I just got back from a place called Cerro Ancon. We decided to go there as a zone for PDay. It´s a mountain . . . no, a hill, that is covered in giant spiders, monkies, and slothes that provides a beautiful view of Panamá City to those brave enough to reach the top :) Actually, we only saw one monkey and one sloth, but it truly is covered in giant spiders. Along the entire walkway there are giant webs with hand-sized spiders on them. ¡NO GRACIAS!
Speaking of spiders, I got stuck in a members kitchen earlier this week because a large spider was in the entry way as I went to leave. I simply sat down and waited for it to move . . . . it didn´t move. The member eventually came in to see why it was taking so long to wash dishes. When he saw me he burst out laughing. I´m convinced that a part of my calling is to provide comic relief to the Panamanians. Here to serve :)
This week I´d like to testify of the healing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There is an area here called San Juaquin. Never before have I felt so strongly a tangible darkness and a need for the light of the gospel. There is an atmosphere of pure sadness in this neighborhood. Full of sorrow and broken families. I just want to have a giant family night with all of them!! There is a family there that has a few members of the church. They still have their trials, but it is a ray of light for the area.
Also, on Saturday I had one of the most spiritual experiences I´ve ever had. I won´t share too much over email because I hold it very close to my heart, but it testified to me of the truthfulness of this gospel. We taught a family that needed much healing. As we began teaching them they were surrounded by barriers and distractions. It was difficult and a little frustrating. My companion and I, both with a prayer in our hearts, began to testify. Everything changed, and they really began to listen. The mother began to cry and told us that our words had taken away a burden that she had been carrying for years. I can testify that this gospel heals and provides us with a joy that cannot be found anywhere else. I KNOW THAT MY SAVIOR LIVES! This gospel is real and it is true. I love it with all of my heart.
I love you all so much and pray for each of you by name each and every day!
Go Forward With Faith,
Hermana Falslev :)
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