A lot of good news!

Family and Friends!

 A lot of good news! :) It rained this week and we really, really needed it and have been praying for it! Also, I am staying in Camarillo with Sister Brown! We were SO happy. The work is really progressing here and we are just so on the same page. (Companion telepathy is real haha)  We're thrilled and can't wait to see what this transfer will bring :) It's been an incredible week!!

Enrique's baptism and confirmation was so powerful! He was glowing... and the spirit was so strong. He has such a humble heart and I've learned so much from his example. He is just so kind and tenderhearted. He shared his testimony on Sunday about how he wants to be an example to his family and his children and that they mean everything to him. After his confirmation he walked up to us and said,  "I'M A MORMON NOW." Haha and the whole day he kept expressing to us how good he felt. It was priceless :) It was such a blessing to see him make this covenant and was a good reminder to me of my commitment to follow our savior Jesus Christ. We are so excited to continue to work with him and point him to the temple!

 

The Gomez family is doing AMAZING. They were excited to hear that we're both staying and we will be spending thanksgiving with them! :) (Our ward is amazing.. we already have 4 thanksgiving meals haha. They treat us so well.) We met with them and our relief society president and her husband. It was perfect.. they both told their conversion stories and for the both of them, it hasn't been an easy road. Their testimonies were so powerful and exactly what Sister Gomez needed to hear. They relate to her really well because they were both born and raised catholic… They also came to all three hours of church yesterday! She still has a difficult time with the restoration and prophets, but she is really opening her heart to know if these things are true. '

We had 11 hours of service this week! Service is my favorite! I love this area and our ward. They are so diligent and have the desire to reach out and fellowship others. They are so great to work with! I am so blessed to be here serving the Lord and to see the atonement at work in not only others life, but my own life. I know that this is the savior's work and that Charity, the pure love of Christ, changes lives.

 

"The Saviors' example provides a framework for everything that we do, and his words provide an unfailing guide. His path will take us safely home."

 - President Monson

Not only will the savior's path take us safely home, but we can help others along the path and take them safely home with us. Never hesitate to lift, encourage our reach out to some one! Every soul is great in the sight of our heavenly father. Thank you for your prayers and support.. I feel them every day :) I love you all!!!

 Sister James

Enrique is baptized!

 

Happy Halloween from Camarillo!

 

Its my other mom Lisa!

 

A surprise visit from the Berthold's!