So it is a little bit (a lot) hotter here in Santiago. It was 41

degrees the other day at 12pm.... Lucky me to be in Santiago during

their hot months... haha

They are telling me that the rain will come in August. I love when it

rains! It just cools things off.

 

Well I really enjoy it here in Santiago. The members are just super

giving, and give all that they have. Even the 81 year old lady, Ma.

Guadalupe, is going to accompany us to a lesson on Wednesday with her

cousin :)

 

I love that the people here are super happy all the time, and really

open to listening about Jesus Christ. We are seeing lots of miracles in

Santiago. We found 13 new investigators this week, which before was

around average in when I was in Vallarta, but here it was usually 2 or

3. So I’m happy that Hna Zepeda and I are combining our strengths to

move forward the work of the Lord more quickly and effectively.

 

Hna Zepeda is 27. She teaches great. The members have lots of

confidence in her, along with those who we visit. She teaches people,

not lessons like it says we should in Preach my Gospel. She is a great

example to me in that way. At times I find it hard to relate the needs

of those we teach with the topic we are teaching. I’m learning lots

from her in that respect. :)

 

I played the piano in our branch yesterday! That was a 1st. I haven’t

played in like over a year, it was interesting. I hope to do a better

job next week, with songs I have played before. haha We had a great

attendance yesterday with 74, the usual here is between 30 and 50. The

last few weeks have been around 50. I’m super excited to work with Hna

Zepeda. Clearly she has done a great job with her previous companion.

 

I’m just super happy happy happy. I know that the Lord knows me

personally, my defects, and my talents, and gives me the chance to

become better, and learn in many different ways. Like a new area, new

companion, new responsibility to teach her to be a sister training

leader with me. Right when I’m getting comfortable where I’m at, I’m

given a little push further. :)

 

“Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit for perfection.

Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure. Proper

self-management and self-discipline in all of our trials brings

strength. If we are prepared, we can meet life’s challenges

victoriously. We become His disciples when we continue faithfully

under all circumstances—including suffering and tragedy.” —Marvin J.

Ashton

 

Tengan una buena semana y disfruten sus vacaciones :)

 

Hna Tagg <3