WHAT A WEEK WOW
first off I have to say this week was the best week Ive had in the mission! GOD IS SO GOOD! This week i just feel extremely blessed to be a missionary and have the opportunity to bring others to Christ and I also feel so grateful for my family! 4/6 people in my family have birthdays this month and Ive been thinking a lot about my family! They are honestly my best friends and I find so much comfort knowing that with Gods plan I can live with them forever! Bday shoutout to AJ and Maddie this week and mom and Sav the next week and a half
Anyways my family is the best ever!
Anyways my family is the best ever! What really made this week was CARLOS AND JAVIER GOT BAPTIZED ON SATURDAY!! 
I dont think I've ever smiled so much in a day! Carlos stressed us out because he was over 30 minutes late to his own baptism lol BUT everything went so good when he got there! Seeing Carlos and Javier sitting there dressed in white made me feel pure JOY! Seeing them feeling so much joy I can only imagine how happy Heavenly Father was looking down on them when they got baptized, and how happy he is when we choose to follow Christ! When Carlos and Javier both came out of the water they just glowed, I really dont know how else to explain it! It was also super cool because the whole baptism room was packed full of people from supportive members (they both didnt have family to come), and it was awesome to feel everyones love for them. My heart felt so full I thought it would burst!
I dont think I've ever smiled so much in a day! Carlos stressed us out because he was over 30 minutes late to his own baptism lol BUT everything went so good when he got there! Seeing Carlos and Javier sitting there dressed in white made me feel pure JOY! Seeing them feeling so much joy I can only imagine how happy Heavenly Father was looking down on them when they got baptized, and how happy he is when we choose to follow Christ! When Carlos and Javier both came out of the water they just glowed, I really dont know how else to explain it! It was also super cool because the whole baptism room was packed full of people from supportive members (they both didnt have family to come), and it was awesome to feel everyones love for them. My heart felt so full I thought it would burst! Because there must be opposition in all things (or weeks), Ill be real with you guys and say this week wasnt perfect. I had someone in our lesson say "you might as well just speak english, i might understand better..." and in the same day 2 people on the phone said they couldnt understand me...yeah that kinda crushed my soul like a grape jaja.I had a breakdown to my parents and missed them like crazy BUT Im doing much better now! I think my siblings roasting me all these years helped me learn how to bounce back quick ;) Its so crazy though, I am understanding so much more spanish and sometimes i find myself being so comfortable talking to people which is rad! I had 3 different people in church yesterday tell me they were impressed with my spanish for only being here a short time and I think that was God smiling down on me telling me hes recognizing my efforts and aware of me! Its cool how God works through other people to tell us things! God has definitely been helping me through every day, and so far my mission has really humbled me and made me recognize that we really need God every day! He'll always help us if we ask, and is just waiting to pour blessings on us!
Also, Carlos and Javier both got confirmed yesterday and told my comp and I that we forever changed their lives and theyre so grateful. I think in that moment it really clicked for me why I'm here on a mission and just how important every person is to our Heavenly Father! It boosted me because I want to help others find the light of Christ that I saw shining in Carlos and Javier!!
Guys God is SO GOOD, and he is aware of YOU. Individually and perfectly. If youre struggling know youre not alone, and God will help you through it. When you think no one can relate or understand what youre going through, rememberJesus Christ knows exactly how you feel bc he felt YOUR pain and afflictions! And remeber we are supposed to struggle and go through hard times! How else would we expect to become more like Christ without going through hard things?? Anyways, If youre struggling, know you arent alone! "You will be found" from Dear Evan Hansen has been stuck in my head this week and I love the message of that song. Give it a listen to if you havent heard it before :) Enjoy music for me, I miss it!!
Anyways much love from Mexico and I hope to hear from you guys! Love ya
-hna stone
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