May 16

Hey there from Guatemala,

How are you all doing?? Did Wendy have her baby yet?? I am guessing not yet but I was hoping yes. Hahaha. I hope that everyone is wonderful!!

This week we had interview with the president. I can't tell you how much I enjoy conversing with him. When I first started in the field I thought, "He doesn't know me. He doesn't really care." But then about 5 1/2 months ago I had an interview that totally changed my mind. Without even saying a word when I walked in, he commented on my feelings. I was amazed that he know what I was feeling. (I hadn't had the chance to explain my feelings before he spoke). I gained a testimony in that instant, and it has grown since then, that he is guided by the Lord. I know that my leaders truly care and want what is best. I urge you that if you have a doubt about that pray to God, then go to the Bishop, Stake President, etc, ask for an interview. God will show you His power.

One thing that we talked about in my interview is how to have success. The president asked me to answer how I have been able to find success in my new area. I replied that it was all based on my faith. I learned the hard way that doing thing how I want to do them gets me NO WHERE. I just need to remain focused, work diligently and calmly, and then the Lord with place His choosen in my path. I am just to start by listening. I can't know what to teach if I don't know what the needs are. I have learned to speak with the Spirit. I let him guide my thoughts and words. It is amazing how much success you can find when you are guided by the Spirit. But don't doubt!! Another experience about faith... I had a lesson on Friday with an investigator named Yohana. She isn't married and we need to get some identification for her "husband" so that they can get married. We couldn't find the papers that had his date of birth and birth place. So I suggested a prayer after looking in her small one roon house for 20 minutes. She agreed and after the prayer I opened a folder that we had looked through 3 times. With all the calmness I had from the prayer I shuffled through the papers and found the info we needed. :D I know without a doubt that the Lord hears and answers our prayers. He loves us!! But we musted doubt!!! With one drop of doubt we fail to see the answers we need!!!

I love you all!!!

Hna. Pelaez