Well everyone something very interesting happened this week and it all starts with Black Jesus.... Yes its true here in my area (Portobelo) There is the Cristo Negro and he is called the saint of criminals.... I really encourage you guys to research it further because it is quite a thing but basically every October 21st there have a parade and it starts at 6 and they have an imagine in a church and they take 3 steps forwards and then 2 steps back... Everyone dresses in purple and on Tuesday they walk all the way to Portobelo!! Some all the way from Panama City others from Sabanitas!!! It was so weird to see all these people walking by on the street. There were a lot of Police officers because some people even escape from prison to visit the Cristo Negro and recieve forgiveness or even ask for favors to help them.....There was just so much apastasy and it was just so sad that it rained all day Wednesday and I am very sure that Heavenly Father was very much sad...
Anyways this week we had some success in finding more people to teach! It was great we visited our little Old Xenia and as usual had an amazing and powerful lesson with her! She didn't accept a date for baptism until the next day but then she finally accepted! She said that after the blessing everything got better for her. That she had less pain her vision was clearer and that she comprehended everything better! When she accepted she asked what it is she had to do to be baptized and We said come to church... We went by on Sunday to pick her up for church and she said no.... We asked her about next sunday and she said no.. Sad thing is we don't know what happened but It hurt so bad. She is so ready and she is just one of those that Satan worked on so hard, We are going to visit her this week one last time to see what happened.... Man Satan just really is the worst!!
We met Armando this week and it was a little weird but Hey what are you going to do! Everyone needs the gospel even those that are a tad creepy... It was actually really hard because he really doesn't have any knowledge of Religion which was a first here in Panama his brother Armario though does have a knowledge and was able to help us out with regards to the Bible They both have a date for the 14th :)
This week I really was able to learn more about the atonement and how I can really apply it more in my life. Jesus suffered everything for us. He literally did it for US. He did it so He could better understand how to help us and to know what it is exactly we need to do in times of need. We may ask continually for help and to just have all of the trial take away from us but really we just need to ask for the strength to endure, to learn, and to grow. He know us perfectly and can help us if we ask Him specifically what it is we need to do to help us in that time. I know He lives and I know He loves us. He atoned for me and He did the same for each of you.
I love you all so much and miss you like crazy! Thank you for your prayers and your support! I hope all continues to go well with everything!
Les quiero mucho!
Herrmana Garcia
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