Thanks
to everyone for the birthday wishes. I loved the big letter that I got,
it was so great to hear from so many people. It got here with good
timing too because it was the 4th of July so I read it probably when all
of you were out watching some amazing fireworks. I hope you all had
tons of fun for the 4th and are all enjoying the great summer weather.
I also got a letter from Aunt Kimber that day. That's fun that they got a new dog. I hope you all (Mom, Mariah,
Brianna, Aunt Kimber, Aunt Stacy, and Aunt Julie) have such a fun time
in San Francisco this week. That sounds like so much fun.
This week just flew by. I
had a great birthday just serving the Lord like every other day. It was
great to be able to give of myself that day though. It was fun to
remember 2 years ago when we were working up at Nomi and Papa's house
and we ate doughnuts. Then of course how we went out for Peruvian food
after. So 3 years in a row I've had Peruvian food for my birthday, I
think it has now become a tradition and I'm more than happy with that.
A funny thing real quick. So there are like a
billion churches all over the place in Perú. I don't know who starts
them or keeps them going, but there's like a different church every
block or so. One in my area is ''Casa de Job''. I mean I know he's a
great guy and example to us and everything, but I just wish people were
able to realize that if we worship Jesus Christ, His church should have
His name. I guess that's why we're all out here though, to help them
know the truth. I'm so grateful I can help others come unto Christ and
live according to His gospel.
So a miracle on my birthday was the familia Felix.
We were just walking and there was a family. It's a rule in our mission
to contact all the families we see in the street (I don't always do it
like I should, but I'm trying) and so I contacted them. He was way too
cool about it and we were just talking while we were walking. So I asked
for their direction and he just pointed to a house and we arrived there
before I could write it down. Then I just asked if we could share a
quick message and he said of course. I don't know exactly what the best
part is, but it all started great when he said he was married. As we
were teaching they understood more than the usual person and the 9 year
old kid was way too smart when it came to authority. He just said that
God isn't going to give authority to some random church, it has to come
from Him. And then when we went back for the second visit he talked
about the First Vision and pretty much quoted it. That was so awesome.
Oh yeah, and the dad said that so many people pass by and knock the
door, but he never lets them in. But with us it was different, he said
that he felt lots of happiness in his heart when we started to talk with
him. That was such an amazing birthday present sent from Heavenly
Father.
In
my studies this week I read Mosiah 7 and 8 and it was great to learn more about
prophets and seers. I really liked reading the footnotes that I hadn't read
before and learning in the Bible what it also says in the Book of Mormon. It
continues to amaze me how the Bible and the Book of Mormon teach the same
doctrine, but how much clearer it is in the Book of Mormon. And my testimony of
the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and all that Joseph Smith said was
strengthened as once again it all just fit together too perfectly. How all the
stories are so intertwined and so perfect.
My miracle
for the week was all day yesterday. Hermano Caruajulca had offered to take a bunch
of investigators to church which was so kind of him. He has two cars, his son
went in one with Elder Sayoud, and I went in the other with him. As we were
picking people up his car broke down. So that complicated things, but then his
son came by and was able to take all of the investigators to church. We arrived
a little later and they were all really happy. They all enjoyed church so much.
Then at night we were going to teach a lesson and an old investigator, Jerry,
came up to us. I had talked to him a bunch of times, but hadn't ever taught
him. He said he wanted to talk with us and so my companion asked him when he
was going to get baptized, which he has asked him a couple of times already,
but this time was different. He said that he had prayed and felt that he needed
to be baptized. So then my companion invited him to get baptized this Saturday and
he accepted. He's already been interviewed a couple of times, but every time he
bailed. My companion said that this time he was different. So we went inside to
teach him right there in the house of a member family that are his neighbors. I
felt something really special too and know that God is preparing His children
to accept His gospel and receive His blessings. It was amazing how it all
worked out. I know that God does work miracles.
We
are seeing so many miracles here in Villas de Ancón. I love it so
much. Things are going well with Elder Sayoud. We are both trying to change and become
better missionaries. It's amazing and I'm so grateful to be with him.
So,
Hermano Caruajulca that offered to take us to church is also the family
that feeds us. His car broke down like 3 times last week and I know
it's so hard on him, but he keeps trying his best. I'm so grateful that
we can help that family too and for the amazing help they are to us.
There are so many kind people here. I love Perú.
Hermana
Charo fasted on Saturday without an invitation or anything, she just
did it. She's so amazing and we taught her a little better how to fast.
Also, Matt, the guy we baptized a couple of weeks ago moved to Chile.
That was kind of sad, but then he said that his mom had told him that
she lives two doors down from the church in Chile so that should be
awesome for him and I hope the missionaries in Chile can baptize his
family.
Thanks again for all of the love, support, and prayers. Have the best week ever and know that you are all in my prayers.
Love your happy missionary in Perú,
Elder Aaron Micah Wheatley
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| The most American cereal I could find for my birthday breakfast! |
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| Elder Scheiss and I. We had companionship exchanges. |
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