Wednesday, March 6, 2013

11.25.12 Guayaquil, Ecuador


Family,

 

This week, like most weeks, had its ups and downs.  The coolest part is that we had another baptism.  G, D and B`s cousin, got baptized Saturday.  Monday was really the first time we talked to her.  She had attended church twice and two baptismal services.  So Monday we asked her if she wanted to get baptized this Saturday and she said of course.  Easiest baptism ever! It was great though.  She is 18 and has a 2 year old son.  She was great because even though she is a little timid she understands everything very well.  

 

Today should have been changes but I think they are going to do them tomorrow so I still don’t know where I am going to be for these next six weeks.  Whether it is here or somewhere else, I really wouldn’t mind.  I do like this ward, but I think I am at the point where I am just willing to do whatever the Lord calls me to do.  I really have gained a testimony that this work is guided by him and not anyone else.  Sometimes I hear missionaries say, ¨What is this Mission President thinking?  Why did he change me? or Why didn’t he change me?¨ And I feel sad to hear them say that because I wish they would understand that everything he does is by 100% revelation.  But anyway, so tomorrow I should know where I will be and with who.  

 

Speaking of sister missionaries and their funny stories.  I have 3 sister missionaries in my district.  Sister M has very little time in the mission and she is always happy and super innocent.  Anyway, the other day in the district meeting, she asked me something and I guess I responded very coldly.  I still don`t even remember this happening… but today in the morning, my companion told me this story.  He said that after I answered her question, she apologized to me because she thought I was mad or something.  I didn`t even notice her apology or anything.  So I guess she felt bad the whole day because she thought I was angry at her or something.  My companion swears I answered her with some one-word cold response.  I don`t remember anything but today she asked my companion if I was still mad at her and she told him this whole story.  So basically, here’s my point - sometimes the sister missionaries are not used to someone talking to them how Elder McRae talks to people.  I don`t even notice that I look or sound angry when I talk to people but I guess sometimes I give off that kind of impression.  

 

Anyway, it was a good week.  This week we won`t have any baptisms but hopefully the next week we will.  

 

Love,

Elder McRae

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