It was a wonderful week in Carti Tupile. On Saturday we were able to have a double baptism. We took a very rocky canoe ride to a nearby beach where we had a small baptismal service. The waves were so big on the way there that we were all completely covered in salt water when we arrived. (The Carribean in VERY salty) We had a beautiful service. I felt the spirit so strongly as I watched the youth that I mentioned previously enter the water. The other was a young boy that we´ve been teaching for a while. On Sunday they were both confirmed. The following Monday he came to me slightly concerned and shaken. To put it simply, as he walked out from school he was stopped by a man, a relative, who invited him to accompany him to another island. He explained that he felt something that very clearly told him that it wasn´t right. Thankfully he listened to the prompting and told the man that he couldn´t go with him. Not long later he watched as the older man returned to our island and was quickly aprehended for possession of lots of cocaine. He was shaken up because he realized that it could have been him, and he didn´t fully understand what had happened. I was able to calm him down and explain to him that he had been prompted by the Holy Ghost. I was so proud of him for having listened to the Holy Ghost only one day after having received the gift. He´s a young man with lots of potential to build the Carti Tupile branch.
There are many other exciting things happening on Carti Tupile. We´ve recently found 8 individuals who are progressing and interested in baptism. We also have many ideas to help strengthen the adult membership on the island. I´m looking forward to returning after changes and continuing with the wonderful things happening on Tupile.
In other news, earlier in the week we made another trip to the river. While streaming down the river in a small canoe our friend that was steering suddenly started to steer toward the bank. I turned back, slightly confused, to see him cornering a large blue crab with the oar. When the crab made a sudden escape attempt Hno Annival, about 45 years old, didn´t hesitate and dived directly into the river after him. He was submerged for a few seconds, then we saw his hand shoot out of the water . . . . with the crab. He submerged triumphant. He then explained to me that the big blue crabs are his wife´s favorite, so he simply had to dive in after it. It was a very fun experience, just another normal day in Carti Tupile :)
Well family, my time is nearly up. I hope that you all have a wonderful week, with many smiles and laughs. I love you all dearly!
Go Foward With Faith,
Hermana Falslev :)
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