So lets get things started.....
So Elder Memmott and I have been knocking every door and talking to everything that moves about the gospel. It has been fun and we have seen lots of blessings. I think we both recognize that this is the Lords work and I`m pretty sure the Lord is just pumped to see two little white kids running around the streets of Mexico crying repentance. (We literally yell it in the streets sometimes just to be nerds) We found some gnarly peeps this week. A lot of potential. We had 9 people go to church. 7 of them Elder Memmott and I found this week.
I dont remember which day is which cause it went by so fast, but I`ll just give you some highlights. Order doesnt really matter.
We found a sweeeeet family. We were knocking doors and I guy opens the door (his name is Javier...a different Javier) He opens up and we talk about the family and the importance of having a family that lives the teachings of Christ. The guy says ``I already know you and I have one of your books`` We showed him the Book of Mormon and asked if that was it. He said ``No, its about Jesus`` and he enters in his house and brings back JESUS THE CHRIST by James E. Talmage. Both of our jaws dropped to the cement. He told us that his brother and his mom are members. His brother lives in Canada and his mom in San Cristobal Ecatepec (That was my last area) It was crazy. So we taught a little bit and set a return appointment. The next day we taught about Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. We taught Javier, his wife Laura and his son TomAs who is 17. Tomas was especially interested about learning of the Book of Mormon. He was like `` I Neeeever knew that Jesus came to the Americas, that is awesome`` I was way focused and clinged on every word we said. Javier, the dad, is playin it like he is just goin to investigate the church, but deep down we know he feels somethin. They also have another daughter Xochitl who is 19 and we never taught her in the week, but went to church on Sunday with the whole fam. They also have another nephew living there who is 20 named Abraham. They all went to church and I`m pretty sure they loved it. It was an extra special sacrament meeting because it was ward conference and the Stake President (who is a stud) and his counselor (who is also a stud) gave amazing talks. There was a choir (which doesnt exacly bring the spirit, but is was ok) They loved their classes and when we said goodbye to them they all had really big smiles on their faces. We pray for them in every prayer. They would be the coolest eternal family!
We also had Chaquer and Jose Miguel go to church. They are progressing, but a little slower than we would like.
We also had Maria Concepcion go to church. She is Martha`s sister. You remember Martha right? Ma Concepcion is way tight. She already said. ``Im going to change religions`` She liked church. We are teaching another sister of Martha and her family too. They are awesome too, but they didnt go to church. We have a ton of families in teaching.
We are also teaching a couple named Alfredo and Purificacion. Their daughter is a member in a different ward and she gave us the reference. They also didnt go to church, but have shown a lot of interest. We are going to follow up with them a little more to see if they progress.
We are determined to find more eternal families so whenever we get tired and one of us says ``lets go to lunch a little bit early`` or ``im tired`` or `` lets go to the house to go to the bathroom`` or `` lets go visit a member family`` we quickly reply to each other................ NO SEAS NIÑA..... In english that means ``Dont be a girl`` It motivates us to work really hard and we dont waste any time. Sometimes if we have a long walk to get to an appointment we race to the corner or to another part a long the way.
Other highlights. Elder Memmott and I are turning 21. That means (like you said mom) we are legal ``whatever that means`` It doesnt mean anything in Mexico really because I have seen 6 year olds go to the tiendas to by 2 huge bottles of alcohol. I guess the legal age in Mexico is 6. But hey, thats why we gotta keep preachin.....
Elder Memmott and I also have a gang. Its a group of 4 little kids on our street from ages 6 to 10...and us. We have been playing soccer with them for a few minutes and one night this week we had a little magic show. It was tight. I`ll send a picture. They call me ``Heap`` and Elder Memmott ``Memo`` They are funny. If their parents see them playin with us then they let them stay out longer to play so they LOVE us. I gave them all a quarter in American money. The Sol gang begins.....
Other comments.....
Elder Memmott broke the toilet seat with his bony buttocks. We also broke the bathroom door and now it doesnt close completely. It`s just cause we played soccer in the house. After it happened I thought ``My mom always told me not to play football or basketball (in this case soccer) in the house``
A large amount of members have gotten upset with us during the lunch appointments because we speak spanglish and they dont understand us.
Elder Memmott taught me how to talk like a hick. We discovered that a speaking spanish with a hick voice is a funny combination.
We have 2 zone themes for the month of March...... First Faith is to achieve what the Lord wants us to achieve. Second, I`d rather shoot for the stars and miss than shoot for a cowpie and nail it! I think those phrases will motivate the zone to give it all they got.
In the month of February we reached our goals of baptisms and confirmations. I was so pumped about it cause a week ago it didnt look like we were going to reach it. Our zone had 30 confirmations. In our area we had 6. It was a pretty alright month for Queretaro compared to past months anyway!
Well I love you all. I dont know about the housing situation, but I want to room with Elder Christensen. Thats the plan so far anyways. Talk to his mom and figure out something. Let me know how it goes. That would be tight with Grant Scurr too. Let me know. Maybe we can all be roomies.
Thats awesome about the Basketball finals... Is Mesa High still in it? So I can make fun of Romney? He called me in the week tellin me that Mtn View was ·ranked numba 2 behind Mesa High. Lame....I told him i would pùnch him in the face with the 3 state rings that Mtn View won in a row while I was there. My pride still gets to me a little haha.
I was also pumped to hear about Dallin H. Oaks and the new Stake President! LEt me know who is going to release me when you know. Also....do you know where the Gulbrandsens are goin to be Mission President yet?
Thats all! I thought I already thanked you for the Valentine package, but if I didnt than THAAAANK YOU!!! It was great and I still have some stuff to share with Elder Memmott.
I love you all! I miss you. Elder Memmott just informed me that we have 115 more days. Weird. I dont want to think about it. The mission is the best. Tomorrow we have zone leader conference that should be great!
Have a great week! Keep strong in the faith and trust in the Lord!
Con amor,
Elder Greg Heap
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