Dear Family,
I love being a missionary! Élder Ahlstrom is doing better -- he's still adapting to the heat and the regular stresses of missionary life. He is really good at focusing on details, and he's very organized. I love when I can get a smile out of him! I carry it with me everywhere! We are almost done with Week 10 of the 12 Week Program.
This week was very interesting, as it was full of intercambios. I had the privilege of learning from Élder Ferrer and Élder Oliveira, both huge examples to me. I admire these two missionaries. Élder Ferrer is amazing; he is a missionary who is personable, natural, and powerful. I love how he works through the members -- they love him for being himself. I find that significant. Élder Oliveira told me that I should send the Informe of the Intercambio via Correos, so I will. I hope it arrives sometime soon!
I've been trying to have a move serving mindset; a more Christlike mindset. While I was with Élder Ferrer, we were about to enter a building on a side-street. On the other side of the street was an older woman with lots of groceries. I went over and asked if I could help carry her groceries into her building; she declined. We were talking with some recent converts inside the building, when, 15 minutes later, the same woman comes in, laden with her groceries. As she entered through the door I had opened for her, she proceeded to place her bags on the floor. She said, "Me caes muy bien; toma, para tí y todos tus amigos" -- she pulled out a box of delicious peaches, and gave us almost the entire box. We were shocked, and grateful; and though she still wouldn't let me carry her bags for her, it was a testimony to me of the importance of always thinking about serving others. Miracles happen. I know that Heavenly Father really will bless us if we act on sincere desires to serve.
I gave a talk for the second time here in our ward. The first time was 7 months ago, where I invited everyone to "join together" in the Lord's work. I followed Élder M. Russell Ballard's example from General Conference, and did a follow-up. The first talk of the meeting was given by Flor, the convert daughter of my first convert, Maribel. Her talk was amazing! It made me so happy to be able to share my love and appreciation for this wonderful work and for everyone in this wonderful ward! Missionary work truly is miraculous when we work with, for, and through the members. They are the angels of Alma 13:24.
I know that we are led by the Lord through President Thomas S. Monson. I love this church! I love the work of salvation!
Love,
Élder Zubeldia
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