts, the Lord just made everything work out in the end. We've been doing everything we can, even though we've been limited. The Lord knows we've only gotten to put in half the time in each area - so He has really been taking care of our area for us. We've seen more miracles this week than any other week of the transfer.

The Figueroa family is a part member family we've been teaching. With Sis. Moure, everything just finally clicked with them, and they are doing so well now! We've had 3 great lessons with them this week. At the end of the first, the dad (investigator) said the prayer and started to cry. The spirit was so strong. We were also able to connect with the wife. She needs a lot of support right now. We've got such a great fellowshipper that is such a great friend to her - and we are all having lunch together this week. Then the whole fmaily came to a baptism yesterday! The oldest son is 16 and a recent convert, along with his 14 year old sister, and he bore his testimony. It was so great to have them there and have them having fun afterwards and talking with the members. The 2 kids think both of their parents will be baptized this transfer. Let's hope so! They're getting there, and doing so well.

The Sanchez family is another part member we're working with. The dad (investigator) is doing so well! He's been coming to church for years and sees it's a good thing. He told his wife he wants his kids to go on missions and get married in the temple. So she asked him, "And what are you going to do, wait outside?" Haha. So now he's taking the lessons, and wants to know for himself whether it's true. He said he'll be baptized once he does.

Savdi - an amazing member referral! She is 16 yrs old, best friends with a member. We had such a great restoration lesson with her. She is so smart, and has so much real intent. When we invited her to be baptized if she knew it were true she agreed without hesitation. She loves what she's seen about our church, how it's the same everywhere, and how everyone is like a fmaily. The only problem is that her family is not supportive. But hopefully that will change. When we gave her the BOM she looked so hungry for it - she immediately started flipping through it. We are excited for her!

Jorge and Alma - Alma is amazing! She is so prepared. She is so sensitive to the spirit and really wants to know the truth. She wants to be part of Jesus Christ's true church. Jorge is more learning for curiosity - but hopefully the spirit will touch his heart too.

This is going to be a great transfer! I'm excited to get to stay here with Hna. Hamlin. Pres. Castro told me he had other plans for me, but he sees the Lord had something else in mind. I have such a strong testimony that the Lord spiritually creates our missions - and lives. Everything happens exactly the way it needs to. He puts us all in each others lives right when we're needed.

I love you! Have a great week!

Hna. Cannon