A Big Change!

This week was a little bit of a hard week. A few people we were teaching didn't want to see us anymore and we have been worried about our recent converts. It was a little bit hard but I'm greatful for the hard times. 

We ran into a lot of less active members. It really has been a week of miracles. On two instance we were knocking doors and the person opened the door and let us in. We started teaching them and then they told us they are members but haven't been to church in a while. 8:00 to 9:00 pm are times focused to visit members. We have been visiting less active members and have a lot of return appointments with them. Its felt like the Lord wants us to focus on the Branch and the people in the Branch. It has been amazing being able to be a part of this work and seeing how the Lord really does put us where he wants us to be. 

Friday the Branch had a Valentine's Day party and it was the best church party I've been to. There was lots of food we played musical chairs and there was a spoon egg race. It was super fun. 

Tuesday was transfers so we have a lot of different missionaries who came to the area which has been a lot of fun. 

There was big news last week that we can call (text, instant message, video chat - any type of communication) home Mondays which definitely was a huge change! 

Everyone wasn't sure how to feel because it was such an unexpected surprise. I think we were all in shock - hahah. I know how much of a blessing it is for my family to be able to be more involved in my life and the work. I'm excited to be able to talk to my parents! 

Here is my finger - still swollen and bruising when I do my exercises but it's not hurting as much and is getting much better.

My parents sent me chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine's Day. They were delicious!

There is a member in Ventura who engraves missionary name plaques and I got one. I really like it!

Talk to you next week!

P.S. - A note from her parents
We did get to video chat with her on Monday. She looks and sounds great! It was wonderful to have this change for better and increased communication and we're so excited to see her and hear her voice on a more regular basis. My sister joked that Itu prayed this change in for the whole church - he does miss his girl!

Her mailing address is:

Hermana Lily Pita

California Ventura Mission

3301 W Gonzales Road

Oxnard, CA  93036

Email: lily.pita@myldsmail.net

This is the direct link to her blog.