Hola,
Well this week was pretty dang great! My companion and I
had 2 Baptisms on Saturday for 2 really awesome people!
Kevin (12 years old) was our first baptism this Saturday
and he was baptized by my companion Elder Iza. Kevin has had a really tough
life. He grew up without a Dad because his Dad left right after he was born.
So, he has been raised by his mom and 2 older brothers who want NOTHING to do
with the church. Kevin’s Mom is a member but she is very less active and has
been for a while. Through many visits, and many conversations with Kevin, we
were able to commit him to baptism and in the process, rescue his Mom and bring
her back to activity. His baptism went very well, and was absolutely incredible
to see him after he was baptized. On Sunday, I had the opportunity and
Privilege to Confirm him a Member of the Church. As I confirmed him, even
though my Spanish is getting pretty good, the spirit took over the blessing and
I have NO IDEA how but I said things that I cannot normally say! It’s truly
incredible!
Bryan (age 24) was our second baptism. His whole family
was baptized several years ago, but he didn’t have any interest at the time.
When my companion and I contacted him, he was a little hesitant and through
many more visits, we were able to commit him to baptism as well. On Saturday,
his whole family came to the baptism, and it was truly incredible to see as his
family welcomed him into the Church. They have waited for it for so long. He
was baptized by his older brother and it was incredible to see as they walked
out of the font, and the Spirit that was felt! He says that he is thinking
about going on a mission now, since the cutoff for the age is 25! It’s truly
incredible to see the change in his heart!
This week, I actually had to go to the
doctors for the first time since being here. I have had stomach issue for over
2 weeks now so it was time to go. As it
turns out, I have some kind of stomach infection or something and so I am on
some sort of antibiotic. Everyone says
its normal and just part of the mission experience here in Peru so I am good
and it really doesn’t affect my abilities to serve as a missionary.
I am still losing weight but I am getting really fit as
my sector is pretty hilly and I get lots of exercise. Also Dad, I have finally passed you up!!! I am continuing to grow into my size 15
shoes. When I first got here, I was able
to walk through the door at my Penchanista’s
Apartment without any problem but now I have to duck when I go in so I know
I have grown a few inches taller so that is pretty cool!!!
As for food, right
when I think that I have eaten everything, I find out that I haven’t because
there are weirder things and they just seem to be getting weirder and
weirder. I have eaten a lot of internal
organ stuff, but this week I had something new and I ate it but honestly, I didn’t
ask and don’t want to know what it was, at least yet!
My companion and I are continuing to work SUPER HARD every
day and are continuing to search and teach as many people that will listen to
us! I love my mission and all of the opportunities I am being blessed with each
and every single day to share the Gospel! I see miracles every day, but the true miracle is the change that is
happening in Me. My testimony is
being strengthen each day as I work to bring souls to our Savior and Redeemer!
Love Elder Fawcett
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Elder Taylor R. Fawcett
Peru Cusco Mission
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