This past week Tata got baptized (20 years old) and
it was the day after she got word that she needed to go right then to
visit her grandmother who is on the edge of death. She had the choice to
go and see her for the last time or get baptized. We talked with her
but mostly listened and let her make her own decision. I had the
opportunity to promise her as a representative of Christ that her
grandma would not die until after she received the gift of the Holy
Ghost and visit her.... Tata was baptized, received the Holy Ghost, and
then bore one of the most pure testimonies I have ever heard in front of
the whole congregation. For some more background on Tata: she is also
so timid and embarrassed she will not look at us during lessons and went
through all our visits with her head in her hands.. sometimes
responding but always listening. It was a truly amazing baptism and,
just like all the others, there was a big trial of faith before the
decision could be made.
The past two weeks I have eaten
duck, seaweed, octopus, shark, intestines, cow tongue and of course lots
of rice. We also had a couple drunk guys show up to church the past
week. One came right up to me and embraced me and cried on my shoulder
for a good minute or two. Yeah, New Years was insane here in Cabo Verde.
We almost had to go home early because of the parties getting out of
hand but the Lord protected us and allowed us to keep working.
I love this time of year where we can make goals to improve ourselves.
However strange it sounds it is true that self improvement is fun for
us when we can see our progress.
My main goal for this new year is to get completely lost in the work. Iºve decided not to email home anymore.
Anyways, The last little news is that a really good friend out here in
the mission has just become AP which I just heard minutes ago. Things
are going amazing out here. I love you all!
I love you especially mother!!!! Happy Birthday!!! And I was just kidding about not emailing you anymore, hahaha.
From,
Elder Judd
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