But here in the good life things are going great! Last Monday we went to Skunk Ape Research Headquarters. There's a website, look it up! Basically we got to hold a baby alligator, a huge snake, and a few large birds! It's was basically the coolest touristy thing I've done since I've been here, it's never too late!
Tuesday we had a specialized training! Aka a Sisters' Conference, but Pres. Cusick advised us to not call it that because the handbook says Sister Conferences are discouraged. That was a fun training because he spent a part of the time explaining that every time we smile at the elders, we're flirting with them. They're our coworkers, not our friends.
So then on Wednesday at District Meeting, we were trying really hard to not flirt with the elders... Basically we just looked at the ground as much as possible, and only smiled the bare minimum. It might seem crazy, but it actually makes sense! Not just with the elders, but with everyone. Looking back, I think a lot more people than I first realized were not totally into the doctrine, just getting visited by pretty, young women. President made sure we understood that yes everyone needs the gospel, but they won't necessarily learn about it from us.
So! We were walking to an investigator's house, but we were a few minutes early. So we stopped at a quad-plex where we have a few old investigators. One of them was home, and we got to teach her a little, mostly reminding her about our purpose. She says she likes what we teach, but is not looking to change churches. We invited her to the Halloween party, and showed her on the map where the church is. She said she never realized how close it was! Oh, btw, if anyone remembers, I'm talking about Maria Soto. So we told her we'd stop by the next night to walk with her and her son to the party.
Later that day we decided to drop in on another old investigator, Vicky, who we also got to catch up with, and came to find out she's still interested! We committed her to come to the party too, and she was so stoked, because she never really leaves the house.
So Thursday was the party. We walked to Maria's, she didn't really think we'd seriously come, but she said if we'd wait for her to change they'd come with us. Christopher, her son warmed right up to us, and when we got to the church, ran straight for the bouncy house! Maria enjoyed herself as well! The members that went to get Vicky said it didn't look like she was home. But we had just talked to her and we knew she was waiting for them. So we went on a split and I went with them to go get her. She was excited to be there, and we got to do a church tour, where she felt the spirit very well :) She didn't get to come to church this Sunday, but we'll help her get there next week!
We have Emily, a youth, who's preparing to get baptized! She's so sweet, and is so excited for her baptism. But she's afraid her parents will say no, and I'm not so sure she's wrong with that... We prepped her last night to talk to her parents, and we're going to see them Tuesday. Wish us luck!
We finally got to meet with Belcy, she's been working until 9 every night! She pretty much begged us to come right at night and just give her a hug if that's all we have time for. But we had a few more minutes than that :) She said she wants to prepare for baptism for December. I told her I'm leaving in the middle of December, so we set the date for the Thursday before I leave! She's so amazing, and loves us so much, even if we've only met with her maybe 3 times.
We got news about transfers! I'm dying in Naples!!!! But Hna. Gustafson is leaving :( I think the ward is going to think I'm the crazy companion (maybe I am!) So I guess I'll get a new comp, and I'm already pretty sure who it is, there aren't very many Spanish missionaries out here anymore! Here's to number 14! I guess it wouldn't been bad to end the mission with 13...
I know this work is true! This is the most important thing I could be doing right now, and I feel so privileged to be here doing it!
Are you keeping pace with the Hastening of The Work?
Los quiero!
Hermana Despain
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