Hey mommy!!!
I couldnt wait to write you this letter because this has
definitely been the best week of my mission!! :) I cant even begin to tell you
how awesome things have been down here for me, and how awesome my new companion
is. We get along CRAZY well, and we are both just so hilarious. But the best
part about it all is that we are working SO HARD too. We brought 5
investigators to church this week. We found a family of 5 this last week, but
only 4 of them could come, because the dad had an emergency at his job. But
they are an incredible family. Their names are Marisol, Alexia, Valeria,
Cristofer, and David.
We were explaining the restoration of the church to them, and we
were trying to explain the attributes of God. I asked, `How are we physically?`
And Valeria, (Shes 8) said `¡Guapos!`
I laughed so so so hard! It was
absolutely adorable. Also, they are so receptive its not even funny. We talked
for a little while, and Marisol has a ton of problems with her husband, so we
are doing what we can to help that out. We told her that she has to search
for all of the answers in the Book of Mormon, and come to the church. She is
doing both right now. I felt REALLY prompted to ask her if we could give her a
blessing, and she didnt even know what it was or what the preisthood is. But I
explained it quickly, and we gave her one. After we ended, she was BAWLING and
said she had NEVER felt this feeling before, and now she and her kids know that
everything that we have been saying is true, and it is all from God. They are
getting baptized the 9th of August :) Hahah what a great story right?! I love
this family with all my heart!
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| Somos muy guapos! Haha! |
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| Elder Stepan and I! SELFIE!!! |
So, about the ‘Mormon Battalion’. President had a dream, or a
vision, that Christ appeared to him, and told him that he needs to put all of
his best missionaries in this area, because he has to split this stake into 2
different stakes, and he has no time to lose. Christ said, “You need to form a
Mormon Battalion like I asked the pioneers of old to do, and you need to split
this stake.” So, now I am here in the Batallón Mormón! It is pretty sweet to
know that the Lord has chosen me to be here in this Battalion. What an honor! Elder
Stepan and I are still not sure why exactly we are here, but we are going to
show the Lord that he put us here for a reason. I've had a lot of awesome companions! I imagine I'll see them here as well!
I had another meeting with President, and I asked him for
another blessing. He told me in the blessing that I have angels walking
alongside me and the people will recognize that. Also, that I have been given
to enjoy the rest of my mission, and it has NOT let me down! I am loving this
so far! I am really content and happy right now! :)
I
hope that everything has gone well for you all this last week. Well, about the
presents, the Mexican people at the border already opened all the things you
wrapped to make sure that they were okay to send across the border, so I saw
everything already. :( But it was SO necesary! If that is how you spell
that? Oh, Spanish.. Anyway, I really needed all of it. And the scripture
games were super fun so I thank you for that as well! :) I don’t feel bad that
they were all unwrapped. So dont you worry about that! I loved them ALL! I
love the Razor its incredible, and also all of the garments. The candy is nice,
and I dont know, all of the stuff is great!! Thanks a ton for all of that
mommy! :) Oh, and the squirt guns are awesome! They are really fun for my
companion and I to use around the house!
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| The name of our district is called Centurion and we found this car. I thought it was funny!! |
Well, I have also written a story book, so thank you for the
package and dont worry about sending me a ton of packages, I am okay with what
I am getting. Just remember that I love you and that I will do whatever I can to
make sure that you are all happy up there as well! I will continue to pray
about all of your happiness, and all of the blessings that you are asking
for. P.S. I would LOVE to live in Austin’s ward. They are such an
incredible ward. They are amazing. You would love it too, I know that. Anyway,
take care and have a great week mommy! Thanks for the letters and the love
and support!!
Love, your favorite son, Elder Shaddick :)
P.S.
And baby Bron Bron went to the Cavs!?! I am THRILLED!! That makes me really
happy!! Now it looks like I have to change all of my getups to Cavs stuff! :) Kyrie
Irving and LeBron will be quite the duo! I cannot wait.
I got to go mommy! I love you tons and hope that you have a
great week!! Take care and know that you
are all in my thoughts and prayers!!! LOVE YOU!!!
Elder Shaddick :)
{Two of Braeden's former companion's have been writing me and I thought I would add some of what they said to me this week. They are both really great young men and awesome missionaries!! I love them both and have never even met them!!}
Oh
also, cool fact, Elder Christofferson, one of the 12 Apostles, said this
mission, the Chihuahua Mission is the hardest mission in the world, and that
every time when he is picking missions for future missionaries and gets the
feeling they should come here he thinks to himself, this one must be strong!
(We are!!!) And I know, we had a multi zone meeting and I thought I was going
to see Elder Shaddick but they told me he got transferred again. I didn’t know
where but cool he that he is in the Mormon Battalion!! That is really cool. Love,
Elder Aguilar
I
have heard of the "Mormon Battalion" thing but I am not sure what it
is. I believe it is Pres. Chavez putting all of the best missionaries in the
mission in the same stake and having them baptize a ton. I miss Elder
Shaddick but I’m glad he’s there! He’ll do amazing! Love, Elder Walker
