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The last district meeting

Hola Todos!

Latest news: I will be staying in Colonia Juarez for at least 6 more weeks! But my companion Hermana Cruz is heading out to Ciudad Juarez. My new companion is Hermana San Martín. I know nothing about her, just that she´s been on her mission for 6 months, but I am hoping for the best!

I am grateful for all the time I have been given here with Hermana Cruz. She is a great missionary, always looking to brighten people's day. She occasionally gets frustrated or stressed out, but is always ready to laugh, sing, and work hard. I am sad that Hermana Cruz is leaving, but excited to see what more I can learn from Hermana San Martin. I have never met or seen her, but know there is a reason she is coming. I´m hoping the colonia will get a new energy on her arrival. 

The work here is very different and at times difficult, but I know there are people here who are looking for the truth. Practically every week I have been surprised and blessed to be able to find someone who is looking for the truth, and though they don't always end up accepting the message (which I am aware is most likely my own fault), I have seen miracles here, and know that they will continue if we keep working and searching diligently.

On Sunday we were able to find a family who lives on a ranch that we didn't know existed. We were told this week (by a mother who we found walking to pick up her kids) that by the river, past some of the orchards, there are more houses (ranches that are spread out) that are still considered part of the colonia--it's about an hour's walk. We went and found her with her husband and her aunt and uncle. 

The uncle actually has a Book of Mormon that he was given in passing by some missionaries and he has been reading it. He isn't sure yet about changing religion or going to a different church, but didn't say that it would never happen, just said that he didn't know what the point would be (which we will happily explain to him this week when we go to our next appointment with them). 

I love you all and hope you have a great week!

Hermana Naatjes