#24 浸禮 jìnlǐ (Baptism)

Oh hi everyone. It's me again....... Anyway the week here has been awesome and we have seen many miracles. This has simultaneously been the most stressful, but also happiest week of my life haha. Most of the week has been spent setting up Natisse's baptism and getting everything sorted out there. From invitations, to programs, to figuring out how we were going to stream the baptism, it's been a stressful week. But in the end it was all worth it for Thursday night. 

I can't think of how else to describe Natisses' baptism besides.... pure. There was just so much stress leading up to Thursday night. But when Natisse finally walked through the church doors, everything was set at ease. It has been such a privilege to watch her progression and to see the growth she has made. She has made such huge strides in her testimony and her belief in God. Probably the best part though came on Sunday. After her confirmation on Sunday she stood up in Fast & Testimony meeting and bore her testimony. It was so sweet, pure, and innocent. I truly felt that for a small moment I was seeing the culmination of my 17ish months of missionary service. It was truly wonderful. 

In other news we got our transfer news this weekend, and I am heading BACK TO SAN LUIS OBISPO!!!!!!. I have already served 6 months of my mission in that zone so I am super excited to go back up! 

I do want to say though just how much I have loved serving here and how much I love this ward. They have been my second family and my home away from home. I will be back Dos Vientos.

Here are the pictures you probably just scrolled to, just kidding

1,2. Natisses baptism!!!

3. Victory shakes! (NOTE: Jack-in-the-box cheesecake is not good, don't do it)

4. Good old fashioned Rupertos Mexican (yum)