We have been having problems lately getting Jared's emails and when we do get them the pictures aren't coming through. So hopefully we now have it all and can update his blog!
Week 34: Special Week!
This week was extra special! We baptized our family of 3 on Sunday and
confirmed them yesterday. I baptized the oldest Michelle, the bishop
baptized Mauricio, and Elder De la Rosa baptized Christopher. Their
mother showed up which was awesome. After the services, she came up and
told us that she wants to start to hear the lessons! I am super happy
for the Martínez family!
Today my district and I went to some of
the waterfalls here in Monterrey. We went on like a 3 hour hike and it
was awesome to get away from the city for once! It was also pouring rain
which made the experience a lot better. We got super muddy and had a
good time.
I am
super content with life right now as I have the opportunity to focus on
this work! To focus on helping others come unto Christ. Its amazing to
see a grand change take place in someones life. Everyone enjoy football
for me please and take care! ¡Cuídense!
-Elder Gibson
Week 35:
¡La vida es buena!
This week I am happy as could be. Became an uncle of a beautiful girl
Evelyn Jo Clark! So excited for the time I can return to see this little
one with my own eyes. We also had our zone conference and General
Conference this past week. I was able to receive a ton of great counsel!
After hearing 10 hours of General Conference in español, I`ll be honest
my mind hurt just a little bit. The translators talked suuuuper
fast. To top off the week we played a whole lot of basketball today.
A
little story of the week, because anything else I believe is boring for
you all to read. We got a call from a family of the ward and told us
that they had a neighbor who was having problems within her household.
The family explained to this neighbor that people can dedicate a house
and give blessings. They were interested so they gave us a call. As soon
as we got the call we walked to their house and had a brief
conversation with them. After we gave them a blessing and dedicated their house, we all felt the spirit very strongly. It was a great
experience and after they told us that they desired to learn more. We
have been teaching them and they are great! It is amazing to watch the
ways the Lord prepares people to hear the message. This next week are
transfers, so next Monday Ill know who my new companion is! Take care!
Love, Elder Gibson
(No pictures this week, they had a power outage so his time emailing was cut short)
Week 36: Transfers!
This week has been interesting! We got put in a trio companionship for
this past week. The companion of Elder Ortiz went home a week early to
make it on time for his work, for this reason we has been with us. He is
from Dominican Republic and crazy to say the least! We have been
working in both areas this past week so that has been pretty nice to
work out on a new area.
So
yes, we had transfers! My companion Elder De la Rosa ended his mission
so i knew that I was going to get a new companion. His name is Elder
Polanco, by the name I am sure you all can figure out that he is Latino.
I am actually super pumped about that because the Mexicans are normally
a lot of chill than the Americans (How bias right?) Anyways, I am
going to stay here in my area Miguel Alemán. I am super excited to have
more time here!
Surprisingly,
I have come to love the culture and the people in México. Also I have
come to love serving others! I hope that everyone is enjoying football
for me. I am suffering only just a little bit here without it....
However if you were wondering, yes its another snake I found with an
investigator! This time however, I was a little bit more nervous(Check
the picture). The other picture is the parents of a family we are
teaching! Apart from the gospel, I taught them how to bake cookies
(thanks mom). The Mexicans sure do know how to cook, however to bake is a
weakness. Take care everyone!
Love, Elder Gibson
