First I want to say sorry for the delay in writing new blog post. The past 8 months have literally flooooown by. I cant believe that I only have 10 months left. I feel like I just barely got here! I have had some of the greatest experiences of my life. The people I have met are incredible. When I decided to go on a mission I had no idea what I was getting myself into... but I am so glad I did!
As you all probably know from Facebook I was in my first area for almost 7 months with the same companion. We opened the area and we definitely had our difficulties doing it. There hadnt been missionaries there in over 20 years. The members were weak. The number of less actives was incredibley high. It was a tough job. We taught a lot of people. A lot of them wanted nothing more than to be baptized. But... for one reason of another every baptism fell through. We felt discourged more than we felt happy to be there. The time in Esparza passed and about 3 weeks before changes one of our "Eternal Investigators" decided he was ready to be baptized. We freeeeeeeeeeeaked out! I had never been so happy in my life. So we started planning. It was such a great experience. We learned a lot about this man. He had taken the missionary lessons more times than he or his wife could count, but he never wanted anything to do with baptism. This experience was a testimony builder for me because we had taught so many people in our area and none of them were baptized. But after the baptism of this man I was able to see that every missionary has an impact on these people. Maybe we wont see them be baptized but one day, one set of missionaries will. Everyone has their time. We just need to be patient. But when their time comes, there are no words to describe the happiness you see in them, and that you feel yourself.
Hermano Daniel Mendez...The newest member of the Puntarenas, Costa Rica branch.
Now I am 8 months in. I am in my second area with my second companion. I am absolutely in looooove with Coronado Costa Rica. I am freezing to death.... But I love it! Who knew that 50° weather existed in Costa Rica?! I definitely didnt come prepared for that one. haha. But it is so different here. We have baptisms already in the works. Member who are begging to help us. And finally.... good food. I am in HEAVEN. I could finish my mission here and be the happiest person ever! Buuuut. It wont happen. But my companion is Hermana Hernandez. She is from El Salvador and she is awesome! It is the best when you get a companion that you can really be friends with. It makes your life 50 times easier! But anyway. We are super happy here. Life is good. The work here is amazing and we are already seeng miracles here in Coronado. I hope and pray that you all are happy healthy and doing well. You all are in my prayers daily! I plan to keep the updates comin´.
HASTA LUEEEEGO.
