Tuvimos un bautismo!!!!!!!!! Se bautizo hermano Andrew Jesth Gomez Santos!! I am so excited for him and his family. He is 14 years old, but the first to get baptized. His family is from Venezuela, but I have more time here in Peru than they do, which is crazy to think about. We had a surprise change this week and Elder Farfan left, and my new companion is Elder Cespedes from Bolivia! He has 20 months in the mission, so he is experienced and we are working supèr hard. This area of Jordàn has so much potential and I am so excited for what else lies in store. I am so happy for this family that we are working with. Just the other day we taught them how to have a noche de hogar, and it was so special. We shared a small message and played que pasaría si`, which is what would happen if.....and they were laughing so hard and just absolutely loved it. Hermano Manuel, the dad, is also listening to us and he was smiling and laughing. It honestly brings me so much happiness just to see how much this family loves one another. My heart literally melted when I saw Anyerli give a big hug to her brother Andrew after his baptism and the amount of love and support really touched me. I can't wait to see what the Lord has prepared for every person in the Familia Gomez Santos.
This week we also have been visiting the members and getting them excited about the gospel again and sharing it with their families and friends. Honestly, something that has touched me is the importance of family and having a strong foundation in the home. I have felt so much joy to see these families get strengthened, more joy than I have ever felt before. I am super grateful for my family and who they are, but developing the friendships and really showing a genuine love for the families here has made me feel an immense joy.
I love Peru so much. I love the gospel. Honestly, I never want to leave, I am going to stay here for a while. It doesn't feel like I've been gone 11 months, but time is going by so fast. I love the people here. Love you guys!!!!
Love,
Elder McGreer
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