WEEK 42: GIRLS BECOME LOVERS, TURN INTO MOTHERS, MOTHERS BE GOOD TO YOUR DAUGHTERS

Yes ladies and gentlemen... I am pregnant. I AM TRAINING. So crazy and I also will be opening an area so it will be SO crazy but I am praying that the Lord will be with me to guide me.

PONDERIZING SCRIPTURES: Luke 4:42-44, Matthew 1:40-45, Matthew 8: 2-4, Luke 5:12-15, Mark 2:1-12, John 9:1-3, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:19,22, Daniel 1, 2 Kings 5:14-15, Jeremiah 16:16, Mark 5:12-41, Mark 5:36, Mark 2:27, Matthew 12:10-13

TUESDAY: Taught plan of salvation to many recent converts and to an inactive family when FINALLY our inactive member, Lamoni (I know, funny name), opened up and told us he left the church when he was 14 because the members of the church didn´t visit his sick mother... something so simple that completely ruined his faith and testimony in the church. So sad, but praying for him that he will forgive and return. Ate with Mary Tere and was forced to sing and play Let it Go. Went with Michelle to visit her mom to sign for permission for her to get baptized and her mother just thanks us for all the things we have taught her daughter and for the change that SHE has seen through her daughter. AMAZING. Michelle then taught US about the Book of Mormon and she is sincerely reading every day and understanding. MIRACLES.

WEDNESDAY: District meeting: took the legendary zone selfie (below). Contacted all day and set citas with our references! Ended the day visiting our inactives with ALELUYA and eating tacos al pastor. A great combination.

THURSDAY: During planning session, had an INCREDIBLE experience. In the middle of our inventory, I was overcome with the spirit to just testify of how much the Lord was pleased with my companion in her work. She began to cry as she told me she´s been feeling that he wasn´t but that my comment literally changed the attitude and the spirit. WE then left the house with renewed animo spirit, and perseverance to tackle the world with the gospel. And set TWO FECHAS. But the day fell like a roller coaster again as we went with our ward mission leader to visit Asencion who came out of the house completely drunk and said his wife and daughter don´t want anything to do with us anymore and that he can never change.... saddest moment thus far in this area. But went home and ate ice cream and prayed and everything was better. We know that some day they will be able to change and accept the message of the gospel.

FRIDAY: At 8:02 AM, I recieved the most shocking phone call thus far of the mission. Elder Burnett, assistant to President Stellmon, called asking if I was sick, with morning sickness, and if my stomach was looking a little more round... because I´m pregnant and TRAINING. My jaw just dropped and yelled ARE YOU SERIOUS. I can´t believe it. But continued pressing forward in the work even though my thoughts were ALL over the place. HAd a GREAT lesson with Soni who revealed to us she was in an accident after three weeks of being in the hospital and realized that she needs to change who she is and she believes that it is through the gospel she can find peace. Simply asked if she will be baptized and she powerfully replied, ¨I will do whatever it takes to be baptized.¨Tearsssss. Such an amazing experience. Taught Michelle one last time before her baptism tomorrow and at the end of the lesson she began to cry SO happy. So proud of her and KNOW that she is ready. So excited for tomorrow. Very directly taught Pedro and Vanessa that they NEED to be sealed in the temple to be with their family for eternity and it was a very serious but necessary lesson and they now have plans to be sealed at the end of June! YES. Ended the day eating pazookies.

SATURDAY: Went to Puebla to have the training meeting with President and HERMANA SALCEDO MY TRAINER IS TRAINING ALSO. So incredible and so honored to have this opportunity to learn and to help in this work. BUT have an extra challenge as president told me that I also will be opening an area while training. BRING IT ON CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. (just kidding I am absolutely terrified) but will be praying a lot. Hurried back to get ready for Michelle´s baptism and take pictures before it POURED rain. (photos below) but the baptism was SO beautiful and completely memorable.

SUNDAY: Came to church to find Perry crying as if he knew I was leaving and he literally came into the chapel during church biting my dress pulling me to stay with him. SO sad. But had ward council and said my goodbyes to the few people that I could and worked all day in the pouring rain trying to contact references and teach less actives. BUT it was a day of recognizing blessings (even if we were in soaking rain and had to cross a street that was a river up to our knees.) I STILL LOVE THE MISSION AND I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH SOMEONE ELSE HOW TO LOVE THIS MISSION. The good and the bad. I will be in Huejo in Nealtican. Prayers are appreciated (: But the Lord is with me as long as I am EXACTLY obedient (:

LOVE YOU ALL. Keep me updated about the world...

Christina Grimmie, one of my favorite singers of all time, rest in peace. PRAYING FOR HER FAMILY.

( actually sorry but Ill wait to send photos next week... can´t seem to figure out how to do it on this computer)

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Hermana Abigail Creer