A child of God

Happy Monday everybody!                                                                                                    August 13, 2018

President Packer once said, "You are a child of God. He is the father of your spirit. Spiritually you are of noble birth, the offspirng of the King of Heaven. Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it. However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of you spirit can be written on a single line. You are a child of God!"



We got to meet Hermana Huber and personally thank her for all she's done for our daughter, Hermana Roe
Hermana Roe with her trainer and dear friend, Hermana Huber

This is true, I know it! I know it and receive a confirmation of that knowledge every time I look in the eyes of those wonderful children of our Heavenly Father that we get the opportunity to teach. One of those people is Esperanza. For 12 years she has been interested in the church. But, she had friends that told her that because she had been Catholic the Mormons would hate her and make fun of her. So for 12 years she has learned about the church and been interested, but too afraid to enter. Until a couple of weeks ago, when she just walked on it on Sunday. We met her in the hallway of the church, and took down her info. This week we met up with her in the plaza and while her kid played and we were surrounded by tons of people, we taught her. She had borrowed a Book of Mormon from her nephew, she has already read quite a bit.
Esperanza and her son, Miguel Angel! We love her!
Amelia made us hot chocolate! She's the best!
She explained how she loves the organization of the church, and wants to be a part of it. This wonderful, super sweet and considerate daughter of God has been lost for 12 years, trying to enter in by the gate. And now we have the privilege of pointing her in the right direction. And she also bought us mini doughnuts while we taught, so I was a happy camper.
We visiting with Wilberth, Isabela and Ricardo!!!
Belen, who we are teaching English and the gospel to!

It is so important to hold so tight to the knowledge that we are children of God. There will always be many obstacles in our way, but those who diligently seek him will find him. I know that this is true. And I love all of you! Have a great week!
Love, Hermana Roe

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