Sorry about the lack of an email last week, got distracted by a bunch of things, and in all honesty, just got a little lazy. I've got lots of things to talk about to make up for it though! I lost my tablet, so I've only got a alittle time to write. So, in an effort to not write a novel, and have enough time, Imma try to keep everything short. Into the rabbit hole!
First off, my birthday was awesome! I mean, it was mostly the same as any other day out here, but I did get to eat really good cake at the end of the day, so that was neat-o. My family also sent me a really cool package wth a ton of dollar store goodies (because they know I am mentally 6 years old and am very entertained by silly-putty, slime, silly string, little guns, etc.). I was fed by the Davila family. They are basically my family out here, like hugs every time I see them, lots of inside jokes and making fun of each other, dumb nicknames, good times all-around, etc. She made Seviche (really neat spanish dish with shrimp thats kinda hard to describe, but we live in the future and y'all can use Google, so do that if your curious), and an incredible cake that she made from scratch over the course of a few days and it was 11/10 on the ecstasy scale.
I got to call home on mother's day, and that was awesome! I got to talk to the family, answer some questions, and a few of my friends suprised me and showed up. I am very proud of my mother for being so patient and loving to be willing to give up a good chunk of her time for them to talk. It was a great time though! I'm grateful that they were able to hide the "Brighton is gone!" celebratory things for the call too!
Azura ended up getting a nasty case of strep thoat, so we moved her baptism back a week, but it was incredible! She is super shy, but has such a strong, kind, and loving spirit, its crazy! She was really excited, and a lot of her family was able to make it from all over Florida! I also got the dunking right the first time this time! It was honestly an incredible experience for me, and I am so grateful that she was willing and ready to make that step to get closer to Christ! I've realized a lot lately, the best feeling in the world, is coming closer to Christ, and the second best is helping someone else do the same! The work of a missionary is intense to be sure, but nothing else is more rewarding!
As for our friends, we met a few, but none are too interested...yet. Friends we've been meeting with are doing well. Nothing super intense or anything, but they've all been making some good progress! We have a few with a date for their baptism! One we've been teaching is actually a daughter of a person that was baptized a few years ago, but has since lost the desire. We've been able to help him re-ignite and in the process have been teaching his daughter, its been super fun!
Not much time left, so I've gotta cut it off here, but thanks to all who have made it this far! I know that many (if not most, haha) of you don't read to many of these, but even so, I'm really grateful you've all been so supportive of me! Honestly, knowing y'all are there for me really makes the difference some days! Thank you all for everything you do! And something I've been thniking of a lot and would like to share really quick is just how much potential every single person on this Earth (including me, you, everone you see, etc.) has. It's crazy. And I don't just mean eternally. Yeah, the capability to become like our Heavenly Father is jaw-dropping to say the least, but even while we live on this Earth, we can become a miracle! I know that sounds really wierd, but I've seen people be a "Miracle" for others everyday. So if you are ever feeling down, or like you don't have much purpose, look around, and be a miracle! It feels amazing! And it lasts, its not counterfiet happiness, its true and pure and wonderful! Thanks for everything you do for me, i love all of you! I hope you have a great week!
<3 Elder Fox
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