Apart from the incredible experience shared in last week's email, we continued to see miracles with Karen. On Thursday, we fasted together with her to help her figure out if she really wanted to commit to following Jesus Christ. That same day, we had an incredible lesson with her, and she decided she really was ready to be baptized. Liliana was also way happy to finally be able to be baptized.
After the baptisms, we made our way to San Marcos (the nearest chapel with a projector) where we were able to see a special broadcast for all of Central America. We heard messages from Kevin R. Duncan, and Adrian Ochoa from the 70, Craig C. Christianson, from the presidency of the 70, Sharon Eubank, from the relief society, and Quintin L. Cook, from the Quorom of the 12 apostles. It was a super great conference, and pretty much everyone boldly exhorted the Central American members to be more diligent and committed to the Lord. Elder Cook talked a lot about temple work. I can't wait until Nicaragua gets their temple.
On Monday afternoon, I received word that Wednesday, God wanted to open up a second area in La Concha (La Concepción). I was tasked with drawing the area division line, and finding a house for the new sister missionaries that would be arriving in 36 hours. In some miracle, I was able to find a house, get it approved by the President's wife, negotiate the cost, and sign on it all before the end of the day Monday. Yesterday, we had changes, and to my great joy, I get to stay another change here! I love this town and these people so much. I have been dreaming of, and working towards, dividing this area for so long now; it's a dream come true.
The only bad news is, I did have to say goodbye to Elder Pocasangre, who was sent to Ciudad Sandino, to work the area next-door to my first area. My new companion's name is Elder Ethan Moore, and he is from Reno, Nevada. What are the odds? I'm way excited to be working with him. The sister missionaries we received are Hermana Mckenna (Georgia) and Hermana Calderón (El Salvador). They are super great, and I spent yesterday evening and this morning showing them around their area. They are now the ones responsible for Liliana and Alexander (who still needs to be baptized to join his wife) and Giovanni. We kept about half of my investigators though. Also with dividing the area, they decided to make the Concha it's own district, and I was chosen to be the district leader. It's going to be great!
I love you!
Elder Stephen Watts
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| Liliana and Alexander's wedding |
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| Cutting the Cake |
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| Their family |
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| Liliana's Baptism |
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| Karen's baptism |
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