December 14, 2015

Hey guys hows it going? 

This week we have been really busy taking care of things that are happening in the zone. As we start getting ready for Christmas. We are going to be able to talk to you guys on the 25th and it could be either in the morning or in the afternoon. You guys need to let me know when it would be best for you guys. Also we are going to have a party on the 24th as a mission. We are all excited to be able to feel that Christmas spirit as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 

There is so many things to tell you guys as these weeks start going by. First I cant believe I have 15 months in the mission. Second that I only have 9 months to serve more in my mission. Really the time flies by when you forget about yourself and serve others. I cant believe this is my second Christmas here in the mission. Its a special time to see how my progress is going a long. I really feel that I have changed in many ways. We are excited to be able to participate in this conversion process here in the mission. 

This week we had some problems with some missionaries in their obedience. They are following the promptings of the adversary and are not listening to the spirit. It is really sad to see a missionary that is ending his mission with all this disobedience. He is affecting a lot of missionaries in the zone. The zone is very successful but the missionaries are listening to him and really not doing what the Lord wants. We have been helping them this week to know what the savior wants and trying to make them feel bad for what they did. 

We have corrected them with love. Today we also have to interview another missionary that is feeding of the influence of this missionary. I truly have gotten to love him and appreciate his work. I have even trusted him to do the right thing all this time but sadly that trust is gone now and he has to gain our trust again and the Lords trust. 

In these times of the months the missionaries really  start remembering their houses but it affects their obedience and diligence. I have been keeping my thoughts here in the mission even though I love you guys. I have been focused my whole time here where i need to be. Today we are going to watch some movies and eat pizza. Its going to be  fun. 

I just wanted to let you guys know what was happening. I could feel spirit more strongly for preaching the gospel with such strong power to make a change in peoples hearts. 

I hope you have a good week. Love you guys. 

Elder Parra