Hey Fam,
How´s things? Here things are great. The only problem is the fact that I´m from Arizona. These people want to beat the crap out of me! I just say I´m from Utah now and they dont say anything. So this week was good. We had a baptism. I´ll have to tell you guys about it later cuz it was pretty funny. I cant send the picture cuz this computer is being dumb. But next week fore sure. Today was amazing. We had a devotional with Elder Bednar. He blew me away. Bishop McMullin was there too and Elder Johnson, the area president. Overall it was awesome. We talked alot about how to help the investigators learn and experiment the changes in their lives. He said like 20 times and made it quite clear that we are not the ones teaching, but it´s the Spirit. It says in the scriptures that the spirit takes it UNTO their hearts. But they need it to enter INTO their hearts. So as we invite them to make and fulfill commitments they will excersice their faith and open their hearts so that the Spirit can enter. That is when they gain a testimony and become converted. He mentioned how he has asked thousands of recent converts what they remembered about the missionary lessons, and they all respond, NOTHING! They say that it is the most weird unlogical experience of their lives.... angels appearing to a boy, golden plates, etc... But they all feel the power of the Spirit and have that desire to know more. He taught us so much and I wish I could talk about all of it but I cant. I love you all and appreciate the emails. Tell everyone I say hi like always.
Love, Rees
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Work, Work, Work
Hey Fam,
Another good week here in Ixtapaluca. Me and my comp worked like dogs this week. I dont think I have ever been so tired in my mission. It´s so true what it says in Preach My Gospel, the key to missionary work is just that, work. We worked a ton and had a good day yesterday at church. I am excited to talk to everyone on Sunday. Can you believe next month I´ll be home?!?!! Crazy!
Love, Rees
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Rhegan!!!!
Rhegan was apparently out with Julia the other day and I received these via e-mail. Rhegan said they are a joke, if they are a joke, I would love to see the real deal!!
Thanks Julia, love them!!!!!
Thanks Julia, love them!!!!!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday in Mexico
Whats goin on?
Conference was amazing huh? I can tell by the emails that you guys loved it too. It was such an uplifiting experience. Even more amazing was the opportunity we had to take investigators. All of them left conference with smiles on their faces and told us they enjoyed it so much. How blessed we are to have the opportunity to listen to the Lord through his servants here on earth. Aren´t they so powerful? What do you think they do different than we do? I still have no idea, but we just have to keep doing our part and the Lord will bless us as well. I just thought of a talk from a while back about how every responsiblity is just as important as the other. The Lord is just as pleased with us as he is witht the prophet, (if we´re obedient). There is no greater joy than finishing a day just worn out after a full day of hard work. I love you all and am so appreciative of all the support. Gotta run.
Love, Rees
Conference was amazing huh? I can tell by the emails that you guys loved it too. It was such an uplifiting experience. Even more amazing was the opportunity we had to take investigators. All of them left conference with smiles on their faces and told us they enjoyed it so much. How blessed we are to have the opportunity to listen to the Lord through his servants here on earth. Aren´t they so powerful? What do you think they do different than we do? I still have no idea, but we just have to keep doing our part and the Lord will bless us as well. I just thought of a talk from a while back about how every responsiblity is just as important as the other. The Lord is just as pleased with us as he is witht the prophet, (if we´re obedient). There is no greater joy than finishing a day just worn out after a full day of hard work. I love you all and am so appreciative of all the support. Gotta run.
Love, Rees
Monday, March 29, 2010
Are We Willing to Do What the Lord Wants Us to Do??
Hey everyone,
What´s new back home? Things here are normal. It´s raining, which is super nice. The sun has just been burning my face these past few days. So the cloud coverage really helps. The work is moving along as well. We had four baptisms yesterday. We have had an amazing experience teaching one of our investigators. I think I might have told you guys last week but we were teaching here and she´s all, I was praying for an answer and I think you guys are it. I learn so much from the people we teach. Being baptized is really a big decision and a huge change in these people´s lives, and I admire so much the faith they have to take such a big step so fast. There is a talk, I dont remember who gave it, but it said that someone who as read the Book of Mormon and prayed to know if it´s true and felt and answer in their heart, will be willing to do anything the Lord tells them to be able to follow him. I have really seen that here in the mission. Those who read and pray with real intent will receive and answer and those who have an answer will do whatever they need to to follow the Lord. Sometimes I am hesitant to do the things I know I need to, but the example these new converts show is really amazing. Our faith is really what will save us. After a long period of time without progression, we dont notice that anything is wrong, and that´s when we need to reflect and think about how we can increase our faith. We need to enter into the unknown, go out of our convert zone and do those extra things that set us apart from the rest, and then the Lord will reveal his hand and our faith will continue to grow. I love you all and hope all is well at home. I gotta get goin, we have a few appointments right now. Keep me updated on all the good stuff.
Love, Rees
What´s new back home? Things here are normal. It´s raining, which is super nice. The sun has just been burning my face these past few days. So the cloud coverage really helps. The work is moving along as well. We had four baptisms yesterday. We have had an amazing experience teaching one of our investigators. I think I might have told you guys last week but we were teaching here and she´s all, I was praying for an answer and I think you guys are it. I learn so much from the people we teach. Being baptized is really a big decision and a huge change in these people´s lives, and I admire so much the faith they have to take such a big step so fast. There is a talk, I dont remember who gave it, but it said that someone who as read the Book of Mormon and prayed to know if it´s true and felt and answer in their heart, will be willing to do anything the Lord tells them to be able to follow him. I have really seen that here in the mission. Those who read and pray with real intent will receive and answer and those who have an answer will do whatever they need to to follow the Lord. Sometimes I am hesitant to do the things I know I need to, but the example these new converts show is really amazing. Our faith is really what will save us. After a long period of time without progression, we dont notice that anything is wrong, and that´s when we need to reflect and think about how we can increase our faith. We need to enter into the unknown, go out of our convert zone and do those extra things that set us apart from the rest, and then the Lord will reveal his hand and our faith will continue to grow. I love you all and hope all is well at home. I gotta get goin, we have a few appointments right now. Keep me updated on all the good stuff.
Love, Rees
Monday, March 22, 2010
3 Months Left!!!!
Hey fam,
Sounds like the trip to Monticello was a blast. Man I miss the cold. Here is has just been pure sun. It´s not that hot, not even close to how it is at home, but the sun burns so bad. I have one of the best neck tan lines in the mission. Today we went and played soccer and then ate pizza as a zone. It was fun but it took up all our time. Now it´s late and I dont have much time to wrtie so I´ll be quick. This week flew by. We had a baptism of a family of 4 on sunday. I´m attaching the pictures right now. They have really changed since they have been going to church. It is amazing how much the Gospel changes the lives of the people. I know I probabably say that every week but in every person the changes are different and it is such a great experience to be able to see. O how blessed we are. Tell Jager and Bubba that I´m stoked for them. O what amazing experiences lie ahead of them. I love you all. Thanks for everything.
Love, Rees
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