June17, 2013

oh my goodness!! lol  that picture at the end is crazy!! Seems like
there will be a lot more missionaries in the field!!  That is actually
something I have learned with the work and the conversion is that when
they understand their part as people in this new world everything goes
much smoother and the progression is faster.  It was pretty much the
same with me as well is when I understood really my part and what I
could do to help it helped me know that God NEEDED me and not just
complete with a list of things to do.  I've come to know happiness more
and how it comes.  I've learned so many thing and I would never change
anything.  I've tried focusing on loving more and helping and looking
for when I can become better.  I've come to realize that I still have a
ton of pride that I'm still trying to weave out of my system and become
more like Christ.  This week I had many different answers from God and
one is we were teaching a lesson to a family that we had.  As we
finished I started to play with their little kid for a bit and as we
played he looked up at me in the eyes and said never forget about God.
A little confused for the response, I asked what.  He said the same
and went about running and playing.  As I was meditating that moment
in the night I came to understand why I am who I am and why I act as I
do.  I started to understand that its God who changes us and molds us.
That its through Him that we leave behind our pride and come unto
God.  I  sometimes feel like God has much mercy for us as people with
all our errors and mistakes.  However I am as well filled with joy
knowing God blesses us and loves us more then we understand.  I am
filled with joy to know what I do, and for that I am happy.  I'm not
worried about being the best of everyone, and not sad if I don't win...
lol all I care is what God thinks of me.  Because I know if I do what
pleases Him nothing else matters.  That he will guide me as he did
Nephi when he was building the arc and even though it didnt seem to be
built like men think in the end it was marvelous and perfect.  That is
what I've learned from God this week is that we should never despair,
its always worth the fight.  Because true happiness comes from him.

Im glad to hear that all is well with you all and that your happy.  I
am happy to know that we can be together forever through God's plan.  I
miss you guys a ton and hope you know I love each and everyone of you
so much.  I hope you are enjoying life just as much as I am! love ya!!

Elder Trujillo

June 9, 2013

A few days ago i was thinking about all that we will take with us when we leave and as I pondered it came to me that its nothing... only those we love and the knowledge we have recieved.  As I started to think about how my mission started and all the experiences that I have been through it only testifies to me that much more that there is a God, that he knows me, and even more that he loves me more then I will ever understand.  He truly has become the only one I want to make happy and the only one I will ever want to serve.  I've had so many experiences with the Holy Ghost that have brought the greatest joy.  Ive learned how to follow, when to lead, when to shut up... lol, and when to talk.  Its awesome to know that I am truly being guided by my Father in Heaven.  One experience really awesome is when we were talking with a guy that has pretty much lost all that he had.  He has been through a hard addiction and he left all he had for it.  As we talked the spirit couldn't be any stronger as we told him the blessings and in the end my comp. gave a promise to him that if he returned with God he would recieve all that was lost.  I thought that was a huge promise... however in that exact moment the spirit filled the room testifying that it would happen.  knowing he feeling that too he told us I would give up all that he had to follow.  It was something right out of the scriptures!  lol  His progress has been amazing and he is completely changing his life.  I have decided to put a goal and to follow the spirit 100 % because I feel like I am but not 100.  I read yesterday how Christ wants to live within us and be one like he is one with God!  Its been an interesting change and journey.  I've seen a huge change not only in the work but also in myself... becoming more like Christ :) YES!  lol  The work is easier and its brought even more joy!  sorry i wasnt able to answer the stuff but i didnt really have too much time!  Im glad to hear all is going well and maybe a call on fathers day will come... i will ask... lol  but I Love you all so much and hope the best!

LOve 

Elder Trujillo

June 2, 2013

Well for me I'm doing great and I have some good news!  I will be staying here in Acahualinca!! lol I think I might be here for my whole mission! lol but everything here is going great I'm still with my new companion the only really big change that we have had is that we painted the house... lol  As for the family that we have we will be seeing that baptism soon!! I'm super happy to be able to get them into the waters of baptism   We as well are preparing some other families that we have found to get baptized.  For me I know the Lord knows what I need and for some reason I  am here still because I need to learn something that I haven't quiet learned yet.  Some things that I have learned in these last few months here are great and I wanted to share some with you

1. Love even when its impossible because its always worth the fight

2. being patient is one of the greatest virtues, and goes along with knowledge(looking through others eyes and how they see things)

