Arise and Shine Forth!

Happy Birthday America! Hermana O'Brien and I celebrated by making an American flag, saying the pledge, singing the national anthem, and wearing red, white, and blue. A super fantastic family here invited us over for an FHE and gave us McDonalds and donuts! How much more American can you get??

On Thursday we had a super awesome multi-zone training with President. It was our zone (zona este) and zona central. President talked about the goal we have of 100 converts in one month and how we can get to that, and we did a really awesome practice with contacting in different situations.  I’m so grateful for the great leaders we have in this mission.  

Maykol is doing awesome, and is so ready for baptism. We had a super spiritual FHE with him and an awesome family last night. I really love this ward and the members here. They are so strong and are teaching their kids to be strong too (there are a TON of kids in our ward).  We are finding new people and looking forward to seeing their progress. I love being a missionary and sharing this gospel. 

Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations (D&C 115:5)

Over a year ago, some friends and I were in IHOP for breakfast one day, just talking and having a good time. The waitress asked if we were Mormon, and we said yes. She said that she could tell, and that we had a special light and spirit. I don't remember what else she said, but that was a cool lesson for me. If we are living the gospel and trying our best to follow Christ, we will be different and other people will be able to see that. Just by living right we can find missionary opportunities. So arise and shine forth! Love you all!