This week was really busy but that's alright because every week, no matter how long it feels, ends :) I was in Colonia Segovia/Corralitos for a couple of days while I was waiting for my new companion. He definitely has the "sh" accent, and it is dang hard to understand! haha. From one of the first letters I sent from the field I said "there's a Chilean in my district and I can't understand anything he says." Well, NOW, I can understand HIM almost perfectly, but it is extremely difficult to understand my new companion. haha oh well. It's all part of the mission.
We had an absolutely amazing lesson with Sandra Guebara!! We haven't been able to visit in about two weeks, but this lesson totally made up for that. Brother Barraza, a man in the ward, was able to come with us and it was easily the most spiritual lesson I've had in my mission so far. We aren't perfect teachers, so we always need to take note of WHY things went well. And vice-versa when a lesson DOESN'T go well.
The Marinero family is having struggles with faith. In order to live the law of chastity, they need to be married, and right now they're not. But, they will receive less money from the government each month if they do that. It's tough to know how to help them out and help them realize that everything will be okay, and they will be HAPPY if they take that step. They are such great people, and it's tough to see them struggle.
I know God lives, and He is aware of what's going on in your life. Sometimes He puts tough situations in front of us just to see us make the right choice. In the words of President Monson, "let us learn to do the right thing, because it's right." (more or less :) )
I love you all so much!
Elder Burns :)
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