This week has been wonderful and REALLY hard. We have an investigator named Salahazier, who finally received an answer to his prayers. He told us that he knew that he needed to be baptized. We taught him everything, and we thought that we had prepared him well for his baptism. I didn't feel rushed at all with teaching the doctrine, and we thought he was ready.When he came out from his baptismal interview, they told us that he wasn't prepared for baptism. I just feel so bad for Salahazier. I know that he needs this, and I know that the power of the Atonement can change his life. Sister Meiling and I are just so disappointed. we thought that we had done everything in our power to prepare Salahazier. We love him so much and just had so much faith in him. We still have faith in him, but we're just a little sad.I guess that I've learned this week that having faith in someone still doesn't take away their agency. In other news, we're doing well, we're eating well, and we are happy. I'll prove it to you. This is outside our ward mission leader's restaurant. We get to eat here once a week. It's some of the best Mexican food EVER!!
This is me all hot and sweaty with a Guatemalan tamale.
And remember how I live in Florida? It's beautiful, and I love it.
Missionary work is a tough business, but there is nowhere else I'd rather be. The Lord has been good to me in sending me here. I really love it. Florida is such a special place, and we get to meet the coolest people. Thank you all for all your prayers and support. I know I couldn't do it without you guys. I love you lots.
Hermana Gardner
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