Listening to lectures on Ipod about Joseph Smith in our apartment this week has inspired me and lit the fire that was burning within that man to build this only true church. It happens one soul at a time, and in moments of feeling the sweet spirit, followed by hours of sweat, tears, and soul-grinding work. But it happens. It continues after hundreds of years, millions of members, and repetition after repetition of the miracle known as conversion.
This week Ana was baptized. A sweet package arrived from an even sweeter friend and so I was able to sport the full white tie get-up. It was a great day. Ana went through much difficulty to get baptized -- being the only member in her family and only 13 years old. But, as with all the investigators that make it to the sacred waters, her desires were great enough to overcome the obstacles of the adversary, which there ALWAYS are.Luis and Jorgelina, the golden family, will be getting married and baptized on Saturday. Luis has been 4 days withuot smoking and in a good natured attempt to help him quit, I think we are getting his whole family addicted to lolli-pops! Luckily that one doesn´t pop up in the old Word of Wisdom. I hope and pray that they can remember how they´ve felt and what they´ve been shown (since they have received many VERY special answers) when those inevitable obstacles and barriers begin to appear.
Three other young people, Edgar (17), Yilda (13), and Clara (16), that had burning desires to be baptized but couldn´t get their parents to sign, have been given permission. Ana´s baptism and the giving of these 3 youth´s permission all happened last night: the last day of a very difficult, stressful week.
Isn´t it such a joy to overcome a trial by enduring it well and find that at the end there is a golden pot of happiness waiting for you? Heavenly Father is deeply aware of each and every one of His children.
I love you all and thank you for your support and help in this great cause. Shall we not go on in so great a cause?
I love you all and thank you for your support and help in this great cause. Shall we not go on in so great a cause?
I pray that you and I do...ALWAYS!
Your Friend, Brother, Son,
Elder McCarty
1198 The babtism of Ana. I didn´t explain to her that I would lead her into the water backwards and so even to this day (ok, like 2 days later) she hits me for having scared her so badly. Haha, she is hilarious.
1171 A stormy day in full rain attire on a beautiful palm-treed green hill.
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