Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Week 9 - First Baptism!

Lots going on for David this week--his first baptism!  He sent a bunch of pictures too.  Here is his email:

Hola Todos!!!

This week has been awesome!!! I went and did many things that i cant really remember!

But i did have a baptism on Sunday and i I baptized the man!! His name is Jose and he is truly a miracle!! He has a lot of health issues and wasn't doing well. It took a long time to get him into the baptismal font because he can barely walk. He is a small nice man and is truly a blessing that i had to baptize him. My first baptism! Amazing! After i sat there like crying just knowing why i came on a mission. It was such a blessing. And what made it even better was that he said after he was brought out of the water he had no more pain in his stomach no more pain in his arm no more pain in his foot. Truly a miracle. He has had problems with those parts for years. The lord blesses his people.

Oh and also when it rains the streets become rivers!! its so crazy to walk around to different places when its one giant river!!


Another thing this week that i have had to learn is to put off the natural man. Its the hardest thing ever. Every part of the natural man wants you to think about you. and the lord wants you to think about others. SO you have two parts: you have the lords will and your will.
As you learn to put of your will the two will merge and the lords will, will become your will.

Its the hardest thing ever but im working on it.

Im seriously so glad for all of you that are praying for me. I can truly see the blessings everyday!

For this week look for blessings in your life. When you feel down look for the smallest blessings like you have food and a house. Because for reals some people here don't.  I love you all and hope you are doing great!
Love,
Elder Cheney
david.cheney@myldsmail.net










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