Just when I'm getting defensive with our district leader, elder adame, over the phone because of our decrease in 'investigators with a baptismal date', Mario beeps in... "Hello, this is Sister Hislop..".....
Mario was at the laundromat/carwash we go to when we contacted him a few weeks ago.. He was there today and took the incentive to call us. We met him there only about an hour ago and had a powerful lesson with him right ourside the shop on the dirty sidewalk/street.. We introduced him to the restored gospel of jesus christ and told him through his efforts in following jesus christ's example by being baptized by someone holding that proper authority, he and his deceased wife can be on the path of being together forever. Mario has a baptismal date for the end of may depending on his work schedule, he's anxious to get to church as soon as his work will permit him.
He's been wondering where his wife is at this time...
I felt impressed to go talk to him a couple of weeks ago because he was laughing at us while we were having fun racing against the time while we were washing our car.. haha-- I put the hose down for a moment while my companions finished and I grabbed the first card I saw.. a truth restored card.. "can our family be together after we die..?" Perfect.. The lord has a hand in the small and simple things. The card obviously had an affect on him, accompanied with our testimonies.. He told us of his wife's passing not long ago and his questions about life.. He's 54, from texas and doesn't read or speak the best english.. through the gift of tongues we were all able to understand one another.. the spirit is so amazing!!! And only a few weeks later he called us.
The Lord has seen our extra efforts through mighty prayer, dilligent effort in keeping the commandments and our fasting. We just completed a tiring fast only yesterday.. :) and one the week before!! The Lord brings forth miracles when we do our part folks!!! I have witnessed it! We are so happy and alive with excitement today!! We'll keep you posted on the miracle of Mario! :)
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| My hard working comps.. so fun! |
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| Mouse caught!!! It's imbeded in his skin.. gross.. this was lovely to discover whilst I ate my breakfast... |
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| 50's house-wife here I come! |
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| "Consider the Lilies" of the Southern Bayou.. how they grow... |
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| 'Po Deroy.. he dont com 'a church.. |
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| Lovely faces... |
