The Dark Knight

A roller coaster as usual! These weeks really zip by fast. In the missionary life there is such an anticipation for each Sunday! We start preparing on Monday for Sunday! And because of that, the weeks go by really really fast! I forgot that we had a P-day for a second. I wish I had that “Sunday Anticipation” before the mission! I think every single person can have it too outside of the mission. I want to be walking into church on Sunday feeling like a champion, ready to partake of the sacrament! Everyone should be walking into church feeling that they are just a tad closer to God! That isn't gonna just happen on Sunday morning! That starts on Monday! I want to challenge everyone to start preparing for Sunday, the Lord's day, little by little, Today!! 

Shout out to the goat Uncle Giles one last time! 

I used to not like when the lights go out in Ventanas and it's night. But it really turns out to be a huge blessing from the Lord. Families are always together! Without internet to be on phones or watch TV, families and friends are sitting outside in their chairs, having a good time talking. It feels like I'm Batman a little cause my companion and I are maneuvering through the dark streets trying to help save Gotham or Ventanas from sin! Then bam! We just get in on the family fun! Contacting families makes all the difference. Joy is much more relevant as God's plan is for eternal families! 

We got to help our friends Adamaris, Michelle, Lionardo, Sayira, and Alina. They are all part of the Gudiño Family! They all are very active and love the activities! 

That's all for now!
In case I don't see yah, Buenas tardes, Buenas Noches, y Buenas Noches,

Élder Sheppert 


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