3. Communication is the key to harmony between us as humans

4. Always follow your beliefs and live according to them

5. The spirit always guides if we are open to listen

Just some of the few teaching that the Lord has taught me in my time here.  There are many more but however these few are some that have made the biggest impact on me.  Its interesting to see how the Lord works and how he molds us and shows us the things we need to learn to grow.  As I have been here in Acahualinca its been one of the most interesting areas that I have ever had because it's super small and the people seem to be exactly how I was before my mission.  Ive learned that it can't only be a simple teaching that we give but we actually need to show them and inspire to want to change because I've learned that they don't because the understanding isn't there. As far as the work goes its been really awesome we are finding some new families and people who are getting prepared to be baptized this month so it should be really good.  A few days ago I was thinking and looking at old pictures and it was interesting to see the difference and how much things have changed.  I can for sure see a difference in about every way possible, sometimes I am surprised that I was even that person before.  However like I have learned there is a time for everyone and that God prepares the way so we can come unto Him... however like always its if we want to or not.  Thats something huge I've learned is trusting in God to prepare the way that I can do my part and that God will fulfill his part as promised.  Sometimes its not the easiest thing to do however as we come closer and closer to him I've learned the more we trust and it starts with communication.  Talking with him, and the more we talk the more he responds, we gain more knowledge, becoming more patient loving, caring, humble, obedient.  I've learned thats the secret to perserving to the end is having a constant day to day communcation with our Father in Heaven.  As well as when the relationship grows so do we spiritually and without knowing it we are who God wants us to be.  All starting with prayer, and following what God says.  I know he loves us and guides us,  He hears our prayers and as we grow closer to him we are filled with the spirit who guides and lifts and gives that peace we so long for.  I know that this is his church and he guides it through a living prophet.  I know that our Savior lives and through the atonement and true repentence we are made white as snow.

  Thats good to know you are doing well and that the family is moving along just well! It makes me happy to know how much the Lord is blessing you guys as well as me!  I miss you guys a ton and hope the best for you and that you can always grow and learn.  Im extremely grateful for the sacrifice you all have made to allow me to come here.  I know its the Lords work and its been testified to me millions of times by the Holy Ghost.  I love each and everyone of you!  I know that we will be together forever through Gods plan!  I LOVE AND PRAY FOR YOU ALWAYS!

Elder Trujillo

su ave jajaa

May 26, 2013

Well things seem to be going great and just going along fine!  Its going to be weird to get back and to see all the changes that have gone by and see how everyones changed!  Im glad you are able to learn so much each and every week and just as I am growing I get to see you grow too!  Something I love about church is its always uplifting and whenever I am going through something or a time of need somehow I end up finding my answer in the church and it's helped my testimony grow and to be strengthened!  As for this week all was well my other family that we are preparing will be baptized soon... however this Wednesday we are going to see changes again so maybe I won't be able to see them get baptized... which would be super sad if I couldnt... however if I don't see it and they are baptized I will be just as happy because they will be able to go unto the Savior!  This time that I have had in Acahualinca has taught me so much and I think it's the area that I have learned the most and have grown the most.  I am so grateful for the Lord sending me here to learn and to grow.  It's funny how the Lord knows how to change us and gives us every opportunity to change and to overcome our weaknesses.  I've actually started something that has helped me to see the blessing that the Lord gives and to see how much he truly loves us.  I started to write down every blessing and every miracle that I see!  Something that I have learned from doing this is that miracles do exsist and that they come in many different forms.  But its when we recognize that the Lord is truly blessing us and showing us the way every day is when we see Eternal progression.  I've learned what it truly means to be better then the day before.  Just as president Gorden B. Hinckley taught.  

Ive learned that my trials and tests are blessing from God and that they bring happiness and joy as I try to find what the Lord wants me to learn.  I have learned to trust in Him and to not doubt that He is watching over me at all times protecting me from all.  Sometimes its not the easiest thing to do and takes a lot of effort on our part but always in the end the lesson learned is great!  Ive learned so much in this short time and know that I will only learn more and more as I strive to follow our Savior!  I know he is watching over us and knows all that we need to come unto Him again and if we face it with patience and trust we will overcome and become just as he is!

I love you all and pray for you always!  I wish the best for each and everyone of you!!

Love Elder Trujillo

May 13, 2013

Well It was amazing to talk with you and to see your faces.  Its helped me a lot to know that all is going well in the house and that everyone is looking heathy!  As you can see all is well in Nicaragua and things are going super amazing.  The hardest was hanging up, but I knew if I didn't do it you guys wouldnt so I did it like a band aid... fast lol  But really I am learning to love it and even though I am not with you guys I know that I can feel your love through your prayer.  

As far as the work some advice is follow the spirit because He will guide lift and show the way.  Something that I've learned is the spirit is how we teach and when i follow Him the work is light and I am lifted up.  Some days I actually felt like I didn't do anything and we get into the house and look at all that we did and I get surprised thinking that it wasn't through my strength but that of the Lord.  I've come to understand and feel the uplifting power of the Lord and how He guides teaches and shows us the way.  You are going to learn so much from your visits and something as well is patience, love, humility.  Its not going to be the easiest thing, but as you study learn and grow putting the things you learn in practice you will come to understand.  You will become as Jesus guiding his sheep into the pen.  I won't say it's a easy road, like it says its on with sorrows but there are its laughs, joys, uplifts, and excitements.  Thinking positive and having an uplifting spirit I've learned helps the best,  teaching and helping as Christ did and not how we want.  I promise and testify if you read, pray, and put in practice all that you learn you will be full of the spirit and will be guided by him.  Knowing what to say in all times and you will learn and know how to help the people resolve their difficulties and hardships.  

Im super happy knowing that I have a family who loves me and wants the best for me always!  I know and feel that love through the spirit as well as through your letters.  I know that Christ lives and that He died for each and everyone of us.  I know that he teaches in every moment and that He will show us our weakness as we come unto him.  Follow him and he will guide.  I love you and know that you are going to learn so much!  

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Elder Trujillo