10-12-09

Querida Familia Mia
Well, this week's letter will surely be more uplifting than the last... But for reals- we squish ticks all over the floor @ Maria's.
So, we love the trailer parks. The more run down, the better. And we found one in Holtville! So we planned it in, and went back... We start knocking and no one is answering. The End... No I'm just kidding... So some lady finally answers and we start- (In Spanish) "We are representatives of Jesus Christ and we are here to bless your home". So she looks at us for a minute and my comp. says: Can we come in? So we go in and we are standing there trying to figure out how to start the conversation, when she looks down and back up at us and she begins to cry. We hadn't even said anything yet! My companion & I look at each other like what's going on... and she starts to tell us: "It's that... I was just on my knees praying to God because I know there is something more, I have this empty space in me, and I don't know what to do." As she was praying, we knocked on her door! She said: "I know God answers prayers, but that was fast!" It was really cool. The spirit was so strong! We began to talk to her, and get to know her, and find her need and question of the soul. We went back the next day and taught her the Plan of Salvation. She said it answerend many questions that she's always had. It was so cool! Her name is Julieta Durazo. This wednesday is transfers. I know there will be a change, just don't know what. Because we both have the same time... Rumor has it that this weekend Bonita split! Finally! 3 branches! I got to talk to Isabel and Jose' for a second the other day. They are so good! Such a miracle! Jose' got the Melchezidek Priesthood and was interviewed by the Stake Presidency for a calling! That means he could probably be in a Branch Presidency! How cool huh! She told me all about the miracles and challenges they are having. Ruben Gonzalez also (I think) got the Melchezidek Priesthood. So cool! It's so surprising that there are people here that are actually looking for my camera. I can't really do anything. But there is a member, Dave & Sandra Despain that are my angels. We do a NDH well FHE because they are english, on Monday at their house to less actives and a couple of sensitive cases- (Teresa - husband just died & Bonita is dying from cancer- will be any day now) But he has a calling w/pull in the church- so the Bishops all talked about it in Sac. Meeting. It's in Bulletins and Bishops are going to a few people's homes and confronting people! Bro. Despain said that he is offering a reward - He even went to the church and dug through all the trash. The El Centro Elders did the same. They also went through every cupboard and drawer at the church. It shocked me to hear all this. All I said to Bro. Despain was could you keep your eyes open for... my stuff. I even told him I'll give the person the charger and a blank memory card if they just give me back the jump drive and other memory cards. I always keep my bag with me- the one time @ the church I leave it- look what happens! I keep all the cards together because the Elders apartment got robbed (we live in the same complex) and when we got home the same day, our door was wide open, so I figured that was, you know, safer. He said that everyone is praying... It's crazy because I'm pretty much helpless. So I've moved on. (Sorta) But it shocked me. So mom, if you are in the mood to write a Thank You card, The Despains deserve one. That's for sure. They met Bonita when she moved here from Alaska. They started (she was inactive) as home & visiting teachers, but it just goes to show what the Gospel in action really does. He is now the treasurer of the will. He is helping their family incredibly. Jessica and Hanna, Bonita's daughters are going to need them. The Despains & Teresa Owen took Bonita to the temple 2 Saturdays ago and she did the work for her grandparents and some other family- She was running hard all day. When she got home she went to bed, and hasn't gotten up since. She said she just couldn't go and face her family without doing their work. They said she's finally letting go. She is so strong! I'm grateful for the time to get to know and teach her.
So... The Gospel is true and true Gospel in action makes miracles!!
Go & Do!!
Hermana Baker
She also send a sticky note with the Despain's address.