Hey All,
So for all of you that were wondering, I leave the CCM at 3 in the morning next Tuesday. Get out a map really quick, because this makes me laugh. We ride in a bus from Guatemala City to San Salvador, El Salvador, then jump on a teeny plan to San Pedro Sula. The buss ride is 7 hours and the flight is four. They have to bus us to El Salvador because the planes in Guatemala are too big to land in the airport. My guess is it isn't even paved, so that'll be a pretty sick story.
So for my first update of the Week, I gave away two Books of Mormon with Elder Adams. Let me tell you, it absolutely terrifying. I actually seriously disliked it up until this guy accepted it and actually asked when we could tell him more. We took his address and gave it to the missionaries. The second time was better, but I was still terrified. I said a short prayer as we walked up asking for help with speaking, and my prayer was answered, but in an unexpected way. Elder Adams and I talked to this guy (or at least tried really hard) for like five minutes before we realized it wasn't gonna work. He spoke too quietly and we had no idea. Right as we were about to give up, a member walked up, and bore her testimony to this man and the Spirit was so strong! Now I'm not as terrified to talk to people because I know that we are out trying to help people find salvation, and God won't just let us fail.
Oh and our weekly total is 15.
We went to the market on Tuesday, and it was super cool. Elder Adams and I are seriously kicking butt with this whole Spanish thing. We talked to people and Elder Adams even negotiated with someone to get his bag for cheaper. Haha. We had Wendy's and I took a sweet picture of Elder Adams teaching Elder Cox how to give away Books of Mormon.
Ok, my companion is so awesome, he really deserves his own paragraph. This kid seriously works his butt off, talks to everyone, and pushes me to do even better than I already do. hahaha. I don't really have a ton to say about him, but it's worth mentioning that he's the man.
Finally, I'd like to end with a Spiritual thought. It isn't long, but it's something to think about. This Sunday we watched Zion's Camp, which is a super cool movie. Anyway, when they ask these guys who leads the camp, one boy steps out and says, "The God of Israel leads the camp." And that struck me. Along with my story about the lady, there are countless stories about miracles happening to help progress the work.Heavenly Father leads the Camp, and he leads the Missionary Effort. Whether you're on a mission or at home, if you try to spread the gospel, Heavenly Father will lead you through it somehow, and it probably won't be how you expect it.
Alright. I love you all, and I'm keeping you in my prayers. I love reading your emails.
Stay Strong,
Elder Caleb Aldrich
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