Feliz día de la madre!!

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 Hola hola a todos!


This week we celebrated mothers day here in Bolivia. Mothers day is a way bigger deal and no one works, and no wants to talk to you which was an awesome day. It consisted of just walking around trying to make any kind of conversation. One guy asked if we even believe in mothers in our church. Nice one, I think he might have won that encounter 🙃

But this week was good! Our teaching pool has decreased and decreased slowly over the last couple weeks. A big point of focus has been to rebuild the teaching pool. We've been spending a lot of time finding news which is kinda what we've always been doing. I used to tener miedo to knock someone's door or talk to someone on the street in Utah in a language I spoke fluently, but now I have seen a huge transformation with the help of my loving Heavenly Father and I am not nervous for any of that in a language I'm still learning.

It comes from the power of the calling that missionaries have. Elder Christofferson when he visited our mission reminded us of this power. He said missionaries work right along side the apostles because they're the only two groups of people that are set apart and given the power and authority of Jesus Christ to preach and have increased miracles. He challenged us to use that power and take advantage of it especially as we give out invitations, to promise them blessings in the name of Christ. I did that. And man did my testimony grow. Twice this week we left an invitation like that, and twice this week we saw major changes in the lives of our friends. One we promised that if she reads the Book of Mormon with her son daily, they'll both learn to read fluently. The other had many questions and fears and didn't agree with some teachings. Challenged her to pray which was nothing special, but then promised her so many blessings and answers to all her questions. She did it. Now her fears are gone and she will become a strong member of this church on Saturday.

The church is true. I have seen God's hand in my life everyday and seen so many miracles that have strengthend me so much. Keep your eyes out for your daily miracles too. 

Have an awesome week

Con cariño, 
Elder Holdstock 

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