This week was a good one. Apparently I am
getting fatter. Go figure. A couple of members in the ward hear have
said to me,"Wow Elder Neifert you are getting more fat!" Other
missionaries have told me the same thing. I really don't think so. If it's
happening it's because of the papusas. They are super good, and super
fattening. I'm turning into a Salvadoreno, eating everything with my
hands, talking with my hands, and getting nice and plump.
This
week I had a really awesome spiritual experience. I had an interchange
with our district leader. So I went to his area and his companion went
with my companion in our area. I got to go up in the mountains and see
the beach from a far off. But what was much more satisfying was that we
were able to visit a family with a brand new baby that had just been
born the day before. We just stopped by to talk a little - getting to know
them and sharing a message from the Book of Mormon. Throughout this
lesson with them I had the strong impression that we should give the
baby a blessing. This happened a good 5 times during about 10 minutes of
talking. Finally just knowing and having the courage to do what the
spirit directed, I asked if they would like us to give the day old baby a
blessing. The parents said it would be okay, so I laid my hands on
sleeping Nicole's head and gave a blessing. It was by far the most
satisfying experience this week. Being able to bless someone who was so
small, innocent and pure, who had just the day before been in the
presence of our Heavenly Father. As we left their home my district
leader said he had the same impression during the lesson. So we
shouldn't doubt the spirit! Have the courage to act on what He directs.
I'm glad the spirit is here to guide me. Or I would be lost. There is so
much joy that I found helping other people. Its so satisfying to know
that you have done what the Lord wanted you to do as directed by the
spirit. I love the Lord, I love this work and I love the people here!
I love you guys, spirit up!
Elder Neifert
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