February 19, 2018
This was the first Monday during this transfer that we had an actual p-day. I feel sort of bad because we didn’t really help with the transfers at all. We’re kind stuck out here in Barra so there is not a lot we can do. In the evening we visited this young guy with many problems and in he felt that in order to protect his wife and kids, he had to leave them. Sadly, there is not much we can to for this family. Then we followed an impression to go to Jolueo even though it was super late and the taught O’s family. Then we got home (incomprehensible mixture of Spanish and English.)
February 20, 2018
District class was this morning and it went long. The class was okay, it just wasn’t very focused. We lost some time in class. Later on we visited a couple from Canada. they are members who come down to Mexico for vacations. They don’t come to church though because thy have AA group meeting that they sponsor. We visited some other people in the evening but nothing super amazing happened.
February 21, 2018
We had a companionship inventory this morning that was necessary to help us to work together more efficiently. We got several things sorted out. We then went to Melanie which was productive. The then worked in Barra which was unproductive.
February 22, 2018
We worked in La Huerta and it was the last night that we had to step on the ground with nothing but blankets. We visited several people, and made the rounds as usual to help out the members. We also took a trip to La Concha to visit an investigating family. Actually we were thinking of dropping them, but we didn’t. The problem is that the father has no desire to change. After that we tried finding other contacts, but they weren’t interested.
February 23, 2018
In the morning we worked in La Huerta and set a baptismal date for a youth who has been attending church regularly. She really loves the church but she doesn’t like the missionary lessons very much. Then we came home and taught some other people in Barra, but we didn’t make much progress there. We did teach a huge family who asked a lot of questions but they have no desire to commit.
February 24, 2018
Most of the morning was spent taking reports from missionaries, then eating, then studying. In the evening we had our meeting with O. and that was pretty much our entire day. We taught one lesson. I don’t like being stuck inside all day. I can’t help feeling like we wasted a ton of time.
February 25, 2018
Today Elder Sevilla had a special transfer. He went to the office and Elder C is our new district leader. It was otherwise a normal Sunday. Lots of traveling, lots and lots of church. By the end of the two meetings, and a few hours of travel by bus, I was tired. It is hard to have the desire to do anything else. We did teach T after church, which was cool, but young people don’t have time to read the scriptures and don’t want to make a sacrifice to do so. So, that’s kind of a problem that prevents progress.
February 26, 2018
P-Day! We played lots of cards and games today which was a nice way to relax for once. Nothing special happened though. Elder S was shipped off to the office safely, though they were late getting up and going.) In the evening our appointments all fell through. We ended up teaching one lady who contacted us, and it was just okay. I just don’t see much sincere desire in them.
February 27, 2018
Apart from district class, we had a meeting with the district president in Manzanillo. We found out that he is going to be released in the next conference. Then, for the rest of the day, we kind of wandered and contacted.
February 28, 2018
Today was Noche de Hogar of the mission. We left early in the morning to get there on time. It went really well. Most of it was spent talking about problems and struggles in the mission. I personally have a lot of things that I need to improve on as a leader in the mission. Afterwards I talked a lot with Elder P, who studied Taekwondo.
February 26 email:
Well theres not much to say about this week. We were in our area all week, but had lots of little things to do. Overall I was just very tired this week, and I don’t know why. It made it very difficult for me to really get a drive to get out the door every day and do something productive. Maybe that’s the effect of too much paperwork. Sin embargo, this week is going to be great! We have mission council and divisions planned, so theres no time to waste!
Everything here in Barra is going well. Some investigators are going to get married this week!!!! and hopefully baptized soon after but there are still several challenges there. Overall, there’s lots of progress, but mainly with younger people. Something that I have found is that as we grow older we tend to believe we have "figured things out" and that those two young American kids don’t really know what they’re talking about. Many people as they grow older seem to close themselves off and trust in their own wisdom. The problem is is that the younger people can’t be baptized if the parents don’t give permission, and it’s really hard to stay active if you live in a tiny branch and don’t have much family support.
Most of the less active members here are literally like the Nephites. Once righteous and now, lets just say they don’t keep the commandments like they should. It’s just so sad to see people who once knew and lived and loved the truth, turn from the path just because the world says its a little too strict. The Word of Wisdom is one of the most abused commandments here, and Sabbath day observance. They no longer see that they are important but are convinced that God is still with them and that they are on the path. Its very hard to call a sinner who loves the sin and hates obedience to repentance. It makes me think on the words of Thomas S. Monson "may we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.” It doesn’t matter the amount of effort or how great the sacrifice may be, it’s always the better choice to follow the light of the gospel.
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