Hello 'erbody!Im finally almost back on track, so now you get a Zachy overload (I know some of you young single ladies out there won't mind). Seriously though, sorry I'm so behind. Im not worthy to be Zachs social media manager!
Well Zach has had an awesome couple of weeks, with some incredible stories of conversion and faith. The first one I will write about is about a little señora Rosemary, that will be getting baptized the 1st of November (if she can stop gambling). 2 months ago, this sweet little lady lost her great-nephew in a tragic car accident, leaving the entire family devastated and heart broken. Their questions have been similar to questions any of us would ask in similar situations... "Why did this happen?", "Why did God do this to us?", etc. In this situation Zach has been able to share his testimony of the plan of salvation and when he has done this, the spirit has had such a strong presence. As sad as it is, Zach believes that there was a higher purpose for this young man who died, so that his family would be led to this gospel so that they could all be sealed together for all eternity. Zach was able to share a personal experience that has hit our family in the last year of our cousins Rachel and Scott. Scott was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor that has been a large trial for their little family. Zach has been able to share this story and it is touching the lives of those across the world. This story was a large inspiration for Rosemary to accept the gospel and to be baptized. The young mans mom, Tatiana, has yet to accept baptism just yet, so lets all remember this family in our prayers that she can see the importance of this gospel in her life on earth.
Zach wanted to challenge everyone this week to take a hard look at your lives and try to see the silver linings and blessings that God has given you. He had a moment this week where he was contacting (about 50 people) and only a few had opened their doors to greet them, not to even invite them in or to hear their message. He was cold, soaking wet, and had fallen down so had been drenched with rain. I didn't know this before Zach left, but our summer is their winter, so this is the tail end of their VERY cold winter. So his nose and ears are frozen and it hurts to even touch them. Admit it, this is kind of a crappy day. As he was pondering all these crappy things happening to him, he stopped and looked around him. In the distance he could see green grass and a beautiful forrest with a volcano in the distance. He realized what a great memory this was that God had blessed him with. Open your eyes when you are in a not very fun situation and see the blessings that have been given to you.
This past month or so Elder Van Pelt had tried to budget his allowance but ended up spending it by helping others who were having a rough time and only having the exact amount of money to pay for their lawn to be done. He needed a little bit more to get all of the traveling done that they needed to do and for some food. He said a quiet prayer, asking God to help him in some way with his problem. Sure enough the Lord answered that prayer! Zach was walking down the street and clearly saw a 5 mil. on the street. People had been walking past it without seeing it, but Zachs eyes were lead to it. He had a distinct feeling that this money was to be used for food the rest of the month and he knew that god had answered his prayers. Wow! Super awesome, I too have seen the financial blessings that the Lord can give through prayer and tithing. It really truly is a miraculous thing, the way the Lord helps us out in our times of need.
Hasta luego!
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