Week 96

This week was rough, but I learned a lot. My companion was super sick all week and it really took its toll on both of us. We worked hard all week and most days had very little success.  But what really changed this week was the silent confirmation of the Spirit that we were doing all we could and the Lord was doing His will, even if that meant us struggling for a while. With that small assurance we worked with determination for the rest of the week and saw several small miracles! 

Sunday night there was a HUGE storm preparing to hit Melo and we were out contacting because every plan we had had fallen through. At 8 o´clock we decided to go visit a 9 year old recent convert and his family. He lives with his mom and his 13 year old sister.  Luckily we convinced a member guy that lives in the neighborhood to come with us and we were able to visit with the family for a few minutes. That´s where we found Eliane. Eliane told us that she loves to learn about Jesus Christ, but there are so many churches she doesn´t know what to join. She said she was listening to some other missionaries a few months ago, but she was living with someone without being married and was never able to be baptized. She recently split up from her boyfriend and is looking for God.  She had come to church about 4 months ago as well and listened to General Conference with this member family. We invited Eliane to be baptized on the 4th of August and she loved the idea! Then we lost complete control because all three of the Uruguayos; Eliane, the mom of the recent convert and the member we brought, all started talking excitedly at once about her baptism! Haha! It is such a huge miracle for us and for Eliane! We are excited to see what we can do to help her prepare to be baptized!  

There were a lot of rough days this week, but I learned to rely completely on prayer and the Lord. I truly felt His help throughout the week and saw miracles as we diligently pressed forward!  

We also got changes last night and I will be staying here in Melo to finish my mission! I am super excited and I can´t wait to see what happens this change! My new companion is from Peru, his name is Elder Sarango. I met him back in Rocha when we were in the same zone.  

Love y'all!

Elder Cole