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Hola,

Yet another week has flown by in the mission field. It is going by way to fast! Today we decided to go to a Relief Society activity for lunch and it was super fun, we have two investigators come and we really enjoyed the time together. I have grown to love this place as my home. The people are so wonderful and have such strong testimonies. That's what I love about being here is that almost everyone that comes to church here has there own testimonies. They prayed and asked our Father in Heaven if what we teach is true and they can testify with all of there heart that it is the only true church on the face of the planet.
We have 7 interviews tonight (Norma, Sabrina, Ayelen, Maira, Carla, Sabrina, Juan-Jose) and I am just now starting to feel the nerves. I have been pretty calm all week but right now I am feeling a little uneasy. I know that we just need to have faith. If they are prepared they will pass and will feel ready to make it to the waters of baptism this weekend. I have been thinking a lot about faith lately. As missionaries we hear about a lot of the negative things that have happened in the past and as a result there is a lot of negative attitudes and energy which breaks my heart. We have to remember that with God ANYTHING is possible. We have to keep the faith and work, show our faith through our actions and the Lord will bless us. I was reading in D&C today and found this scripture which I love, “and the time speedily cometh that great things have to be shown forth unto the children of men...but without faith shall not anything be shown forth”, 35:10-11. It is by our faith that great things come to past. It is by our faith that miracles happen. Let us all have more faith. Let us work. Instead of having faith that people will come to church next week, ask the Lord in faith to help you to help them come to church. Instead of just asking, promise the Lord that you will do everything you ca to help them and in return would like to see great things happen. The Lord is obligated when we do what he says (D$C 82:10).
I love you all. I love this work. And even though I didn't get into BYU Provo AGAIN (This is like the 4th time I have applied) I know that the Lord will bless me with the desires of my heart if i keep working in his vinyard. Which means that my super hot super spiritual husband is going to be at BYU Idaho ;).
KEEP THE FAITH!!!
Hna Redfern

Hey everybody!
Well it was another good week here in the mission field. WE had stake conference and it was great because we were able to get a good amount of investigators there. we sat there in the second row which they had set apart for the investigators and missionaries and one of the families that we had brought have two little crazy girls. it was tough having to try and keep them quiet for two hours. seeing as our mission president was there, we wanted to make sure everything was tip top shape ha. It was funny because the two little girls thought that president and his wife were my mom and dad,and went up and asked them it was funny. We have been blessed with some great references from missionaries and members, and its always great to be able to find a lot of great people to teach with Out knocking thousands of doors. So yet again encourage each and everyone of you to give references to the missionaries, and even accompany them to the appointment, it really makes a difference. I am grateful for ll the support that i have received here in the mish, i just got package full of letters and goodies from the primary of the cordelia ward. Its good to know people still remember even though the fams not in that ward anymore. I love you cordelia ward! One being here really realizes all the blessings that one has. Life is always just so much different in other parts of the world. We truly are blessed with a country that things are easier. I dont know many women that are six months pregnant and sleep on a dirt floor in the states, but until we found a fam here Laura and her kids were. As a missionary you try to do everything you can,but you cant do everything. But its amazing to be able to take part in that helping for any child of God. Help more, be more charitable, like it says in the Book of Mormon, if you dont have charity, you cant enter into the kingdom of God. I love you all and am soo grateful for your example! have a great week!
Elder REdfern