Hermana Brittany Lowe : "I wonder if this is good with manjar"

I'ts been another great week here in Lima! The sun is peeking out of the clouds some days in the afternoons, so that's good. I'm a little scared for the summer that is quickly approaching, because all the members say that it's fuerte, but I'm from socal, so I should be fine, right?

October's almost over, so that scares me. Often times I feel like the time is flying by so dang fast and so uncontrollable. I'm just trying to enjoy every single second and learn as much as humanly possible while here in Perú! I absolutely love it. I don't want it to end.

My companion has discovered manjar and has fallen in love (although she was supposed to lock up her heart b4 coming on the mish, ha ha), nah I'm just kidding. She just loves it and eats it with everything - truly learning from her mother (me). I love her so much and we have a blast every single day. We have already seen so many miracles and have a running list of inside jokes together and it's only been 3 weeks. Ya fue.

So I'll tell you guys about one of the miracles. We stopped by an investigator's house, whom are hard to find all together at the same time. We were able to find at least both parents and the youngest daughter. We shared with them the message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Wow. It was an amazing experience. I was leading and gave most of the lesson because my companion is still learning. I was able to answer all of their questions (which I consider tough because the Dad is a lawyer and a bit intense) and in return, ask them good questions. Let me clarify: it was not me nor mi compañera who taught that lesson. It was 100% the Holy Ghost; 100% divine inspiration. I can't even begin to describe how it feels to be an instrument in God's hands like that, but I literally just spoke and spoke and asked questions fluidly. In SPANISH, mind you. My mind was never blank or didn't know how to respond....there was always a thought/answer placed in my mind. It was incredible. I can't even remember much of what was said...even walking down the street right after the lesson, I had already forgotten. I do remember that after giving the majority of the lesson, I asked, "How can you each know that everything we've said and shared tonight is true for yourselves?" and the usual answer is like though going to church, searching the scriptures, or praying and asking God, right? Well, the Dad answered and said something like, "Oh, I already know that it's true. I can feel it. I know that you haven't lied to me." and the mom responded, "I want to cry because that message was so beautiful. I can feel that it's true. Thank you." Like what?? No one has ever given me an answer like that in my whole mission. I was like, wait, what? Did that just happen? Did they really just say that? They felt that from our lesson?? I was astounded and felt the spirit so strong in that moment.

My testimony is now even more strengthened on the power of prayer (because I prayed so hard going into that lesson), the importance of practicing teaching, the undeniable truth and power of the message of the Restoration, and the power and influence of the Holy Ghost. He truly is the real teacher.

This was an amazing and spiritual and sacred experience for me that I wanted to share with you guys. I never want to forget it and want to keep having experiences like it; I want to keep strengthening my testimony, and change people's lives. I'm praying so hard for this beautiful family and their spiritual progression.

Thank you for reading all this. You all mean a lot to me. Have a fantastic week.

Love,
Hermana Lowe

Not pictured from this week:
Man peeing in the bushes in plain sight the other day.
More dogs in tutus and t-shirts owning the streets
Eating chicken, rice, and potatoes on the daily
Looking out the window everyday and still not believing that I live in Perú
Eating 3 sol pizzas with our ward mission leader
Lima traffic
My companion's squidward shoes
Beautiful chalk art and street vendors
etc, etc, etc....