So Are You REALLY Married?

March 2, 2015

Dear Familia,

As you know we've been working with Monica and Paula. This past week we took them on a tour of the church to help Monica feel more comfortable on Sunday, and show her the baptismal font (Paula has attended church the past 4 Sundays, but this Sunday was going to be Monica's first time.) Well, my dear friends and family, while we were showing them the baptismal font our sweet friend Paula told us of how she had been praying and every time she prayed she felt really "warm and peaceful." She said she felt like that was God telling her that this is what He wants her to do and that she should be baptized on the 15th with her mom! Hna. Moreno and I were so happy for them! It really is so hard to explain the feeling of when someone tells you they want to follow Jesus Christ and be baptized. I think Alma describes it best in Alma 29:10. However, because there is opposition in all things Monica dropped the bomb on us this week and told us that she isn't married to Franklin (the man she currently lives with and calls her "husband" and "spouse" ...you can see how there could be a bit of confusion there) NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! She started crying when we told her that she can't be baptized while living with a man that she is not married to, and by the end of the lesson on the Law of Chastity, Hna. Moreno and I were crying too. This seriously is the curse of Chile! We are currently fighting the marriage fight and hoping and praying that Franklin's heart will be softened and he can understand the blessings and importance of marriage. I seriously don't understand Chileans...NADIE quiere casarse! Please pray for Franklin and Monica. 

Our other family, la familia de Fernandez Castillo (we know for SURE that they are married, we've seen the photos and everything) is doing great! We had another NDH with them and there son Jesjuan reminds me a ton of Andrew Brindley! He's 15 and loves to cook! I about eat myself sick with all the food they give us! There is a bright future for Jesjuan and his mom Joseline! We are planning to invite them this week to be baptized. Keep them in your prayers! 

I love you all! I love the mission! I love my ward! I love that families can be eternal! 

Fun Facts:

Argentinas like to drink warm milk and put hot milk over there cereal...yuck! 

All the members think that Utah is 100 percent Mormon...I mean there's a lot of us, but I do know people that aren't members.

I'm currently listening to "Material Girl" while writing this letter in the shady computer place.

Pictures:

Ward party with SO MUCH CHICKEN!

The NDH with SO MUCH FOOD!