We taught Juan again he actually showed up early to our appointment. And through God's ultimate wisdom and timing there was an elder who had littlerally just gotten home from Peru right as we were about to teach juan. He was able to join us in the lesson and help us teach. The spirit was so strong. It was an amazing experience because I wasn't focused on what was being said or how anything was going because I couldn't. But I could feel the spirit and it was so strong.
(“There is one language … that is common to each missionary—the language of the Spirit. It is not learned from textbooks written by men of letters, nor is it acquired through reading and memorization. The language of the Spirit comes to him who seeks with all his heart to know God and keep His divine commandments. Proficiency in this language permits one to breach barriers, overcome obstacles, and touch the human heart” - President Monson) <- this is so real
We got a text from the member who returned home the next day. He told us Juan read the book of Mormon and prayed about it and he knows it is true!!! I couldn't believe it. You would think reading and praying about the book of Mormon would be the simplest thing but never on my whole mission have I had the opportunity to teach someone so humble that they so eagerly took Moroni's challenge.
He came to church on sunday! We had a translator there and the we had our own gospel principles class in spanish. He stayed for all 3 hours and then and hour afterwards for the linger longer!
It has been amazing to see the Lord put us and this return missionary and everyone in the ward exactly where they need to be when they need to be there to help juan.
So sister Jagielski and I are trying our best to learn Spanish so we can somehow communicate with Juan.
Being a missionary is just the best thing I've ever done ever. I'm so blessed to be here in Illinois and have this opportunity. The church is true!
Pictures
☆ We ended up having to stay the night in our bishop's basement because of the tornado. It didnt touch in bourbonnais but there were some oretty crazy storms. Pray for the people in Ottawa!
☆We volunteer at this assisted living home and they were decluttering and asked if we could take a bunch of stuff to goodwill or salvation army or something and one of the things they were donating was this old painting that looked half finished so sister Jagielski and I found some paint and finished it off! Watch out dad. It looks pretty good.
☆I LOVE ICECREAM
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