Everything is going quite nicely here in Guatemala. I love it here. The people are the best. It's been crazy to see my view of the Guatemalan people as I've been here. President Markham talks about the theme 'Faith in Every Footstep' and says that now, it's not sufficient. We're not here to have faith in every footstep. Now, we must have 'Charity in Every Footstep.' That's what I've learned on the mission. I don't work as hard as I do to impress others or just to pass the time. I work as hard as I do because I love these people. When I see people progress, it makes me truly happy because they will receive the blessings that my family has received. When they decide not to do what we invite them to do, it's heartbreaking because they're missing out. Charity, that's the difference. That's the motor of missionary work.
This past Tuesday, we went to Antigua, Guatemala again. I love Antigua. It's super pretty. It's also fun to see a lot of 'white' people. Usually, they're not even from the States. I say hi to some and they respond in French or German or who knows what. Once, I talked to someone from Tennessee and the accent took me home, it was great. This time, we didn't just go to the market, we went up to a hill that has a view of all of Antigua with the volcano. It is absolutely beautiful. I love natural beauty. It's a testament that it was all made by God.
But, since we were in Antigua, I had to take advantage and buy a couple things. As of right now, i don't think i need anything else from Guatemala. I have all that i need and want. Sure, there's still a lot I could buy, but i'm good with what I have. I have a few things that I really do like and am super excited about. Plus, it's just super hard to decide on what to buy from here. Because the market is crazy packed of goodness.
This Sunday, there will be baptisms. We will be baptizing a super special family. So, as maybe you should know, i'm working in the area that I started in. The same exact place. Anyway, back when I was here my first time (a little more than a year ago) I taught a family once. To be honest, they were not that positive. Super nice, yes. But positive to receive the gospel at that time, no. (discernment by the Spirit). So we didn't try hard to make them progress. But among entering into this colony one time, I was remembered of them. They were a referral from a member family that they have been trying with for several years. They are the Camey Family. They will be baptized this Sunday. But the little daughter is so cute. Last night, she said a prayer. She used to say 'God, Please buy me the two things. Amen.' But, as we've visited she's gotten better. (She's like 4). Last night, she wanted to say a long prayer. She started off fine by praying for her family and for us missionaries. Then, she started getting crazy. She was like 'Watch over the backpack of Elder Hunt. Watch over the backpack of Elder Hansen. Watch over my mom's lipstick.' I couldn't handle it. I just busted out laughing. The mom did too and the dad chuckled a little bit. It was the cutest little prayer ever. This family is precious. I'll talk more about them next week after they get baptized so i can send pictures.
I complete 18 months in 2 days (on the 15th). I can't believe it. But, i'm not focusing on that. It just means that i have 5.5 months to do what i need to do. It's fun stuff. I will never regret having gone on a mission. But I will continually thank my Heavenly Father for this great blessing. It's the Lord's work, that's why it has yet to be frustrated.
Go do some good in the world today!
Love y'all!
--Elder Hunt
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