Dear family and friends,
I realize more and more every day that my purpose is to invite. If we are doing all we can to be more effective and dedicated in the way we invite people to do things that will bring them closer to Christ. That really is all we can do, and I can be happy with my efforts! The other week we found an awesome family, Israel, Yamila (dad and mom) and Solam their daughter. They are progressing little by little and I'm excited to see what happens with them.
I am hoping for some warmer weather but I don't believe it will be here in Zapala. The weather changes out of nowhere. Last week we had some beautiful days! We left the pension in short sleeve shirts and were like that all day. Three days later I left the pension with all of the clothes I had it was so cold. We had a meeting in the stake center here one night and to make it to the meeting alive we ran for a few minutes to warm ourselves up!
This week we really saw the importance of going out with ward members to our appointments. There are not a lot of members willing to do it here, but this week we went with a member who is coming back to church again and she made our lesson excellent. It was with a young family who keeps all of the invitations we give them to read and pray, but they haven't come to church. Our member missionary told the family about what we do and how they were going to enjoy it. Now I believe it is key to have an Argentine with you when teaching Argentines. It just makes all of the difference. I can speak the language perfectly, but there's something about having someone from the same city when you teach.
Time is going by fast and I will be home before I know it. I am trying to stay as focused as I can, sometimes that's the biggest battle I face–what am I going to focus on?! Things always go better when I focus on the work. I believe this is my last week in Zapala but you never know for sure until you get a phone call. We have transfers this Saturday so that's when we find out. I am working hard and I am trying to stay dedicated. Elder Rosas is one of the best companions I have been with here. He came to do paperwork in Neuquén a few times while I was in the office and we always got along well. When he arrived in this area became good friends. He's a great missionary.
Well I love everyone and hope you all have a great week!
Elder Kauffman aka Jack