This week was really good. We are working hard and we have come a long way. We are teaching a single mom named Vanessa Marcos. She has 5 kids and as of about a month ago her husband killed himself. When we got there you could just feel the overwhelming power of depression, sadness and evil. It was really hard. However, as we have been teaching her and her kids things are turning around. The other day we were teaching and the scripture that is found in Matthew 11:28-30 hit me like a train. When she read it the spirit testified that it is true - that He is the only one that can lighten our burdens, that He is the only one that can heal us. We celebrate the birth of Him at Christmas and being here in Peru has given me a whole new perspective. I love this mission and Peru. Christmas here isn't about me - it's about Him. It's about the Prince of Peace. In Him there is safety, in Him there is peace - just like the hymn says. Please pray for Vanessa - her family is just the worst. They hate us, they always lie to us and don't want us to visit her. Please pray to soften their hearts - we are just trying to help.
My companion is just the best. He has this overwhelming fear of talking to people and we are working hard on it - talking to people in the street, people in our ward and other missionaries. He's come so far and honestly I'm learning so much from him. He's so incredibly humble. He's so kind and feels the real true love of Christ for people which is just great. I know I've had all my companions for a reason and I'm so grateful for all of them.
I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and remember why we have Christmas - remember Him and may the spirit be with you all.
Love,
Elder Nielsen
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