We have been doing our best this week to keep our mouths open at all times, and it has been hard, but super worth it. One day, right as we were walking into the park to talk to people,we contacted a woman who was leaving. We introduced ourselves and then she interrupted us and said that she knew us, and that her daughter was currently being taught by the Sisters! She told us about her daughter, and it is a pretty incredible story! Her daughter is 7, and recently she had an incredible dream where she talked to God and Jesus, and they told her they needed her. Her mom knew immediately where to go; the Missionaries. She lives nearby the Church so she sees us often. This Mother wants to help her daughter so much, and though she herself feels unworthy to come to church, the Sisters have been working with them. This daughter's spirituality is off of the charts! I was amazed by the timing that allowed us to arrive at the park just in time to talk to her.
Another cool experience we had was on our way to look up some less actives. We talked to the 3 people that we came across on our way, and we gave away both of our copies of the Book of Mormon, and got 2 numbers. 2 out of 3 is pretty good!
One last miracle! We have met a couple times with Robert and his mother Gloria, a member family from Bolivia. They moved here a few months ago, and they felt too intimidated to come to church. We convinced Gloria to come since we have several Spanish speakers. At the around the same time, a recently baptized Bolivian, Rosita, was praying to meet someone from Bolivia since she was feeling super lonely, and God told her to go to church. They both came to church for the first time in a long time, and they answered each other's prayers!!! I thought that was so crazy cool!
This was our super cool parking spot last P-Day! If you thought parallel parking was hard, try it next to a canal.
Rembrandtplein in Central!
We decided to try a new thing... We call it statue contacting :) He seemed pretty interested.
You may have noticed the ukulele case that Elder McDivitt was carrying... I bought one last week. And I love it! I'm not super good yet, but someday I thought I would include a video for those who would like to see it.
I love you all!
Love,
Elder Thornton
From his letter to Mom: P.S. Since Elder Bartolini has left, I have been doing a ton of cooking, and I am not too bad! I have made Alfredo, and that special hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes(tried to, at least :)). I plan on using the chimichanga recipe this week. Thank you!
Love,
Elder Thornton
From his letter to Mom: P.S. Since Elder Bartolini has left, I have been doing a ton of cooking, and I am not too bad! I have made Alfredo, and that special hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes(tried to, at least :)). I plan on using the chimichanga recipe this week. Thank you!
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