One of the hardest things about serving a mission is having to change things without wanting to. Yesterday we had transfers here in the mission and my companion, Elder Morales, ended up being changed. I had such a good time with Elder Morales, (or "Gato" as us here in the Zona Sur call him) and was actualy really sad to see him go. Here's hoping that we'll be able to work again sometime in the future maybe in the same district or zone again.
My new companion is Elder Lemus. He's a fresh 18 year-old missionary from El Salvador and he's been in the mission now for about 5 almost 6 months. I'm only his 2nd companion and this is his 2nd area in his mission. He seems like a great guy and he's got tons of energy and excitement to baptize. I hope I can learn a lot from him and that I can teach him and be a good example for him. Pray for us and for our area.
So... When I was in Limon at the begining of my mission my companion and I found and baptized a man named Oscar. Throughout my time at home recovering from my knee surgery and my time back here in the mission field, Oscar has become such a huge and important part of my life. Every time we talk on Mondays tears are shared for the blessing that God gave us each to meet one another. Oscar has progressed so much in the gospel and in his ward in Limon and is actually now prepared to go be endowed in the temple. Yesterday he called me to tell me the good news that he will be going through the temple on
July 2nd. After sharing our happiness for his progression and telling him how proud I was of him, he asked me if I would be able to accompany him and help him through the temple. This convert has changed my life and I have imagined him in the celestial room in the temple ever since he entered the baptismal font. But there is an obstacle. Since we are so far here in Zona Sur it's pretty dificult to make trips to San Jose or to the office or to the temple. It's gonna be pretty hard to get permission from my Mission President to make this trip with Oscar to the temple. So if y'all could please keep Oscar and I in your prayers that would help so much. I'm gonna ask for permission this week and let y'all know what's gonna happen.
Things are really changing here in my mission. Good things. I'm grateful to my Heavenly Father for all of it. Have a good week guys.
Keep On Keepin' On...
-Elder Willis
Nothing beats a Costa Rican sunset
Gato y Yo con un investigador, Roy
Watching this was like watching Croc-zilla vs. Jaws-inator, it was intense
My new comp Elder Lemus
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