Santo Domingo (Espaillat) 12 - General Conference:
Saw the best friend Juan Carlos in Conference. We talked a little bit and he told me that Frank and Eliany and Maireny are doing great. They were watching the Conference in Villa Agricolas so I didn't get to see them but I was super happy to hear that they're staying strong in the Gospel and working to try and reach their goals.
It was a really spiritually packed week with General Conference this weekend. We had a lot less meetings and had actually a lot of time to work in our area. We contacted two really cool references that have a lot of potential. They weren't able to see General Conference with us for various reasons, but they've both been to church a couple times so we'll see where everything goes.
It's such a blessing to hear from inspired Prophets and Apostles from the Lord. To recieve general direction as a church and personal insights as individual members of this True Church. I truly enjoyed and learned much from various talks, including the newly called Apostles. One doesn't have to look far or for many reasons why these men are called of God other than their burning testimonies. I really learned a lot and recieved many inspired personal revelations that I know will help me become a better missionary and servant of Christ.
Our investigators enjoyed the Conference as well. Enrique and his son Manuel were able to see - as father and son - the Priesthood session, and as a family on Sunday. They loved it and they also had a sweet piece of news for all of us. They bought wedding rings!!!! They showed them to us on Wednesday and I jumped out of my chair and almost gave Miriam a hug - but then I came to my missionary senses and gave her a firm handshake haha. We're so happy for them. Manuel is taking seminary now and he's gonna be going on splits with us tomorrow. We're just waiting for the marriage date and trying to keep them spiritually growing through it all.
Wilson is doing great. He was a little sick this week and we weren't able to see him much. But we talked and he's excited and on track for his baptism that's coming soon.
Rafa got back from Haiti. I don't know if I included that in the last letter. But he loved the Mormon church when he was visiting his family and he's really dedicated on his conversion process. We'll be teaching him the commandments this week, trying to get him prepared.
We recieved transfers yesterday and I'm STAYING!!!!!!!! With yet another Latin companion, Elder Góngora, who actually was in our zone just a month and a half ago. A REALLY COOL missionary who works super hard. So we're hoping for big things as a companionship for the transfer.
I'm loving the mission so much. There are so many unexpected things that happen sometimes. But you just have to enjoy the beauty of it all.
Love you guys,
Elder Graff
Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it"
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