This was an awesome week and I am very happy in my new area. We had a leadership counsel meeting in Neuquén this week and it was really good. We talked a lot about having a vision of what we want to accomplish as missionaries, and the importance of asking Heavenly Father to help us accomplish what we know can be achieved.
It's cool being sent to a new area. It makes me think of a book I have at home written by Rudy Ruettiger. In it he says if you want to start over you only need to go to a place where nobody knows you! No week is easy here, but this one was tough, but we just kept going.
Everyone in Plottier is really humble and are open to talking with us. We had a few lessons outside of houses this week and they worked well. Yesterday I shared my testimony in church. We were few in numbers, but the few that were there were are really nice. Little by little we want to fill the chapel up!
Yesterday with a less active family I discovered something really cool. In 1 Nephi chapter 4. The questions Nephi asks Laman and Lemuel make one think. Me and Elder Gallegos were able to apply it to our day. We had to sit down twice yesterday and change plans because things didn't go the way we thought they would, but we changed plans and kept working. That's what Nephi did, he kept looking for a solution and didn't stop until he found it.
I have been thinking how true it is that upcoming generations are really special. I interviewed a 10 year old girl for her baptism this coming Saturday and it was as if I was talking to a 25 year old. She knew all of the answers and has a testimony of everything.
I love Argentina. I love the people and the language. I am filled with gratitude in those small moments that I think every missionary has from time to time. When I remember that I am in foreign country preaching the Gospel I am so grateful for this opportunity.
We have two baptisms set for the 26th of this month. Cristina and Denis. A mom and a son. They are progressing well and we are looking forward to it.
Have a great week. I love everyone!
Elder Kauffman aka Jack