I hope that you have all had great weeks and that you feel happy with what you're doing. This week was the last week of the change for me, so I'll be finding out tomorrow what's going to become of me. I'm looking at the week and the change, and I feel pretty good about things. There are some obvious flaws, and it's been a roller coaster, but I feel good about my own efforts and the things that I've been trying to learn in my time here. I have so much to learn and lack so much growth, but I know that the Lord is with me, and He will not put me in a situation where happiness and peace are out of reach.
This week was a little crazy because we did two divisions in the same week again. But it was really good to do them. They definitely helped me to feel more confident and refocus my mind in good ways. The first was with Elder Àlvarez, who is one of my Zone leaders, and who is from Chile. It was really great, especially because we were in Capiatà again! But the other side of the Ward that wasn't my area.
During that division, we went to visit Hermana Adorno, who was Relief Society President when I was in the Ward (she isn't anymore). She and her sister were so distressed by a sickness that had come upon their nephew. We were able to bring the Spirit there and help them to feel that consolation, and then, when their nephew arrived, they invited us to give him a blessing of health. Elder Alvarez blessed him, and it was a moment of incredible power and Spirit. I was really glad that I was able to be there to participate in that blessing.
As far as the work goes in the area, Familia Montiel Orrego, the recent converts who'd gone inactive, came back to for the third Sunday! That makes them active members now! That, and the fact that they're doing the other things, like reading their scriptures, praying, Family Home Evening, and just progressing spiritually. It's been a great blessing to help them return and grow in their testimonies, and we hope to continue seeing that progress and they put down deeper roots.
Other than that, the work is still somewhat stalled here in the area. I get frustrated a lot, but I'm excited to see what happens with changes, and if it's me and the same companion in the same area, I'll be excited to set some new goals and see some real growth here.
I love the Lord and know that He blesses us in afflictions and in good times. I hope that everyone is able to grow and to see their personal progress in this week and remember that you are all in my prayers.
I love you all!
Love,
Elder Harris
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