BUENAS TARDES A TODOS
This week was a doozy, I was wiped out when we finished. Lots of great stuff happening over here in Anaheim.
First things first, WE HAD TRANSFERS. I am staying here in Rio Vista, which I'm really happy about, I really like this ward. However, Elder Mortimer has left and I was quite sad to see him go. We got along really well and worked hard together, but it's all part of the plan. My new companion's name is Elder Willis and he's from Indiana, he's a great guy. We're going to have some fun this transfer and work like crazy. Fun fact: Elder Willis is my fifth companion in 5 transfers, that's not super common. This is the first time I've stayed in an area for 6 transfers. Change is fun.
Okay La Familia Peña continues to blow me away, they're the best. We visited them a few times this week and also got to partake of the sacrament with them in their home. They loved it and are just the best kind of people. They're really excited for their baptism too, I can't wait. We were talking with the mom and she told us that since she started meeting with us and saying her prayers and reading, she's gotten promoted to the best position she's ever had, her family is a lot more united, and her husband is the happiest she's ever seen him. The gospel really changes lives, and she's recognized all of these things as a sign from God that she's on the right path. So cool.
A few weeks ago I wrote about Lily, a 9 year girl we were teaching. We had to postpone her baptism because her family wants to do it at the chapel but it's closed because of COVID. She's doing so good though, she understands our teaching so well and always has really thoughtful responses and questions. Missionary work really is the coolest thing ever. You should all try it sometime if you haven't before.
Elder Mortimer and I heard of a spot in our area from where you can see the whole mission, so we decided to go up to it on one of our last days there. We went right at sunset and man, it was so pretty, I'll send some pictures.
Sometimes I really miss Ecuador and wish I was still there, but when I think about it, I have learned so many important things here that I wouldn't have learned if I had stayed there. I know God really has a perfect plan for all of us, even though sometimes it's not what we want. I was so sad to leave Ecuador, but in hindsight, it's been a big blessing. Just remember that God knows best.
Unfortunately, this email will now come to a close. I do hope that you enjoyed it.
Love and miss you all!
Elder Spangler
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