Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday I was on the road with President Poncio and Hermana Poncio
visiting all the houses of the missionaries on the west coast of
Nicaragua. We were in Chinandega and Leon, thee hottest cities in this
whole world. It was awesome being able to talk to President about his
personal life and learn from his experiences! (Momotombo 'volcano' and
Corinto ´the beach').
Last night, our good
friend Steven took that step and got baptized! He is a shyer, quieter
dude, but he is one of the most humble little teenagers I have met. He
shows up at 4:30 in the afternoon to take advantage of the church wifi
and play some Clash of Clans before seminary starts, then he goes to
class, then has to return home to where his grandfather treats him like
garbage. We were never able to teach him in his home because of his
family situation, but the Bishop, being Steven´s uncle, really took on
the load and was right by his side. Hours before the baptism, Steven´s
grandmother called us and said he would not be getting baptized because
he was sick and that he should wait a little longer. As persistent
missionaries do, we went right on over to his house. We talked to him,
offered a blessing, and told him a miracle would come to pass if he had
the faith. Of course, the Lord provided and almost instantly Steven felt
better. The Bishop baptized him, and the smile on Steven´s face sealed
the deal. The Lord saw our sacrifices during the week, and because of
it, he was able to make a miracle happen!
Nicaragua is cool.
DyC 67:10-13 The Lord will make himself known unto us as we rid ourselves of all ungodliness and put off the natural man!
Take
care, each and everyone of you back at home! Good luck to all you fresh
missionaries and the ones who are entering into the holy MTC in the
coming weeks. Prepare for big things!
Con amor,
Elder Campbell
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| Brayden and President Poncio |
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| Steven's baptism |
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