August 7, 2018

Heat wave hits Spain and I get to stay!!

Hello hello hello!

What a week!

And wow it is HOT here. and Humid.

This summer is giving last summer a run for its money! But it just makes the work and giving besos to all the women interesting. And just delightful... As well as the metros... Yummy ;P

And I am not exagerating, 3 people have died in Spain because of heat stroke. I am so grateful we have air conditioning!!

I am so greatful and happy because I get to stay in L´Hospitalet, and better yet I get to stay with Hermana Hargis!! We just have the greatest time and we enjoy working our very hardest even after, Indian, Honduran, Ecuadorian, Chinese and other miscellaneous food that we has rather made us a bit sick... But we don´t let any of that stop us! And we have seen so many blessings for it!

Miracles!!

Tuesday morning we received a call from a number we didn´t recognize, so naturally we pick it up and Alberto quickly explains that he is a member that has been inactive for many years. He didn´t even know there was a chapel in L´Hospitalet. He found our number after much searching online. He came to the activity that night, went out and bought white shirts, called and introduced himself to the bishop, then had an interview with not only the bishop, but also the stake president, has come out to help us with visits and is actively preparing himself to go to the temple and receive the Melchizedek priesthood!!! He is incredible!! It was really a spiritual experience to sit and meet with him yesterday. He pointed out many of the blessings we have and take advantage of. He has a no excuse attitude that I just pray would rub off on everyone! Amazing!

Virginia did not get baptized this week, but she will be baptized on the 18th and I am so grateful I will get to witness that happy day. She has strong ties with members and is now in the Relief Society group messages and is eating up scriptures and talks and thriving. 

You know it´s the gathering of Israel when you teach in Urdu, Árabe, Napali, and African english on the daily. And we found a lot of great families this week!

I am so happy to be here. 

I was reviewing my notes from my time in Valencia. I was looking over the goals I set at the very beginning and it is amazing to think how I´ve changed and it inspired me as I set goals for this last transfer. I have determined to work harder and grow more this transfer than I have EVER!

I love you all so much and wouldn´t be here without you!

Hermana Read