3-14-2011

Hmmmmm.....this week has been really good! We had some good experiences! We went on exchanges. The district leader came to our area and I went to there area. As we working there in there area we went finding and we went in to a area with tons of houses and there were tons of people mostly nanays. I told a ton of people to gather around and I thought they were all going to run off but they didn't. Most of them gathered around and we shared a message. After we asked if there was any that would like us to come by there house and most of them said yes. I was really surprised! An experience my companion and I had this last week we went find all day long and we had some success. We went to this area next to a river and there were tons of humble people. We crossed the river on this coconut tree bridge and hiked around in the hills and we found this guy who we didn't even to ask to share he just said come in. I really like that part of the area cause the people are so nice and humble. Another we had was with our investigators Encinas Family. We taught them the Law of Chastity. Before we started I noticed that sister had more than 1 earring. At the end of the lesson I came straight out and said "Sister I noticed that you have more than 1 earring." She said yeah I know and told us that she will take it out. The next lesson with them I noticed that she only had 1 pair. I thought that was really cool and she just took it out with any problem. They also got rid of using coffee with no problem. They area special family. They will be baptized on March 26. The parents first. The kids need a different kind of focus but they will follow in April. At church yesterday we were waiting for our investigators and 6 showed up that was really cool. Also some Less actives that we have been visiting for the last month. Something I want to share is last week we went by Sayawan Family to see how they were doing. The 2 sisters over there have work so they are really busy now. but we went there and there parents told us to come in and I was like what??? They just told us to come in. That was the first time they have ever done that. We started sharing with them and we felt to teach the Word of Wisdom for the first lesson to the tatay who smokes and drinks. He told us that he has been trying really hard not to drink cause he noticed problems in the family when he drinks. I was like the perfect time to share it. Yesterday he told us that he is trying to stop smoking and get rid of the coffee but he is struggling. I know that the spirit guides us everyday and sometimes to do weird things and also be bold with people. But when we follow the spirit everything works out. I know this church is true. Not for any reason but that I have prayed and received a sure answer that The Book of Mormon is true and Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God. I love you all, Untill next week Take care.

Elder Cobbley