Tuesday was an okay day. We did mainly contacting because of
the lack of people to talk to, but that's perfectly okay! We started English
classes back up but not many people showed up and that is a bummer. However, we
think it's because colleges are having their exams right now so we will see for
the future. But it was pretty sweet because we learned that we are moving
apartments to a much much nicer one.
Wednesday was the highlight of our week. We had a long day
of moving stuff and studies before we went over to Sora Prada to talk with her.
It went pretty nicely and we felt the Spirit as we talked about faith and it's
importance. But the big, amazing highlight was when we were bloc knocking late
that night. We wanted to get inside and teach someone the Restoration but no
one was having it. We were tired and wanted to go home but we tried this last
door and the craziest thing happened. We actually were let inside and taught
the Restoration!! And the great thing is the couple we taught, named Corniliu
and Ilina, were asking so many questions and absolutely loving our message. We
were able to give them a Book of Mormon and set up a time to teach them the
Plan of Salvation. Always work hard and never give up even when life is getting
you down. We then called President Hettinger about the great news and he was
super pumped for us and excited to hear what happens next.
Thursday was a meh day compared to Wednesday. We kept moving
apartments and studies and had a pretty normal day in Galati. Contacting was a
struggle but we all have those days when stuff goes wrong and nothing works
out. It's just more prevalent in Galati haha.
Friday I officially finished my 12 weeks of training
essentially and it was pretty great. These first 12 weeks were pretty tough but
it doesn't matter how tough they are because as long as you work hard and be
obedient, the Lord will find ways to bless you in any situation you are in. And
I have felt that so much with all the blank contacting days here. It's hard to
not see the success right away, but over time, you will notice how much things
have changed for the better. The Lord works in small and simple things.
The biggest church in Galati all lit up at night |
Fun shot with the Cartea Lui Mormon (I love this book!) |
Saturday marked my 4 months away on my mission and it is
super crazy to see how time flies! The highlight of the day was bloc knocking
and knocking into a family with a man from California. We talked with him and
he was such a cool guy and he said he would totally be down for us coming and
teaching his family this coming week. Talk about a solid find to finish the
day!!!
Sunday was a great day at church. We got a text from the
Hettingers saying they were coming to Galati and we were super stoked!! It was
awesome to see them and see their excitement when we told them all about our
pretty great week. They are excited for Galati and really believes that Galati
has potential in it. They are putting huge trust in us and have confidence that
we can create a spark for the people in Galati.
Wake up each day with the mindset that you are going to
change the world and then do it. Take action before the moment is gone. Love
you all and miss you a whole bunch. Keep being awesome!!
Va iubesc,
Elder Bowen
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