Elder Patrick Kearon

So this week with Elder Kearon was amazing. We had a zone conference with him, and both sessions of District conference with him. Man. It was awesome.

Well, You remember Helder. Tuesday we payed him a visit with the old BranchPresident. Pres Antunes handed out what we like to call facas. Faca is the portuguese word for Knife. And when you chew some one out or give them a talking to, its called a faca. But they were good facas. Helder even said on the next visit that he really enjoyed the visit with Pres.

Well, Thursday after the zone conference, I went over to his house on divisions with Sister Arlete. And he didn't change anything. He didnt read, or pray, wasnt happy, and still wanted to give up on going to church. Well, I will have you know, I am not a very good faca giver. But let me tell you, I ripped into him. with love... I have never given so many facas in my whole mission life. But I knew it was the right thing to do because the spirit was still there. In the end it was like, "I can't pray for you, or read for you, or get baptized for you. You have to do those things, I honestly am doing everything I can to to help you, but you are the only one standing in the way of you being happy and not depressed. I'm sad for your decision, but more importantly, Heavenly Father is sad that you are rejecting him and His happiness."
When I left I told his wife I'd see her in church, and told him I hoped he'd do what is right. And I walked out thinking, "I've just lost our only investigators that were working towards marriage. Routson's gonna kill me during daily planning."

But Routson went back the next day on divisions, and do you know what? HE READ. HE PRAYED! AND HE SAID HE WAS FEELING BETTER! And when he saw I wasn't there he asked, "Where is the other one?" -She's on divisions today. "Did she tell you what happened?" -Only a little, why what happenned? "Nothing.. I read after she left and I'm doing better."


I sat by them during church on Sunday. He was smiling. So was she. I'm happy. :) Heavenly Father answered prayers(and fasts).



Other than that we are doing all good. There is a picture attached with us and the Sal sisters at district conference.

Routson and I on the longest most deserted road in our area. My vision started hurting so now we wear sunglasses on that road bc no one will see us anyways.


Also, I've included a picture of Nando. A recent convert who make shoes. He is the nicest and helps us out alot. He has the Mec Priesthood now!


Have a great week!

Sis Buhler