Flooding Artigas
Dear Everyone,
Well, this Christmas meant something a
little bit different for me and for everyone here in Artigas. After so
many storms that we`ve had recently, the water level in the river rose
and on Wednesday it started flooding the city. Our leaders gave us
permission to spend the day running around, helping people move their furniture and everything out of their houses before the water got in. It
was a crazy experience, I was amazed at how streets that we walk almost
daily were completely flooded to the point that we saw a man swimming
across one the streets. Even though it wasn`t the Christmas that
everyone was expecting, I really learned a lot.
We
came to a door to try to help and a lady named Olinka came out, she was
so happy, she told us that she was our sister, that she is a member who
came here from Montevideo to spend the holidays and she recently said a
prayer so that someone would come and help her. We came at the right
moment and helped her pack up her house. This definitely strengthened my
testimony of prayer.
Fortunately the river
has lowered by now and even though this experience was so crazy, we
talked with a family that told us that this Christmas was more special
for them, because they spent it in service to their family and for
others, and that this experience helped them be closer. I know that
everything happens for a reason, and that if we are grateful for our
trials, that we can learn a lot from them.
Unfortunately
Blanca won`t be able to be baptized this week, we`re not really sure
what`s going on, but we`ll find out this week. We`ll be praying for her.
I
love being a missionary and am so grateful for the opportunity to
serve! I am so grateful to be a part of this marvelous and true work. I
love you all and am thankful for the prayers and greetings. Happy New
Year!
Hermana Autery
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