ALO everybody!
Well the last couple of weeks have been pretty exciting for Elder Van Pelt! Let me give you the dirty details...
First off Chile won the Copa America in Soccer, which is super awesome! Apparently after the win everyone went into the streets screaming "viva Chile!" Did I mention this was on America's Independence day. What a fun little party to have while we are all back here BBQing and watching fireworks. It probably helped to get his mind off of home. They spent the rest of the evening reading scriptures and resting from the pouring cold rain.
Zach found out that two investigators from his last area in Lagunillas were baptized. Javier and Sebastian, who is just 15 years old.
This last week, was actually Zachs last week in Gorbea. Crazy right? Its time for transfers again! It is just flying by! They really made it a week to remember though, they contacted more people in the last week, than they had their entire transfer together. This means, either they were slacking the rest of the time, or they really kicked butt this week... I think it is the latter option.
Zach will be giving birth to a healthy baby boy this next transfer, yes, he will be a DADDY! A missionary fresh out of the MTC. He had a lot of fun with Elder Giner and they got a lot of work done, but alas, it is time to go to, DRUM ROLL PLEASE... Pitrufquen! Luckily Zach lost his entire agenda this last week. So all of his schedules and everything, POOF! He was so worried about it, but when he prayed about finding it, got a comforting feeling that everything would be alright. That it was! He is getting transferred out of Gorbea so had no need for his agenda. God works in mysterious ways my friends.
In conclusion I will end with Zachs little exerpt from his last letter...
"I have learned a lot of things this last transfer. I've learned to be more obedient to the commandments and mission rules. With living the rules I've seen changes in me that are very noticeable. I have also learned a lot about love and trials. Love is something that can be hard to explain but through my experiences of tracting and talking with lots of people that usually slam the door in my face and also reject even saying hi I've learned love is something more deep. I love this people. The Chilenos are amazing people although I get sad when they reject the message of complete joy that could change their lives for eternity, but at least ive had the chance to really do my best and help these people and love them even when its hard to love. I've also struggled having the strength to work sometimes but every time I ask god to bless me with the strength that I don't have, I muster the strength somewhere and I know its from god. I know god listens to our prayers and helps us anytime and anywhere. Most of all this transfer I created a stronger bond and relationship with my heavenly father. I am eternally grateful for him helping me and guiding me through this life. I felt like my life was being guided by me, but as I put my trust, love and obedience in doing the will of the father and I know now after this transfer that he is guiding my life and changing me into who I must be. This simple knowledge of who I am and if im doing everything I should be is being answered as I put to practice the hope and faith to submit myself willingly, humbly and patiently to the lord. Trust in the lord. Even when you must take the steps of faith into the darkness of unknown, hardship or trials, we will be strengthened to do what maybe we cant do on our own."
Until next week, HASTA LUEGO!
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