mom-o-six, nana-o-five

Hey alls! Well today was change day and yet again i stayed in my area here in Totolapa Poza Rica, but my kid left me, who was only here for one change, and me arrived elder de Jesus, o sea, Elder from Jesus. That's a pretty sweet last name isn't it. Hes a good elder i have known him lightly for a couple months. Well in midst of all the problems of the world life is great. There are wars and many rumors of wars. Druglords and shootings reign in many parts of the world but the Lords hand is always over us protecting our way. I love the mission so much and it was great to read a little about Joeys reporting the HC (which ill be doing in another stake now..) and learn that he has grown so much makes me want to cry happily and painfully, the fact that he grew spiritually is more than a brother could ask for, and physically, well that does make me want to cry. Well there are only three weeks until the division of the mission but everything is going on normal in the zone. The Lord is so merciful unto us, and all of His children. I am trying everyday to let the Lord work through me and let me became the man i need to be. I know that i still have so much left to grow and learn, but the best part of it is i get to watch other people do it as well. I know that i do nothing, that the Lord is the only one who converts, but i feel utterly grateful that he chose me to be here at this time, sometimes i ponder why, what should i learn from this day, from that lesson, from that investigator. I know that if i could only be humble the Lord could work through me with so much more power and authority. The battle to humility is tough, i{ve been in it for about 21 yrs failing humiliatingly, but i know its what i need to do. Because every time i meet a truly humble person, they accept the Gospel con facilidad and become members firm and strong. I love you all so much and give ye thanks for the support constant which has helped me here. Have a great week! my little sister is growing soooo much!! oh my joy is full!
love Elder Redfern

Sisters Sleepover
Hola todos,

I don’t even know how to begin my letter this week. I am feeling very scared as my time is running short I feel as though there still is so much I have not done or changed. Being with a newbie makes me a little jealous. She is setting all these goals that she is going to try and accomplish in the next yr and 3 months that she has while as I will be home in 8 weeks. I can’t even believe it and I feel like I still have so much to fix before I can head on that plane home. I still open my mouth too much at times, I still fight with the elders and my patience still is tried time and time again. I know that we cannot expect to be perfect, all we can do is recognize our weaknesses and try to be better. Oh, how I love Ether 12:27:
“And if men come unto me I will show them their weakness…for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong.”
I know that as we come unto Him he will help us to see the things that we can make better. We must repent speedily and come unto him like it says in D&C 109: 21:
“And when thy people transgress, any of them, they may speedily repent and return unto thee and find favour in thy sight.”
My testimony has grown tremendously as I have been out here in the field. I know that our God is always by our side and even though we fail Him at times He never gives up on us. We can repent and change quickly and try again.
I love you all so much. I love this work with all of my heart. I know that my father lives and loves us.
KEEP THE FAITH!
Hna Redfern